Belmont at the Big A Picks: Floral Stakes (09/13/2025)

The racing action from Belmont at the Big A on Saturday features the Floral Park Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Belmont at the Big A picks for the entire card!

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Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 ROYAL RIDDLE (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #3 FROUTIEN (1-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #1 TOP PLAYER (10-1): Fringe Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #4 THE OBLITERATOR (6-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 1 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 4-1

Exacta: 2/ 3, 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:39 PM ET; Starter Allowance $65k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 TRUST ISSUES (2-1): Prime Win Player. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 TIZMARKUS (5-2): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Santana and Noda. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 SOCIAL HOUR (3-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. May be able find the right setup.
• #4 THREE B'S (4-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Could be griding down the competition late.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 1 – 4

The Plays

Win: #3 at 2-1

Exacta: 3/ 6, 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:08 PM ET; Claiming $43k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 FRIZZANTE (2-1): Prime Win Player. Top connections on the circuit with Carmouche and Rice.
• #5 LEADING CONTENDER (3-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Silvera and Barrera team up on this one.
• #1 WHO'S THE KING (5-2): Contender. Likely in the mix early.
• #6 MUGATU (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 1 – 6

The Plays

Win: #7 at 2-1

Exacta: 7/ 5, 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:37 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 6 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 EXPRESSWAY (4-1): Top pick. Alvarado and Mott team up on this one. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 NO PRESSURE (5-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 ABRIGADO (2-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Potential to kick home late.
• #3 B RAGING ON (10-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 8 – 3

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 2, 7, 8

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:09 PM ET; Claiming $31k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 TRUE CONNECTION (2-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 ALWAYS BE SMART (6-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 GOTTA GUY (3-1): Contender. Luzzi and Figueroa team up on this one. Has experience at this level.
• #4 DOOMED (9-2): Fringe Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Cox. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 8 – 2 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #8 at 3-1

Exacta: 8/ 2, 3

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:41 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 SCHOOLYARDSUPERMAN (5-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 DAY ONE STARTER (7-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #5 DREAM MACHINE (8-1): Contender. Pedigree fits in this spot. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #4 VERSAILLES ROAD (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 5 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta: 2/ 3, 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:14 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #14 DIONYSUS (5-2): Prime Win Player. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Brown. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #13 GULFY (12-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #12 NOBLE DYNASTY (9-5): Fringe Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #9 QUIET POWER (6-1): Underneath. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 14 – 13 – 12 – 9

The Plays

Win: #14 at 2-1

Exacta: 14/ 12, 13

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:47 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $82k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #10 SLAPINTHEFACE (7-2): Prime Win Player. Fits well with this group. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #13 CONMAN (4-1): Contender. Can run with these. Running well of late.
• #7 AMERICAN GRANT (8-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 THE PADDOCK PASTOR (10-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 13 – 7 – 3

The Plays

Win: #10 at 2-1

Exacta: 10/ 13, 7

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:19 PM ET; Allowance $88k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 CUT THE CORD (10-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
• #2 WAITLIST (12-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 TUSCAN GOLD (5-2): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Brown.
• #1 MIKEALICIOUS (8-1): Major Player. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 6 – 1

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 3, 2, 6

Pick 3 (races 9-11): #3,2,6,1 with #10 with #4,5,1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:49 PM ET; Floral Park Stakes $150k; 6 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #10 ALL CLASS (8-5): Best bet of the card. Top connections on the circuit with Carmouche and Rice. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #3 DONTLOOKBACKATALL (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #5 MRS. GAMBOLINI (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #4 RISK THRESHOLD (6-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 3 – 5 – 4

The Plays

Win: #10 at 1-1

Exacta: 10/ 3, 5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:20 PM ET; Claiming $45k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #4 MY LIFE STORY (3-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 83 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Solid closing kick.
• #5 HEDGE THE RISK (7-2): Major Player. This one debuts at low odds. Backside buzz? Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 PAPIAMENTO (6-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 SANDERSON (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 – 1 – 6

The Plays

Win: #4 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 4, 5, 1

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