Belmont at the Big A: Saturday, 10/18 Plays R11 ** Pete's Picks **
- Little Pete
- Oct 18, 2025
- 3 min read
We have 11 races on this Saturday at Belmont at the Big A. I will be condensing my plays down to just the number and attacking the early double (Races 1 & 2) and a spot pick 3 (Races 7-9). Big Pete will attack two "Play of the Day" and the late pick 3 (Races 10-12); GOOD LUCK.
Little Pete's $ 10.00 Early Double:
R1: 2, 5
R2: 1, 3 Cost: $ 20.00
Little Pete's $ 1.00 Spot Pick 3:
R6: 4, 9, 10
R7: 4, 6, 7, 8
R8: 1, 3, 5, 10 Cost: $ 48.00
Big Pete's $ 1.00 Late Pick 3:
R9: 1, 4, 6, 12
R10: 3, 6, 10
R11: 6, 8, 10 Cost: $ 36.00
Big Pete's "Play of the Day":
Race 3:
Two geldings will try to ship into NY and leave some cash. That's not any easy thing to do. (3) SYSTEMIC CHANGE tried it back at the Spa and it took him a 2nd time out to get it done. He's settled in now as this barn is luke warm. He gets pace to run late on and is built to run all day.
$ 7.00 WPS 3 Cost: $ 21.00
$ 7.00 Ex 3 w/ 1, 6 Cost: $ 14.00
We'll use (3) Systemic Change in R3 and try to cash in on a Daily Double.
(6) Jackson's Dixie or (8) Lika Rolling Stone in the 4th.
$ 7.00 Daily Double 3 w/ 6, 8 Cost $ 14.00
Big Pete's "Play of the Day":
Race 5:
This one looks wide open with at least four showing signs they are ready for their picture. I'll side with Franco as he is ready well these days. He just missed on (5) TUCK CHECK last time as this trainer has brought in a few runners lately with some decent speed figures.
$ 7.00 WPS 5 Cost: $ 21.00
$ 3.00 Ex Box 3, 4, 5 Cost: $ 18.00
We'll use (5) Tuck Check in R5 and try to cash in on a Daily Double.
(9) Takeschargesmiling or (10) Great Richie M in the 6th.
$ 5.00 Daily Double 5 w/ 9, 10 Cost $ 10.00
Big Pete's Late Pick 3:
Race 9:
(4) BRAMITO gets his dry track and has been sharp in both fast track attempts at the Spa. Comes in with the 2nd highest speed figure. That honor belongs to (6) EMIRATES ROAD who keeps on rolling. Cox moved him to the dirt this year and he's been lights out since. These two look the best of this bunch but we'll include two outsiders that mount late runs. The two bookends, (1) PRINCETOWN and (12) TREATY OBLIGATION fit that roll.
$ 7.00 WPS 6 Cost: $ 21.00
$ 3.00 Ex 4, 6 w/ 1, 4, 6, 12 Cost: $ 18.00
Race 10:
(3) HIGHESTDISTINCTION was moving well late in his last so the extra distance may help. That was off a mini vacation as well so he may be sitting on one. (6) RISK MANAGER has been consistant since May and the Maker/Prat combo is doing just fine right now. A must use for me. I'll lean on Franco again as he has a few live mounts and could be in for a big day. (10) WALLEY WORLD moves back to NY where he and Manny teamed up for a win and a place finish this summer.
$ 7.00 WPS 10 Cost: $ 21.00
$ 3.00 Ex 6, 10 w/ 3, 5, 6, 10 Cost: $ 18.00
Race 11:
(6) CYNANE and Manny will attract some attention. She usually comes close so I'll include but look elsewhere. (8) SOL HOPE is the one I'm leaning on a little more. Maker claimed her two back and she has high speed figures in her pp's and he can bring them back from the dead. (10) BLOSSOMING ERUDITE looms large perched just off the front runners and has a nice closing kick. The race sets up perfect for this filly.
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