SELECTIONS BY TIM WILKIN

Saturday's post time: 1:30 p.m.

Best bet: holiday disguise, 9th

1— $25,000, claiming $12,500-$12,500, 3-year-olds & up fillies and mares, 1 mile

No. PP Horse Jockey Trainer Odds

2 2ArewehavingfunyetL. Saez J. Toscano 2-1

5 5 Ritzy Lass I. Ortiz, Jr. S. Asmussen 5-2

3 3 Timely Tradition D. Davis C. Clement 7-2

1 1Patriotic EndeavorM. Franco L. Rice 4-1

7 7Jcs Amrican DreamJ. Alvarado N. Chatterpaul 8-1

4 4 Smile Big D. Cohen D. Jacobson 12-1

6 6 Milaya M. Luzzi G. Contessa 15-1

ritzy lass second at this level in latest, leading rider stays on board. patriotic endeavor drops down the ladder, has won seven of 21 for career, four of 10 at distance. arewehavingfunyet adds the blinkers for second start off layoff, was on grass last time. SAVER—smile big

2— $70,000, allowance optional claiming, 3-year-olds & up, 7 furlongs (turf)

1 1 Dr. Shane K. Carmouche D. Gargan 5-2

2 2 Banana Thief I. Ortiz, Jr. S. Asmussen 3-1

3 3ChngewilldoyagoodR. Maragh B. Levine 4-1

5 5 Lord of Love J. Alvarado J. Hertler 5-1

6 6Mission CommandJ. Castellano R. Rodriguez 6-1

8 8 Manoffire J. Ortiz J. Abreu 8-1

7 7 Callant J. Lezcano P. Quick 12-1

4 4Here Cmes TommyM. Luzzi J. Morrison 15-1

banana thief looks like he has been looking for more distance, gets it here going seven furlongs. changewilldoyagood has been fairly consistent on the grass as he has hit the board 13 times in 28 starts on it. mission command won only time on the Belmont turf course, that came last October. MAIN TRACK—here comes tommy

3— $35,000, maiden claiming $30,000-$30,000, 3-year-olds & up fillies and mares, 6 furlongs

2 2 Reata's Reward K. Carmouche R. Falcone 6-5

1 1 Princess Maeve I. Ortiz, Jr. R. Rodriguez 5-2

7 7 A Song for Sue D. Davis R. Barbara 7-2

6 6Frosted Mint ChipD. Cohen J. Terranova 8-1

8 8 Gentle Annie P. Fragoso G. Sciacca 10-1

5 5 Sweet Green M. Luzzi J. Toscano 15-1

3 3 Wild With Style J. Panaijo L. O'Brien 30-1

4 4Princess MikayahT. Howell E. Beech 30-1

princess maeve rebounded off poor turf start to finish second in return to the main. a song for sue hasn't run this cheap before, might make a dent for first time. reata's reward could be a handful if able to get loose on the lead. SAVER—gentle annie

4— $80,000, allowance optional claiming, 3-year-olds & up fillies and mares, 11/16 miles (turf)

1 1 Dolce Lili J. Rosario W. Mott 2-1

7 7 Tizzelle J. Bravo H. Bond 5-2

5 5 Chubby Star J. Ortiz H. DePaz 4-1

2 2 Danceland J. Velazquez C. McGaughey 9-2

6 6Phantom OpeningL. Saez B. Lynch 5-1

4 4 Lion in Wait J. Castellano B. Cox 8-1

3 3 Crimson Frost Rider TBA L. Rice MTO

dolce lil not the cleanest of trips in latest start, still managed a third against similar, adds more ground here. danceland did not show anything in first start since last summer at Spa, maybe Johnny V can turn her around. chubby star ships up from Laurel, gets Jose in the irons. MAIN TRACK—crimson frost

5— $75,000, maiden special weight, 3-year-olds & up, 11/16 miles (turf)

3 3 King Orb L. Saez T. Pletcher 3-1

9 9Clear N ConvincingJ. Castellano C. Brown 4-1

1 1 End of Spirits J. Rosario B. Lynch 9-2

8 8 Brooklyn Bobby D. Davis B. Lynch 6-1

6 6 Hierarchy J. Ortiz C. McGaughey 8-1

5 5 Honey Dont J. Alvarado W. Mott 10-1

7 7More Than a SaintJ. Velazquez B. Cox 10-1

2 2 Letterman J. Bravo H. Bond 12-1

4 4 Assay M. Franco K. McLaughlin 12-1

10 10 Tiz Morning R. Maragh J. Mc Allen 15-1

clear N convincing failed as choice when last seen at Aqueduct in April, this is third try on grass for top barn. hierarchy first-timer from Shug has had some moments in the morning, could come out running. king orb showed big improvement in second career start, the one to beat. MAIN TRACK—end of spirits

6— $25,000, claiming $12,500-$12,500, 3-year-olds & up, 61/2 furlongs

8 9 Missle Bomb K. Carmouche B.Cox 8-5

5 6 Nominal Dollars J. Castellano R. Rodriguez 5-2

2 2Abounding LegacyM. Franco R. Nicks 7-2

4 4 Rossie Val D. Davis B. Levine 6-1

1 1 a-Holding Aces R. Maragh R. Persaud 10-1

1a 5 a-Bunyaan T. Howell R. Persaud 10-1

6 7 Breeze Burner M. Luzzi G. Contessa 15-1

3 3TwoDownOnetoGoJ. Lezcano R. Schosberg 20-1

7 8Risk ManagementP. Fragoso G. Sciacca 20-1

a-Coupled

nominal dollars drops down after a pair of seconds in past two, best running comes late. missle bomb has won past two, latest came at this level. abounding legacy has hit the board in 18 of 26 career starts on dirt. SAVER—holding aces

7— $48,000, claiming $25,000-$25,000, 3-year-olds & up, 6 furlongs (turf)

10 10 Dancetrack D. Cohen G. Gullo 5-2

1 1Our IndependenceD. Davis S. Klesaris 3-1

7 7 All Star Red J. Castellano R. Rodriguez 5-1

8 8Anytime AnyplaceJ. Lezcano D. Cannizzo 6-1

12 12 Saratoga Heater J. Rosario R. Rodriguez 8-1

6 6 Tale of E Dubai M. Franco M. Nevin 10-1

5 5 Too Fast to Pass J. Alvarado G. Contessa 12-1

2 2 Excluded R. Maragh J. Toscano 15-1

4 4 Canarsie Kid K. Carmouche M. Miceli 15-1

3 3 Francis Freud A. Lezcano R. Metivier 20-1

9 9 Hey Jabber Jaw D. Cohen D. Jacobson MTO

11 11 Bobby On Fleek Rider TBA R. Rodriguez MTO

13 13 Love That Jazz J. Rosario O. Barrera MTO

dancetrack won at this level in latest off layoff, will try to do the same again, major player. too fast to pass will try to get to the lead, can hang around for part of this. our independence has hit the board in 14 of 21 career starts on grass. MAIN TRACK—too fast to pass

8— $77,000, allowance, 3-year-olds & up (NW1$ X), 1 mile (turf)

4 4 Catch a Cab J. Lezcano M. Casse 7-2

3 3 Lunaire J. Castellano T. Albertrani 4-1

2 2 Kulin Rock D. Davis B. Tagg 5-1

6 6 Slot M. Franco T. Pletcher 6-1

7 7 Compagno D. Cohen R. Diodoro 6-1

5 5 Max Velocity J. Rosario R. Falcone. 8-1

12 12 The J Y J. Alvarado M. Hennig 8-1

11 11 Hembree K. Carmouche M. Maker 10-1

9 9 Hello Holiday P. Fragoso P. Serpe 20-1

10 10 Fire On Fire J. Bravo R. Nagle 20-1

1 1 Battle Midway Rider TBA R. Rodriguez MTO

8 8 Wine Not K. Carmouche G. Weaver MTO

lunaire did make up some ground late in latest, adds more ground here. catch a cab has won past three on the lawn, getting a new jock as Jose left early to ride at Churchill tonight. max velocity makes first start in America, had best effort to date in latest race in Ireland. MAIN TRACK—battle midway

9— $125,000, Dancin Renee Stakes, 3-year-olds & up fillies and mares, 6 furlongs

5 5 Holiday Disguise J. Alvarado L. Rice 6-5

7 7 Absatootly J. Bravo C. Baker 3-1

4 4 Still There D. Cohen D. Kobiskie 4-1

2 2 Cozzy Spring D. Davis C. Baker 5-1

3 3 Picco Uno M. Franco J. Servis 8-1

1 1 Bluegrass Flag J. Rosario T. Morley 15-1

6 6 Bobby's Song K. Carmouche S. Martin 20-1

holiday disguise as consistent as they come, has won three of four on the Belmont main. absatootly was a distant second in this race last year, only one win since, but a board threat. cozzy spring lost by a head in return, was first strart since October. SAVER—still there

10— $41,000, maiden claiming $40,000-$40,000, 3-year-olds & up, 6 furlongs (turf)

10 9PerfectexpectationJ. Bravo M. Maker 2-1

9 8 Ferrad's Party J. Rosario G. Gullo 3-1

11 11CausforcelebrationD. Davis T. Morley 9-2

7 6Moses SupposesR. Maragh T. Morley 8-1

1 10 a-Cross Multiply J. Alvarado G. Contessa 10-1

8 7 Soup Baby M. Franco J. Englehart 12-1

6 5 Casa Rae D. Brown G. Sciacca 15-1

15 15 Tammany Giant M. Luzzi J. Toscano 15-1

2 1Straitouta CongtinA. Arroyo A. Adsit 20-1

5 4 Ridolfo P. Fragoso G. Sciacca 20-1

13 13 No Worries Mate M. Franco J. Englehart 20-1

14 14 Dustin's Comet D. Davis M. Maroun 20-1

3 2 Won't Be Missed A. Lezcano J. Ferraro 30-1

4 3Blue Skies ForeverM. Luzzi J. Ferraro 30-1

12 12 Step to the Bank S. Jimenez J. Parker 50-1

1a 16a-Carmine's HonorRider TBA G. Contessa MTO

a-Coupled

cross multiply was making a late run in latest this distance and level and finished third, in the mix to pull off an upset. causeforcelebration second in both starts this year, both on grass, both at this level. perfectexpectation second in two of three on the grass, shortens up, exotics appeal. MAIN TRACK—tammany giant

Meet record: 52-for-221