Belmont at the Big A Picks: Manila Stakes

The racing action from Belmont at the Big A on Saturday features the Manila Stakes. Check out our Belmont at the Big A picks for the entire card!

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Picks for Belmont at the Big A – June 29, 2024

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Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:35 PM ET; Claiming $36k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

#4 VICTORIOUS WAVE (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#1 WRITER’S REGRET (4-1): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#3 HOT ROD RUMBLE (3-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Likely in the mix early.
#6 HATCH (9-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 3 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:04 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

#1 BADLANDS RULER (5-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Strong early pace figs.
#2 HEARD ON THESTREET (4-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Speed figures match this group well.
#3 MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (3-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners.
#7 GUM ISLAND (9-2): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 3 – 7

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:34 PM ET; Claiming $48k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

#4 COLONEL VARGO (9-5): Best bet of the card. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
#1 BRONX BOMBER (12-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#2 BUSTIN SHOUT (7-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
#6 SAGAMORE MISCHIEF (8-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 2 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:05 PM ET; Allowance $80k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

#7 VETTRIANO (9-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Barn has been solid.
#3 BAD LARRY (6-1): Contender. Running well of late. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
#1 WINE RESPONSIBLY (7-2): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
#2 RUSSIAN REALM (5-2): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 1 – 2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $45k; 6 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

#2 ART OF COURAGE (2-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Top 5 rider aboard.
#9 NANO MAN (3-1): Major Player. Gets a top-notch pilot in Franco. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
#7 MIZTERTONIC (8-1): Major Player. Should step forward from the first start. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
#6 PRICE IS TRUTH (7-2): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 7 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Claiming $36k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

#6 VALENZAN DAY (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Fits well with this group.
#2 CRAZY LEGS HIRSCH (7-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#3 GOLDINI (3-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.
#5 CHEEKY TICO (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 3 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Manila Stakes $250k; 1 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.

#4 MOVE TO GOLD (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Fits well with this group.
#3 NEAT (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
#5 PLEASE ADVISE (7-2): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
#2 DRUNK ON SAKE (10-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 5 – 2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:11 PM ET; Allowance $100k; 6 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

#1 REFLEXIVITY (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top jock on the circuit with Franco.
#4 KERRY (5-2): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#10 ST. BENEDICTS PREP (9-5): Contender. The 86 speed rating is among the best in the field. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
#9 RISK FREE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 10 – 9

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:42 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $105k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

#1 REPO ROCKS (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
#4 SUBROGATE (7-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Can run with these.
#3 FACTUALLY CORRECT (12-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
#6 HOWGREATISNATE (9-2): Contender. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Franco. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 3 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:13 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $65k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

#3 JUST FOR LUCK (3-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Barn has been solid.
#4 INTO IT (9-2): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Should take a liking to the race shape.
#9 JHIRSCH (6-1): Contender. Franco makes this one a player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
#1 ADDICTED TO YOU (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 9 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:44 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $65k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

#2 EMIRATES ROAD (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Could be ready for a top effort. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet the longshot play of the day at BetOnline.
#8 WILLINTORISKITALL (6-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Good race flow for this runner.
#10 INDIAN MISCHIEF (4-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
#5 RELATE (7-2): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 10 – 5

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