Belmont at the Big A Picks- Soaring Softly 5/12/2024

The racing action from Belmont at the Big A on Sunday features an exciting lineup. 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 – Race 1

Post Time: 1:05 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $65k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 IRIDESCENT (7-5): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #1A REMEMBER THE NAME (5-2): Major Player. Can run with these. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 COLLECTED SPECIAL (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 STORMQUIST (5-2): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 5 – 1A – 6 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:34 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $85k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 CINDERELLA’S CAUSE (9-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 SARATOGA KISSES (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #3 KHALI MAGIC (7-5): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
• #1 RACING COLORS (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 3 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:03 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $102k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 MOSIENKO (2-1): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 FRAU DIABLO (3-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 EVERYONELOVESLINDA (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Likely in the mix early.
• #4 STARSHIP DEFIANT (9-2): Major Player. Could be grinding down the competition late. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 1 – 4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:35 PM ET; Claiming $45k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 MAGIA NERA (2-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 SKI COUNTRY (8-1): Contender. Goes out for the combination of Rivera and Nevin. Can run with these.
• #2 HARVARD (7-2): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #6 BEST BET (8-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 2 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:07 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $65k; 6 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 LINARITE (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #7 QUICK POWER NAP (9-2): Contender. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #3 LATEST EDITION (3-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup.
• #1 RIVER TAY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 3 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:39 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $47k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #3 NO SURRENDER (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Looks good based on the 83 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Decent form of late. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline..
• #6 BOLT D’PLATA (4-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 CONNIVING (10-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #15 DON VINO VICI (9-2): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 7 – 15

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:11 PM ET; Allowance $80k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 ROLLIN IN DOUGH (2-1): Best bet of the card. Races that could beat these. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline..
• #1 INDEPENDENT PAUL (4-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #5 ON THE HILL (6-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #2 GRAYWING (12-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 5 – 2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:43 PM ET; Soaring Softly S. $175k; 6 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #7 AMIDST WAVES (5-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
• #13 MARCO T. (10-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Clement is a good bet at the meet.
• #3 BARAYE (9-2): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 KODIAC WINTERGREEN (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 7 – 13 – 3 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

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

• #14 YOUR MISSION (4-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #12 DANCINGINTHEPARK (12-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #5 AIR FORCE CROSS (8-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 UNAUDITED (8-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 14 – 12 – 5 – 3

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Saturday

• Belmont at the Big A picks featuring multiple graded stakes including the Grade 3 Peter Pan
• Churchill Downs picks featuring the Mamzelle Stakes
• Gulfstream Park picks featuring the Royal Palm Juvenile Stakes
• Santa Anita picks featuring the Santa Barbara Stakes

Sunday

• Belmont at the Big A picks featuring multiple graded stakes including the Grade 3 Soaring Softly