Belmont at the Big A Picks: Nerud Stakes

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

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Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:35 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 SHOWCASE (8-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 PROTECTED (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #6 WESTERN WOLF (10-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 TIZ FREEDOM (5-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 6 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:04 PM ET; Dwyer Stakes $200k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 4 runners.

• #1 BILLAL (8-5): Top pick. Decent form of late. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #4 SAVE THE TREES (4-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 DOMESTIC PRODUCT (6-5): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 HADES (7-2): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 3 – 2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:34 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $102k; 6 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #1 SENBEI (3-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #5 RUN CURTIS RUN (7-5): Major Player. Comes home strong. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #4 FAUCI (9-2): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #2 SCRIPT (5-2): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 4 – 2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:05 PM ET; Claiming $78k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 LOW SOCIETY (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #6 FIVE TO TWO (5-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #1 PLAY GOOD PAY GOOD (7-5): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.
• #3 GRAMMY GIRL (9-2): Fringe Contender. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Franco.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 1 – 3

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Claiming $62k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 KNEEDEEPINSNOW (5-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Looks good based on the 97 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #4 GENTLEMAN JOE (2-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #6 AMUNDSON (9-2): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #3 WRITER’S REGRET (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Franco.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 6 – 3

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes $750k; 1 3/16 M Turf; Field of 5 runners.

• #5 ENDLESSLY (6-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 TRIKARI (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #3 ROYAL MAJESTY (6-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #1 LEGEND OF TIME (5-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 3 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Claiming $45k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 VESPUCCI (1-1): Best bet of the card. Strong early pace figs. Bet today’s best bet of the card with industry leading rebates and promotions at BetOnline.
• #7 ANDY CANT (4-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Gets a top notch pilot in Franco.
• #8 SAFALOW’S MISSION (6-1): Worth a look. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #2 CAMM’ DUKE (10-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 8 – 2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:11 PM ET; John A. Nerud Stakes $200k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #4 COASTAL MISSION (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #1 EVERSO MISCHIEVOUS (5-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #3 PREVALENCE (5-2): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #5 MULLIKIN (2-1): Major Player. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 3 – 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:42 PM ET; Fasig-Tipton Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes $500k; 1 3/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 DYNAMIC PRICING (5-1): Live longshot of the card. Should be able to work out a trip. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s live longshot at BetOnline.
• #7 SHE FEELS PRETTY (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #4 BUCHU (10-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Should sit a good trip.
• #1 PIN UP BETTY (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 4 – 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:13 PM ET; Allowance $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #2 TORIGO (5-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Fits well with this group.
• #4 ALEXIS ZORBA (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 GHOSTLYPRINCE (12-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #6 VICTORS VALIANT (6-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 3 – 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:44 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 6 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #10 LIGHT THE WAY (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1A RESEARCH RESULTS (1-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Speed figures match this group well.
• #3 CUANDO (5-1): Worth a look. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #4 LIVEHAPPY (12-1): Underneath. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 10 – 1A – 3 – 4

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