Belmont at the Big A Picks: Pennine Ridge

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

Full Card Analysis

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Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:35 PM ET; Claiming $28k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 MY FIRST LOVE (5-2): Top pick. Decent form of late. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #6 STOP GIGGLING (3-1): Contender. Likely to get forward position. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 SISTER LINDA (7-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
• #7 TRADE SECRET (9-2): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 3 – 7

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:04 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $38k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 STANLEY ROUGH (7-5): Top pick. Races that could beat these. Barn has been solid.
• #4 IRIE MAN (9-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Productive recent form.
• #1 ALPHA SONNY (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #5 FIRST SONS (4-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 1 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:34 PM ET; Allowance $80k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 JACKSON HEIGHTS (3-1): Top pick. Race may setup for this runner. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 BOB JOHN RAY (5-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #3 AULA (6-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
• #5 BOYS CODE (9-2): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 3 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:06 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $75k; 6 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #2 CAPITAL SPENDING (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #15 HEART OF THE NIGHT (15-1): Major Player. Well bred for this race. Speed figures match this group well.
• #11 TURRIGA (4-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #8 HEAVENLY GIRL (8-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 2 – 15 – 11 – 8

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Allowance $80k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

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• #2 FIRSTTIMEINFOREVER (5-2): Best bet of the card. Top 5 rider aboard. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #10 ROAGNA (9-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #7 BOXED WINE (4-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 CAN’T FOOL ME (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 2 – 10 – 7 – 4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $35k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #8 VENGE (4-1): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Looks good based on the 85 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #10 APURO (7-2): Major Player. Can run with these. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #7 CONNIVING (9-2): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Likely in the mix early.
• #6 SHAKIN THE BELLE (6-1): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 8 – 10 – 7 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:39 PM ET; Pennine Ridge Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 CABLE READY (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #3 RISK TOLERANCE (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Gets a top notch pilot in Franco.
• #1 WHITE PALOMINO (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #5 ROYAL MAJESTY (5-1): Major Player. Could be grinding down the competition late. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 1 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:10 PM ET; Allowance $80k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 SMOKIN’ HOT KITTY (4-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Fits well with this group.
• #2 SMOKIE EYES (3-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #5 DETERMINED LILLY (5-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #11 SARATOGA GAZE (6-1): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 5 – 11

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:42 PM ET; Claiming $36k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 VALENZAN DAY (10-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
• #5 CANDY TYCOON (3-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 FUNKENSTEIN (7-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 CHEEKY TICO (9-2): Major Player. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 6 – 8

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:15 PM ET; Allowance $80k; 6 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #5 BIG PRANKSTER (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Races competitively with the top contenders.
• #11 RUSSI (9-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #4 POWER ATTACK (5-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 JIMMYTHETOOTH (10-1): Major Player. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 5 – 11 – 4 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:46 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $45k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #5 JHIRSCH (4-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 83 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Comes in with solid form.
• #12 JUDGE RULES (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #8 BALLYHEIGUE (10-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 YOUR MISSION (6-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 5 – 12 – 8 – 3

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