This Saturday’s card at Belmont at the Big A brings some high-stakes racing action, including multiple Maiden Special Weight and Stakes races, offering enticing opportunities for bettors. Here’s our race-by-race breakdown and top picks.
Race 1: Maiden Special Weight – 6 Furlongs (Dirt) – $90,000
Post Time: 12:10 PM
Our top pick is (1) Rookie Card at 3-5, with D Davis in the saddle, boasting a strong win probability. (4) Treaty of Rome at 7-2 is well-placed to contend, while (7) Griffin's Wharf at 12-1 provides show value. (6) Graffiti Writer at 5-1 is our joker pick.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 1/4/7
- Trifecta Box: 1/4/7/6
Race 2: Allowance – 1 1/16 Miles (Turf) – $80,000
Post Time: 12:40 PM
(1) Aunt Yola at 5-1 is our win selection, offering strong value. (6) Stella Mars at 15-1 is a sleeper for place, with (5) Gram at 8-1 rounding out our top three. (3) Summer Whirl at 9-5 could surprise from the outside.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 1/6/5
- Trifecta Box: 1/6/5/3
Race 3: Allowance Optional Claiming – 1 3/16 Miles (Dirt) – $92,000
Post Time: 1:10 PM
Top choice (5) Digital Ops at 5-2 brings a solid win potential. (3) Black Rain at 6-5 is a strong competitor for place, with (1) O P Firecracker at 6-1 showing for value. (2) Winnin'onweekends at 8-1 rounds out the ticket.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 5/3/1
- Trifecta Box: 5/3/1/2
Race 4: Maiden Special Weight – 6 Furlongs (Dirt) – $75,000
Post Time: 1:41 PM
(7) Dare's Edge at 12-1 is our bold win selection. (4) Wholesale at 3-1 is well-poised for place, while (3) Volatile Situation at 4-1 could capture show. (1) Kenny Be at 4-1 is a solid joker pick.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 7/4/3
- Trifecta Box: 7/4/3/1
Race 5: Claiming – 1 Mile (Turf) – $40,000
Post Time: 2:13 PM
In this turf event, (16) Strapped at 8-5 stands out as the top choice. (9) Willintoriskitall at 4-1 has strong place potential, with (10) Decanted at 7-2 for show. (13) Tony O at 30-1 is our joker.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 16/9/10
- Trifecta Box: 16/9/10/13
Race 6: Maiden Special Weight – 1 1/16 Miles (Outer Turf) – $90,000
Post Time: 2:45 PM
(11) Hard Circle at 6-1 is our win pick, while (7) Capricious Outcome at 7-2 and (3) Cipher at 10-1 add value for place and show, respectively. (2) Nod to Tran at 15-1 could be a surprising contender.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 11/7/3
- Trifecta Box: 11/7/3/2
Race 7: Stakes – 6 Furlongs (Dirt) – $175,000
Post Time: 3:17 PM
Our value pick (3) Twenty Four Mamba at 15-1 aims for the win. (2) Top Gunner at 8-5 and (1) Little Vic at 9-2 should contend strongly, while (6) Runninsonofagun at 10-1 may surprise.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 3/2/1
- Trifecta Box: 3/2/1/6
Race 8: Stakes – 1 Mile (Dirt) – $250,000
Post Time: 3:49 PM
The stakes action continues with (7) Coastal Mission at 5-2 as our winning favorite. (6) Nelson Avenue at 8-1 has potential for place, while (4) Jefferson Street at 9-2 offers value in show. (5) Winit at 20-1 is our wildcard.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 7/6/4
- Trifecta Box: 7/6/4/5
Race 9: Allowance Optional Claiming – 1 1/16 Miles (Turf) – $95,000
Post Time: 4:20 PM
Our top pick is (4) Ocean Atlantique at 9-2. (6) Tidal Forces at 3-1 and (10) Drakon at 12-1 round out the trifecta. (3) Magical Ways at 8-1 adds value as a joker pick.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 4/6/10
- Trifecta Box: 4/6/10/3
Race 10: Stakes – 1 1/8 Miles (Dirt) – $250,000
Post Time: 4:51 PM
(1) Dorothy's Dreams at 30-1 is our dark horse for the win. (4) Pretty Ana at 10-1 and (3) Tarifa at 5-2 add place and show potential. (6) Life Talk at 5-1 completes the ticket as our joker.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 1/4/3
- Trifecta Box: 1/4/3/6
Race 11: Maiden Special Weight – 6 Furlongs (Outer Turf) – $75,000
Post Time: 5:21 PM
To wrap up, (2) Disco Star at 3-1 offers strong win value, with (7) Blakely's Wish at 30-1 for place. (8) Cue the Music at 12-1 for show and (9) Forever to Go at 4-1 adds depth as our joker.
- Best Bet: Exacta Box 2/7/8
- Trifecta Box: 2/7/8/9
Final Thoughts
With a mix of maiden and stakes races, today’s card offers substantial variety for bettors. Look for the Exacta and Trifecta combinations to capture strong payouts, especially in the higher-stakes events. Best of luck at the races!
