Master of Hounds (#1) Gomez / O'Brien (10-1)
Since this year's Belmont Stakes is "wide open" with no clear cut favorite... I'm looking for a price horse and a different winner from the first two legs, this son of Kingmambo had a sneaky good race in the Kentucky Derby rallying late on the inside, pointed for this race.... if he can handle his second cross Atlantic trip & "Big Sandy" the Belmont surface, he'll be tough to beat and a decent price!
Animal Kingdom (#9) Velazquez / Motion (2-1)
Rallied late in the Preakness.....but, wasn't catching the speedy Shackleford. The Belmont mile & an a half distance is right up his alley and he may be a bit closer to the pace today, I'm convinced that he is the real goods and I won't be surprise if he makes amends for his close Preakness lost.
Nehro (#6) Nakatani / Asmussen (4-1)
He was the "wise guy" horse in the Kentucky Derby and after skipping the Preakness, he is the "wise guy" horse again! Some say that he moved too soon in the Kentucky Derby while holding the place spot safe, pointed to this race.... he could go off the favorite, he should just LOVE the distance!
Santiva (#4) Bridgmohan / Kenneally (15-1)
Another runner who had a sneaky good effort in the Kentucky Derby, bred to get the distance and will be a big price, if you're looking for a longshot to use with the probable favorites..... this is your horse!
Shackleford (#12) Castanon / Romans (9/2)
After an interesting pre-race start, he put away his rival and lead the way to victory in the Preakness, once again he could be the main speed and could put them asleep on the lead, I wouldn't be surprise if it happens..... but, you'll be taking a "short" price this time!
Brilliant Speed (#5) Rosario / Albertrani (15-1)
Made up ground late in the Kentucky Derby with a wide trip, can't see him winning the race.... but, wouldn't be surprised to see him suck up in the exotics.
Prime Cut (#8) Prado / Howard (15-1)
Recently tired for 3rd in the Peter Pan Stakes here at Belmont, looks like he could press Shackleford on the lead, don't know if he stacks up good versus these runners.... but, I do like his trainer.
Mucho Macho Man (#10) Dominguez / Ritvo (10-1)
Disappointed in the Preakness with a non-effort after losing a shoe again during the race, gets a major jockey switch today to the top NY rider, his backers hopefully will get 10-1 or better, I think he's "over the top"..... just my opinion!
Stay Thirsty (#2) Castellano / Pletcher (20-1)
No factor in the derby, I question whether he wants this distance of ground and he seems a cut below these runners...... which isn't saying much!
Ruler on Ice (#3) Valdivia / Breen (20-1)
Second best in a prep stake for the Preakness.... but, chooses this spot, not much more to recommend here!
Monzon (#7) Lezcano / Correas (30-1)
Was an upset winner on New Year's Day over the Aqueduct Inner-track in the Count Fleet Stakes, no factor in either stake races since then, monster longshot here with his connections.
Isn't He Perfect (#11) Maragh / Shivmangel (30-1)
Got his doors blown out in each of his graded stakes appearances, his trainer reminds me of a modern day; Murray Garren......putting his horses in races that are WAY over their head!
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