Memorial Spot plays

Belmont's 10th race is the Grade One Met Mile, and Breeder's Cup Classic 7th place finisher, Smooth Air, will probably be a slight favorite. His moves are good for this race. The second choice could either be Ready's Echo, who ran third in last year's Belmont, Mr. Fantasy, a 3 year old who won the Withers, or My Pal Charlie, 4th in the Breeder's Cup dirt mile.

MY PAL CHARLIE may be the spot play. He lost to Accredit last time out, but ran a great race, and had some trouble. If he goes over 4-1, he'll be a great bet. To fill the superfecta, I'd use Ready's Echo, Smooth Air, Bribon, and the McGughey long shot, Imperial Council.

Arlington's 6th race sees BUZZ MY BELL, who runs much better than what is on paper.  7-2 would be an absolute steal for this one to break her maiden. She's bred to get better, and she already should win this easy. To round out the superfecta, one should look first to Sweetest Lil Star, who looks best on paper, Rena M, a solid pick, Sticky Issue, and Raspberry Jam for the second and third slots, and All for fourth.

Churchill's 7th race puts a speedy class dropper, MY BOY JO, tained by Ralphg Nicks, in the probable favorite role, and he should comply 5-2 would be a great value. A good one to box him with is a cheap one out of Fairmont Park, Man o'Wonder, whose times put him very close, and he looks second best. Filling out the super will proabably be Silver Bayer, Piso Mojado, Aquinas, and Chapel by the Sea.

Churchill's 9th race has Loprestri, who is not a secret any more, after a great Keeneland meet. He has PARIOLI'S TRICK off a long layoff, and if ready, this one should win. Heavenly Chorus, Godolphin Gray, Fort Apache, and Proud Jefe are close for second.

Finally, Churchill's 11th race has 4 year old first timer in for a tag. This is a good sign. It means the trainer is thinking realistically. Add to that the JAUN DE LA PLAYA is extremely well bred, has great works, works at Keeneland, and is trained by Wesley Ward, and what's not to like? He'll likely be 5-2, and would be an underlay at less. If he is an underlay, look to the one who looks best on paper, EASY TO REMEMBER, who has the best forward moves of the ones who have run. Putting them in supers with King Bo Bo, Kinsale With Me, and Midnight Illusion should do the trick. If Valhalla goes off double digits, you may want to throw him in the mix.