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Ricky’s Rockets ?: Saratoga & Monmouth Park Picks for July 18, 2020

After a tough opening day at Saratoga, we bounced back with multiple top-choice winners at Gulfstream Park and the Late Pick 4 to end the day strong! At Saratoga, we swept the back half of…

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Ricky’s Rockets ?: Belmont Park Picks for July 12, 2020

As I write my final article for the Belmont Park meet, it’s been a great pleasure to have covered the meet in its entirety. Tiz the Law won the Belmont Stakes (G1) in style and is poised for a Triple Crown run. Vekoma won both the Carter Handicap (G1) and… Read More

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Ricky’s Rockets ?: Belmont Park Picks for July 11, 2020

The bad news is that this is the final Saturday of the meet at Belmont Park. The good news is that Monomoy Girl returns here for the first time since she won the Acorn Stakes (G1) back in 2018. She is must-see TV and should dominate the Ruffian Stakes (G2).… Read More

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Ricky’s Rockets ?: Belmont Park Picks for July 10, 2020

With only three days left in the meet, we are running out of opportunities to maximize our bankroll before Saratoga. Friday’s early Pick 5 sequence is straightforward with a lot of likely short-priced winners, so play accordingly. Best of luck! Race 1: Maiden Special Weight for 2-year-olds going 6 furlongs… Read More

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Ricky’s Rockets ?: Belmont Park Picks for July 9, 2020

As excited as I am for a new race week, I’m also a little upset that this will be the last week at Belmont Park before we ship to Saratoga. It’s been a fantastic meet to this point, so let’s end it on the right note. Thursday’s early Pick 5… Read More

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Ricky’s Rockets ?: Belmont Park Picks for July 5, 2020

Saturday’s action really brought to light what the sport is all about. Frank’s Rockette, Social Paranoia, Vekoma, Instilled Regard, and Tacitus all took care of business. Overall, it was a spectacular day and a great way to end the holiday! Sunday’s early Pick 5 will be tough to take down,… Read More

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Ricky’s Rockets ?: Belmont Park Picks for July 4, 2020

I have waited for this day ever since Tiz the Law won the Belmont Stakes (G1). There are five stakes races on the card, highlighted by the Runhappy Met Mile (G1). The early Pick 5 is wide open, aside from a major single in the middle of the sequence. Best… Read More

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Ricky’s Rockets ?: Belmont Park Picks for July 3, 2020

We are just one day away from the biggest day of the meet at Belmont Park. Entries have been announced and this year’s Runhappy Met Mile (G1) is set up to be one of the better races of the year. Friday’s feature is highlighted by the License Fee Stakes, but… Read More

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Ricky’s Rockets ?: Belmont Park Picks for July 2, 2020

Even though we turned the page to a new month, that does not mean the racing has slowed down whatsoever here at Belmont Park. We are two days away from one of my favorite days of the year, the Stars and Stripes Festival, that includes the Runhappy Met Mile (G1).… Read More

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Ricky’s Rockets ?: Belmont Park Picks for June 28, 2020

Belmont Park’s Saturday card lived up to the hype. Victim of Love, Mean Mary, Firenze Fire, and Newspaperofrecord all looked impressive in their respective starts. The fantastic day of racing across the country is what makes this the best sport in the country! Sunday’s early Pick 5 is another tough… Read More