Steve Matthews' Belmont at Saratoga selections for Wednesday, June 4 - Newsday
Best value: BETTRLUCKYTHANGOOD (7)
could enjoy uncontested lead. is a Grade 1 winner over Spa jumps. won lone start over Saratoga fences.
is 2-for-2 over Spa loam. will prove very tough on a soft lead. would be aided by pace meltdown.
gets Lasix and returns to grass; improvement predicted. could play out as the speed of the speed with heads-up handling. was a clear-cut second in debut; must consider.
is fleet-footed and starts from the fence; main speed. D, 2-for-3 at Saratoga, is firing bullets for return to favorite footing. is more than good enough on "A" efforts.
owns field's fastest late-pace figures. logged only win on Spa sod; very dangerous. could capitalize on unchallenged lead.
tallied swift final fraction when breaking maiden in last; more to come. is speedy and could prove tough on soft lead. is fresh and training swiftly; don't ignore.
, idle since last November, shows a history of firing big efforts off the bench. is 1-for-1 on Saratoga turf; dangerous. is riding a two-race winning streak; right in the thick of this.
was second in Grade 2 Ruffian last out; more to give in third start of form cycle. owns speed and fast figures; be no surprise. is a front-running threat on best efforts.
is fleet-footed and fresh; controlling speed. should be aided by cutback to shorter trip; worth long look. is 2-for-3 on Saratoga turf; must be factored into the mix.
was pace-compromised in last on Tampa turf; tight work tab at Fair Hill for return seals the deal. is speedy and could prove tough on unchallenged lead. was a clear-cut second when favored in debut; worth long look. (Saffie Joseph) and (Chad Brown) are newcomers that must be considered if the money shows.