[mikemca]

Will start with the Belmont and post the full card tomorrow morning.

In The Belmont Stakes I saw it as a 3 horse race before the scratch of IHA which sucks because now the 2 horses I was going to try and beat the favorite with are 1/3 or more of the price they were.Now the race seems to be can Dullahan run down Paynter?Before the scratch it was a pretty easy decision with IHA at 4-5,Dullahan at 5-1, and Paynter at 8-1.Just take the best value who was Paynter but Dullahan is now 9-5 and Paynter 7-2 so I guess I'm going to try the trifecta pool with paynter as the key.I liked Atigun and Street Life as long shots but don't know if Street Life can even be considered that anymore.This whole race just went to shyt with the scratch of the obviously vulnerable favorite.

A/B,C,D,E/B,C,D,E

Paynter

over

Dullahan
Street Life
Atigun
Union Rags

[mikemca]

Here are the stakes but might go over it again in the morning.Seems kind of chalky

Race 6
9-Inflation Target
6-Teeth Of The Dog
4-Skyring
3-Politicallycorrect
Race 7
7-Caixa Electronica
1-Pacific Ocean
6-Giant Ryan
8-Justin Phillip
Race 8
5-Hungry Island
4-Winter Memories
1-Tapitsfly
3-Wallis
Race 9
2-Hardened Wildcat 12-1
6-Trinniberg
8-Isn't He Clever
3-Il Villano
Race 10
6-Brilliant Speed
4-Desert Blanc
7-Hudson Steele
3-Al Khali
Race 11
9-Paynter
5-Dullahan
4-Atigun
1-Street Life
3-Union Rags

[mikemca]

A couple longshots in the 4th and 5th maybe worth a stab

4th--4-Define 20-1
5th--2-Headingtothecity 15-1

[phillysfinest4]

Thanks mike. Ill be there tomorrow so appreciate the insight

[nvrlose37]

Here are the stakes but might go over it again in the morning.Seems kind of chalky

Race 6
9-Inflation Target
6-Teeth Of The Dog
4-Skyring
3-Politicallycorrect
Race 7
7-Caixa Electronica
1-Pacific Ocean
6-Giant Ryan
8-Justin Phillip
Race 8
5-Hungry Island
4-Winter Memories
1-Tapitsfly
3-Wallis
Race 9
2-Hardened Wildcat 12-1
6-Trinniberg
8-Isn't He Clever
3-Il Villano
Race 10
6-Brilliant Speed
4-Desert Blanc
7-Hudson Steele
3-Al Khali
Race 11
9-Paynter
5-Dullahan
4-Atigun
1-Street Life
3-Union Rags

No Currency Swap in the 9th?

[TonyP]

heres my contest picks for today, moving and got these in quick


4-11,4,7
5-6,10,3
6-4,9,3
7-5,2,7
8-4,5,2
9-6,5,9
10-5,4,2
11-9,5,4

[mikemca]

No Currency Swap in the 9th?

The 9th is a really tough race.I wouldn't argue with anyone that wanted to use Currency Swap instead of Trinniberg or Il Villano but all three of them figure to be involved in a pretty hot pace so I think it sets up for someone off the pace.The knock I have on Currency Swap is that his last race he set the pace through splits so slow they could have been for a route which is why I like Hardened Wildcat out of that race who tried to close into the snails pace.

[Easy-Rider 66]

Might go with your pick of Antigun as a longshot. However, he would have to make a big forward move to take it. Dullahan now 9/5 in early betting. My Adonis is also interesting at a price.

[nomar122977]

they are calling for storms around race time if so im on atigun

[Easy-Rider 66]

they are calling for storms around race time if so im on atigun

Is he bred to run well in the mud? He ran well in the mud his last race.

[mikemca]

Might go with your pick of Antigun as a longshot. However, he would have to make a big forward move to take it. Dullahan now 9/5 in early betting. My Adonis is also interesting at a price.

I agree about My Adonis.After going over it again I'm a little scared of him.I'll probably change my mind about 10 times between now and post time but the one thing I am locked in on is Paynter as the key whether straight or boxed.Who knows what I'll end up doing underneath

[Easy-Rider 66]

I agree about My Adonis.After going over it again I'm a little scared of him.I'll probably change my mind about 10 times between now and post time but the one thing I am locked in on is Paynter as the key whether straight or boxed.Who knows what I'll end up doing underneath

Yeah, I am going to play against Paynter as I am a believer in the bounce theory. Big top with 3 weeks rest and extra distance. He does look good on paper, but he will probably go off at short odds. GL.

[nomar122977]

ramon loves belmont watch out for my adonis .

[RITZ]

Painter gets out ahead early and wins it. 8-1 good odds( on-line futures line)

[mikemca]

Yeah, I am going to play against Paynter as I am a believer in the bounce theory. Big top with 3 weeks rest and extra distance. He does look good on paper, but he will probably go off at short odds. GL.

He won under a hand ride

[str]

He won under a hand ride

Mike, I was really impressed with how Paynter ran on Preakness day. Was thinking about playing him all week. He could not be coming into this race any better.

[Easy-Rider 66]

He won under a hand ride

Didn't know that. He has 4 starts this year all with improving beyers and the best beyer in the field(106). He just might be the best horse.

[mikemca]

Mike, I was really impressed with how Paynter ran on Preakness day. Was thinking about playing him all week. He could not be coming into this race any better.

Yeah I think so too but as always in the Belmont everyone has a question mark.With Paynter its how much he has to be used early on but I'm hoping he can rate if Unstoppable U goes balls to the wall.

Didn't know that. He has 4 starts this year all with improving beyers and the best beyer in the field(106). He just might be the best horse.

I think he is the best horse by a pretty wide margin.

[BGboothA]

Here are all my picks for the day....the first race is already off and already hit the $58 exacta! Woot

Race 1 = 4/11,6,13
Race 2 = 2/6,4,3
Race 3 = 3,6,7,9
Race 4 = 12/11,9,3
Race 5 = 1,5,2/9
Race 6 = 1,5/9/3
Race 7 = 7,2,5/3
Race8 = 1/5,4,7
Race 9 = 9,3,6/1
Race 10 = 2,6/5,7
Race 11 = 9/1,3,5,2* (Longshot Unstoppable U has a shot at this now)
Race 12 = 9/8,1,4
Race 13 = 6,5,12/8

Race 9 = Best Bet Trifecta Box
Race 11 = 9 w/ 1,2,3,5 w/ 1,2,3,5

1 w/ 9,3,6 w/ 2,6,5,7 w/ 9,5,1,3,2 = $0.50 pick4 = $30 total ticket
1,5,4,6 w/ 9,3,6 w/ 2,6 w/ 9,5,1,3 = $0.50 pick4 = $36 total ticket


1,5 w/ 2,5,7 w/ 1 w/ 6 w/ 2,6 w/ 2,3,5,9 = $96 pick 6 ticket

[BGboothA]

Jun-09 BEL R2 2.00 SBR EXA 2/3,4,6

$6.00

[Easy-Rider 66]

I think he is the best horse by a pretty wide margin.[/QUOTE]

Think I will play the longshot Atigun to win and put Paynter over top. Hopefully Dullahan is another Icebox.

[Easy-Rider 66]

Also looking at Street Life. Will wait to see where the odds go.

[BGboothA]

Jun-09 BEL R3 1.00 PK3 3,6,7,9/12/1,2,5

12.00

Jun-09 BEL R3 1.00 TRX 3,6,7,9

24.00

[BGboothA]

Watch out for Unstoppable U in the Belmont, I am really looking forward to seeing what his post time odds are

[Easy-Rider 66]

Watch out for Unstoppable U in the Belmont, I am really looking forward to seeing what his post time odds are

Why do you like Unstoppable U. He comes up real slow on Beyers/Sheet#'s.

[BGboothA]

But keep in mind that a horse who hasn't lost, hasn't had to run his hardest....he is 2 for 2, watch the race replays of those two races, he was never challenged. If you figure it is going to take a 105-110 Beyer speed to win this thing, you are only asking for a jump of 15-20 points, I know that seems like a lot, but its not crazy. I don't think its going to be a fast pace, so I think Paynter has the best shot, but if Paynter allows a slow pace and Unstoppable hasn't put up the run yet.

Don't get me wrong he is a long shot for a reason, but I think there are some good chances there.

[Easy-Rider 66]

But keep in mind that a horse who hasn't lost, hasn't had to run his hardest....he is 2 for 2, watch the race replays of those two races, he was never challenged. If you figure it is going to take a 105-110 Beyer speed to win this thing, you are only asking for a jump of 15-20 points, I know that seems like a lot, but its not crazy. I don't think its going to be a fast pace, so I think Paynter has the best shot, but if Paynter allows a slow pace and Unstoppable hasn't put up the run yet.

Don't get me wrong he is a long shot for a reason, but I think there are some good chances there.

I do like the fact that he is lightly raced this year(2 starts), But his best beyer is an 82. According to the Thorograph Sheets even if he makes a forward move he will still get beat by 10-15 lengths. Maybe you are on to something, but I am going elsewhere.

[BGboothA]

Watch out for the 12 in the 4th here....currently at 10-1, should be a quick pace and 12 could come from behind to steal it.

[mikemca]

a couple longshots in the 4th and 5th maybe worth a stab

4th--4-define 20-1

booooooooom!!!!!

[mikemca]

Define Pays $27.40--$14.20--$8.30

[BGboothA]

Nice hit Mike!

I thought we would see a lot more pace in that race than we did. Well done!

[mikemca]

Thx great way to start the day

[JJJ]

Nice job

[mikemca]

Thank You

Thinking In My Eyes keyed in EX BX with 2-Headingtothecity and 10-Adirondack Dancer in the 5th

[cboogie]

I like ravelo's boy in the tri