Today, Friday, is a big day of baby racing across the major tracks.
Belmont Race 2: I am going to go with #1 One Little Secret here for Wesley Ward and the Ramseys. Let’s face facts. As good as Asmussen has been with babies this year; Ward has been better. Prolific. This one can run and I see now reason why the rail will cost him the jump. A total toss up with the Form for second. Pick the ones warming up the best.
Monmouth Race 3: This will be an interesting race but I give the nod to #6 Bridal Song with Pletcher composing. This daughter of Vicar appears fast and well spotted against slightly inferior Jersey track runners. Second should be a head bob affair between #3 Gala Dancer and #4 Judy’s Gonawin. I give the nose to the inside horse even though the work tab appears short. I highly doubt Servis is running her for experience.
Churchill Race 1: Another runaway from the rail for Werner with #1 Live Action. Not a bounce candidate but there are obviously issues cropping up. Take the short price win. Second to #6Lambada and Asmussen. A cold exacta.
Calder Race 1: I despise these 2 furlong races. Not sure why this is even on the card in June. I am going with #3 Marnesia Sunset. Manny Cruz is the pilot. Rossi is unbeaten here now. The dam is 4 for 4. Why not at 2F. #4 Incendiary has run once at this distance and that might be an edge. I don’t’ know….what kind of racing is a quarter mile?
Calder Race 6: Finally we get a little bit of a price with #3 Put It In Play for O’Connell. This is a West Acre colt and she always has them popping this time of year. Nice workouts; take the price and run. Second, to #7 To Monarch. She ran a decent race and worked once back. B.L.’s Appeal is a leader down in Florida.