The racing action at Belmont At The Big A continues on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, with a full card of competitive races. Our team of experts has analyzed the form and identified key contenders for each race, offering insights and top picks to guide your racing analysis method.
Race 1 – Claiming
In the opening race, a Claiming event, CASTLE CHAOS enters as a strong contender following an impressive last-out victory. Despite the step up in class, Castle Chaos has shown the ability to perform at a high level. Unlimitedpotential and Ranger Battalion are also noted as horses that merit consideration in this competitive opener.
- Top Tip: Castle Chaos (3)
- Notable Performer: Unlimitedpotential (4)
Race 2 – Claiming
The second Claiming race features TRUST ISSUES, who also comes into this event with a recent impressive win. Similar to Castle Chaos, Trust Issues faces a class rise but has demonstrated winning form. Timaeus and On The Hill are highlighted as potential threats.
- Top Tip: Trust Issues (6)
- Notable Performer: Timaeus (4)
Race 3 – Claiming
SECURED LANDING looks poised to be the one to beat in Race 3, a Claiming event. The horse boasts strong form over the course and distance (C&D) and performed impressively last time out. Register, a recent winner, and Knox, who finished third in a lower grade, are also names to watch.
- Top Tip: Secured Landing (2)
- Notable Performer: Register (4)
Race 4 – Claiming
A disappointing last performance could be a thing of the past for KINETIC in Race 4. Dropping in class, Kinetic has the potential to be a formidable opponent. Celestial Glaze, a close second in its most recent outing, and Curvino are also considered competitive horses”.
- Top Tip: Kinetic (3)
- Notable Performer: Celestial Glaze (5)
Race 5 – Maiden Claiming
LUPINE finished a strong second over the C&D last time out and is favored in this Maiden Claiming race, especially with the switch to turf. Five Dozen Roses and I Rest My Case are considered worthy of attention.
- Top Tip: Lupine (6)
- Notable Performer: Five Dozen Roses (5)
Race 6 – Allowance Optional Claiming
With four consecutive wins, including a C&D victory in its last start, VIBRANT EXPRESS is the horse to beat in this Allowance Optional Claiming race. Sacrosanct, a second-place finisher over the C&D in April, and Light Man, who was third in stakes company, are the primary challengers.
- Top Tip: Vibrant Express (6)
- Notable Performer: Sacrosanct (4)
Race 7 – Westchester Stakes – Grade 3
BISHOPS BAY, winner of the Cigar Mile Handicap over this C&D, is expected to be tough to overcome in the Westchester Stakes, despite a recent disappointing run in the Saudi Cup. Antiquarian and Rated By Merit complete the short list of potential winners.
- Top Tip: Bishops Bay (2)
- Notable Performer: Antiquarian (3)
Race 8 – Beaugay Stakes – Grade 3
After a fourth-place finish in the Grade 1 Jenny Wiley Stakes, DYNAMIC PRICING drops in class for the Beaugay Stakes. Having won at this distance before, Dynamic Pricing is a strong contender. City Girl and Laurelin are also considered notable entrants.
- Top Tip: Dynamic Pricing (1)
- Notable Performer: City Girl (2)
Race 9 – Allowance Optional Claiming
Consistency in allowance company has been a hallmark of I’M BUZZY, who finished third over this C&D last time out. The horse is considered a leading contender in Race 9. Getting Serious and Romantic Dancer are also considered to have strong chances.
- Top Tip: I’m Buzzy (11)
- Notable Performer: Getting Serious (2)
Race 10 – Vagrancy Stakes – Grade 3
WITH THE ANGELS is the one to beat in the Vagrancy Stakes following a victory in the Correction Stakes. With an impressive record of seven wins from nine starts, With The Angels faces competition from Kappa Kappa and Mystic Lake.
- Top Tip: With The Angels (4)
- Notable Performer: Kappa Kappa (3)
Race 11 – License Fee Stakes
With C&D experience and a third-place finish in a Grade 3 race last time out, JODY’S PRIDE is tipped to win the License Fee Stakes. Lost And Found, who won impressively last time, and Love Cervere, a previous Grade 3 winner over the C&D, are the main rivals.
- Top Tip: Jody’s Pride (3)
- Notable Performer: Lost And Found (2)
Race 12 – Claiming
In the final race of the day, BIG MAGIC is the favorite after winning a maiden race at Gulfstream. The step up in class is expected to be manageable for Big Magic. Autonome, a previous winner at Delaware Park, and Brokealltherules are also considered capable of a strong performance.
- Top Tip: Big Magic (12)
- Notable Performer: Autonome (4)