Remember Me? I Almost Won The Triple Crown!
TAGS: Sports Betting: Horseys
America’s long-forgotten “Horse of the People,” Funny Cide, is set to run in tomorrow’s $500k Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park. Since his attention-grabbing attempt at Triple Crown immortality in 2003, Funny Cide is only three for his last fourteen starts in the winner’s circle, facing tough Grade 1 stakes competetion at nearly every turn.
Can a switch to the legendary Jerry Bailey and a new workout routine get this gelding back to glory? We think so. There’s a lot to like about this spot for Funny Cide, who has proven to be a willing and able horse and should respond well to the changes he’s facing. It’s also worth noting that Eddington’s abrupt retirement due to injury this week has made this a much softer spot than it was just a few days ago.
Pollard’s Vision is currently listed as the morning line favorite at 5/2, with Offlee Wild at 3/1 and Funny Cide at 7/2. We like Funny Cide here, with Sir Shackleton at 8/1 a possibility to factor in the exotic plays.
July 2nd Entries for Belmont Park (Race 9) [Equibase]
Belmont Park [Official Site]
Funny Cide [Official Site]
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