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Belmont at the Big A Picks: Victory Ride
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The racing action from Belmont at the Big A on Thursday features the Victory Ride Stakes. Check out our Belmont at the Big A picks for the entire card!
Full Card Analysis
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Belmont at the Big A Picks- Victory Ride Stakes
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Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:05 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #7 LUCKFORYOU (30-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #6 YELLOW (2-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
- #5 ITALIAN SOIREE (7-2): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
- #2 HOME WRECKER (8-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 5 – 2
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:36 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $100k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
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Best Bet of the Card
- #6 SEDONA (1-1): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Tough to beat in the stretch. Bet today’s best bet of the card with industry leading rebates at BetOnline.
- #2 SWEET MYSTERY (5-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late.
- #4 ICHIBAN (6-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. May be able to find the right setup.
- #3 MIZ SENSE (5-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 6 – 2 – 4 – 3
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:07 PM ET; Perfect Sting Stakes $150k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #1 MOUFFY (7-5): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Won’t back down if challenged.
- #4 LADY BETH (5-2): Major Player. Brown is a good bet at the meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #5 MIDNIGHT MILE (2-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
- #3 DAMASO (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 1 – 4 – 5 – 3
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:38 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #4 SILVOLOGY (8-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Heart to get the job done here.
- #6 HEADLINE NUMBERS (3-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
- #3 GREATEST GIFT (12-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #7 TIRUPATI (6-1): Underneath. Jockey is having a great meet. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 4 – 6 – 3 – 7
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:09 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $65k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
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Longshot Play of the Day
- #4 COVER THE SPREAD (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Should be able to work out a trip. Looks good based on the 85 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
- #6 CALL HER BLUFF (6-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #7 GRACEFUL ROSE (5-2): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #1 JUST MUSIC (7-2): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 6 – 7 – 1
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $105k; 6 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #1X BIG INVASION (2-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Top 5 rider aboard.
- #4 OUTLAW KID (5-1): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #1A HIGH FRONT (2-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
- #8 CLOUDY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 1X – 4 – 1A – 8
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:11 PM ET; Allowance $100k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #1 GOING CONCERN (9-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
- #6 CATCH A WAVE (2-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
- #2 BE LIKE CLINT (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #5 HOLD THE SALSA (8-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 1 – 6 – 2 – 5
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:42 PM ET; Victory Ride Stakes $175k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
- #3 EMERY (6-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #4 HALINA’S FORTE (5-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #1 MYSTIC LAKE (5-2): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Previous success in similar race types.
- #2 GOLDEN DEGREE (8-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.
Selections: 3 – 4 – 1 – 2
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:13 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $45k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.
- #14 DANCING LIANA (6-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Fits well with this group.
- #2 SENDERA (10-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #13 WAR TERMINATRIX (15-1): Underneath. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
- #5 TONGUE TWISTER (9-2): Underneath. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 14 – 2 – 13 – 5
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