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BELMONT PARK Race #9 (THE EMPIRE CLASSIC)

October 22, 2011
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #4 (HAYNESFIELD) - He's had a steady diet of graded stakes facing "open" company dating back to July of 2010 and has been freshened-up since late May. Speedy sort is 5-for-8 on this surface and catches a field without a lot of pace signed on. He'll be very tough with his "A" game.

2nd pick: #3 (Johannesburg Smile) - Another who likes this surface (7-3-2-1) and he was an easy winner here in a small stakes on Sept. 24. Working nicely since, he's a fresh horse, and has a flexible style. Win candidate.

3rd pick: #2 (Green Monster) - He's improved dramatically of late and moves way up in class this afternoon. He won here going a mile facing weaker last out, is working fast, and can be placed just about anywhere. Don't just dismoss.

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