Steve Matthews / June 11 at Belmont

Best Bet: TURBULENT DESCENT (6); Best Value: JUSTAROUNDMIDNIGHT (9)1

1 1/16 Mile. (Widener Turf). Allowance. 3&up. Purse: $63,000. Post -- 11:35 a.m.1 Lubango(L) 121 Gomez 6-2-5 Romans 15-1

2 Waywardwillie(L) 121 Solis 5-1-3 Badgett, Jr 30-1

3 Bruce Alley(L) 123 Castro 1-1-1 Benzel 4-1

4 Pretty Boy Freud(L) 121 Velazquez 5-3-7 O'Brien 5-1

5 Seal Cove(L) 117 Castellano 4-1-x McGaughey III 6-1

6 Eternal Ruler(L1) 117 Maragh 2-1-x Ribaudo 8-1

7 Sam Sparkle(L) 117 Velasquez 4-3-1 Contessa 20-1

8 Marine Officer(L1) 121 Garcia 8-2-1 McLaughlin 6-1

9 Batter Up(L) 117 Leparoux 3-1-1 Brown 3-1

10 Royal Straight(L) 121 Dominguez 2-4-3 Jerkens 8-1

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11 Crepe Au Sucre(L) 121 No Rider 2-1-4 Kelly 6-1

Seal Cove made strong run when winning turf debut at GP; more to come. Bruce Alley is riding a three-race winning streak. Pretty Boy Freud drops and makes peak start of form cycle.

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6 1/2 Furlongs. 3&up. Maiden Special Weight. Purse: $60,000.

1 Meadow Cat 119 Rosario x-x-x Hess, Jr 8-1

2 Not Now Ashley(L) 119 Cohen 3-2-2 Parisella 6-1

3 August Osage(L) 119 Lezcano 2-x-x Hennig 5-2

4 Crushing(L) 119 Castellano 5-2-6 Brown 7-2

5 Bold Choice(L1) 119 Dominguez x-x-x Brown 4-1

6 Wanstead(L1) 123 Garcia x-x-x Benzel 8-1

7 Voyles(L) 119 Nakatani 8-3-2 Asmussen 8-1

8 Noble Doss(L) 119 Velasquez 5-8-x Zito 15-1

August Osage earned fast numbers when a game second in debut; rates close call. Voyles projects as the speed of the speed. Crushing could be in the garden spot if pace meltdown ensues.

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6 Furlongs. 3&up. Claiming $10,000. Purse: $31,000.

1 Prowler(L) 117 Espinoza 10-1-1 Callejas 30-1

2 Mind Boggling(L) 121 Prado 7-6-5 Ferraro 30-1

3 Strummer(L) 121 Studart 8-4-1 Sciacca 15-1

4 Easy Gallop(L) 116 Curatolo 6-5-1 Rodriguez 4-1

5 Brendan's Warrior(L) 121 Lezcano 8-7-4 Metivier 50-1

6 Dixie Nite Out(L) 121 Castellano 4-7-2 Contessa 10-1

7 Mystic Era(L) 123 Chavez 1-2-5 Toscano, Jr 12-1

8 Dark Ops(L) 116 Rodriguez 5-2-7 Quick 30-1

9 Philotimo(L) 121 Nakatani 1-9-1 Asmussen 9-2

10 Forty Prayers(L) 123 Cohen 2-3-1 Jacobson 6-1

11 Dontquityourdayjob(L) 121 Pezua 7-6-6 Martin, Sr. 50-1

12 Belongs to Sheila(L) 123 Samyn 6-1-4 Hernandez 15-1

13 In Just We Trust(L) 121 Garcia 5-2-2 Englehart 5-2

14 Admirality(L) 121 Husbands 5-3-3 Ortiz 30-1

Also Eligible

15 Drink At Last Call(L) 121 Velasquez 2-4-5 Contessa 6-1

16 Chance and a Half(L) 121 Nakatani 5-8-7 Moquett 10-1

Easy Gallop is speedy and pulls weight from field. Drink At Last Call packs potent late kick on best. Philotimo is rested and training consistently.

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1 Mile. Allowance. 3&up. Purse: $63,000.

1 Glickman(L) 117 Castro 2-1-x Ryerson 4-1

2 Divine Child(L) 117 Garcia 3-1-4 Englehart 20-1

3 Police Chatter(L) 117 Solis 3-1-3 Serpe 15-1

4 Mineswept(L) 116 Curatolo 6-5-1 Rodriguez 12-1

5 Ripples n' Waves(L) 119 Prado 2-1-5 Jerkens 7-2

6 Gallant Dreams(L) 117 Rosario 7-3-1 Albertrani 15-1

7 Rattlesnake Bridge(L) 117 Lezcano 4-2-1 McLaughlin 5-2

8 Mister Pippit(L) 117 Velasquez 2-6-1 Benzel 15-1

9 Eltish Star(L) 121 Espinoza 1-2-3 Ortiz 15-1

10 The Brush(L) 121 Maragh 4-4-4 Zito 20-1

11 Johannesburg Smile(L) 121 Castellano 2-3-2 Galluscio 6-1

Rattlesnake Bridge is fresh and packs solid late wallop. Johannesburg Smile will prove very tough on a soft lead. Mineswept is right in the thick of this on 'A' game.

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1 1/16 Mile. (Widener Turf). Allowance. 3&up. NY Bred. Purse: $53,000.

1 Shekomeko Son(L) 121 Castro 5-7-11 Weaver 5-1

2 Dream Drop Kid(L) 117 Prado 1-7-4 Galluscio 6-1

3 Gamblin Fever(L) 121 Espinoza 4-3-1 Ortiz 12-1

4 Dual Citizen(L) 117 Maragh 5-2-6 Duggan 12-1

5 Mr. Hooker(L) 116 Curatolo 7-4-6 Sciacca 30-1

6 Adirondack Warrior(L) 121 Lezcano 4-7-5 Ubillo 30-1

7 Hangover Kid(L) 117 Lezcano 1-3-x Servis 6-1

8 Sam Hillic(L) 117 Velazquez 1-8-6 Hennig 15-1

9 Carbon County(L) 117 Castellano 8-1-3 Brown 8-1

10 Holy Ego(L) 121 Leparoux 1-5-11 Contessa 8-1

11 Power Dreams(L) 117 Cohen 4-2-1 Badgett, Jr 3-1

12 Tapitdar(L) 121 Velasquez 9-1-2 Metivier 15-1

Also Eligible

13 Boat(L) 121 Castro 3-3-1 Bush 5-2

Main Track Only

14 Rightuplynn'salley(L) 117 Velasquez 1-4-2 Schosberg 12-1

15 Socialsaul(L) 117 Castellano 1-4-x Contessa 2-1

16 Hi Ho Silverman(L) 117 No Rider 6-3-6 DiPrima 15-1

Holy Ego logged two swift works since clear-cut win in last. Adirondack Warrior should pack amplified kick with cutback in distance. Hangover Kid made sustained rally to win turf debut; don't ignore.

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1 Mile. The TVG ACORN (Grade I). 3yo. Fillies. Purse: $300,000.

1 Her Smile(L) 121 Gomez 11-2-3 Pletcher 8-1

2 Turbulent Descent(L) 121 Flores 1-1-2 Puype 3-5

3 Savvy Supreme(L) 121 Velazquez 1-1-2 Pletcher 5-1

4 It's Tricky(L) 121 Castro 4-1-1 McLaughlin 6-1

5 Victoria's Wildcat(L) 121 Desormeaux 1-1-1 Hess, Jr 10-1

6 Snow Fall(L) 121 Castellano 1-1-3 Stidham 8-1

Turbulent Descent compiled eye-catching work tab since winning Grade II Beaumont at Keeneland. Snow Fall tallied swift late pace figure when winning second straight last out; very interesting. Savvy Supreme is the one that must be caught.

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6 Furlongs. The TRUE NORTH (Grade II). 3&up. Purse: $250,000.

1 D' Funnybone(L) 116 Prado 2-4-7 Dutrow, Jr 2-1

2 Wildcat Brief(L) 115 Lopez 2-5-3 Perkins, Jr 8-1

3 Trappe Shot(L) 116 Velazquez 1-9-2 McLaughlin 5-2

4 Rule by Night(L) 115 Dominguez 3-1-2 Asmussen 6-1

5 Calibrachoa(L) 116 Velasquez 1-1-1 Pletcher 7-2

6 Khan of Khans(L) 112 Studart 3-1-2 Chatterpaul 30-1

7 Frazil(L) 113 Garcia 1-1-1 Rice 15-1

1a This Ones for Phil(L) 116 Castellano 1-8-1 Dutrow 2-1

Pompa entry: D'Funnybone was ultra-game second in last and mate This Ones For Phil was fast-figured winner in last. Trappe Shot possesses solid stretch punch. Calibrachoa is rested and owns swift numbers.

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7 Furlongs. The WOODY STEPHENS (Grade II). 3yo. Purse: $250,000.

1 Travelin Man(L) 123 Velazquez 6-1-2 Pletcher 2-1

2 Justin Phillip(L) 117 Dominguez 3-3-8 Asmussen 6-1

3 Derivative(L) 117 Rosario 1-3-1 Lukas 20-1

4 Bold Warrior(L) 117 Velasquez 1-2-x Jerkens 8-1

5 Arch Traveler(L) 119 Lezcano 1-6-1 Jerkens 5-2

6 Little Drama(L) 121 Castellano 1-3-3 Fawkes 5-1

7 J J's Lucky Train(L) 123 Lopez 3-1-1 Anderson 6-1

Little Drama has trained sharply since fast-figured win at Prx last out; rates call based on price potential. Arch Traveler tallied rapid late pace figure when a handy winner last time and fired 5-furlong bullet in the interim. Travelin Man bounced last time; big-time rebound potential.

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1 Mile. (Widener Turf). The FOXWOODS JUST A GAME

(Grade I). 3&up. Fillies and Mares. Purse: $400,000.

1 Gypsy's Warning(L) 120 Leparoux 7-1-3 Motion 5-1

2 Aviate(L) 120 Desormeaux 1-3-4 Mott 5-2

3 Amen Hallelujah(L) 118 Velazquez 3-2-2 Dutrow, Jr 6-1

4 C. S. Silk(L) 118 Castellano 9-2-10 Romans 6-1

5 Strike the Bell(L) 118 Dominguez 2-1-4 Donk 12-1

6 Fantasia(L) 118 Rosario 3-2-1 Sheppard 7-2

7 Cherokee Queen(L) 118 Solis 1-4-1 Wolfson 8-1

8 Much Rejoicing(L) 118 Garcia 1-6-1 Toner 12-1

9 Justaroundmidnight(L) 118 Gomez 8-8-1 Biancone 20-1

Justaroundmidnight packs wicked stretch kick on best and compiled work slate that culminated with 5-furlong bullet. Cherokee Queen is fresh and owns fast figures. Strike The Bell (gets added ground) and Fantasia (from Jonathan Sheppard barn) are two contenders in deep Just A Game field.

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1 1/4 Mile. (Inner Turf). The WOODFORD RESERVE

MANHATTAN (Grade I). 3&up. Purse: $400,000.

2 Bold Hawk(L) 115 Lezcano 5-3-4 Toner 12-1

3 Windward Islands(L) 117 Leparoux 3-3-2 Frostad 8-1

1 Wishful Tomcat(L) 112 Studart 6-1-1 Chatterpaul 20-1

4 Gio Ponti(L) 122 Dominguez 5-2-1 Clement 6-5

5 Al Khali(L) 117 Garcia 8-2-11 Mott 10-1

6 Viscount Nelson(L1) 117 Gomez 1-5-3 O'Brien 4-1

1a Mission Approved(L) 114 Espinoza 2-2-1 Chatterpaul 20-1

7 Prince Will I Am(L) 119 Velazquez 5-3-1 Nihei 5-1

8 Bim Bam(L) 115 Cohen 3-5-4 Moquett 20-1

9 Straight Story(L) 116 Castellano 1-2-13 Goldberg 12-1

Al Khali loves Belmont sod, handles the 10-furlong trip and should be set for best in third start of form cycle. Windward Islands packs strong stretch kick on best. Straight Story's speed and connections (Alan Goldberg) demand respect. Viscount Nelson gets the meds for stateside debut; don't overlook. Gio Ponti could still be feeling effects of trip to Dubai; handle with care at short ticket.

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1 1/2 Mile. The 143rd running of the BELMONT STAKES (Grade I). 3yo. Purse: $1,000,000.

1 Master of Hounds(L) 126 Gomez 5-2-6 O'Brien 10-1

2 Stay Thirsty(L) 126 Castellano 12-7-1 Pletcher 20-1

3 Ruler On Ice(L) 126 Valdivia, Jr 2-3-1 Breen 20-1

4 Santiva(L) 126 Bridgmohan 6-9-2 Kenneally 15-1

5 Brilliant Speed(L) 126 Rosario 7-1-2 Albertrani 15-1

6 Nehro(L) 126 Nakatani 2-2-2 Asmussen 4-1

7 Monzon(L) 126 Lezcano 6-5-1 Correas, IV 30-1

8 Prime Cut(L) 126 Prado 3-2-1 Howard 15-1

9 Animal Kingdom(L) 126 Velazquez 2-1-1 Motion 2-1

10 Mucho Macho Man(L) 126 Dominguez 6-3-3 Ritvo 10-1

11 Isn't He Perfect(L) 126 Maragh 9-5-5 Shivmangal 30-1

12 Shackleford(L) 126 Castanon 1-4-2 Romans 9-2

Master Of Hounds tallied swift final fraction when a tough-trip fifth in Derby and could receive perfect journey from the fence. Shackleford's speed, grit and guts could easily land him in winner's circle again. Animal Kingdom appeared to hang in Preakness; not worth short price.

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6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf). 3&up. Claiming $20,000. Purse: $35,000.

3 Kingsdale Ocean(L) 123 Chavez 7-5-4 Gullo 20-1

4 Onzain(L) 118 Rodriguez 6-8-5 Imperio 50-1

5 Dr. W(L) 123 Lezcano 4-3-7 Brown 6-1

6 Cayo Hueso(L) 123 Maragh 2-6-6 Chatterpaul 15-1

7 Mitigation(L) 118 Curatolo 7-4-6 Gullo 9-2

8 Saints Alive(L) 123 Studart 9-1-3 Terracciano 50-1

9 Russian Sage(L) 123 Espinoza 2-8-6 Ritvo 5-1

10 Sumfun(L) 123 Castro 4-2-5 DiPrima 8-1

1 Scorper(L) 123 Gomez 4-5-1 Rodriguez 10-1

11 Close to the Vest(L) 123 Lopez 7-4-6 Younghans 15-1

12 Keechi Bullet(L) 123 Dominguez 4-2-5 Imperio 5-1

2 Ever a Friend(L) 123 Cohen 3-6-6 Jacobson 4-1

Also Eligible

13 Sly(L) 123 Castellano 9-3-6 Contessa 8-1

Main Track Only

14 Ricoriatoa(L) 123 Maragh 1-7-3 Contessa 5-2

1a Half Metal Jacket(L) 123 No Rider 9-3-2 Rodriguez 10-1

2b Masala(L) 123 Cohen 3-5-5 Jacobson 4-1

Ever A Friend consistently logged fast final fractions on turf last year; amplified wallop at 6 furlongs. Scorper tallied two of his three lifetime wins on Belmont grass. Saints Alive is fleet-footed and will offer fat ticket.

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6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf). 3&up. Maiden Special Weight. NY Bred. Purse: $50,000.

1 Turn Up the Music(L) 119 Maragh 7-7-x Bond 12-1

2 Pitt Maneuver(L1) 119 Lopez x-x-x Contessa 12-1

3 Rudy Rudy Rudy(L) 114 Curatolo 2-3-8 Rodriguez 4-1

4 Molly's Ship(L) 119 Velasquez 8-2-2 Contessa 8-1

5 Harlan's Point(L) 119 Castro 8-5-x Manning 20-1

6 A Rod(L) 119 Lezcano 2-5-4 Campo, Jr 9-2

7 Austerity Measures(L) 119 Espinoza 5-7-5 Quiles 50-1

8 My Cousin Eddie(L1) 119 Bridgmohan x-x-x Terracciano 12-1

9 Russian Ally(L) 119 Dominguez 6-4-x Rice 8-1

10 Don't Cross Me(L) 123 Garcia 2-8-5 Ortiz 10-1

11 Paci Di Notte(L) 123 Castellano 8-2-6 Sciacca 7-2

12 Anaphylaxis(L) 119 Prado 7-7-x Corrao 20-1

Also Eligible

13 Master Splash(L) 119 Castellano 6-7-5 Englehart 8-1

14 Knock Quietly(L) 119 Prado 9-3-2 Schwartz 8-1

Main Track Only

15 Rocky Fortune(L) 114 Curatolo 2-3-5 Pugh 3-1

Don't Cross Me notched solid late pace and final figures this course and trip last fall and is training strongly for return. Paci Di Notte regressed in last after fast-figured placing in prior; very playable. A Rod was an ultra-game second in last; dangerous. Rudy Rudy Rudy's speed and stable (Rodriguez) must be respected.

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