By Frank Di Tondo
1) (#3)Criticism
OMH Betting Situations: Key Situation(s) Preferred Distance & Jockey
a) Preferred Distance 2 wins and a 2ND in 3 starts b) Preferred Track a fast closing 2nd in only Belmont start c) Favorable Jockey JJ Castellano stays , won both previous mounts d) 26% Jockey/Trainer Combo e) Trainer Stats 25 % won last start & 24 % Graded Stakes .15 for 16 in money finishes on Turf with 7 wins and 6 thirds.
2) (#1)Backstreet Rhythm
OMH Betting Situations: Key Situation(s) Preferred Track (closer if other than firm turf) Troubled Trip
a) Preferred Track 3 for 3 at Belmont. Closer if Turf is other than Firm b) Troubled Trip Bumped and Steadied last race c) Preferred Distance 3rd in only start at mile and 3/16 d) Trainer Stats 29% winner at Belmont for meet. 24% off a 31-60 day layoff. e) Jockey/Trainer Combo 20% f) Workout a good 5f in 100.4 maintenance breeze on 5/16 g) Favorable Jockey Coa aboard for 4th consecutive race.
8 for 10 in money on turf with 5 wins. 5th last start with Troubled Trip, 7th and maybe outclassed in Grade 1 American Oaks from post 10 and Troubled trip.
3) (#7)Caprice (Ger)
OMH Betting Situations: Key Situation(s) Preferred Distance a win and two 3rds in 3 starts
a) Preferred Distance b) Favorable Jockey Prado stays aboard was a fast closing 3rd and a close up 4th beaten by 2 & 1/4 lengths going a mile and 1/2. Cutting back to 1 and 3/16.
7 for 9 in money on turf in US starts. 4th in last start and 5 1 and ¾ in other out of money US start
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