Elite Power Solid Prospect, Vosburgh Stakes Analysis

Elite Power enters the Vosburgh Stakes as the likely favorite. He was installed at 6-5 on the morning line and looks tough to beat at Belmont at the Big A.

Belmont at the Big A- Race 1

Post: 12:35 PM ET; $95k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on turf; Entries: 15

• #7 EIN GEDI (5-2) debuts here and She has to be respected going out for the combination of Brown and Franco.
• #5 LOVE TANK (10-1) could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. This one is well bred for this spot.
• #14 OPUS FORTY TWO (5-1) should improve off the first start and has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #4 LEXI'S SPIRIT (7-2) will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 14- 4

Belmont at the Big A- Race 2

Post: 1:06 PM ET; $78k Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 6

• #5 DOT'S DOLLAR (2-1) shouldn't have trouble with the 6 furlong distance. This one will likely be out on or near the lead and will look to hold off the charge to the wire.
• #6 FUNNY JOKE (5-2) should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #2 NEVER EARLY (8-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 SWIFT TAP (4-1) projects to sit mid pack and come with one run. This one looks to be the class of the field.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 2 – 1

Belmont at the Big A- Race 3

Post: 1:42 PM ET; $36k Claiming going 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7

• #7 VINTAGE HOLLYWOOD (5-1) could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. This one should be part of the early pace in this spot.
• #5 IN SKY WE TRUST (2-1) is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
• #3 O'TROUBLE (7-2) He has the top overall power rating in the group. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #4 DOUBLE SHOT (7-2) seems to fit well enough here.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 3 – 4

Belmont at the Big A- Race 4

Post: 2:12 PM ET; $77k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 13

• #9 SMOKIE EYES (9-5) should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders.
• #10 SWEETEST PRINCESS (6-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.
• #3 SWEET BLUSH (10-1) is an interesting price horse that makes sense to spice up exotics.
• #6 IN GOOD TROUBLE (12-1) could be worth a look if there is money on the board.

Selections: 9 – 10- 3 – 6

Belmont at the Big A- Race 5

Post: 2:46 PM ET; $250k Vosburgh S. going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 5

• #4 ELITE POWER (6-5) shouldn't have trouble with the 7 furlong distance. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #1 SOUTHERN DISTRICT (2-1) looks to be the class of the field.
• #5 DRAFTED (9-2) He seems to fit well enough here. This one comes into the race in really good form.
• #2 JALEN JOURNEY (12-1) comes into the race in really good form. This one could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 2

Belmont at the Big A- Race 6

Post: 3:16 PM ET; $150k Matron S. going 6 furlongs on turf; Entries: 13

• #2 DANSE MACABRE (3-1) has the top overall power rating in the group. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #9 SWEETLOU'SGOTACES (12-1) has to be respected going out for the combination of Handal and Davis. This one makes sense on speed figures.
• #7 REDIFINED (6-1) projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.
• #10 SWEET HARMONY (10-1) should be part of the early pace in this spot.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 7 – 10

Belmont at the Big A- Race 7

Post: 3:48 PM ET; $105k Allowance going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 6

• #6 SHIPSATIONAL (7-5) has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #4 RYAN'S CAT (8-1) looks to be the class of the field.
• #2 CATCHYASOON (4-1) should be part of the early pace in this spot.
• #1 JUDGE DAVIS (4-1) goes out for the Mcgaughey barn and gets Lezcano in the irons.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 2 – 1

Belmont at the Big A- Race 8

Post: 4:20 PM ET; $500k Joe Hirsch Turf Classic S. going 1 1/2 miles on turf; Entries: 7

• #7 GUFO (2-1) goes out for the Clement barn and gets Alvarado in the irons. This one makes sense on speed figures.
• #2 WAR LIKE GODDESS (7-5) takes on the boys and look a real threat in this spot.
• #5 ROCKEMPEROR (10-1) projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.
• #6 SOLDIER RISING (6-1) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 5 – 6

Belmont at the Big A- Race 9

Post: 4:54 PM ET; $45k Claiming going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 9

• #9 FROMANOTHAMUTHA (9-2) shouldn't have trouble with the 7 furlong distance.
• #1 BALTASAR (5-2) He has the top overall power rating in the group. This one has races good enough to beat this group.
• #4 WIN FOR GOLD (4-1) could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #8 MAXIM MOMENT (6-1) has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 4 – 8

Belmont at the Big A- Race 10

Post: 5:24 PM ET; $85k Allowance going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 13

• #4 SHE'S A MIA (3-1) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #1 NEW GINYA (5-2) has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #10 RUSSIARUSSIARUSSIA (9-2) comes into the race in really good form.
• #3 SARATOGA CHROME (12-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 10- 3

Belmont at the Big A- Race 11

Post: 5:54 PM ET; $45k Maiden Claiming going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 12

• #2 JOCOSITY (5-2) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #9 BOURBON DIVERSION (8-1) could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #10 MUCHO MAMA MIA (10-1) has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #5 MOULY (6-1) should be part of the early pace in this spot.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 10- 5

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