Saturday, October 19th, 2024 – Belmont at the Big A Racing Blog

Get ready for an action-packed Saturday of racing at Belmont at the Big A! With 12 exciting races on the card, featuring allowance, claiming, and stakes events, there’s plenty of opportunity to land some winning tickets. Let's break down the key races for the day.

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Race 1: Allowance Optional Claiming – 7 Furlongs (Dirt) – $95,000

Post Time: 12:10 PM
Our first race offers some intriguing value with (1) Lord Miles at 15-1 as our top pick, followed by (5) Bramito at 6-1 for place. (2) Locked is a strong show bet at 4-5, and (3) Quality Chic rounds out the joker selection at 20-1.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 1/5/2
Trifecta Box: 1/5/2/3

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Race 2: Claiming – 1 Mile (Dirt) – $25,000

Post Time: 12:41 PM
In this mile claiming race, (1) Indianquest at 5-2 is our top choice, with (6) Smile Mon at 3-1 in for place. (4) Whiskey N Soda at 4-1 has solid show potential, while (8) Provision offers joker value at 8-1.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 1/6/4
Trifecta Box: 1/6/4/8

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Race 3: Stakes – 1 1/16 Miles (Outer Turf) – $150,000

Post Time: 1:13 PM
In this stakes race, we’re backing (4) Valuation Metric at 5-2 for the win. (1) Concord Green at 9-2 should place, and (5) Tiz Dashing at 7-2 is our show pick. (2) Surfside Moon at 12-1 offers joker value.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 4/1/5
Trifecta Box: 4/1/5/2

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Race 4: Maiden Claiming – 1 1/16 Miles (Turf) – $40,000

Post Time: 1:45 PM
(3) Sale Leaseback at 4-1 is our win choice for this turf event, followed by (10) Our Finest Hour at 5-1 for place. (9) Ashdale at 15-1 is a great value for show bets. (4) Park Avenue Betty at 20-1 rounds out the joker selection.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 3/10/9
Trifecta Box: 3/10/9/4

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Race 5: Allowance Optional Claiming – 1 1/8 Miles (Dirt) – $92,000

Post Time: 2:20 PM
We’re looking at (7) Toned Up at 12-1 for the win in this longer dirt race, with (3) Whistler's Style at 15-1 providing value for place. (4) My Shea D Lady at 8-1 rounds out the top three. (5) Fade to Grey is our joker pick at 9-2.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 7/3/4
Trifecta Box: 7/3/4/5

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Race 6: Starter Allowance – 1 Mile (Dirt) – $65,000

Post Time: 2:48 PM
In this mile dirt race, (9) Unlimitedpotential at 9-2 is our top pick, with (4) Storming Chrome at 10-1 for place, and (1A) Sorority Prank at 6-1 for show. (10) Modica at 12-1 adds value as a joker.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 9/4/1A
Trifecta Box: 9/4/1A/10

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Race 7: Maiden Special Weight – 1 1/16 Miles (Turf) – $75,000

Post Time: 3:18 PM
For this turf maiden race, we’re backing (4) George Briggs at 9-2, with (9) Sounds Like a Plan at 6-1 for place. (7) Calling Card also at 6-1 rounds out our top three, and (3) Firebreathingbrown offers joker value at 20-1.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 4/9/7
Trifecta Box: 4/9/7/3

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Race 8: Claiming – 6 Furlongs (Dirt) – $32,000

Post Time: 3:52 PM
In this short dirt sprint, (1X) Dangerous Ride is the favorite at 3-1, followed by (8) Backside Buzz at 12-1 for place. (5) Commerce Comet at 6-1 is a strong show contender, with (9) Capture the Time offering joker potential at 8-1.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 1X/8/5
Trifecta Box: 1X/8/5/9

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Race 9: Allowance Optional Claiming – 1 3/16 Miles (Outer Turf) – $95,000

Post Time: 4:21 PM
(8) Dynadrive at 10-1 is our top pick for this outer turf race, with (1) Daunt at 6-1 for place. (3) McCullough at 4-1 adds value for show bets, while (7) Wonderful Justice at 15-1 rounds out the joker selections.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 8/1/3
Trifecta Box: 8/1/3/7

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Race 10: Stakes – 1 1/8 Miles (Turf) – $150,000

Post Time: 4:52 PM
We close out the stakes action with (6) Prerequisite at 3-1 as our top pick. (7) Papilio at 4-1 should place, and (1) Tufani at 8-1 is strong for show. (3) Edict offers value as a joker at 12-1.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 6/7/1
Trifecta Box: 6/7/1/3

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Race 11: Claiming – 1 Mile (Dirt) – $20,000

Post Time: 5:21 PM
For the penultimate race, (1) Winter's Ghost at 5-1 is our win pick, with (8) Alternate Reality at 20-1 offering great value for place. (6) Mason Mania at 4-1 should show, and (10) Grandpa's Kid is a longshot joker at 15-1.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 1/8/6
Trifecta Box: 1/8/6/10

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Race 12: Allowance – 6 Furlongs (Outer Turf) – $92,000

Post Time: 5:50 PM
We close out the day with (3) Leslie's Humor at 3-1 as our win pick, followed by (6) Masterof the Tunes at 10-1 for place. (7) La Salvadorena at 4-1 is our show bet, with (1) Coldhardstare at 10-1 rounding out our joker selection.
Best Bet: Exacta Box 3/6/7
Trifecta Box: 3/6/7/1

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Final Thoughts:
Saturday’s card at Belmont at the Big A is loaded with competitive races, and there’s plenty of potential value to be found. With a mix of longshots, favorites, and solid trifecta options, this is a great day to try your luck and cash in. Best of luck with your wagers!