Race Previews and Selections
Get ready for an exciting day of racing at Belmont At The Big A on Friday, May 15, 2026, with expert tips to guide your selections.
Race 1 – Claiming
Castle Chaos is the top tip following an impressive last-start victory. Despite moving up in class, it has strong potential. Unlimitedpotential and Ranger Battalion are also worth considering.
- Top Tip: Castle Chaos (3)
- Notable Performer: Unlimitedpotential (4)
Race 2 – Claiming
Trust Issues could replicate its last-start success in this claiming race. Timaeus and On The Hill are other horses to keep an eye on.
- Top Tip: Trust Issues (6)
- Notable Performer: Timaeus (4)
Race 3 – Claiming
Secured Landing is the horse to beat, boasting strong course and distance form and a recent win. Register also won well last time out, and Knox finished third in a lower grade recently.
- Top Tip: Secured Landing (2)
- Notable Performer: Register (4)
Race 4 – Claiming
Kinetic may bounce back from a disappointing recent run and could be hard to beat with the class drop. Celestial Glaze was a close second last time, and Curvino also has claims.
- Top Tip: Kinetic (3)
- Notable Performer: Celestial Glaze (5)
Race 5 – Maiden Claiming
Lupine finished a strong second over the course and distance last time out and is favored on the switch to turf. Five Dozen Roses and I Rest My Case are also contenders.
- Top Tip: Lupine (6)
- Notable Performer: Five Dozen Roses (5)
Race 6 – Allowance Optional Claiming
Vibrant Express is the one to beat, having won four consecutive races, including a course and distance victory last time. Sacrosanct finished second over the 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, is expected to perform well despite a 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 worth considering.
- Top Tip: Dynamic Pricing (1)
- Notable Performer: City Girl (2)
Race 9 – Allowance Optional Claiming
I’m Buzzy has been consistent in allowance company and finished third last time out over this course and distance. 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 looks to be the one to beat after winning the Correction Stakes last time, boasting an impressive record of seven wins from nine starts. Kappa Kappa and Mystic Lake are also noted.
- 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 finished third in a Grade 3 contest last time, making her the favorite. Lost And Found won impressively last time, 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 top selection after winning a maiden at Gulfstream last time and should handle the step up in class. Autonome won at Delaware Park before struggling in stakes company, and Brokealltherules also merits consideration.
- Top Tip: Big Magic (12)
- Notable Performer: Autonome (4)