Sands Point Stakes: Saturday Aqueduct Analysis, Selections

Saturday’s feature from the Belmont at the Big A meet is the Sands Point. The #10 Baby Man enters as a even money favor, but looks to have company.

Belmont at the Big A- Race 1

Post: 12:35 PM ET; $95k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 11

• #9 IDEA GENERATION (7-2) should improve off the first start and gets the top selection. She goes out for the Brown barn and gets Franco in the irons.
• #3 DESERT TEMPEST (8-1) has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #4 COOKIE CRUMBS (8-1) will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.
• #2 HOLA GATA (9-2) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 4 – 2

Belmont at the Big A- Race 2

Post: 1:06 PM ET; $35k Maiden Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 7

• #7 FIREWOLVES (4-5) is the top pick. She shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance.
• #2 TEKILA (6-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. She looks to be the class of the field.
• #6 REGAL REBEL (6-1) seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest and has to be respected going out for the combination of Rice and Lezcano.
• #4 DANCING SOPHIA (9-2) is in with a shot to get in the number.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 6 – 4

Belmont at the Big A- Race 3

Post: 1:42 PM ET; $85k Allowance going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 6

• #2 G MUNNING (2-1) looks best here. It would be surprising to see this one finish off the board in this race.
• #3 DANGEROUS EDGE (5-2) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #1 BLITZ TO WIN (5-2) makes sense on speed figures. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #6 COLORMEPAZZI (8-1) could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 1 – 6

Belmont at the Big A- Race 4

Post: 2:16 PM ET; $95k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 10

• #7 MOZAY (3-1) gets the top selection. She has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot. This one has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #1 SAREEHA (7-2) should be competitive in this spot. She makes sense on speed figures.
• #6 KINCHEN (4-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.
• #4 LIBRETTO (8-1) isn't without hope. She shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/16 mile distance.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 6 – 4

Belmont at the Big A- Race 5

Post: 2:46 PM ET; $28k Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #4 HOLEY MATRIMONY (4-1) is the top pick. He has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #2 STREET CULTURE (7-2) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He goes out for the Rice barn and gets Lezcano in the irons.
• #1 MAXIM MOMENT (3-1) seems to fit well enough here.
• #9 GOT THE GOLD (5-2) may benefit from a hot pace up front.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 1 – 9

Belmont at the Big A- Race 6

Post: 3:17 PM ET; $95k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 11

• #9 ARUBA (3-1) looks best here. He has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #10 OUTPERFORM (4-1) should be competitive in this spot. He goes out for the Pletcher barn and gets Ortiz in the irons.
• #1 BOBBIE D (7-2) should improve off the first start and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.
• #4 EVAN HARLAN (5-1) has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.

Selections: 9 – 10- 1 – 4

Belmont at the Big A- Race 7

Post: 3:50 PM ET; $90k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 furlongs on turf; Entries: 11

• #1 DERRYNANE (9-5) gets the top selection. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #1A KOKOPELLI (9-5) appears to be a major player in this race. She comes into the race in really good form.
• #4 BLAME IT ON MARY (6-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.
• #3 JILL'S A HOT MESS (9-2) should be competitive in this spot. This one will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.

Selections: 1 – 1A- 4 – 3

Belmont at the Big A- Race 8

Post: 4:25 PM ET; $62k Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 10

• #6 GENTLEMAN JOE (7-2) shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance. This one runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.
• #7 EBBEN (8-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #9 JEMOGRAPHY (8-1) should be competitive in this spot. He seems to fit well enough here.
• #1 PIONEER SPIRIT (6-1) seems to fit well enough here. He should save ground from the inside and will be grinding in the late stages.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 9 – 1

Belmont at the Big A- Race 9

Post: 4:58 PM ET; $200k Sands Point S. going 1 1/8 miles on turf; Entries: 10

• #2 VERGARA (9-2) looks best here. She has the top overall power rating in the group. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #5 SPIRIT AND GLORY (8-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She seems to fit well enough here.
• #3 EMINENT VICTOR (3-1) goes out for the Brown barn and gets Franco in the irons.
• #1 SKIMS (5-1) classes up well with this group.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 3 – 1

Belmont at the Big A- Race 10

Post: 5:26 PM ET; $105k Allowance going 6 furlongs on turf; Entries: 16

• #9 MISS TAPIRADO (5-1) gets the top selection. She may benefit from a hot pace up front. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #2 MRS. GREEN (7-2) should be competitive in this spot. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #4 SHE'S THE ONE (4-1) may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #13 MADRILENA (6-1) should appreciate the 6 furlong trip.

Selections: 9 – 2 – 4 – 13

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