Toby Callet // Sat. June 5

Belmont Stakes // Key Plays

Race 11 – This is the 153rd running of The $1,500,000 Grade I Belmont Stakes.

#1 – BOURBONIC: Back home and draws a better post.

#2 – ESSENTIAL QUALITY: He runs quite well fresh, figures to be a major player this afternoon.

#3 – ROMBAUER: He’s pretty consistent, receives an intriguing rider change today.

#4 – HOT ROD CHARLIE: Jockey leaves The Preakness winner to ride this one back, interesting.

#5 – FRANCE GO DE INA: Effort in Stateside debut inspires little confidence.

#6 – KNOWN AGENDA: Better than his last outing, likes this venue as well.

#7 – ROCK YOUR WORLD: Will likely get “rocked” vs. this group.

#8 – OVERTOOK: Faces his toughest test to date.

How To Play

#2 – ESSENTIAL QUALITY comes into this event following a nice freshening. Ultra-talented homebred son of TAPIT has the running style to suggest a great trip is forthcoming. He’s trained with plenty of energy in the interim and is a worthy favorite! #4 – HOT ROD CHARLIE finished narrowly in front of the top choice last out. He’s the obvious danger again. #3 – ROMBAUER will make his presence felt in the late stages. The Longshot is #6 – KNOWN AGENDA.

Exacta/Trifecta/Superfecta Key: 2/4-3-6. Exacta Part-Wheel: 4-3-6/2. Exacta/Trifecta/Superfecta Box: 2-3-4-6. Trifecta Wheel: 2/4/All and 2/All/4.