Belmont at the Big A Picks: Friday Pilgrim Stakes (10/03/2025)

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Claiming $65k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 SOUNDBITE (2-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Barn has been solid.
• #2 LUNA MOTH (7-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position.
• #4 READY FOR TROUBLE (9-5): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 PENS STREET (6-1): Fringe Contender. Elliott and Potts team up on this one. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 4 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Exacta: 5/ 2,4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:43 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $52k; 1 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #12 PRIVATE PROPERTY (4-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #3 UNLIMITED SPENDING (9-5): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #1 NEW ATTITUDE (5-1): Contender. The 79 speed rating is among the best in the field. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #13 SILVER PEARLS (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 12 – 3 – 1 – 13

The Plays

Win: #12 at 3-1

Exacta: 12/ 3,1

Pick 3 (2-4): #12,3 with #4 with #8,9

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:16 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #4 TIME TO WIN (4-5): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 90 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #8 APALTA (5-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #3 FIDDLING FELIX (15-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #2 DETTORI (8-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #4 at 1-1

Exacta: 4/ 8,3

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:49 PM ET; Claiming $33k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 FILLY CRYSTAL (9-5): Top pick. Santana puts this one in with a chance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #9 CATCHPHRASE (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 MAXALUNA (4-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 BAM’S BLISS KISS (12-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 6 – 3

The Plays

Win: #8 at 5-2

Exacta: 8/ 9,6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:21 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #5 ELLESMERE ISLAND (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Brown. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #14 HOLDING COMPANY (2-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figures match this group well. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #10 LAYLANI LOU (15-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #8 BOURBON MILK PUNCH (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 5 – 14 – 10 – 8

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-1

Trifecta: 5/ 14,8/ 8,10,14

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:51 PM ET; Futurity Stakes $175k; 6 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 BELGIAN (7-2): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 NO PRESSURE (5-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #4 LONGSHOREMAN (8-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. May be able find the right setup.
• #2 CHANNEL THE MUSIC (12-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 4 – 2

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 7,8,4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:21 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 FILLY FREEDOM (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #1 METFARDEH (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Speed figures match this group well.
• #7 TRADING STRATEGY (9-2): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Brown. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 HARMONIQUE (4-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 7 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 4,1,7

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:50 PM ET; Pilgrim Stakes $200k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #9 CAPITAL PARTNER (6-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #11 LET’S BE FRANK (10-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Speed figures match this group well.
• #8 NOBLE DYNASTY (9-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. May be able find the right setup.
• #4 BOTTAS (2-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 9 – 11 – 8 – 4

The Plays

Win: #9 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 9,11,8

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:20 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 6 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #13 RAYNHAM HALL (5-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #12 SAINT MARGARET (5-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #8 ISLAND CHARM (9-2): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #4 JOYFUL DANCER (12-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 13 – 12 – 8 – 4

The Plays

Win: #13 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 13,12,8