Noble Damsel, Hill Prince Stakes: Belmont Analysis, Selection

Belmont at the Big A stakes action returns with the Saturday card. The Noble Damsel and the Hill Prince stakes are both carded from the NYRA track.

Belmont at the Big A- Race 1

Post: 12:35 PM ET; $95k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 10

• #3 INVEST WISELY (4-1) gets the top selection. She has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #1 JUST A SPLASH (8-1) should improve off the first start and should be competitive in this spot.
• #9 TREASURED GEM (8-1) looks to be the class of the field. This one comes into the race in really good form.
• #4 LIGURIA (9-2) has a race under her belt and has to be respected going out for the combination of Brown and Prat.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 9 – 4

Belmont at the Big A- Race 2

Post: 1:06 PM ET; $65k Starter Allowance going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 9

• #4 JAKE ROCKS (6-1) is the top pick. He has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #5 MAJOR SPIN (8-1) has races good enough to beat this group.
• #1 SKYLANDER (7-2) seems to fit well enough here. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #7 BLAKE B. (10-1) is a price horse and fits on speed figures. This one comes into the race in really good form.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 1 – 7

Belmont at the Big A- Race 3

Post: 1:42 PM ET; $150k Noble Damsel S. going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 5

• #2 PLUM ALI (8-5) looks best here. She has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #4 MESSIDOR (2-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #1 KEPT WAITING (3-1) shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #3 EVVIE JETS (3-1) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. This one looks to be the class of the field.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 1 – 3

Belmont at the Big A- Race 4

Post: 2:14 PM ET; $85k Allowance going 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #2 KANT HURRY LOVE (5-2) appears to be a major player in this race. She goes out for the Clement barn and gets Franco in the irons.
• #8 FANCY FELINE (8-1) has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 FUNNY HOW (7-2) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #5 RIBOT'S VALENTINE (4-1) should be competitive in this spot. She should be part of the early pace in this spot.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 1 – 5

Belmont at the Big A- Race 5

Post: 2:44 PM ET; $95k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 11

• #6 MADEMOISELLEJACKIE (3-1) is the top pick. She has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #8 SUN BEE (9-2) is well bred for this spot. This one should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders.
• #10 LETTER OF GOLD (4-1) shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/16 mile distance.
• #3 WILL BE FAMOUS (12-1) is a price horse and has races good enough to beat this group.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 10- 3

Belmont at the Big A- Race 6

Post: 3:16 PM ET; $95k Maiden Special Weight going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #10 CLASSIC LEGACY (6-1) should improve off the first start and looks best here. The debut makes this one a threat here with a little step forward.
• #5 SKELLIG (3-1) has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #6 RUDDER'S MEN (2-1) debuts here and has to be respected going out for the combination of Pletcher and Ortiz.
• #2 CLASSIC CATCH (6-1) debuts here as the other Pletcher and is worth a look.

Selections: 10- 5 – 6 – 2

Belmont at the Big A- Race 7

Post: 3:48 PM ET; $300k Hill Prince S. going 1 1/8 miles on turf; Entries: 10

• #10 LIMITED LIABILITY (4-1) gets the top selection. He has the top overall power rating in the group. This one will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.
• #7 MACKINNON (9-2) appears to be a major player in this race. He could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Brown and Prat.
• #2 GRAND SONATA (5-1) has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #8 UNANIMOUS CONSENT (6-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.

Selections: 10- 7 – 2 – 8

Belmont at the Big A- Race 8

Post: 4:22 PM ET; $45k Maiden Claiming going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 11

• #9 DEE'S SPEEDSTRE (6-1) is the top pick. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Abreu and Ortiz.
• #3 PAGETT (20-1) is a bomb that feels like he could outrun his odds in this spot.
• #5 TESTA DURA (9-2) should improve off the first start. Linda Rice historically races them into shape so you can believe this one will step forward.
• #10 FAST STUDY (8-1) ran a solid number on debut. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 5 – 10

Belmont at the Big A- Race 9

Post: 4:54 PM ET; $105k Allowance going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 9

• #4 DANZIGWITHTHESTARS (7-2) looks best here. He looks to be the class of the field. This one shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance.
• #1 CHULAINN (6-1) will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here. This one seems to fit well enough here.
• #8 JAVA BUZZ (6-1) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #2 STEADY ON (4-1) has to be respected going out for the combination of Pletcher and Ortiz. This one runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 8 – 2

Belmont at the Big A- Race 10

Post: 5:24 PM ET; $90k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 furlongs on turf; Entries: 13

• #1 GHOST GIANT (7-2) appears to be a major player in this race. He comes into the race in really good form.
• #8 YARROW (6-1) gets the top selection. He has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #1A KLICKITAT (7-2) gets the top selection. He makes sense on speed figures. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #9 NOT PHAR NOW (5-2) appears to be a major player in this race. He should be part of the early pace in this spot.

Selections: 1 – 8 – 1A- 9