Belmont at the Big A Picks: Wild Applause Stakes

The racing action from Belmont at the Big A on Saturday features the Wild Applause 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: 12:35 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 DE LA CRUZ (9-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 FACTOR ANALYSIS (3-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 STOP THE PRESS (4-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #2 VINTAGE VINO (8-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 3 – 2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:04 PM ET; Allowance $100k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 PADDINGTON (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #3 UNMATCHED WISDOM (2-5): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 SEEKING UNITY (10-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
• #2 CARTUCHO (8-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Brown is the leading trainer in the standings.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 1 – 2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:34 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 OCTOBER BLISS (4-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs.
• #3 BECAUSE THE NIGHT (3-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #7 I’M JUST (5-2): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Has experience at this level.
• #8 WATCH HILL (6-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 7 – 8

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:05 PM ET; Starter Allowance $65k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 CERTIFIED LOVERBOY (3-1): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Top trainer at the meet in Rice. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #3 STORMING CHROME (7-2): Contender. Productive recent form. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #7 PRINCIPE D’ORO (5-2): Worth a look. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #6 TIMAEUS (9-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 7 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 DAYBRIGHT DELIGHTS (4-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 LAUNCH CONTROL (7-2): Contender. Speed figures match this group well. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #3 PRICE IS TRUTH (8-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #4 CHARLES J (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 3 – 4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Claiming $55k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 SHESALITTLE EDGY (8-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Top trainer at the meet in Rice.
• #6 CONDIMENT GIRL (6-1): Fringe Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 TIMED OUT (4-1): Worth a look. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #4 FONTANAFREDDA (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 5 – 4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Claiming $37k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 MESSI THE MAGICIAN (2-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort.
• #6 PASCHAL MOON (3-1): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Productive recent form.
• #2 VENGE (4-1): Worth a look. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
• #7 MUAZARAH (8-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 2 – 7

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:11 PM ET; Allowance $80k; 6 F Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #1 INSTAMATIC (2-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #1A BIG PRANKSTER (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #4 YOUR MAN ALEX (5-1): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
• #12 JIMMYTHETOOTH (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 1 – 1A – 4 – 12

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:42 PM ET; Starter Allowance $65k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 GAV’S DREAM GIRL (5-2): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Franco.
• #6 WILL BE FAMOUS (6-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 ROMAN GODDESS (8-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Should sit a good trip.
• #5 PERPETUAL PRAISE (9-2): Major Player. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 4 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:13 PM ET; Wild Applause Stakes $150k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #1 GALA BRAND (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Solid closing kick.
• #6 AWESOME CZECH (15-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 CURLIN’S GIRL (10-1): Contender. Trainer, Rice, is having a lot of success this meeting. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #9 OVERSUBSCRIBED (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 2 – 9

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:44 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $45k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #12 ARCO AUGUSTA (10-1): Longshot play of the day. Comes in with solid form. Play the longshot play of the day on BetOnline.
• #3 YOUR MISSION (5-1): Fringe Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #1A JUDGE RULES (8-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #4 WAFLR (12-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 12 – 3 – 1A – 4

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