Sports - May 09, 2008

In tomorrow's newsletter we'll have a rundown on the prospective field for next Saturday's Preakness Stakes and also have some comments on the fatal breakdown of the filly "Eight Belles" and the ensuing media frenzy that followed.

Today we have another four races from Belmont Park.

Today's Best Bet is: #7 Tony The Terio in Race #9 at Belmont Park.

Thursday’s Results: Belmont Race #1 Top Pick Winner #3 (Chestoria) $3.40.
Exacta (3-6) $22.20.
Trifecta Exact order (3-6-1) $63.50. 

Belmont Race #5 Top Pick winner #3 (Scorsica) $3.90.
Exacta (3-4) $58.50.
Trifecta (3-4-2) $283.50.

Belmont Race #7 Best Bet Winner #2 (Classic Love) $3.70.

Today's Horse Racing Picks:

BELMONT PARK Race #TWO (1:30 PM Eastern)

(# 5) DEALER BEWARE - Gelding was very sharp at Calder in December in a pair of turf sprints. Trainer Chris Clement added blinkers for those two races and he finished a close third and second despite breaking late. Trainer is great with layoff runners and if race stays on the grass he'll be a strong factor.

(# 1) Hostile Takeover - Sharp in his last pair on the Gulfstream turf, he shortens up in distance for trainer Rick Violette today. Has good speed and he gets the addition of blinkers for this attempt.

(# 9) Who Can Bluff - Colt had no chance in last on Aqueduct's tight turf course when another runner forced him out in the center of the track entering the first turn. He did well to maintain his position after that. Clearly better on the infield, he ran well in a turf sprint at Gulfstream on March 12.

(# 7) Exchanging Kisses - Claimed last out by Pat Reynolds (Big Brown's original trainer). Colt is working well for his return and new connections move him to the grass for the first time.

(# 9) FOREST OF DREAMS - Son of "Forestry" hasn't seen action since last August at Saratoga. Showed speed in a pair and closed in the other, usually the sign of a good runner. Working well for his comeback, trainer Jimmy Jerkens sends him to the grass for the first time. He's the choice on either turf or dirt.

(# 5) Birthday Balloonz - Switches surfaces and is coming off a month break after running into a very fast three-year-old in "True Quality." Colt by "Yes It's True" has been working well and may improve on the surface switch. Contender on turf or dirt.

(# 10) Bedford Arch - Finished a strong third in his only race to date, a grass sprint at Gulfstream Park on March 10. Stayed close to a fast pace, bid while wide around the turn and stayed on well until the end. Repeat will make him tough.

(# 1) Just a Warning - Son of "Silver Deputy" has displayed good speed in all three of his grass attempts. He's been freshened up since late January by trainer Frank Alexander and his most recent work indicates that he'll return ready.

(# 4) HONOUR ABOVE SELF - Cooked in a speed duel last out going a flat mile in an allowance at Aqueduct. Colt ran well here last season when still a maiden. Drops back into a claimer and the "chief's" (Allen Jerken's) horse, fits this group well.

(# 5) Civil Suit - Comes off a March 8 layoff for the Contessa barn. Good speed to use and has a flexible style. Working sharply for his return and is a major factor.

(# 7) Bomber D Back - Freshened up since mid-March by trainer Bob Barbara. Ability to stalk is a big plus as most in here will be tiring late. Needs to stay within range early to have a shot.

(# 7) TONY THE TERRIO - Solid speed shown in a series of races at the MSW level for trainer Dom Galluscio. Colt drops into a claimer for the first time and Coa's presence is noted. The horse to beat.

(# 9) Ring Bernadette - Improved with the addition of blinkers last out for trainer Jimmy Jerkens. Race was his first since last November and any move forward makes him a win contender.

(# 1) Yankee Chief - No speed to speak of but he's coming off a turf race that was his first effort in two months. Moves back to the main track and he has the ability to pass horses down the lane.

(# 4) Maps Hope - Has a solid pair of seconds since switching to the barn of Dave Duggan. Races were both at today's level and and the latest was a one-turn mile like this contest.

Horse Racing Picks Resources:

• View us horse racing picks here.
• View horse racing system here.
• View our updated best horse racing systems.
• Here we show our horse racing 101.
• Here we show our bouncing horse racing.
• View our updated rules of horse racing.
• Check out horseracing racebook here.
• Don't forget to visit our kentucky derby picks.
• View our updated handicapping the preakness stakes.
• Check out our updated handicapping the belmont.
• View our 2008 horseracing tips results here.

Check out the last five Horse Racing Picks Newsletters:

Horse-Racing-Picks-May-08-2008
BELMONT PARK Race #ONE (1:00 PM Eastern)(# 3) CHESTORIA - The horse to beat if ready. Stakes winner on this course is working well for her first appearance of 2008. Daughter of "Chesterhouse" probably...

Horse-Racing-Picks-May-07-2008
BELMONT PARK Race #ONE (1:00 PM Eastern)(# 6) RAP TALE - Returns for the always dangerous Pletcher barn. Makes first start in a claimer, which is always a powerful angle for this barn. Has good tactic...

Horse-Racing-Picks-May-06-2008
DELAWARE PARK Race #THREE (1:40 PM Eastern)(# 3) SILVERZILLA - Dangerous Shuman runner takes smart drop to $12,500. Worst two races on wet tracks. Gets dry today. Should stalk the speed from a good in...

Horse-Racing-Picks-May-05-2008
DELAWARE PARK Race #ONE (12:45 PM Eastern)(# 4) FALCON FURY - Clearly has the best form than any in here. Takes a smart but realistic drop in class for a sharp outfit. Tactical speed to sit a good tri...

Horse-Racing-Picks-May-04-2008
BELMONT PARK Race #TWO (1:30 PM Eastern)(# 3) KEY TRIP - This filly is working very sharply for her first race since early December at Calder when she finished second. Claimed that day by Dominick Gal...