Here’s a look at the horse racing tips for Belmont At The Big A on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from the At The Races team.
Race Previews and Top Tips:
- Race 1 (16:10 PM – Claiming): CASTLE CHAOS is favored after a recent win, with Unlimitedpotential and Ranger Battalion also noted. Top Tip: Castle Chaos (3).
- Race 2 (26:40 PM – Claiming): TRUST ISSUES is tipped to follow up on a previous impressive victory. Timaeus and On The Hill are also considered. Top Tip: Trust Issues (6).
- Race 3 (37:11 PM – Claiming): SECURED LANDING, with strong C&D form, is the one to beat. Register and Knox are other contenders. Top Tip: Secured Landing (2).
- Race 4 (47:42 PM – Claiming): KINETIC is expected to perform well after a previous disappointing run, especially with a drop in class. Celestial Glaze and Curvino are also in contention. Top Tip: Kinetic (3).
- Race 5 (58:13 PM – Maiden Claiming): LUPINE finished a strong second last time out over C&D and is expected to excel on turf. Five Dozen Roses and I Rest My Case are also worth considering. Top Tip: Lupine (6).
- Race 6 (68:44 PM – Allowance Optional Claiming): VIBRANT EXPRESS is the horse to watch, having won four consecutive races, including a C&D victory. Sacrosanct and Light Man are also noted. Top Tip: Vibrant Express (6).
- Race 7 (79:15 PM – Westchester Stakes – Grade 3): BISHOPS BAY, a previous winner of the Cigar Mile Handicap over C&D, is the favorite despite a recent less-than-stellar performance. Antiquarian and Rated By Merit are also on the shortlist. Top Tip: Bishops Bay (2).
- Race 8 (89:46 PM – Beaugay Stakes – Grade 3): DYNAMIC PRICING drops in class after a fourth-place finish in a Grade 1 event and has won at this distance previously. City Girl and Laurelin are also strong contenders. Top Tip: Dynamic Pricing (1).
- Race 9 (910:17 PM – Allowance Optional Claiming): I’M BUZZY has shown consistency in allowance races, including a third-place finish over this C&D last time out. Getting Serious and Romantic Dancer are also considered. Top Tip: I’m Buzzy (11).
- Race 10 (1048 PM – Vagrancy Stakes – Grade 3): WITH THE ANGELS is the favorite after winning the Correction Stakes, boasting an impressive record. Kappa Kappa and Mystic Lake are also noted. Top Tip: With The Angels (4).
- Race 11 (1119 PM – License Fee Stakes): JODY’S PRIDE has C&D experience and a third-place finish in a Grade 3 last time out, making her the one to beat. Lost And Found and Love Cervere are also contenders. Top Tip: Jody’s Pride (3).
- Race 12 (1149 PM – Claiming): BIG MAGIC is the favorite after a maiden win at Gulfstream and is expected to handle the class step-up. Autonome and Brokealltherules are also worth considering. Top Tip: Big Magic (12).
For more in-depth analysis and insights, you can explore related articles such as Delaware Park Horse Racing Analysis | May 13, 2026 | Expert Performance Insights. You can also find a wealth of information on the Global Racing Hub.