Belmont at the Big A Picks- 2024 Nobel Damsel

The racing action from Belmont at the Big A on Saturday features a full card with several exciting races. @HandicappingT3 has all the Belmont at the Big A picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:35 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 ROOKIE CARD (6-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 FUN TO TAP (9-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 TRACKING ERROR (5-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #2 AU CONTRAIRE (8-1): Underneath. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 6 – 2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:05 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $95k; 6 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 ANACONDA (7-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Top jock on the circuit with Davis.
• #1A BARRISTAN THE BOLD (8-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 TWENTY SIX BLACK (5-2): Contender. Could wear these ones down late.
• #6 RUNNINGWSCISSORS (6-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 2 – 1A – 3 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:35 PM ET; Claiming $36k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 GANGLY (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Races competitive with the top contenders. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #2 ALWAYS CHARMING (8-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #1 JAKE ROCKS (2-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Previous success in similar race types.
• #9 COMMERCE COMET (4-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 1 – 9

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:05 PM ET; Starter Allowance $65k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 BRIGADE COMMANDER (3-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 95 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 EMIRATES ROAD (5-2): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #3 NIGHT EFFECT (6-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. May be able to find the right setup.
• #6 STRAPPED (4-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Should still have enough in the reserves in the final furlong.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 3 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #12 EMPIRE MAGIC (2-1): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Top jock on the circuit with Davis. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 BOBBY M’S GIRL (3-1): Fringe Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #7 GALLANT GRETA (5-2): Worth a look. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #6 AUTUMN (4-1): Underneath. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 12 – 2 – 7 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Claiming $30k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 BEARY FUNNY (4-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #7 CHALKY CAT (2-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #1 SMILE MON (7-2): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #6 ICE ROAD (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Should still have enough in the reserves in the final furlong.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 1 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 16 runners.

• #13 SKYTOWN (9-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly.
• #14 HIT THE POST (6-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Likely to take a step forward.
• #3 HANG ON FORTHERIDE (9-2): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #6 HAVE A CIGAR (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 13 – 14 – 3 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:11 PM ET; Noble Damsel Stakes $175k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 BREATH AWAY (8-1): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Davis. Should still have something in the tank late.
• #1 OCEAN CLUB (7-2): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #8 SAFFRON MOON (4-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 ALLURING ANGEL (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 8 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:42 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 6 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #2 STRIFE (4-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
• #3 MY EXECUTIVE SWEET (50-1): Contender. Likely to take a step forward.
• #5 SHOP LIFTING (3-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 OUT TOO LATE (9-2): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 5 – 4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:15 PM ET; Allowance $92k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #10 CLASSIFY (4-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #9 KEY POINT (4-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #1 EXCELLENT TIMING (15-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #5 CHILENO (6-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 10 – 9 – 1 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:46 PM ET; Allowance $80k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #13 SLAPINTHEFACE (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Races that could beat these.
• #8 AMERICAN GRANT (12-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #7 COURTLY BANKER (5-2): Worth a look. Hard to argue with the recent races. Could wear these ones down late.
• #11 BLAME IT ON DADDY (12-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 13 – 8 – 7 – 11

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