Belmont at the Big A: Saturday, 6/28 Plays ** Pete's Picks **
- Little Pete
- Jun 28, 2025
- 3 min read
We have 11 races on this final weekend 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 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: 2, 6
R2: 5 Cost: $ 10.00
Little Pete's $ 1.00 Spot Pick 3:
R6: 2, 4, 7
R7: 2, 7, 10
R8: 3, 6, 7 Cost: $ 27.00
Big Pete's $ 1.00 Late Pick 3:
R9: 3, 6, 9
R10: 3, 4, 7
R11: 5, 6, 9, 11 Cost: $ 36.00
Big Pete's "Play of the Day":
Race 3:
(5) SENBEI was gaining on the leaders late last time but came up short. He may have needed that one and should be ready to roll 2nd time of the layoff. Short field so Manny may stay close so the speed doesn't get too far away from him.
$ 7.00 WPS 5 Cost: $ 21.00
$ 7.00 Ex 5 w/ 1, 3 Cost: $ 14.00
Big Pete's "Play of the Day":
Race 5:
The entry looks tough to me. Most will focus on Street Swagg, but I prefer (1) LEGAL DEAL. Swagg will likely go and pressure the front end and give his stable mate a nice set up. Several will go so Santana can come late and seal the Deal.
$ 7.00 WPS 1 Cost: $ 21.00
$ 3.00 Ex Box 1, 7, 8 Cost: $ 18.00
We'll use (1) Entry in R5 and try to cash in on a Daily Double.
(2) Ducky Medwick or (7) Fireballin in the 6th.
$ 7.00 Daily Double 1 w/ 2, 7 Cost $ 14.00
Big Pete's Late Pick 3:
Race 9:
(9) DOLCE SERA has speed to go or stalk. Santana will see how she breaks and make that call then. (6) FLORIDA FLOWER has faced better in her two attempts in NY. Now they give her some class relief today and she looks tough. (3) HARLAN'S BOND goes out 2nd time for her new barn and they give the keys to Jose. This should work out well for this 5-year-old as I expect her to run big today.
$ 7.00 WPS 3 Cost: $ 21.00
$ 3.00 Ex Box 3, 6, 9 Cost: $ 18.00
Race 10:
(7) ROHAN is one of three exiting the same race where all three ran well and should dominate the betting. I prefer this guy on the jockey switch and expect him to be aggressive right out of the gate. (3) BARNSTORMING was gaining late and will try to do the same. Speed on these turf courses has been good, so he must overcome that. (4) ROYAL BROWNE is the one to catch again. If he can control the front, he'll be tough to catch through the lane.
$ 7.00 WPS 7 Cost: $ 21.00
$ 3.00 Ex Box 3, 4, 7 Cost: $ 18.00
Race 11:
(11) ORIE draws in from the AE's with speed figures that top this group. He didn't get away well last time against this level and still managed to get close. All systems go today. (6) MOTEL PATEL showed speed and then backed up. The slop may have played a role in that, so we'll forgive and give him another shot. (5) CADA DIA MEJOR is bred to run on turf but went too long when he tried it. I like the 6F instead for him, and the switch to Manny can't go unnoticed. The wise guy is (9) DEAD AIM. They want turf, and they finally get back on it. His slop effort was sneaky good, which will help him move forward today.
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