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06/17/2021 13:45 17 Belmont DD 1 1/4m = 2000m Turf Firm BC Ascot Gold Cup G1
Purse 180,000, 4yo and up Colts and Fillies Wt colts 124lbs, fillies 122lbs, entry fee 20,000. 75,000 Added Purse. For Registered DD Breds only Stakes Grade 1 HEAT #2
1. ORANGE MERINGUE PIE(H) (DD-Arrogate/DD-Caledonia Road) Life 40 8 9 7 1184515 Hore Rating 98.00 Speed Rating 108.38
A millionaire who has won 6 stakes races including a grade 1 over this distance, the Virtual Derby. Speed type who will, be on or near the lead here and then if can get the lead will hope to fend off the late speed which always shows up at this distance, a contender for sure just not totally sure he will be in the winners circle.
2. COLD AS STEEL(G) (DD-Brethren/DD-Drumette) Life 3 1 0 2 36820 Horse Rating 103.25 Speed Rating 111.33
Very lightly raced 4 year old trying both the distance and Grade Stakes racing for the first time. This will be a tall order for this horse based just on the experience factor alone, he has never raced against this caliber of horse before and I think it might take it's toll on him.
3. BREED ME 4 BMS(F) (DD-Heart's Cry (JPN)/DD-Stage Magic) Life 1 1 0 0 11000 Horse Rating 97.50 Speed Rating 107.00
Has only raced once in his career and even though it was a nice win in a maiden special weight feel this might be a stretch for him here. Just not enough information to go on so I have to pass until she can make a believer out of me.
4. GUN HUGGER(F) (DD-Sunday Silence/DD-Pomeroys Pistol) Life 33 10 3 9 1120310 Horse Rating 99.75 Speed Rating 113.52
Another in the millionaire's club with multiple stakes wins. I feel the distance might be a stretch for her here as she has not shown much at the distance in limited tries. Would prefer her better running shorter so will have to pass here.
5. COCOA CRISP(F) (DD-Goldencents/DD-Fun House) Life 40 9 3 5 1255460 Horse Rating 99.50 Speed Rating 108.05
Lack of consistency at his distance is a concern for me here. Horse is multiple stakes winner and has banked over 1,250,000 so definitely has the talent to compete. Early pace/stalking type who will need a perfect trip to find the winner's circle. Still can be in the mix however.
6. X FILES(C) (DD-Cross Traffic/DD-Bobby's Babe) Life 24 12 3 1 1431470 Horse Rating 106.00 Speed Rating 112.29
This horse has accumulated a lot of hardware already in his career including horse of the year in season 48. Has won over 1,400,000 and has 5 stakes wins but his form has been off of late. He showed some signs of coming to life in his last race with a hard charging 4th place finish. If he can recapture some of his former glory would be difficult to beat here, I am just not sure if he can do that tonight.
7. DAZZLING CHAMPION(C) (DD-Gallant Fox/DD-Fun House) Life 36 6 7 5 1072355 Horse Rating 107.75 Speed Rating 108.89
Distance should prove no problem for him as he has acquitted himself nicely over the distance another millionaire with multiple stakes wins. Has show the ability to rate off the leaders as well as close from off the pace so should be there at the wire , especially if there is soime sort of speed duel. I would prefer him to pull back and make a late charge but I am not the trainer or the jockey so we will have to see what instructions are used. A player in this race for sure.
8. SILVERZENE(G) (DD-Cozzene/DD-Silver Spoon) Life 26 4 7 1 337250 Horse Rating 102.25 Spoeed Rating 106.65
This horse has not won as much money as the others in the race and is inconsistent at this distance, if the race were longer I would like his chances more, but can't ignore the fact that the trainer is pretty clever and rarely puts horses in where they don't belong.
My selections: 1-7-6-5
Purse 180,000, 4yo and up Colts and Fillies Wt colts 124lbs, fillies 122lbs, entry fee 20,000. 75,000 Added Purse. For Registered DD Breds only Stakes Grade 1 HEAT #2
1. ORANGE MERINGUE PIE(H) (DD-Arrogate/DD-Caledonia Road) Life 40 8 9 7 1184515 Hore Rating 98.00 Speed Rating 108.38
A millionaire who has won 6 stakes races including a grade 1 over this distance, the Virtual Derby. Speed type who will, be on or near the lead here and then if can get the lead will hope to fend off the late speed which always shows up at this distance, a contender for sure just not totally sure he will be in the winners circle.
2. COLD AS STEEL(G) (DD-Brethren/DD-Drumette) Life 3 1 0 2 36820 Horse Rating 103.25 Speed Rating 111.33
Very lightly raced 4 year old trying both the distance and Grade Stakes racing for the first time. This will be a tall order for this horse based just on the experience factor alone, he has never raced against this caliber of horse before and I think it might take it's toll on him.
3. BREED ME 4 BMS(F) (DD-Heart's Cry (JPN)/DD-Stage Magic) Life 1 1 0 0 11000 Horse Rating 97.50 Speed Rating 107.00
Has only raced once in his career and even though it was a nice win in a maiden special weight feel this might be a stretch for him here. Just not enough information to go on so I have to pass until she can make a believer out of me.
4. GUN HUGGER(F) (DD-Sunday Silence/DD-Pomeroys Pistol) Life 33 10 3 9 1120310 Horse Rating 99.75 Speed Rating 113.52
Another in the millionaire's club with multiple stakes wins. I feel the distance might be a stretch for her here as she has not shown much at the distance in limited tries. Would prefer her better running shorter so will have to pass here.
5. COCOA CRISP(F) (DD-Goldencents/DD-Fun House) Life 40 9 3 5 1255460 Horse Rating 99.50 Speed Rating 108.05
Lack of consistency at his distance is a concern for me here. Horse is multiple stakes winner and has banked over 1,250,000 so definitely has the talent to compete. Early pace/stalking type who will need a perfect trip to find the winner's circle. Still can be in the mix however.
6. X FILES(C) (DD-Cross Traffic/DD-Bobby's Babe) Life 24 12 3 1 1431470 Horse Rating 106.00 Speed Rating 112.29
This horse has accumulated a lot of hardware already in his career including horse of the year in season 48. Has won over 1,400,000 and has 5 stakes wins but his form has been off of late. He showed some signs of coming to life in his last race with a hard charging 4th place finish. If he can recapture some of his former glory would be difficult to beat here, I am just not sure if he can do that tonight.
7. DAZZLING CHAMPION(C) (DD-Gallant Fox/DD-Fun House) Life 36 6 7 5 1072355 Horse Rating 107.75 Speed Rating 108.89
Distance should prove no problem for him as he has acquitted himself nicely over the distance another millionaire with multiple stakes wins. Has show the ability to rate off the leaders as well as close from off the pace so should be there at the wire , especially if there is soime sort of speed duel. I would prefer him to pull back and make a late charge but I am not the trainer or the jockey so we will have to see what instructions are used. A player in this race for sure.
8. SILVERZENE(G) (DD-Cozzene/DD-Silver Spoon) Life 26 4 7 1 337250 Horse Rating 102.25 Spoeed Rating 106.65
This horse has not won as much money as the others in the race and is inconsistent at this distance, if the race were longer I would like his chances more, but can't ignore the fact that the trainer is pretty clever and rarely puts horses in where they don't belong.
My selections: 1-7-6-5