Fast and firm with another typical card a Belmont — short fields and big favorites.  I can’t wait until Saratoga where at least if I lose, I enjoy the races.  Oh well, only two days left here and I will do my best to pick some winners.

In race 8, Conflicted (#2) goes second off the layoff and should get a perfect trip tracking a slow pace to get the money in this turf sprint — I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with Key Victory (#8) and Mustang island (#9).

In race 9, Perfect Officer (#7) probably would prefer 7 furlongs on turf, but gets a good pace to run at and only lost to Formidable (#5) by a length in first race off a layoff at 5 furlongs at Gulfstream — taken to upset with a clean trip.  I’m keying in all doubles and pick 3’s and playing an exacta box with the #5.  Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 4 with 2 and 3

Race 2: 5 and 6

Race 3: 6 and 3

Race 4: 4 and 2

Race 5: 7 with 6 and 8

Race 6: 4 and 6

Race 7: 4 with 8 and 3

Race 8: 2 (Best Bet) with 8 and 9

Race 9: 7 (Best Bet) and 5

Race 10: 9 with 3 and 4