WUNDERDOG SPORTS
BELMONT PARK #6 at 03:40 PM Eastern
Top Pick: #4 (LONGFOR THE CITY) (6-1) – Long shot raced evenly while finishing 4th of 7, beaten 2-lengths racing at this level going 7-furlongs at Saratoga Aug 31. It was his first since July 16 and trainer Dave Jacobson brings him back quickly and adds blinkers. This 5-year-old has a good local record 9-3-2-2 and has a big shot at ‘juicy’ odds.
2nd Pick: #2 (Flag on the Play) (8-1) – Well bred gelding enters off a good looking win at Saratoga facing $50K claimers Aug 2. Speed/stalker was claimed that day by Linda Rice and this 4-year-old by ‘Bernardini’ has been competitive in three local appearances.
3rd Pick: #7 (Royal Saint) (4-1) – Very lightly-raced, he has early speed and weakened late when racing at Saratoga at this level Aug 22. It was his first start in a year and he should move forward off of it. It’s a plus that Castellano stays aboard.
4th Pick: #3 (Dekalb County) (8-5) – The morning line favorite, he’s from the Pletcher barn and is shortening up in distance. Lightly-raced 3-year-old is 2-for-3 at Belmont and should be involved from start-to-finish at a short price.