Belmont at the Big A Picks: New York Stallion Series (6/20/2026)

The racing action from Belmont at the Big A on Saturday features the New York Stallion Spectacular Bid Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Belmont at the Big A picks for the entire card!

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Belmont at the Big A Full Card Analysis

Belmont at the Big A Picks: New York Stallion Series (6/20/2026)

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $90k; 6 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 SHAPE NOTE (6-5): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 KEEWAYDIN (9-2): Major Player. Franco puts this one in with a chance. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #3 MASSETO (7-2): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Has been running well enough recently.
• #1 STRAIGHT ARROW (6-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 3 – 1

The Plays

Win: #6 at 6-5

Exacta: 6 / 5,3

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:38 PM ET; Claiming $40k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 BURNINHUNKOFLOVE (2-1): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid.
• #3 SPIRIT DRAGON (7-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #6 LOOMS BOLDLY (5-2): Major Player. Zayas and Kantarmaci team up on this one. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 KUNSHAN BRIDGE (5-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 6 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-5

Exacta: 5 / 3,2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:06 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $83k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 JUST FOR LUCK (7-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Looks good based on the 90 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #4 IRON MAX (3-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #5 JACK AND JIM (4-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Franco puts this one in with a chance.
• #6 CABLE READY (5-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 5 – 6

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta: 2 / 4,5,6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $48k; 6 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 ANNA BROCKNANA (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Weaver. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #5 FIVE DOZEN ROSES (3-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #10 MY LIL ARMY GIRL (4-1): Fringe Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Could wear these ones down late.
• #1 SONORANITE (10-1): Underneath. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 10 – 1

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-1

Trifecta: 7 / 5,10 / 5,10,1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:07 PM ET; Starter Allowance $60k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 OUR PREFERRED PAL (6-1): Top Pick. Strong early pace figs. Looks good based on the 81 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #1 TIMIA (2-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #4 A. P. SLINGSHOT (7-2): Major Player. Morning Line suggests this mare is all systems go for the first start. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 SCARLET'S DREAM (6-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 4 – 8

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-1

Exacta: 7 / 1,4,8

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:39 PM ET; Claiming $45k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 LATE CALL (2-1): Prime Win Player. Carmouche puts this one in with a chance. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #3 POLAR BEAR PLUNGE (8-1): Contender. Productive recent form. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #2 BAR FOURTEEN (7-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #8 BARNSTORMING (4-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 2 – 8

The Plays

Win: #7 at 7-5

Pick 3 (Races 6-8): #7,3 with #10 with #6,5

Exacta: 7 / 3,2,8

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:13 PM ET; New York Stallion Spectacular Bid Stakes $150k; 6 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #10 SCULCOS FOLLY (4-5): Best Bet of the Card. Fits well with this group. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 HURRICANE KAZ (20-1): Contender. Productive recent form. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 ILLMATIC (4-1): Fringe Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 SPIRIT OF NEW YORK (3-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Rice.

Selections: 10 – 2 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #10 at 1-1

Exacta: 10 / 2,6,4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:45 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $41k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 INONIT (4-1): Prime Win Player. Favorable class relief in this spot. Rodriguez and Lugovich team up on this one.
• #5 MO CURLS (3-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #7 ALWAYS HONEST (9-2): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #4 DINNER ROYALE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 7 – 4

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta: 6 / 5,7,4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Claiming $29.5k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #10 TAPWRITS TEMPER (9-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Strong early pace figs.
• #3 RED MILLER (4-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Davis and Terranova team up on this one.
• #7 SOLUTIONS (10-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. May be able to find the right setup.
• #6 DETAIL ORIENTED (20-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 10 – 3 – 7 – 6

The Plays

Win: #10 at 7-2

Exacta: 10 / 3,7,6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:48 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $48k; 6 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #9 WAITIN'ONAPROMISE (6-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Top connections on the circuit with Lezcano and Rice.
• #12 COME MONDAY (9-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 GARDEN OF GRACE (7-2): Major Player. Morning Line suggests this mare is all systems go for the first start. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #8 TUTHILLTOWN (4-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 9 – 12 – 3 – 8

The Plays

Win: #9 at 5-1

Exacta: 9 / 12,3,8

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