Belmont at Saratoga Picks: Acorn Stakes Analysis

The racing action from Belmont at Saratoga on Friday features the DK Horse Acorn Stakes. Check out our Belmont at Saratoga picks for the entire card!

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Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 COMMANDER OF TRUTH (9-2): Top pick. Decent form of late.
• #4 ILLUMINARE (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 PENTATHLON (12-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #10 MR. PAPAGIORGIO (30-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 3 – 10

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:53 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $115k; 1 1/4 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 LEADING CONTENDER (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 COSTA TERRA (4-1): Contender. Speed figures match this group well.
• #1 ARTHUR’S RIDE (3-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. Could wear these ones down late.
• #9 TAPIT SHOES (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 1 – 9

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:27 PM ET; Starter Allowance $65k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #14 LIAR’S POKER (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #11 AMERICAN GRANT (15-1): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #8 LORD FLINTSHIRE (6-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #4 VICTORS VALIANT (9-2): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 14 – 11 – 8 – 4

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:01 PM ET; Starter Allowance $65k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 NOTAH (9-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #9 LUCENCY (7-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #8 DEBATE (3-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #6 OWN THE FIELD (6-1): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 8 – 6

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $115k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #7 RUN CURTIS RUN (10-1): Longshot play of the day. Solid closing kick. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline
• #4 CITY MISCHIEF (10-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #12 SENBEI (6-1): Major Player. The 93 speed rating is among the best in the field. Should sit a good trip.
• #10 MISCHIEVOUS ANGEL (4-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 12 – 10

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:11 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $110k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #9 ARMY OFFICER (9-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 SPIRIT PRINCE (7-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 HUNT BALL (6-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #13 EZ ROLL (20-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 9 – 6 – 3 – 13

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:46 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 MUNNYS GOLD (6-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 99 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 KEHOE BEACH (12-1): Fringe Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 SAM’S TREASURE (8-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 ZIAERATI (15-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 8 – 1

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:21 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #1 GENERAL PARTNER (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may setup for this runner.
• #12 JEFFERSON STREET (5-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 EL CAPI (4-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Likely in the mix early.
• #4 RADIO RED (8-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 1 – 12 – 6 – 4

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:55 PM ET; Intercontinental Stakes Presented by MTV Solutions $200k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 ROSES FOR DEBRA (6-5): Best Bet of the Day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Solid closing kick. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 RUN FOR THE HILLS (12-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #8 GAL IN A RUSH (10-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #10 LOVE REIGNS (3-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 8 – 10

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:30 PM ET; Just a Game Stakes $500k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 CHILI FLAG (4-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #3 GINA ROMANTICA (3-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #2 BEAUTE CACHEE (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 COPPICE (3-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 2 – 4

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:05 PM ET; New York Stakes Presented by Rivers Casino $750k; 1 3/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #10 WAR LIKE GODDESS (4-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 96 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #3 DIDIA (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #4 ASPEN GROVE (20-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 FEV ROVER (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 10 – 3 – 4 – 6

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:40 PM ET; DK Horse Acorn Stakes $500k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 JUST F Y I (5-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #9 THORPEDO ANNA (8-5): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 WHERE’S MY RING (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 LESLIE’S ROSE (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 6 – 3

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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