Belmont at the Big A Picks: Peter Pan Stakes 5/11/24

The racing action from Belmont at the Big A on Saturday features the Peter Pan Stakes. Check out our Belmont at the Big A picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:35 PM ET; Claiming $42k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1A FUNKENSTEIN (3-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 89 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #6 CHEEKY TICO (7-2): Major Player. Races competitive with the top contenders. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 BLAKE B. (2-1): Major Player. Looks good based on the 90 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Top jock on the circuit with Franco.
• #1 GOLDINI (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.

Selections: 1A – 6 – 2 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:04 PM ET; Beaugay Stakes $175k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 ASPRAY (7-5): Top pick. Races that could beat these.
• #5 WHITEBEAM (1-1): Major Player. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 SPIRIT AND GLORY (9-2): Contender. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 OCEAN GATEWAY (2-1): Fringe Contender. Top 5 rider aboard. Proven competitor at this configuration.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 3 – 8

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:34 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 JUDGE RULES (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Races competitive with the top contenders. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #5 IRON MAN IRA (7-2): Major Player. Should be able to work out a trip. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #8 PALACE BOSS (5-1): Major Player. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #9 SORORITY PRANK (8-1): Major Player. Race sets up perfectly.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 8 – 9

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:06 PM ET; Runhappy Stakes $175k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 STRAIGHT NO CHASER (1-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 DURANTE (5-1): Contender. Looks good based on the 104 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 JOEY FRESHWATER (9-5): Contender. Could be ready for a top effort. Barn has been solid.
• #3 STAGE LEFT (15-1): Contender. Race may setup for this runner. Proven competitor at this configuration.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 6 – 3

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $65k; 6 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #10 POWER ATTACK (3-1): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #14 GOOD REUNION (9-2): Major Player. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #9 DEVIL’S CAY (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been solid. Fits well with this group.
• #12 WAR TERMINATOR (8-1): Major Player. Solid closing kick. Race sets up perfectly.

Selections: 10 – 14 – 9 – 12

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Peter Pan Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 THE WINE STEWARD (5-2): Best bet of the card. Top trainer at the meet in Maker. Fits well with this group. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #7 DETERMINISTIC (5-1): Contender. Races competitive with the top contenders. Barn has been solid.
• #1 PROTECTIVE (8-1): Contender. Race may setup for this runner. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #5 TUSCAN GOLD (2-1): Contender. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Top trainer at the meet in Brown.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 1 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:39 PM ET; Man o’ War Stakes $400k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 SILVER KNOTT (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #9 NATIONS PRIDE (8-5): Major Player. Looks good based on the 107 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Fits well with this group.
• #3 SO HIGH (20-1): Major Player. Fits well with this group. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #5 TAWNY PORT (6-1): Major Player. Barn has been solid. Decent form of late.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 3 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 MULKEY (5-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #3 GRANADILLA (2-1): Major Player. Strong early pace figs. Top trainer at the meet in Dutrow.
• #8 EASTERN STAR (8-1): Contender. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #10 NIKKI BRAINBURST (8-1): Contender. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 8 – 10

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:42 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $102k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #1A DANZIGWITHTHESTARS (8-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race may setup for this runner.
• #5 MAGICAL WAYS (15-1): Major Player. Top 5 rider aboard. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 CONMAN (5-1): Major Player. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 RUNNINGWSCISSORS (5-1): Major Player. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.

Selections: 1A – 5 – 2 – 3

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:15 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $100k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 PITCH CLOCK (5-2): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Brown. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #9 BON ADIEU (5-1): Major Player. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Barn has been solid.
• #5 BRODERIE (9-2): Major Player. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 SWEET MYSTERY (7-2): Major Player. Proven competitor at this configuration.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 5 – 3

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:46 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $45k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #1 SENDERA (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Fits well with this group. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #5 ONCE AN EAGLE (6-1): Major Player. Races that could beat these. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #7 HOLDER CLOSE (12-1): Major Player. Favorable class relief in this spot. Race sets up perfectly.
• #9 BOSSY JEANS (5-1): Major Player. Races competitive with the top contenders.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 7 – 9

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Saturday

• Belmont at the Big A picks featuring multiple graded stakes including the Grade 3 Peter Pan
• Churchill Downs picks featuring the Mamzelle Stakes
• Gulfstream Park picks featuring the Royal Palm Juvenile Stakes
• Santa Anita picks featuring the Santa Barbara Stakes

Sunday

• Belmont at the Big A picks featuring multiple graded stakes including the Grade 3 Soaring Softly