Steve Matthews' Belmont at the Big A selections for Friday, Oct. 4
Best bet: SHE IS INVINCIBLE (4)
Best value: EDDIE THE GREAT (8)
FIRST: Tiz the Prince tallied scorching final fraction when second after rough start last time; more in the tank. Sorority Prank is speedy and could prove tough on a soft lead. Executive Move was a clear-cut second to a runaway winner in last; must consider.
SECOND: Quarrel exits sprint and could enjoy clear lead on speed-favoring surface; call based on price. In Time overcame slow splits to win last; could easily take another. Therearenorules would be aided by pace meltdown.
THIRD: Brick Ambush should pack enhanced wallop at 6 furlongs. Graywing tallied fast internal and final numbers when winning last at Finger Lakes; dangerous. Apollo Code owns competitive numbers on "A" efforts.
FOURTH: She Is Invincible logged swift late-pace figure when breaking maiden on Laurel grass last time; pairs up. Next On Stage has finished second in last two; another placing? Tongue Twister should move forward in second start since two-month absence.
FIFTH: Chasing Liberty was awarded the win via disqualification last time; more to come. Under Who's Radar made every pole a winning one but was taken down after bothering top pick; very dangerous. Joey Muscles is bred to handle move to turf; price will be tempting.
SIXTH: Golden Degree went to the sidelines for eight weeks after stopping to a walk last out; main speed in return. I'mhavingamoment, another off a protracted layoff (273 days), is training sharply and owns fast figures; worth long look. Roswell was pitted against much tougher last time; more than good enough on best.
SEVENTH: McKulick was done in by glacial splits when third behind uncoupled barn mate last out; still puzzled by that result. Idea Generation was inexplicably allowed to crawl on the lead when beating top pick at 31-1 last time; let's leave it at that. Surprisingly has the benefit of the hedge on tight-turned course.
EIGHTH: Eddie the Great fired two crisp half-mile works since useful fifth in last; makes another forward move. Heymackit'sjack consistently logs fast numbers; dangerous. Twisted Filigree bested 'Mack' by nearly a length when second last time; right in the thick of this. Li'l Lang consistently fires strong efforts; must be factored into the mix.
