The team at At The Races has assembled a comprehensive set of expert tips for the upcoming races at Belmont At The Big A on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Punters can find detailed race-by-race analysis, top tips, and notable performers to guide their betting decisions.
Race Previews and Selections
Race 1 – Claiming
Castle Chaos is tipped to follow up its impressive last-out victory, despite facing a step up in class. Unlimitedpotential and Ranger Battalion are also considered strong contenders.
- Top Tip: Castle Chaos (3)
- Notable Performer: Unlimitedpotential (4)
Race 2 – Claiming
Trust Issues is a strong selection following a recent impressive win, even with the class elevation. Timaeus and On The Hill are also noted for consideration.
- Top Tip: Trust Issues (6)
- Notable Performer: Timaeus (4)
Race 3 – Claiming
Secured Landing, with its strong C&D form, is favored to win this claimer. Register, a recent winner, and Knox, a third-place finisher in a lower grade, are also in contention.
- Top Tip: Secured Landing (2)
- Notable Performer: Register (4)
Race 4 – Claiming
Kinetic is expected to bounce back from a previous disappointing run and could be hard to beat as it drops in class. Celestial Glaze finished a close second last time, and Curvino also enters the calculations.
- Top Tip: Kinetic (3)
- Notable Performer: Celestial Glaze (5)
Race 5 – Maiden Claiming
Lupine, with a strong second-place finish over the C&D last out, is the horse to beat on its switch to turf. Five Dozen Roses and I Rest My Case are also worth considering.
- Top Tip: Lupine (6)
- Notable Performer: Five Dozen Roses (5)
Race 6 – Allowance Optional Claiming
Vibrant Express, boasting four consecutive wins including a last-out C&D victory, is the leading contender. Sacrosanct finished second over the C&D in April, and Light Man placed third in stakes company.
- Top Tip: Vibrant Express (6)
- Notable Performer: Sacrosanct (4)
Race 7 – Westchester Stakes – Grade 3
Bishops Bay, a winner of the Cigar Mile Handicap over this C&D, is expected to be tough to beat despite a recent disappointing effort in the Saudi Cup. Antiquarian and Rated By Merit complete the shortlist.
- Top Tip: Bishops Bay (2)
- Notable Performer: Antiquarian (3)
Race 8 – Beaugay Stakes – Grade 3
Dynamic Pricing drops in class after a fourth-place finish in the Grade 1 Jenny Wiley Stakes. Having won at this distance before, it is a strong contender. City Girl and Laurelin are also considered.
- Top Tip: Dynamic Pricing (1)
- Notable Performer: City Girl (2)
Race 9 – Allowance Optional Claiming
I’m Buzzy has shown consistency in allowance company and a third-place finish last time out over this C&D makes it a contender. Getting Serious and Romantic Dancer are also noted.
- Top Tip: I’m Buzzy (11)
- Notable Performer: Getting Serious (2)
Race 10 – Vagrancy Stakes – Grade 3
With The Angels is the favorite after winning the Correction Stakes last time out, boasting an impressive record of seven wins from nine starts. Kappa Kappa and Mystic Lake are also in contention.
- Top Tip: With The Angels (4)
- Notable Performer: Kappa Kappa (3)
Race 11 – License Fee Stakes
Jody’s Pride has C&D experience and a third-place finish in a Grade 3 contest last time out makes her the one to beat. Lost And Found won impressively last time, and Love Cervere has a previous Grade 3 win over the course and distance.
- Top Tip: Jody’s Pride (3)
- Notable Performer: Lost And Found (2)
Race 12 – Claiming
Big Magic is the leading selection after a maiden win at Gulfstream last time out, and is expected to handle the step up in class. Autonome, a previous winner at Delaware Park, and Brokealltherules are also considered.
- Top Tip: Big Magic (12)
- Notable Performer: Autonome (4)
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