Steve Matthews' Belmont selections for Saturday, May 28
Best Bet: TOO BOSS (8); Best Value: TWO DOWN (10)
FIRST: Yah Huh drops after earning improved pace figure in last; forward final-figure move predicted. Breaking Stones logged only win at Belmont Park; dangerous. Big Castle was a game second at this level last time; logical.
SECOND: The Big Grey should pack amplified kick with cutback to 7 furlongs. Spectatorless drops and returns to dirt; very interesting. Secret Rules is speedy and could prove very tough on a soft lead.
THIRD: Lord Brownie gets class relief and surface switch and should offer generous ticket. Thesleepychipmunk also drops and moves to dirt; worth long look. Platinum Road is lightly raced and improving; must consider.
FOURTH: Prioritize was a non-stressful fifth in last; more to give. Artemus Bridge is training with a purpose for first start since December; dangerous. American Lincoln displayed improved speed in most recent; price will be tempting.
FIFTH: I'm Glad tallied swift late-pace figure when a game second in debut; keeps on giving. The Flying Pharoah logged competitive numbers in both turf starts; must consider. Full Count Felicia should be favorably positioned near the front; don't ignore.
SIXTH: Tellaperfecttale projects as the main speed with aggressive handling. Ready A. P. also is quick from gate and drilled three times since last start; very playable. Captivating Cara could be ideally placed in the stalker's seat.
SEVENTH: Barrage compiled tight work tab for first start since last autumn; ready to roll. Barleewon makes third start of form cycle; very dangerous. Lord Flintshire was a useful fifth in first start since five-month absence; don't dismiss.
EIGHTH: Too Boss was freshened after strong second on March 25; tight work tab seals the deal. Sibelius is fleet-footed and adds blinkers; big-time, front-running threat. Highly Motivated is 1-for-1 at Belmont and owns fast numbers on best efforts.
NINTH: Derrynane should find 7-furlong distance right in her wheelhouse. Haughty fits the classical Chad Brown profile; really need more? Breeze Easy makes stateside debut for Christophe Clement; don't overlook.
TENTH: Two Down tallied solid final fraction when a clear-cut third in debut; more to give. Sharp Sensation was dq'd from determined score in first start on grass; big-time danger. Eminency took backward step in last after string of fast-figured placings; potential underlay. Brennan's War gets favorable cutback to sprint; worth long look at long price.
