Belmont Park (6/25) Mother Goose Analysis, Juju’s Map Returns

Saturday at Belmont Park will be highlighted the Mother Goose Stakes. The race features the return of rising star Juju’s Map. The grade 2 will be 8 1/2 furlongs on dirt.

Full Card Analysis

Belmont Park Race 1

Post: 1:00 PM ET; Purse: $75,000 Maiden Special Weight, 5 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 8

• #5 RECOGNIZE (4-1) should be competitive based on the overall pedigree which has it tops in the group.
• #4 GAMBLING GIRL (5-2) is worth a look here given edges in connections.
• #2 LADY MINE (12-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse's foundation & early pace.
• #7 BET OF THE CENTURY (7-2) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed figures & race flow.

Selections: 5-4-2-7

Belmont Park Race 2

Post: 1:32 PM ET; Purse: $80,000 Allowance, 1 1/8 Miles on Turf; Entries: 7

• #6 I'M FINE (9-2) merits consideration in this spot given edges in stamina & class.
• #2 RHEAUME (9-5) has to be respected today edging the field in several key handicapping factors including class & power rating.
• #1 HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (6-1) is worth a look here given the class numbers & race flow.
• #4 MASTEROF THE TUNES (6-1) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & early pace.

Selections: 6-2-1-4

Belmont Park Race 3

Post: 2:03 PM ET; Purse: $100,000 Wild Applause S., 1 Mile on Turf; Entries: 5

• #1 OAKHURST (5-2) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & form.
• #5 EMINENT VICTOR (9-5) is worth a look here given edges in connections & early pace.
• #3 LAKOTA SPIRIT (6-1) should be competitive based on the overall power rating which has it tops in the group.
• #4 BREEZE EASY (2-1) is worth a look here given edges in class & race flow.

Selections: 1-5-3-4

Belmont Park Race 4

Post: 2:34 PM ET; Purse: $37,000 Maiden Claiming, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 7

• #3 DANCING ROSALIE (7-2) is worth a look here given edges in form & pedigree. This is a light field and she should like the this group.
• #7 LADY YELLEN (2-1) looks good based on overall numbers.
• #5 DARN THAT SONG (5-2) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & early pace.
• #1 MADAME ROSE (12-1) is worth a look here given edges in class & race flow.

Selections: 3-7-5-1

Belmont Park Race 5

Post: 3:03 PM ET; Purse: $80,000 Allowance, 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 6

• #5 BANKERS DAUGHTER (5-2) is worth a look here given edges in connections & power rating.
• #3 GRINGOTTS (8-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse's stamina & race flow.
• #2 CAPTIVATING CARA (10-1) comes into the race signaling a big performance in the near future.
• #1 FINGAL'S CAVE (3-5) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & early pace.

Selections: 5-3-2-1

Belmont Park Race 6

Post: 3:34 PM ET; Purse: $90,000 Maiden Special Weight, 1 1/16 Miles on Turf; Entries: 9

• #2 BEACHFRONT BID (7-2) has a great shot in the race given the speed figures & stamina.
• #6 WITH BELLS ON (4-1) is a major player based on the previous speed figures.
• #9 HOP PICKER (8-5) should be competitive based on the pedigree which has it tops in the group.
• #4 VAGARIES (5-2) is another runner that figures based on the speed figures earned so far in the young career.

Selections: 2-6-9-4

Belmont Park Race 7

Post: 4:06 PM ET; Purse: $50,000 Claiming, 7 Furlongs on Turf; Entries: 8

• #4 BRAZILLIONAIRE (5-2) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & power rating.
• #7 COUSIN ANDREW (7-2) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including stamina & form.
• #5 VOCALIZE (3-1) should be in the right spot early to give this horse a chance to get the job done.
• #6 GHOSTLYPRINCE (6-1) is proven as a good bet to at least hit the board under today's distance and surface conditions.

Selections: 4-7-5-6

Belmont Park Race 8

Post: 4:40 PM ET; Purse: $250,000 Mother Goose S., 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 5

• #5 JUJU'S MAP (1-1) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & early pace. This one was once considered the top rival of Echo Zulu who during their two year old season.
• #1 SHAHAMA (9-5) merits consideration in this spot given edges in speed & stamina.
• #2 VENTI VALENTINE (5-1) is worth a look here based on speed figures & possible race flow.
• #4 GERRYMANDER (5-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse's connections & overall power rating.

Selections: 5-1-2-4

Belmont Park Race 9

Post: 5:12 PM ET; Purse: $55,000 Claiming, 1 1/8 Miles on Turf; Entries: 11

• #10 GRAND JOURNEY (4-1) is a major player based on speed figures.
• #5 BIG AGENDA (5-2) is worth a look here given edges in connections & power rating.
• #9 BATTALION (15-1) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & pace. I love the price on this one.
• #8 TAKAFUMI (9-2) is worth a look here given edges in record at the distance & form.

Selections: 10-5-9-8

Belmont Park Race 10

Post: 5:44 PM ET; Purse: $75,000 Maiden Special Weight, 6 Furlongs on Turf; Entries: 16

• #4 SINFULLY SWEET (7-2) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & pedigree.
• #1 QUEEN OF LIES (8-1) looks to have to have kept the best company in the previous starts.
• #14 BUSY MORNING (5-2) merits consideration in this spot given edges in stamina & record at the distance.
• #3 QUICK POWER NAP (4-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse's connections & race flow.

Selections: 4-1-14-3

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