Belmont at the Big A Picks: Vagrancy Stakes

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

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Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:35 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 SKI COUNTRY (3-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #1 UNION LIGHTS (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Speed figures match this group well.
• #2 CUMBERLAND BLUES (9-2): Contender. The 81 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #4 GUN MAESTRO (7-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 2 – 4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:04 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $38k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 SENDERA (7-2): Top pick. Races that could beat these. Fits well with this group.
• #5 TEN TEN (3-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #1 APOLLONIA VITELLI (8-1): Contender. Likely in the mix early.
• #3 DANCING LIANA (6-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 1 – 3

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:34 PM ET; Claiming $37k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 BEARY FUNNY (8-5): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 QUICK HAMMER (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #5 G MUNNING (9-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #4 PASCHAL MOON (7-2): Major Player. Fast enough on paper to compete. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 5 – 4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:02 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 SCHLOMO (4-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Looks good based on the 84 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #6 VETTRIANO (3-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Gets a top notch pilot in Franco.
• #1 AELFGAR (12-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Has experience at this level.
• #3 CURLIN’S HUSTLE (30-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. May be a better effort in the 2nd start.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 1 – 3

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:34 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $85k; 6 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #2 TWENTY SIX BLACK (7-2): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Fits well with this group.
• #3 CITY MISCHIEF (3-1): Contender. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Running well of late.
• #9 FEATHERS ROAD (15-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #11 MARKET ALERT (2-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 9 – 11

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:06 PM ET; Starter Allowance $65k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 DEBATE (2-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #2 ANDY CANT (4-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 PRINCIPE D’ORO (5-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #5 NIGHT EFFECT (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 4 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:37 PM ET; Claiming $55k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 SIX PERCENT (9-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1A ROCKET AND ROLL (5-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 KHAFRE (7-2): Contender. Could wear these ones down late.
• #7 MAJESTIC FRONTIER (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 2 – 1A – 5 – 7

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:05 PM ET; Allowance $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #4 ROYAL SPIRIT (9-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #2 RUSE (8-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #8 SCRAMBLE (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #3 TORIGO (8-1): Fringe Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 8 – 3

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:36 PM ET; Vagrancy Stakes $175k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 HOT FUDGE (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race may setup for this runner.
• #2 BIG POND (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Speed figures match this group well.
• #6 BEGUINE (2-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Should sit a good trip.
• #5 LEAVE NO TRACE (6-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 6 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:07 PM ET; Allowance $80k; 6 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #3 STOLEN FUTURE (3-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 85 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #9 BEACH CRUISER (4-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Gets a top notch pilot in Franco.
• #5 DUSK (8-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup.
• #1 LINARITE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 3 – 9 – 5 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:39 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #9 OPERA DE RAVEL (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 JUSTDENY (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #5 CHANTILLY ROAD (7-2): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #8 OUR FINEST HOUR (6-1): Contender. 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: 9 – 1 – 5 – 8

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