Get ready for a full day of racing action at Belmont At The Big A on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Our team of experts has analyzed the cards to bring you the top picks and insights for each race.
Race 1: Claiming
Castle Chaos looks to follow up a strong last-out victory despite an increase in class. Unlimitedpotential and Ranger Battalion are also horses to watch in this competitive claiming race.
- Top Tip: Castle Chaos (3)
- Notable Performer: Unlimitedpotential (4)
Race 2: Claiming
In the second claiming race, Trust Issues impressed in its most recent start and is a strong contender for another win, even with the class rise. Keep an eye on Timaeus and On The Hill as well.
- Top Tip: Trust Issues (6)
- Notable Performer: Timaeus (4)
Race 3: Claiming
Secured Landing has excellent course and distance form and is the horse to beat in this claiming event. Register, a recent winner, and Knox, who placed in a lower grade, are also worth considering.
- Top Tip: Secured Landing (2)
- Notable Performer: Register (4)
Race 4: Claiming
After a below-par performance last time, Kinetic has the potential to bounce back and could be difficult to overcome, especially dropping in class. Celestial Glaze ran a close second recently, and Curvino also enters the mix.
- Top Tip: Kinetic (3)
- Notable Performer: Celestial Glaze (5)
Race 5: Maiden Claiming
Lupine finished a strong second over this course and distance last out and is favored on the switch to turf. Five Dozen Roses and I Rest My Case are other notable contenders.
- Top Tip: Lupine (6)
- Notable Performer: Five Dozen Roses (5)
Race 6: Allowance Optional Claiming
With four consecutive wins, including a C&D victory last time out, Vibrant Express is the one to beat. Sacrosanct was a solid second over this course and distance 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, the winner of the Cigar Mile Handicap over this course and distance, should be a formidable opponent despite a recent disappointing run in the Saudi Cup. Antiquarian and Rated By Merit are also strong candidates.
- 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, and has a previous win at this distance. City Girl and Laurelin are also worth noting.
- 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 finished third over this course and distance last time. Getting Serious and Romantic Dancer are also in contention.
- 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 after winning the Correction Stakes, boasting an impressive record of seven wins from nine starts. Kappa Kappa and Mystic Lake are also horses to consider.
- Top Tip: With The Angels (4)
- Notable Performer: Kappa Kappa (3)
Race 11: License Fee Stakes
Jody’s Pride has course and distance experience and a third-place finish in a Grade 3 last time makes her the horse to beat. Lost And Found won impressively last time out, and Love Cervere previously won a Grade 3 at this track.
- Top Tip: Jody’s Pride (3)
- Notable Performer: Lost And Found (2)
Race 12: Claiming
Big Magic is the favorite after winning a maiden race at Gulfstream last time out and should handle the step up in class. Autonome won at Delaware Park before struggling in stakes company, and Brokealltherules also warrants consideration.
- Top Tip: Big Magic (12)
- Notable Performer: Autonome (4)