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Belmont at the Big A – Saturday, October 26, 2024 Horse Racing Blog

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!

Ron Raymond

Ron Raymond is a well-known sports handicapper who runs ATS Stats and the Raymond REPORT. He has over 21 years of experience in the industry and provides expert analysis and predictions for various sports, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball.

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