It’s another thrilling Friday at Belmont at the Big A, with nine exciting races lined up for the day. With races ranging from maiden claiming to high-stakes allowance contests, today’s card offers a great opportunity to cash in on some promising horses. Let’s dive into the action-packed day and highlight the key contenders for each race.
Race 1: Maiden Claiming – 6 1/2 Furlongs on the Dirt
Post Time: 12:40 PM
We start the day with a competitive maiden claiming race. (2) That'sthefactjack with jockey R.R. Maragh is the horse to beat, and we’re confident this contender will be leading the pack. Close behind, (5) Bewildered looks like a strong place finisher, while (3) Millie Jean is one to watch for a show bet. Keep an eye on (6) Azteca Stardust as a value play for a trifecta bet.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 2/5/3
Trifecta Box: 2/5/3/6
Race 2: Allowance – 6 Furlongs on the Outer Turf
Post Time: 1:10 PM
In this allowance race, (7) La Salvadorena ridden by D. Davis looks poised for victory, with (2) Masterof the Tunes and (9) Leslie's Humor rounding out the top three. (3) My Shea D Lady could sneak into the trifecta as a value joker play.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 7/2/9
Trifecta Box: 7/2/9/3
Race 3: Allowance Optional Claiming – 6 1/2 Furlongs on the Dirt
Post Time: 1:41 PM
We’re looking at (8) Acoustic Ave with D. Davis for the win in this race, followed by (1) Aggelos the Great and (4) Big Prankster as place and show picks, respectively. (7) Caldo Candy is a decent option for a value play in this exciting dirt sprint.
Best Bet: Trifecta Box 8/1/4
Joker Play: (7) Caldo Candy to hit the board.
Race 4: Claiming – 6 Furlongs on the Dirt
Post Time: 2:12 PM
In this claiming race, (6) Find Your Joy is our top pick, and with D. Davis aboard, it should be a strong contender. (3) Accelerina and (4) Play Free Bird follow closely, while (8) Dashing Della adds value to an exotic bet.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 6/3/4
Trifecta Box: 6/3/4/8
Race 5: Stakes – 6 Furlongs on the Outer Turf
Post Time: 2:44 PM
In this stakes race, (9) Ready to Jam stands out with a great shot at taking the win. (3) Irish Maxima is a solid contender for the place, and (8) Time to Dazzle is a smart show bet. (5) Ellen Jay might surprise as the joker play.
Best Bet: Trifecta Box 9/3/8
Joker Play: (5) Ellen Jay
Race 6: Maiden Special Weight – 1 1/16 Miles on the Turf
Post Time: 3:17 PM
Look for (1) Gabby's Legacy to cross the finish line first in this maiden race, with (3) Heavenly Light close behind. (2) National Archive rounds out our top three, with (12) Leonora's Secret adding depth to your trifecta.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 1/3/2
Trifecta Box: 1/3/2/12
Race 7: Claiming – 6 Furlongs on the Dirt
Post Time: 3:49 PM
(9) Pipes and Drums looks strong for the win, followed by (1) Backside Buzz and (4) Dangerous Ride for place and show. (2) Poppy's Pride is worth considering as a joker play to add value to your bet.
Best Bet: Trifecta Box 9/1/4
Joker Play: (2) Poppy's Pride
Race 8: Allowance Optional Claiming – 1 3/16 Miles on the Outer Turf
Post Time: 4:21 PM
This turf race could see (1) McCullough taking the victory, with (6) Daunt and (5) Kerouac not far behind. (8) Mondego offers value as a joker play to round out your exotic bets.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 1/6/5
Trifecta Box: 1/6/5/8
Race 9: Maiden Claiming – 1 1/16 Miles on the Turf
Post Time: 4:53 PM
We wrap up the day with (6) Sunday Tiff as our top pick, with (3) Stamp of Approval and (2) Promdatebonnie finishing strong. (7) Princess Buttercup could be a joker play to spice up your trifecta.
Best Bet: Trifecta Box 6/3/2
Joker Play: (7) Princess Buttercup
Final Thoughts:
Today’s card at Belmont at the Big A offers a variety of races that promise to keep bettors on their toes. Pay attention to key jockeys like D. Davis and F. Prat, who could have big days. As always, boxing your exactas and trifectas is a smart way to maximize your betting potential. Best of luck, and let’s cash those tickets!
