Here’s your guide for today’s horse racing at Belmont at The Big A. Whether you’re focusing on favorites or looking for value plays, we have the top picks for each race to help you with your wagers.
Race 1: Maiden Special Weight ($90,000)
- Post Time: 1:05 PM
- Distance: 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (4) Bottomless Mimosa (8-1) – K. Carmouche rides a solid value pick with great potential for an upset.
- Place: (1) Wind Flower (9-2) – J. Alvarado’s mount has the class to finish strong.
- Show: (3) Route Sensation (6-1) – A competitive horse under J. Rosario with good placing potential.
- Joker: (2) Found Grace (15-1) – A value long shot with R. Santana Jr. in the irons.
- Exacta Box: 4/1, 1/3, 3/2
- Trifecta Box: 4/1/3, 2/1/3
Race 2: Allowance Optional Claiming ($85,000)
- Post Time: 1:36 PM
- Distance: 6 Furlongs on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (5) Mosienko (5-2) – I. Ortiz Jr. is on the favorite with the best win percentage in this field.
- Place: (2) Backed by Gold (10-1) – A value contender with S. Camacho Jr. up.
- Show: (3) Gone and Forgotten (6-1) – Consistent performer under M. Franco.
- Joker: (1) Clover Street (8-1) – With J.R. Velazquez, Clover Street offers a sneaky chance to hit the board.
- Exacta Box: 5/2, 2/3, 3/1
- Trifecta Box: 5/2/3, 1/2/3
Race 3: Maiden Special Weight ($75,000)
- Post Time: 2:07 PM
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles on Turf
- Top Picks:
- Win: (10) Patronage (8-1) – I. Ortiz Jr. has the edge on this lightly raced colt.
- Place: (5) Midnight Legend (20-1) – A long shot to watch under S. Marin.
- Show: (6) Flame Rock Fire (12-1) – With M. Franco, this one could hit the board at decent odds.
- Joker: (9) Concorde Spirit (8-1) – Another contender to watch with J. Alvarado.
- Exacta Box: 10/5, 5/6, 6/9
- Trifecta Box: 10/5/6, 9/5/6
Race 4: Allowance ($80,000)
- Post Time: 2:38 PM
- Distance: 6 Furlongs on the Outer Turf
- Top Picks:
- Win: (5) In the End (8-1) – I. Ortiz Jr. looks poised for a winning run.
- Place: (11) Kant Call It (12-1) – M. Franco guides this value pick into contention.
- Show: (10) Aunt Yola (12-1) – With K. Carmouche, this filly could show some fight.
- Joker: (6) Dusk (15-1) – A sleeper with R. Santana Jr.
- Exacta Box: 5/11, 11/10, 10/6
- Trifecta Box: 5/11/10, 6/11/10
Race 5: Maiden Claiming ($30,000)
- Post Time: 3:09 PM
- Distance: 6 Furlongs on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (4) Moose Mandy (8-1) – I. Ortiz Jr. on a good value horse in this maiden claiming race.
- Place: (5) Nikki Brainburst (4-1) – D. Davis should give this one a good ride.
- Show: (11) Digital Currency (10-1) – C. Maldonado aboard this solid value bet.
- Joker: (7) When Your Strange (9-2) – F. Prat has a chance to make an impact here.
- Exacta Box: 4/5, 5/11, 11/7
- Trifecta Box: 4/5/11, 7/5/11
Race 6: Stakes ($125,000)
- Post Time: 3:40 PM
- Distance: 1 1/8 Miles on Turf
- Top Picks:
- Win: (2) Marvelous Maude (3-1) – I. Ortiz Jr. on the favorite in this stakes race.
- Place: (10) Sterling Silver (6-5) – J. Alvarado on another solid contender.
- Show: (3) Silver Skillet (2-1) – J. Rosario’s ride is a strong trifecta play.
- Joker: (5) Can’t Fool Me (6-1) – R. Santana Jr. could surprise with this one.
- Exacta Box: 2/10, 10/3, 3/5
- Trifecta Box: 2/10/3, 5/10/3
Race 7: Allowance Optional Claiming ($100,000)
- Post Time: 4:11 PM
- Distance: 1 Mile on Dirt
- Top Picks:
- Win: (7) Lost Ark (12-1) – I. Ortiz Jr. can guide this long shot to the winner’s circle.
- Place: (1) Tabeguache (6-1) – M. Franco could keep this one close.
- Show: (2) Winit (10-1) – With K. Carmouche aboard, Winit is a solid show bet.
- Joker: (13) Rocket Can (5-1) – A strong contender to watch under J. Alvarado.
- Exacta Box: 7/1, 1/2, 2/13
- Trifecta Box: 7/1/2, 13/1/2
Race 8: Maiden Claiming ($50,000)
- Post Time: 4:42 PM
- Distance: 6 Furlongs on the Outer Turf
- Top Picks:
- Win: (2) Be There (4-1) – I. Ortiz Jr. aboard a strong turf contender.
- Place: (3) Sassy Allie (5-1) – M. Franco on a top choice for the place spot.
- Show: (1) John the Baptist (6-1) – K. Carmouche gives this one a good chance to hit the board.
- Joker: (7) General Agent (8-1) – With J. Rosario, this one could surprise.
- Exacta Box: 2/3, 3/1, 1/7
- Trifecta Box: 2/3/1, 7/3/1
Race 12: Maiden Special Weight ($100,000)
- Post Time: 6:50 PM
- Distance: 1 Mile on the Inner Turf
- Top Picks:
- Win: (7) Day Away (30-1) – A big value long shot with R. Santana Jr.
- Place: (2) Save Time (5-1) – F. Prat could give this one a good run for second.
- Show: (1) Time Stone (9-2) – D. Davis’s mount has potential to land in the money.
- Joker: (1A) Pisciotta (9-2) – A solid long shot for the trifecta.
- Exacta Box: 7/2, 2/1, 1/1A
- Trifecta Box: 7/2/1, 1A/2/1
Final Thoughts
With a mix of favorites and value long shots, today’s card at Belmont at The Big A offers plenty of betting opportunities. Pay close attention to jockey and trainer stats as you place your wagers, and good luck at the track!