Another Belmont Longshot? (Video)
02 Jun 2011 4:26 PM
Last updated June 3, 2011
= Keeneland Graduate
| 1 |
Mucho Macho Man |
Addition of a strong rider like Dominguez is attractive for this big, one-paced colt; Eligible to rebound and grind his rivals into the ground at 1 1/2 miles.
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| 2 |
Animal Kingdom |
Validated his Derby win with a good runner-up in Preakness; His current form and stamina-laden female family combine to make him the horse to beat. |
| 3 |
Brilliant Speed |
Developing colt that is bred to excel at classic distances; Enters fresh off a sneaky-good performance in the Derby, but must get an honest pace to show his best. |
| 4 |
Nehro |
Skipped the Preakness for this and figures to battle Animal Kingdom for favoritism, which likely makes him an underlay considering he only owns a maiden win to date. |
| 5 |
Shackleford |
Preakness winner has continued to improve into a top 3-year-old, and he should find an even softer pace in the Belmont; But can he handle 12 furlongs? |
| 6 |
Master of Hounds |
Ran well enough in the Derby to ship back over for another shot; Distance likely suits, as these connections win more 12-furlong stakes than most around the world. |
| 7 |
Santiva |
Quality colt comes in fresh and looks ready after a good recent 5F breeze at CD; Possesses more tactical speed than most of the stretch-runners and has a pedigree to stay. |
| 8 |
Stay Thirsty |
Loses Dominguez to 'Mucho', but he's based at Belmont Park and has the pedigree on paper to handle the trip; His biggest issue seems to be mental, so watch out if the light bulb goes on. |
| 9 |
Awesome Patriot |
Longshot figures to contest the early pace with Shackleford; Baffert says he can run all day, but his class is a big question mark. |
| 10 |
Monzon |
New shooter defeated Graded winners J J's Lucky Train & Pants On Fire in the Count Fleet S. earlier this year; Probably needed his last, but still must improve a lot to factor in here. |
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