Keeneland QE II Challenge Cup, Belmont Glen Cove, and Santa Anita California Flag Handicap Picks & Predictions
Keeneland Race 9 QE II Challenge Cup Stakes G1
6 Candy Quest was able to close into a pace less race last out when finishing a fast closing second beaten by a half length in a Grade 3 at Kentucky Downs. This Filly has been getting better in each consecutive start and did run a career top in that Grade 3. She is a proven runner over multiple tracks and the 12-1 morning line would be a gift come post time. Gal also sports the best late pace numbers of her rivals in here. Live Longshot
9 Fionn has won three straight races which includes a Grade 1 victory in the Belmont Oaks. Filly is another in here who has a nice late turn of foot. She is a perfect 2-2 at this distance and in her lone Keeneland start she finished a good third to the highly regarded Nitrogen. Win Contender
2 Laurelin is unbeaten in 5 Career starts including a Grade 2 victory in the Saratoga Oaks Invitational. Hard to to leave this Irish Bred off your tickets. Win Contender
Selections 6-9-2-1
Belmont at the Big A Race 10 Glen Cove Stakes Grade 3
3 Flat Out Time try’s the turf for the first time for trainer George Weaver who does reasonably well off that angle, hitting at 18% winners. Filly bloodlines doesn’t actually scream turf but this gal has fired multiple bullets on the Saratoga turf training track. Her third place finish in the Grade 3 Prioress was flattered when the winner of that race would come back and beat a very salty group in a Grade 2 at Keeneland. Live Longshot
2 Love Cervere was last seen finishing second as the beaten favorite in an Allowance race at Kentucky Downs. Filly was outrun early that day but finished with authority with a strong gallop out. I love the jockey switch to Manny Franco , look for Manny to be more forwardly placed today. Win Contender
7 It Ain’t Two didn’t get the best of rides recently in the Grade 2 Music City and I believe this horse is much better than her 7th place finish indicated. When she gets a clean trip and a good ride, she’s been competitive. Look for this Filly to outrun her odds today. Major Threat
Selections 3-2-7-9
Santa Anita Race 7 California Flag Handicap
4 Sir Rocket is a closer in a race that is full of speed. Gelding faced open company at Del Mar last out and ran a strong third beaten by just a half a length. He now gets back with Cal Breds and should get an ideal fast pace scenario upfront. Live Longshot
2 Lovesick Blues must be considered after his dominant win in the Grade 1 Bing Crosby on the dirt, where he ran a 104 dirt Bris number. Gelding has tactical speed to get a good position early and has plenty of experience on this Hillside turf course. Win Contender
6 Man O Rose is one of many here who will be vying for the lead early. Of all the want the lead types in here, I believe this Gelding has the best chance to be hanging tough at the wire. Major Player