Steve Matthews' Belmont at the Big A selections for Sunday, May 25
Best Bet: FLAT OUT FLYING (7)
Best Value: I'MHAVINGAMOMENT (1)
FIRST: I'mhavingamoment owns sprinter's speed and projects as the controlling front-runner with proper ride; swift work tab seals the deal. Vino Rouge is fresh and logs fast numbers on best efforts. Miss Mottley and Lavender Disaster are uncoupled runners from the Chad Brown barn; always choose the better priced of the two.
SECOND: Maggie T drops and gets favorable cutback in distance. Shesalittle Edgy takes two-level price plunge after failing to beat a horse in last start; fire sale? Collect Dattt is more than good enough on best.
THIRD: Sand Devil is rested, training with a purpose and logs fast numbers on "A" efforts. Turn and Count was a clear-cut maiden winner in last; price will be tempting. Joey Muscles ships north after fast-figured win at Gulfstream last out; don't ignore.
FOURTH: Scarlet's Dream adds blinkers and gets class relief; class drop is the clincher. Moonlit Weekend should move forward with return to dirt. Open Soul Autism makes first start since switching stables and owns fast back numbers; very interesting.
FIFTH: Big Ego moves to turf after working three times since last start; think outside the box in wide-open NY-bred maiden field. Gorzo is improving with every start; worth long look at long price. Makeyourmoment is a logical-looking sort that will attract the bulk of the cash; your move.
SIXTH: Sunshine Lily was an improved second in last; more to come. Accelerated News, another that exits a placing, makes first start against NY breds; dangerous. Forever to Go owns speed but has lost ground in the lane in all seven starts; proceed with caution.
SEVENTH: Flat Out Flying gets confident price hike in first start since claimed; big effort on tap. Suerte is another that jumps up claiming ladder for new barn; very interesting. Power Seeker represents the antithesis of the top pair; damaged goods?
EIGHTH: American Grant is rested and packs potent kick on top efforts; throw deep in wide-open restricted claimer on turf. Kick a Buck, idle for two months, won lone start after similar layoff; 5-furlong bullet on May 14 adds to appeal. Union Express is a front-running threat who is able to secure soft lead.
NINTH: Sweet Tone must overcome daunting post but was a game second from same slot last fall; call based on price potential. Iron Max drops and returns to turf; very playable. Patronage runs late and could impact if pace meltdown ensues. Powered by Coal displayed improved speed in last; worth long look.
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