The trainer for Casino Drive, the Japanese import and brother to Jazil and Rags to Riches, has been scratched from today's Belmont thanks to a stone bruise on his back left hoof. Meanwhile Big Brown is still set to run with his epoxied hoof.
If you are a member of our little family tournament, please adjust your picks accordingly.
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Well now that the scratch is final, I'll make my picks.
1. Big Brown: This horse has shown absolutely no weaknesses against the fields presented to him. Today's field looks no more threatening.
2. Denis of Cork: Denis of Cork is an intriguing horse. With Calvin Borail replaced, I think he may end up with a better trip.
3. Ready's Echo
Johnny V knows how to ride in the Belmont. This horse is peaking.
4. Guadalcanal: It wouldn't surprise me to see this horse sneak into the money. He's an unknown. The Belmont has a way of favoring the unknown and discounted.
5. Tale of Ekati: I go back and forth on this horse. He could very well finish second, but somehow I think he will underachieve today.
6. Icabad Crane: His effort in The Preakness was excellent; however, I don't see him extending that to The Belmont.
7. Anak Nakal: The horse that has most disappointed me this year has yet another opportunity to finish in the back of the pack.
8. Macho Again: Fame can be fleeting. His last effort in The Preakness, but as The Annoyed Handicapper pointed out, Big Brown was just jogging to the finish as Macho Again gained on him.
9. Da'Tara: Having a front-running style does not serve anything except granting a stalking path for Big Brown. He should be used up before they turn for home.
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