Belmont Park, Race 10
$400,000 Grade 2 Suburban Stakes
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#1 Moretti 10/1
Ended last season with a nice string of wins and a second in this race with a 60/76. He'll look to improve on a 63/71 in his first start this year that may have been a needed race. There's confidence here with the connections as he starts this year right off with back-to-back Grade 2 tries.
#2 Informative 15/1
Big upset winner in last when allowed to run a 64/75 SOFT is being given a shot to step up today. The majority of his running lines feature energy spent very forward with dirt spreads in routes above 0 up until these last couple tries. Has he turned a corner all of a sudden? If you think so, I'd demand a large price as he lacks any real foundation to spring a repeat of last out.
#3 Prioritize 12/1
He has most of the big negative dirt spreads (4F minus Final) in the field which translates to most energy being spent later on in the race. Ran a 53/74 on this course last season and the usual concern is that he'll be running from out of position. It's a tough ask for rivals this solid to run themselves out of the race up front to give this one a shot late.
#4 Mystic Guide 1/1
Never out of the tri, makes his return as the Dubai Cup champion. He likes to stalk the speed before making his move on by. Versatile as he's came in 2nd on this course twice against two different race flows with a 55/76 as well as a 74/75. If a rival gets the jump, upset can happen here.
#5 Max Player 10/1
Runner began career by setting 3 straight DTOPs and consistently running close to an 80 Final but has had trouble stepping up in big races.
#6 Happy Saver 6/5
Runner is undefeated including a win over Mystic Guide at this trip with a 54/76. Career includes a COMP debut and three consecutive SOFT wins indicating he's well in control in these races. Top Pick.