Belmont Picks- 2024 Mother Goose

The racing action from Belmont at the Big A on Saturday features the Mother Goose 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
Maiden Special Weight $90k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners

• #1 ROOKIE CARD (3-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating, which is among the top in the group. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #3 ATLAL (8-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 GRAFFITI WRITER (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 DEVIL OF RAMADI (50-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 6 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:40 PM ET
Allowance $80k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners

• #5 GRAM (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #3 SUMMER WHIRL (9-5): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Comes home strong.
• #7 ROAGNA (2-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #2 MAINSTREAM SELLOUT (20-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 7 – 2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET
Allowance Optional Claiming $92k; 1 3/16 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners

• #3 BLACK RAIN (6-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 WINNIN’ONWEEKENDS (8-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 UNBRIDLED BOMBER (7-2): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Has been running well enough recently.
• #1 O P FIRECRACKER (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 6 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:41 PM ET
Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners

• #1 KENNY BE (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #4 WHOLESALE (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 JOKER ON FIRE (8-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. May be able to find the right setup.
• #10 SIR KARTRITE (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 8 – 10

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:13 PM ET
Claiming $45k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners

• #2 TIME SONG (5-2): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #10 DECANTED (7-2): Contender. Productive recent form. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 KICK A BUCK (9-2): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 UNION EXPRESS (30-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 10 – 5 – 7

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:45 PM ET
Maiden Special Weight $90k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners

• #2 NOD TO TRAN (15-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
• #7 CAPRICIOUS OUTCOME (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late.
• #11 HARD CIRCLE (6-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Should sit a good trip.
• #4 HANDS OF TIME (3-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Could grind down the competition late.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 11 – 4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:17 PM ET
Bold Ruler Stakes $175k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners

• #2 TOP GUNNER (8-5): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #7 SCOTLAND (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 MY BUDDY B (5-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 SURVEILLANCE (8-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 5 – 4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:49 PM ET
Forty Niner Stakes $250k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners

• #7 COASTAL MISSION (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race may set up for this runner.
• #2 MESSIER (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 JEFFERSON STREET (9-2): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 FILM STAR (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 4 – 8

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:20 PM ET
Allowance Optional Claiming $95k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners

• #10 DRAKON (12-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #6 TIDAL FORCES (3-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 DUDE N COLORADO (7-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #7 IRISH PROPHET (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 6 – 1 – 7

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:51 PM ET
Mother Goose Stakes $250k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners

• #3 TARIFA (5-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #5 GUN SONG (8-5): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Good race flow for this runner.
• #7 HEADLINE NUMBERS (4-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. May be able to find the right setup.
• #6 LIFE TALK (5-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 7 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:21 PM ET
Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 F Turf; Field of 16 runners

• #2 DISCO STAR (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race may set up for this runner.
• #4 WILD MISCHIEF (5-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Good race flow for this runner.
• #16 CARA’S DREAMWEAVER (10-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #9 FOREVER TO GO (4-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 16 – 9

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