Belmont at the Big A Picks: Bed O’ Roses

Don’t miss out on the thrilling racing action at Belmont at the Big A on Saturday, including the exciting Bed o’ Roses Stakes. Make sure to take a look at our picks for the entire card at Belmont at the Big A!

Full Card Analysis

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Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:35 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 IRON MAN IRA (6-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #2 SORORITY PRANK (3-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Can run with these.
• #4 HAGRID’S FLAME (6-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #1 SAKA SHOCKA (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 4 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:04 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $50k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 DARK DEVIL (2-1): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Rice. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #7 MR. PAPAGIORGIO (5-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #1 REMEMBER THE CHIEF (9-2): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Has been running well enough recently.
• #2 TRUE CONNECTION (5-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 1 – 2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:34 PM ET; Claiming $45k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 HIGHWAY HARMONY (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Looks good based on the 84 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #7 CATSKILL HUMOR (4-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #1 DEA MATRONA (5-2): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #9 BERTRILLE (15-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 1 – 9

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:05 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 MILITARY ROAD (7-5): Best Bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #4 TIMEOUT (5-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Speed figures match this group well.
• #3 REYNOLDS CHANNEL (7-2): Worth a look. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #7 GLINT (20-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 3 – 7

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $85k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 JACKSON’S DIXIE (5-2): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #1 VOLEUSE (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #5 ATHENA BEACH (4-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 GONE AND FORGOTTEN (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 7

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #9 FINAL EDITION (4-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #2 UNIT ECONOMICS (5-2): Contender. Running well of late. Speed figures match this group well.
• #7 STORM READY (5-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #1 THEN (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 2 – 7 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 5 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 MY MITOLE (5-1): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs.
• #7 EMPRESS JULIA (6-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Good race flow for this runner.
• #5 COLLOQUIAL (6-1): Major Player. Goes out for the combination of Franco and Weaver. Franco makes this one a player.
• #6 MAGICAL BETTE (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 5 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:11 PM ET; Allowance $80k; 6 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #10 MARCO T. (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 SUPERS LUCKY LADY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
• #12 ACT OF CONGRESS (3-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 STOLEN FUTURE (5-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 10 – 1 – 12 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:42 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $102k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #2 RUSE (8-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
• #1A CALL ME HARRY (2-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #1 BELOUNI (2-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #3 MAGICAL WAYS (15-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 2 – 1A – 1 – 3

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:13 PM ET; Bed o’ Roses Stakes $200k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 LEAVE NO TRACE (6-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Fits well with this group.
• #10 BEGUINE (12-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 FLYING CONNECTION (3-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #2 BIG POND (4-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 9 – 10 – 6 – 2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:44 PM ET; Allowance $80k; 6 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #6 KANT CALL IT (7-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Races that could beat these.
• #3 U SHOULD B DANCING (10-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #8 BEACH CRUISER (6-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Could wear these ones down late.
• #1 DUSK (10-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 8 – 1

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Saturday

• Belmont at the Big A picks featuring the Grade 2 Bed O’ Roses Stakes
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• Santa Anita Picks featuring the Grade 3 San Juan Capistrano Stakes.