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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE EMPIRE CLASSIC)

October 20, 2012
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #8 (LUNAR VICTORY) - He had a five-race winning streak snapped here when he stumbled at the start and just failed to catch the hard-hitting "Saginaw" in a mile stakes on this surface on Sept. 23. Son of "Speightstown" is a perfect two-for-two at this demanding 9-furlong trip and is working very fast for this attempt. The top selection.

2nd pick: #6 (Saratoga Snacks) - Since finishing second when debuting at Saratoga on Aug. 8 of 2011, this son of "Tale of the Cat" is undefeated(4-for-4) and has won each in very impressive style. Working fast, Dominguez stays aboard, and his early speed makes him a major threat.

3rd pick: #1 (Big Business) - Gelding is part of a Dave Jacobson trained entry and he has separate riders listed on each. Much improved lately, 4-year-old is 2-for-2 here at this meet and comes off a career best on Sept. 29.

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