Belmont at the Big A: Saturday 5/16 R11 ** Pete's Picks **
- Little Pete
- May 16
- 3 min read
We have 11 races on the Belmont at the Big A card and the 2nd Jewel at Laurel. 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 6-8). Big Pete will attack two "Play of the Day" and the late pick 3 (Races 9-11); GOOD LUCK.
Little Pete's $ 5.00 Early Double:
R1: 3, 5
R2: 1, 5 Cost: $ 20.00
Little Pete's $ 1.00 Spot Pick 3:
R6: 1, 6, 8, 9
R7: 1, 3, 6
R8: 1, 3, 7, 9 Cost: $ 48.00
Big Pete's $ 1.00 Late Pick 3:
R9: 2, 5, 6
R10: 6, 7, 8, 9
R11: 5, 6, 8, 11 Cost: $ 48.00
Big Pete's "Play of the Day":
Race 3:
Rice continues to roll and find the right spots for her runners. (8) WILL OF A WOMAN joined this barn back in January and won first time out for the new barn. They got aggressive and took a shot, but that didn't work, so now they look to part ways and put her back where she belongs. She's the one to beat.
$ 7.00 WPS 8 Cost: $ 21.00
$ 7.00 Ex 8 w/ 3, 5 Cost: $ 14.00
We'll use (8) Will Of A Womanne in R3 and try to cash in on a Daily Double.
(1) Sadie Earp or (7) She's Got Will in the 4th.
$ 7.00 Daily Double 8 w/ 1, 7 Cost $ 14.00
Big Pete's "Play of the Day":
Race 5:
(6) MAGNUM'S MACROBURST is a price I'm looking to take a shot with. This group will struggle to get wins in their career, so everyone can have their day today. I'm hoping it's Macro. His best race came against 35k, and they now drop even more. He was wide that day but managed to collect a check against better. They added L1 last time on the turf and now switch him back to where he belongs. Look for him to be mid-pack and close in late.
$ 7.00 WPS 6 Cost: $ 21.00
$ 3.00 Ex Box 2, 6, 8 Cost: $ 18.00
We'll use (6) Magnum's Macrobrst in R5 and try to cash in on a Daily Double.
(1) High Tide or (9) Centavo in the 6th.
$ 5.00 Daily Double 6 w/ 1, 9 Cost $ 10.00
Big Pete's Late Pick 3:
Race 9:
(5) EZ ROLL jogged last time and I'll stick with him even with the class hike. He seems like a different animal in his three races this year. I'll ride him out. (2) LEFTEMBEHIND is moving back to the dirt and if he comes close to his run two back, he'll be dangerous against these. I'll use (6) LOTSA TROUBLE again. He prefers 3rd place most of the time, but his last was very good against better. Maybe today's his day.
$ 7.00 WPS 2 Cost $ 21.00
$ 3.00 Ex 2, 6 w/ 2, 4, 5, 6 Cost $ 18.00
Race 10:
(8) TOUGH CRITIC returns to sprinting for Weaver. He broke his maiden at Keeneland against open company and now comes home to his fellow NY breds. (9) STORMY BIRTHDAY is fast enough to clear out there and let Castellano control the pace. He's bred to be better than what he's shown so far. (7) SUNDAY BOY adds L1 and is looking for the grass. (6) BURNING BRIDGES is close to being 3 for 3 to start his career. He'll push the pace and can wire them if the others miss the break.
$ 7.00 WPS 9 Cost $ 21.00
$ 3.00 Ex 8, 9 w/ 6, 7, 8, 9 Cost $ 18.00
Race 11:
(11) TWIRLING LAD has speed figures that stack up well against this group. He has speed, so the outside draw shouldn't matter. He can go or sit right behind. Both (6) EMOTIONALLYAVAILABLE and (8) SLEEP WALKING are major players. Cox sends his runner out off a fast work, and the barn is on fire. Donk brings his gelding back after a decent 3rd place finish with a high speed figure. I'll lean on the Maker colt (5) NOWUCME NOWUDONT. Both of his turf races were solid as he improved the 2nd time on that surface. He picks up Jose for this and should get a nice setup.
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