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Saturday, July 4, 2008
Picks and plays for some of the day's major stakes
by Seth Merrow


Turf wagers are turf only

Best Bets

Belmont: Race 8, Masala.
Monmouth: Race 2, exacta box, Mystic Video/Stormy Dixie/Powder Princess.
Monmouth: Race 6, Leopard Rock.
Churchill: Race 6, exacta box, Goforitmrsmiller/Flower Exchange/Panna Maria.


Belmont: Dwyer G2 $200K

Masala...Stepped it up nicely in first start for Jerkens.
Warrior's Reward...Nipped in ding-dong battle at Churchill las time.
Just Ben...Lightly-raced. Big win last time.
Kensei.

Wager: $5WP on Masala.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 triple box top four.


Belmont: Prioress G1 $300K

Heart Ashley...Asmussen filly hasn't missed an exacta.
Cat Moves/Light Green...Cat Moves is undefeated an still has upside potential. Light Green succeeded in stakes debut last time.
Gabby's Golden Girl...Cuts back after win in G1 Acorn.
Selva.

Wager: $5WP on Heart Ashley.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 triple box top four.


Belmont: Suburban Hcp G1 $400K

It's A Bird...Going well this season.
Rising Moon...Third start of 2009. Third in this race last year.
Ready's Echo...Seasonal debut was promising. Followed by flop in G1 Met Mile Expect better today.
Asiatic Boy.

Wager: $5WP on It's A Bird.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 triple box top four.


Monmouth: Salvator Mile Hcp G3 $250K

Smooth Air... Just missed in G1 Met Mile. Should prompt pace and run well here.
Solar Flare...Showed a liking for this track last time.
Two Step Salsa...Expect better than last.
Coal Play.

Wager: $5WP on Smooth Air.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 triple box top four.


Monmouth: United Nations G1 $750K

Court Vision...Has yet to live up to potential of 3YO season -- but might be primed to pop today.
Spice Route...Our pick in the G3 last time -- just missed that day. Should go well again.
Brass Hat...Just nipped Brass Hat last time.
Banrock.

Wager: $5WP on Court Vision.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 triple box top four.


Churchill: Firecracker Hcp G2 $150K

Mr Sidney...Back on turf.
Wise River...Likes this track.
Thorn Song...Could be the one to catch.
Inca King.

Wager: $5WP on Mr Sidney.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 exacta box top four.
...$1 triple box top four.


Hollywood: American Hcp G2 $150K

Whatsthescript...Near-miss in seasonal debut should have him primed.
Artiste Royal...Typically is part of the action.
Storm Military.

Wager: $5WP on Whatsthescript.
...$2 exacta box top two.
...$1 triple box top three.



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