Welcome to another exciting day of racing action at Belmont at the Big A! Today’s card is packed with intriguing races from start to finish, with a mix of claiming, allowance, and maiden special weight contests. Let’s take a closer look at the top picks for each race and find those hidden gems that could deliver a big payout!
Race 1: Claiming – 6 Furlongs on the Dirt
Post Time: 12:40 PM
We’re starting the day with a competitive claiming race. (9) Devil's Cay under M. Franco is our top pick, followed by (3) Whenlovetakesover and (8A) Magnificent Mile. (2) Thank You Jon could sneak into the money as a solid value play.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 9/3/8A
Trifecta Box: 9/3/8A/2
Race 2: Allowance Optional Claiming – 6 Furlongs on the Outer Turf
Post Time: 1:09 PM
In this allowance contest, (6) Golden Rocket ridden by D. Davis looks like the horse to beat. (5) Kerry with J. Rosario in the saddle should give a strong chase, and (2) Marco T. completes the trifecta. (1) Solib is worth considering for a sneaky show play.
Best Bet: Trifecta Box 6/5/2
Joker Play: Watch for (1) Solib to surprise.
Race 3: Allowance Optional Claiming – 1 1/8 Miles on the Dirt
Post Time: 1:41 PM
This race could see (3) Echo in Eternity with D. Davis in the irons come out on top. (6) Brown Suga Babe (9-5) offers great value, while (2) Call Her Bluff rounds out our top three.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 3/6/2
Trifecta Box: 3/6/2/4
Race 4: Claiming – 1 Mile on the Turf
Post Time: 2:13 PM
(2) Street Ready is the top pick in this mile-long turf race, with (10) Khafre and (7) Kalik close behind. (3) He’s Got This could be the joker in the race, sneaking into the trifecta mix.
Best Bet: Trifecta Box 2/10/7
Joker Play: (3) He’s Got This to spice up your exotic bets.
Race 5: Claiming – 7 Furlongs on the Dirt
Post Time: 2:45 PM
Look for (1) R Funny Bizness to win this claiming race, with (9) Jolly Miss Jill and (3) Pretti Xtreme finishing close behind. (7) Ghostly Girl is a value play to round out your exotic bets.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 1/9/3
Trifecta Box: 1/9/3/7
Race 6: Claiming – 6 1/2 Furlongs on the Dirt
Post Time: 3:17 PM
(4) Giant’s Fire looks strong here, with (2) Royal King and (5) Muazarah giving chase. (3) Boom Boom Thunder could surprise and hit the board at longer odds.
Best Bet: Trifecta Box 4/2/5
Joker Play: (3) Boom Boom Thunder to add value.
Race 7: Allowance – 1 Mile on the Turf
Post Time: 3:49 PM
This allowance race could go to (3) Aspen Dawn, but (8) Awesome Czech and (5) By Any Other Name are right there in contention. (2) Venencia could round out your trifecta or add some surprise value.
Best Bet: Trifecta Box 3/8/5
Joker Play: (2) Venencia for a late rally.
Race 8: Maiden Special Weight – 6 Furlongs on the Outer Turf
Post Time: 4:21 PM
To close out the day, (7) Backcheck under D. Davis is the top choice. (13) Maria Moon and (3) Blossoming Erudite are strong contenders to fill out the exacta. (16) Dynamitendiamonds is worth keeping an eye on for a longshot play.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 7/13/3
Trifecta Box: 7/13/3/16
Final Thoughts:
It’s another exciting day of racing at Belmont at the Big A! Keep an eye on the jockeys with strong win percentages like D. Davis and M. Franco, as they are set to have standout performances. Don’t forget to box those exactas and trifectas to cover your bases. Best of luck, and may the odds be ever in your favor!
