Belmont Picks- 2024 Miss Grillo

The racing action from Belmont at the Big A on Sunday features the Miss Grillo 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: 1:05 PM ET; Claiming $45k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 SHESALITTLE EDGY (9-2): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #7 OBRIGADA (3-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 MON PETIT CHOU (4-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #8 AWESOME ANNMARIE (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 6 – 8

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:34 PM ET; Gallant Bloom Stakes $250k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #3 WAYS AND MEANS (3-2): Best bet of the card. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 STERLING SILVER (5-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 NIC’S STYLE (8-5): Contender. Has experience at this level. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #5 HOT FUDGE (15-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 2 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:03 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 6 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #8 HURRICANE NELSON (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 PERRETTI (8-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #1 BALTHAZAR (12-1): Worth a look. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #7 SUMMER IN ERIN (3-1): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 1 – 7

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:33 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 HATCH (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #3 PRINCE JAMES (5-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 OPTIC WAY (6-1): Major Player. The 89 speed rating is among the best in the field. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #1 HIGH HEAT (3-1): Major Player. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 8 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:05 PM ET; Claiming $45k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #4 ROYAL BROWNE (12-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT (6-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #10 DECANTED (5-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
• #13 NOW AND LATER (10-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 10 – 13

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:37 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #8 ONE VISION (6-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form.
• #5 ARMY PROUD (9-2): Fringe Contender. Speed figures match this group well. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #12 JOKER ON FIRE (12-1): Worth a look. Has been running well enough recently. Has experience at this level.
• #10 STORMY BIRTHDAY (20-1): Underneath. Ran at this level last out. May be a better effort in the 2nd start.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 12 – 10

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:09 PM ET; Allowance $80k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 GET A JOB (2-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 RUSSIAN REALM (5-2): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #4 LIBERTY CENTRAL (4-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Trainer, Quick, is having a lot of success this meeting.
• #2 NOONZIO (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 4 – 2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:42 PM ET; Miss Grillo Stakes $200k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #3 MAY DAY READY (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Comes in with solid form. Should still have something in the tank late. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #11 SCYTHIAN (8-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Comes home strong.
• #1 VIRGIN COLADA (7-2): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 GRACE AND GRIT (15-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 3 – 11 – 1 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:13 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $92k; 1 3/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #13 GRAY’S FABLE (5-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick.
• #8 BOURBON DAY (7-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #2 TIFAREEH (12-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level.
• #16 RUNNIN’ RAY (5-2): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 13 – 8 – 2 – 16

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