Belmont 14th May

Some excellent racing today, especially towards the end of the card.

Weather: Fine Track: Good


R1 The Regulator looks set to repeat its last start win. Dangers are Ultimate Fighter and Belora.

R2 Skinny field that lacks speed. Not a race I like.

R3 Tax A Million and Lord Hatras are both very promising. I did like the trials of Ron's Call, although the times were a tad slow. He was put under some pressure in each of his trials but did hit the line hard.

R4 Tough race. Pace looks average. Dempsey and Mabel Grace should go forward. Happy to risk Mabel today. If you are looking for a roughie today, I am expecting good improvement from Royal Devotion. Although never tried at the trip, it has raced successfully over 1400m and I don't think this will be a pressure cooker race. Cohort is always a chance this grade.

R5 An even field. Global Flirt did it tough last week and still does a lot wrong. Some significant gear changes today which may make the difference. Main danger is Rosie Rocket who is in rare form. Exiht, Reale Fury and perhaps Lottabiz for the placings.

R6 This is tough affair. As opposed to the earlier races, there is tremendous speed in this. Pin Rouge returned with an impressive win at northam when it set a solid pace up front. It has shown that it can work early, yet still be strong at the finsih.Cobble Lane, Like A Vain will go forward. Keshaar is drawn to get a good run as is Nomunnofun. I'm actually quite keen on Away Ye Go. Has been on speed at its last two and if it can get cover today, it should be there at the finish.

R7 A Super race with the majority resuming making it extremely tough to rate. Power Princess was impressive 1st up but is drawn a tad wider today. Premardal raced well last prep and should get a nice run from the good draw. Keytomoney has been going well and should hit the line hard. The two at the top are the class runners and both have a good chance.

R8 This is another open affair. Like Aptodeti at an EW price. Gypsy Myth, now that it gets a run is a top show and Will to Win raced well at is first WA start. Go Buster is an old fav and can never be underestimated. Little Grey Teapot also trialled impressively for its return. A good finish to the quaddie.

Best:
R1 No1 The Regulator

EW:
R6 No8 Away Ye Go
R8 No1 Aptodeti

Roughie
R4 No4 Royal Devotion