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Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Starter Allowance $90k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #6 THE BIG CALHOUNA (8-5): Top pick. Race may setup for this runner. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #2 GRAMMY GIRL (3-1): Major Player. Castellano and Joseph team up on this one. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #1 DESPO’S DREAM (4-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
- #3 BRZINA (8-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 6 – 2 – 1 – 3
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-2
Exacta: 6/ 2,1
Pick 3 (races 1-3): #6,2 with #3,1 with #6
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:41 PM ET; Starter Allowance $90k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #3 ACOUSTIC AVE (1-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Barn has been solid.
- #1 GOODASIWONSWAS (7-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #6 BARKSDALE (8-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #5 BRESLAU (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 6 – 5
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta: 3/ 1,6
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:15 PM ET; Starter Allowance $85k; 1 3/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #6 DOUBLE YOUR MONEY (8-5): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 102 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Top connections on the circuit with Gonzalez and Dunn. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #1 LOVE ME NOT (9-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
- #7 WAITLIST (5-1): Underneath. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #4 CURLIN’S MALIBU (3-1): Underneath. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 6 – 1 – 7 – 4
The Plays
Win: #6 at 1-1
Exacta: 6/ 1,4
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:50 PM ET; Starter Allowance $80k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #6 JACKSON’S DIXIE (9-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race may setup for this runner.
- #1 PENS STREET (7-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #3 JACKIE THE JOKER (4-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #5 MURSAL (9-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 1 – 3 – 5
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-2
Exacta: 6/ 1,3
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:24 PM ET; Starter Allowance $110k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #2 TOUR JETE (7-2): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Solid closing kick.
- #1 COLLABORATION (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #3 SEAT AT THE TABLE (4-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #4 GOATS ON A TREE (5-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 3 – 4
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta: 2/ 1,4
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:52 PM ET; Starter Allowance $75k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #4 MASTER OF ARMS (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #3 J D FACTOR (3-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #7 SAGAMORE MISCHIEF (5-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently.
- #8 FORGIVING SPIRIT (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Franco and Rodriguez team up on this one.
Selections: 4 – 3 – 7 – 8
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-2
Exacta: 4/ 3,7
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:25 PM ET; Sands Point Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #5 READY FOR CANDY (2-1): Prime Win Player. Should be able to work out a trip. Santana and Antonacci team up on this one.
- #1 BOCA QUEEN (8-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #7 PARADISE CITY (4-1): Contender. Franco puts this one in with a chance. Previous success in similar race types.
- #3 WINFINITY (15-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 5 – 1 – 7 – 3
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-2
Exacta: 5/ 7,3
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:58 PM ET; Starter Allowance $110k; 6 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #1 LIVE HIGH LIVE LOW (5-2): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #10 LET IT RIDE (3-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #12 CITY OF OSCARS (10-1): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #14 KNOCKANARA (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 1 – 10 – 12 – 14
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta: 1/ 10,12
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:27 PM ET; Starter Allowance $110k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #6 EMIRATES ROAD (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs.
- #9 LIGHT THE WAY (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Carmouche puts this one in with a chance.
- #3 DR. KRAFT (10-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #4 BRAMITO (6-1): Contender. Cancel and Rodriguez team up on this one. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 6 – 9 – 3 – 4
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-2
Exacta: 6/ 9,4
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 4:55 PM ET; Starter Allowance $110k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #6 RISK MANAGER (4-1): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Prat and Maker team up on this one.
- #10 WALLEY WORLD (9-2): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #7 FUERTEVENTURA (6-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
- #12 CONMAN (12-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Recent races are solid.
Selections: 6 – 10 – 7 – 12
The Plays
Win: #6 at 3-1
Exacta: 6/ 10,7
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:23 PM ET; Starter Allowance $110k; 6 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #12 TOP GUN GIRL (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #10 BLOSSOMING ERUDITE (5-1): Contender. Productive recent form. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #6 CYNANE (5-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
- #8 SOL HOPE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 12 – 10 – 6 – 8
The Plays
Win: #12 at 5-1
Trifecta: 12/ 10,6/ 6,8,10
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