Belmont at the Big A Picks: 2024 Brooklyn Stakes

The racing action from Belmont at the Big A on Friday features the Brooklyn Stakes. Check out our Belmont at the Big A picks for the entire card!

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Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:05 PM ET; Claiming $36k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 TRADE SECRET (9-5): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Comes in with solid form.
• #4 MY FIRST LOVE (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 BEAUTIFUL KAREN (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 APRIL ANTICS (5-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 1 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:36 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $38k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 DANCING LIANA (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #5 ANNIEWORKSTOOMUCH (7-2): Major Player. Gets a top notch pilot in Franco.
• #8 WELCOME BACK BABE (3-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Likely in the mix early.
• #2 MONTAUK MYSTIQUE (10-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 8 – 2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:07 PM ET; Claiming $70k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #5 KURAMATA (7-5): Best Bet of the card. Top jock on the circuit with Franco. Top trainer at the meet in Brown. Bet the best bet of the card with industry leading rebates and promotions at BetOnline
• #1 PAROS (8-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 HIGH TIDE (4-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 LANDBISCUIT (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 6 – 4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:38 PM ET; Allowance $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 TOXIC GRAY (9-2): Top pick. Classes up well with these. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #7 CHILENO (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #2 WHAT’S UP BRO (5-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 DAUFUSKIE ISLAND (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 2 – 3

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:09 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $45k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #5 JANSSEN (4-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
• #12 IRIE MAN (6-1): Contender. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Productive recent form.
• #1 A LISTER (5-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch. May be able find the right setup.
• #11 BARRON’S BOUNCE (5-2): Fringe Contender. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 5 – 12 – 1 – 11

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 TAHILA (3-1): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Franco. Barn has been solid.
• #6 SLIGHTLY BUSY (5-2): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #7 SHE’S OUR TIZ (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #4 HORSEPLAY (15-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 7 – 4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:11 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $102k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 POWER SEEKER (4-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 MISTICAL CURLIN (4-1): Contender. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 PERFORM (3-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #1 ARCHIE THE GIZA (5-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 5 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:42 PM ET; Brooklyn Stakes $200k; 1 3/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 DRAKE’S PASSAGE (4-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Fits well with this group.
• #3 CRUPI (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 NEXT (4-5): Worth a look. The 98 speed rating is among the best in the field. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 MASQUEPARADE (12-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 6 – 4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:13 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #6 SUMMER WHIRL (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Among the right company here.
• #1 AUTUMN (9-2): Major Player. Running well of late.
• #2 ALITTLEBITNAUGHTY (6-1): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. The 81 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #7 SAINTE CHAPELLE (6-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 2 – 7

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