Belmont Picks- 2024 Athenia Stakes

The racing action from Belmont at the Big A on Saturday features the Athenia Stakes. @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: 12:10 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $95k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 LOCKED (4-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 COSTA TERRA (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #5 BRAMITO (6-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #4 GUN IT (9-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 5 – 4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:41 PM ET; Claiming $40k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 WHISKEY N SODA (4-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #1A PROVE WORTHY (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #7 COOL OPERATOR (9-2): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #6 SMILE MON (3-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 1A – 7 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:13 PM ET; Awad Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 CONCORD GREEN (9-2): Best bet of the card. Could be ready for a top effort. Looks good based on the 74 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 SURFSIDE MOON (12-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #4 VALUATION METRIC (5-2): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Could wear these ones down late.
• #6 FULLY AUTHORIZED (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 4 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:45 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $46k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #15 FOCUS POCUS (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #10 OUR FINEST HOUR (5-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
• #14 LOOKING FOR GINNY (9-2): Major Player.
• #1 STREET VIEW (7-2): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 15 – 10 – 14 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:20 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $92k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 CINDERELLA’S CAUSE (9-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
• #1 CAMERA (3-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 MY SHEA D LADY (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. The 91 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #5 FADE TO GREY (9-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 4 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:48 PM ET; Starter Allowance $65k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 HAVE YOU HEARD (8-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #9 UNLIMITEDPOTENTIAL (9-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Likely to get forward position.
• #3 TREATY OBLIGATION (3-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #6 WAITLIST (7-2): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 7 – 9 – 3 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #6 DEEMER (3-1): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #13 REAL SAVVY (7-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Speed figures match this group well.
• #12 JUST CLARITY (15-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
• #16 SKY MASTERSON (5-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 6 – 13 – 12 – 16

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:52 PM ET; Claiming $58k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #1 DAUFUSKIE ISLAND (3-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #2 CEES GET DEGREES (5-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #4 SECRET RULES (7-2): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #1X DANGEROUS RIDE (3-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 4 – 1X

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:21 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $95k; 1 3/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #1 DAUNT (6-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Solid closing kick.
• #3 MCCULLOUGH (4-1): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #2 MONDEGO (9-2): Worth a look. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 PIONEERING SPIRIT (7-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:52 PM ET; Athenia Stakes $150k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 PAPILIO (4-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Solid closing kick.
• #1 TUFANI (8-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #6 PREREQUISITE (3-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #4 CHILD OF THE MOON (5-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 6 – 4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:21 PM ET; Claiming $45k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 FIRST GLIMPSE (3-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 MASON MANIA (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #1 WINTER’S GHOST (5-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #11 BLAKE B. (9-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 1 – 11

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 5:50 PM ET; Allowance $92k; 6 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #9 REFLEXIVITY (8-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #7 LA SALVADORENA (4-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #4 MZ BIG BUCKS (4-1): Contender. The 85 speed rating is among the best in the field. Could wear these ones down late.
• #8 OBSTREPEROUS (6-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 4 – 8

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