Fast and firm at Belmont on the last day of one of the worst meets in the history of the track and one of my worst handicapping meets ever!  I can’t wait for Saratoga and forget about how Belmont has become a secondary player to Monmouth over the last several weeks.

In race 5, Can’t Refuse (#1A) is 4/44 lifetime on turf but gets the perfect pace set up today and you can close on the widener turf at 7 furlongs.  The fact that entry mate Lemon Shore was scratched helps the price and adds to the appeal — I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with Regal Prince (#8).

In race 6, Smokin Conrad (#7) is an absolute standout in this field and should be singled in all multi-race wagers. I’m also playing an exacta box with Mind Boggling (#1).  Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 3 and 1

Race 2: 5 and 6

Race 3: 8 with 1 and 5

Race 4: 2 and 6

Race 5: 1A (Best Bet) and 8

Race 6: 7 (Best Bet)

Race 7: 10 with 9 and 1

Race 8: 9 and 2

Race 9: 7 with 4 and 9

Race 10: 5 with 11 and 2