Belmont Picks- Wilton Stakes (06/22/2025)

Published: Sat Jun 21, 2025, 2:00 pm ET

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

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Belmont Picks- Wilton Stakes (06/22/2025)

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Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $38k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

#5 KHALI'S STORM (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Favorable class relief in this spot.
#3 FIERY (7-2): Major Player. Lezcano and Ryerson team up on this one. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
#6 GOING FOR GLORY (5-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
#2 FIVE DOZEN ROSES (3-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Davis puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 6 – 2

The Plays:

Win: #5 at 2-1
Exacta: 5/6, 3
Trifecta: 5/6, 3/6, 3, 2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:37 PM ET; Claiming $38k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

#3 CELESTIAL MOON (9-2): Top pick. Silvera and Ness team up on this one.
#7 VALENZAN DAY (4-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Good race flow for this runner.
#1 EMPTY TOMB (2-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. May be able find the right setup.
#4 O P FIRECRACKER (4-1): Major Player. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 1 – 4

The Plays:

Win: #3 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 3, 7, 1

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:05 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $88k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

#1 VESTING (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
#5 GREYSTONE (9-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
#7 LORD FLINTSHIRE (7-2): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
#6 ST JAMES THE GREAT (12-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 7 – 6

The Plays:

Win: #1 at 9-5
Exacta: 1/5, 6
Trifecta: 1/5, 7/5, 7, 6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:35 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $65k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

#2 HOW SWEET SHE IS (7-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Fits well with this group.
#1 TEMPLE CITY TABOO (4-1): Major Player. Lezcano and Arriaga team up on this one.
#6 BOTTLE ROCKET (8-5): Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
#5 TWIRLY (8-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 6 – 5

The Plays:

Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 2, 1, 6
Trifecta Box: 2/1,6,5/1,6,5

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:06 PM ET; Claiming $55k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

#6 VERY STORMY (8-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
#2 BRAVE BUCK (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
#3 GOLDEN SYMPHONY (5-2): Major Player. Franco and Cox team up on this one. Previous success in similar race types.
#8 MIDDLE MARKET (3-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 3 – 8

The Plays:

Win: #6 at 8-1
Exacta Box: 6, 2, 3
Pick 3 (races 5-7): 2,3,6,8 with 1 with 3,6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:38 PM ET; Allowance $81k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

#1 GALLANT GRETA (7-2): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
#2 ROAGNA (5-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#6 TONGUE TWISTER (5-2): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Potential to kick home late.
#3 FIRSTTIMEINFOREVER (9-2): Contender. Prat puts this one in with a chance. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 6 – 3

The Plays:

Win: #1 at 7-5
Exacta: 1/2, 3
Trifecta: 1/2, 6/2, 6, 3

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:10 PM ET; Wilton Stakes $125k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

#3 MAZAYAAT (8-5): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Stamina to outlast the competition.
#6 SWEET SERAPHINE (2-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
#4 DRY POWDER (6-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
#2 CAT CHAT (6-1): Major Player. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 4 – 2

The Plays:

Win: #3 at 8-5
Exacta: 3/4, 2
Trifecta: 3/6,4,2/6,4,2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:43 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $82k; 6 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

#1 YARROW (4-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick.
#2 TWISTED FILIGREE (7-2): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Weaver. Good race flow for this runner.
#10 WARALO (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
#4 RUSSI (10-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 10 – 4

The Plays:

Win: #1 at 2-1
Exacta Box: 1, 2, 4

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $52k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

#6 COME RAIN OR SHINE (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Favorable class relief in this spot. Should still have something in the tank late. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
#13 SEQUENTIAL (6-1): Major Player. Well bred for this race. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
#10 MCHALE (9-2): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
#9 SKI BUM (10-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 6 – 13 – 10 – 9

The Plays:

Win: #6 at 4-1
Exacta Box: 6, 13, 10

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