A thrilling day of racing awaits at Belmont’s Big A with high stakes and competitive fields. Let’s break down each race and the top picks to help you make informed bets.
Race 1: Maiden Special Weight – 1 Mile (Dirt) – $90,000
Post Time: 1:10 PM
Top Pick: (1) Fun to Tap at 5-1, ridden by K. Carmouche, who has shown promise and consistency.
Other Contenders: (4) Antietam at 4-1 is a close runner-up, with (3) Interceptor at 8-1 adding value in trifecta bets.
- Suggested Bets:
- Exacta Box: 1/4/3
- Trifecta Box: 1/4/3/2
Race 2: Stakes – 1 1/8 Miles (Dirt) – $150,000
Post Time: 1:40 PM
Top Pick: (4) Evidencias at 2-1 with J. Rosario, well-positioned for the win in this competitive stakes race.
Other Contenders: (2) Movie Moxy at 3-1 and (3) Amanda's Folly at 7-2 bring strong challenges.
- Suggested Bets:
- Exacta Box: 4/2/3
- Trifecta Box: 4/2/3/1
Race 3: Maiden Special Weight – 1 1/16 Miles (Turf) – $75,000
Post Time: 2:10 PM
Top Pick: (11) Tralee Girl at 15-1, offers a strong value play in this turf field with M. Franco in the saddle.
Other Contenders: (10) Caddiemaster at 20-1 and (4) Leon Blue at 3-1 add depth to exacta bets.
- Suggested Bets:
- Exacta Box: 11/10/4
- Trifecta Box: 11/10/4/12
Race 4: Allowance – 6 Furlongs (Outer Turf) – $80,000
Post Time: 2:40 PM
Top Pick: (8) Miss Bourbon at 12-1, guided by M. Franco, has potential to surprise in this turf sprint.
Other Contenders: (3) Boss of All at 5-1 and (12) Linarite at 4-1 are strong place bets.
- Suggested Bets:
- Exacta Box: 8/3/12
- Trifecta Box: 8/3/12/6
Race 5: Maiden Special Weight – 7 Furlongs (Dirt) – $75,000
Post Time: 3:10 PM
Top Pick: (15) Storm Changer at 20-1, a potential upset, with Y. Ramos aboard.
Other Contenders: (11) Material Girl at 5-2 and (2) Open Flame at 15-1 bring solid trifecta value.
- Suggested Bets:
- Exacta Box: 15/11/2
- Trifecta Box: 15/11/2/14
Race 6: Stakes – 7 Furlongs (Dirt) – $150,000
Post Time: 3:40 PM
Top Pick: (6) Zadorsky at 10-1 with M. Franco, has shown steady form and is a strong contender here.
Other Contenders: (3) Rachel's Rock at 15-1 and (5) Nic's Style at 6-5 add strength to the exacta and trifecta.
- Suggested Bets:
- Exacta Box: 6/3/5
- Trifecta Box: 6/3/5/2
Race 7: Allowance – 6 Furlongs (Outer Turf) – $80,000
Post Time: 4:11 PM
Top Pick: (4) Twisted Filigree at 5-2 with M. Franco, holds a strong record in sprints.
Other Contenders: (8) Tomacon at 15-1 and (13) Sharp Play Boy at 50-1 bring value to this wide-open field.
- Suggested Bets:
- Exacta Box: 4/8/13
- Trifecta Box: 4/8/13/1
Race 8: Stakes – 1 1/8 Miles (Dirt) – $150,000
Post Time: 4:42 PM
Top Pick: (6) Copper Tax at 8-1 with J. Torrealba, has been consistent in distance races.
Other Contenders: (1) Regalo at 15-1 and (3) Generous Tipper at 8-1 are also solid bets for the exacta and trifecta.
- Suggested Bets:
- Exacta Box: 6/1/3
- Trifecta Box: 6/1/3/8
Race 9: Maiden Special Weight – 1 1/16 Miles (Turf) – $75,000
Post Time: 5:13 PM
Top Pick: (10) Tahila at 9-2, guided by M. Franco, has shown promise on turf.
Other Contenders: (6) Ozzy at 20-1 and (2) New Matthew at 15-1 are valuable long-shot options.
- Suggested Bets:
- Exacta Box: 10/6/2
- Trifecta Box: 10/6/2/3
Final Thoughts
With a mix of favorites and potential upsets, today’s card at Belmont offers intriguing plays for all bettors. Races like the Stakes in Races 2, 6, and 8 present a good mix of top contenders and long-shot options, promising a thrilling day of racing.
