The two main elements in predicting the ‘09
Belmont Stakes outcome are pedigree and pace handicapping.
Pace makes the race, and
Charitable Man
looms the one to catch. He is 3-3 on conventional dirt and 2-2 at
Belmont. He pulled off a wire job in 6.5f career bow and is capable of
rating should another rival get aggressive.
Chocolate Candy
has a strong pedigree. His sire Candy Ride won the 10f Pacific Classic
in 2003, and damsire Seattle Slew won the Triple Crown in 1977. He also
has 1978 Triple Crown runner-up Alydar playing a prominent role on the
female side...
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