The racing action from Belmont at the Big A on Saturday features the Champagne Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Belmont at the Big A picks for the entire card!
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Belmont Picks- 2024 Champagne, Frizette
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Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #1 UPSTANDING (3-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
- #6 CUANDO (4-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Running well of late.
- #5 MASMAK (2-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently.
- #7 IRON SIGHT (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 6 – 5 – 7
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $45k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #11 GIMME GIMME (6-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Strong early pace figs.
- #10 BOOKITWITHHADDAD (8-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #4 VIKING WARRIOR (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
- #8 NYIKOS (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 11 – 10 – 4 – 8
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Allowance $92k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #4 EQUIVOQUE (5-2): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #5 SILVER SATIN (3-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #3 TIVY (4-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Should sit a good trip.
- #2 DAUFUSKIE ISLAND (12-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 4 – 5 – 3 – 2
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:41 PM ET; Claiming $45k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #5 NATURAL HARBOR (3-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly.
- #10 LEGAL DEAL (7-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #6 SUPER CHIEF (9-2): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
- #1 AIR SHOW (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 10 – 6 – 1
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:13 PM ET; Jockey Club Derby Invitational Stakes $500k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 DETERMINISTIC (9-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
- #3 CARSON’S RUN (5-2): Major Player. Can run with these. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #7 LEGEND OF TIME (2-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
- #1 DESVIO (15-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 7 – 1
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:45 PM ET; Belmont Turf Sprint Stakes $200k; 6 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #8 ALOGON (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #9 NOTHING BETTER (3-1): Major Player. Can run with these. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #1 AXTHELM (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to kick home late.
- #2 MISCHIEVOUS ANGEL (4-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 8 – 9 – 1 – 2
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:17 PM ET; Frizette Stakes $400k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #8 SENZA PAROLE (3-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #2 THE QUEENS M G (10-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #9 SOCIAL FORTRESS (12-1): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
- #7 ANOTHER CLEESHAY (20-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 8 – 2 – 9 – 7
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:49 PM ET; Champagne Stakes $500k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #4 MO PLEX (12-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #10 CHANCER MCPATRICK (6-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #2 TIP TOP THOMAS (7-2): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
- #7 SMOKEN WICKED (12-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 4 – 10 – 2 – 7
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:21 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $65k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #5 PALACE VIEW (6-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Should still have something in the tank late.
- #3 TRANSACTIONAL (2-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.
- #1 HE’S GOT IT (30-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #4 FUNNY UNCLE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 1 – 4
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 4:53 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
- #4 KAY CUP (4-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Fits well with this group.
- #3 OFF SCRIPT (5-2): Major Player. Can run with these. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #1 USHA (3-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 MATERIAL GIRL (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 3 – 1 – 5
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:25 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $85k; 6 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #2 RUN CURTIS RUN (9-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #3 ICY FLAVOR (10-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #1 SCUTTLEBUZZ (6-1): Major Player. Potential to kick home late.
- #9 YARROW (7-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 1 – 9
Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 12
Post Time: 5:56 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $46k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #1 STEADFAST RESOLVE (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Could be ready for a top effort.
- #9 HURRICANE EXPRESS (5-1): Contender. Productive recent form.
- #8 VERY SATISFACTORY (15-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
- #14 CHANGE YOUR NAME (15-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 1 – 9 – 8 – 14
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Saturday
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Sunday
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