Get ready for a day of exciting racing at Belmont At The Big A on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Our expert team has analyzed the cards to bring you the top picks and insights for each race. Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or new to the sport, these tips will help you navigate the day’s events.
Race Previews and Top Tips
Race 1 – Claiming (16:10 PM)
CASTLE CHAOS is coming off an impressive win and looks poised to repeat the performance despite an increase in class. Unlimitedpotential and Ranger Battalion are also strong contenders to consider.
- Top Tip: Castle Chaos (3)
- Notable Performer: Unlimitedpotential (4)
Race 2 – Claiming (26:40 PM)
TRUST ISSUES demonstrated a commanding performance last time out and is favored to carry that momentum forward, even with the step up in class. Keep an eye on Timaeus and On The Hill.
- Top Tip: Trust Issues (6)
- Notable Performer: Timaeus (4)
Race 3 – Claiming (37:11 PM)
SECURED LANDING impressed in their last outing and boasts strong course and distance (C&D) form, making them the horse to beat. Register also showed good form recently, and Knox finished well in a lower grade.
- Top Tip: Secured Landing (2)
- Notable Performer: Register (4)
Race 4 – Claiming (47:42 PM)
After a disappointing last run, KINETIC is expected to bounce back strongly, especially with a drop in class. Celestial Glaze was a close second last time and Curvino also presents a solid case.
- Top Tip: Kinetic (3)
- Notable Performer: Celestial Glaze (5)
Race 5 – Maiden Claiming (58:13 PM)
LUPINE comes into this race after a strong second-place finish over C&D and is the current favorite, particularly on the 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 (68:44 PM)
With four consecutive wins, including a C&D victory, VIBRANT EXPRESS is the horse to watch. Sacrosanct finished second over C&D in April, and Light Man showed promise in stakes company.
- Top Tip: Vibrant Express (6)
- Notable Performer: Sacrosanct (4)
Race 7 – Westchester Stakes – Grade 3 (79:15 PM)
BISHOPS BAY, the winner of the Cigar Mile Handicap over this C&D, is expected to be tough to beat, despite a recent setback 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 (89:46 PM)
DYNAMIC PRICING drops in class after a respectable fourth in the Grade 1 Jenny Wiley Stakes and has a proven track record at this distance. City Girl and Laurelin are also strong contenders.
- Top Tip: Dynamic Pricing (1)
- Notable Performer: City Girl (2)
Race 9 – Allowance Optional Claiming (910:17 PM)
I’M BUZZY has shown consistency in allowance races, finishing third over this C&D last time out. Getting Serious and Romantic Dancer are also noted performers.
- Top Tip: I’m Buzzy (11)
- Notable Performer: Getting Serious (2)
Race 10 – Vagrancy Stakes – Grade 3 (1010:48 PM)
WITH THE ANGELS is the one to beat after an impressive win in the Correction Stakes, boasting 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 (1111:19 PM)
JODY’S PRIDE has C&D experience and a third-place finish in a Grade 3 last time out, making her the favorite. Lost And Found was an impressive winner previously, and Love Cervere has won a Grade 3 at this distance.
- Top Tip: Jody’s Pride (3)
- Notable Performer: Lost And Found (2)
Race 12 – Claiming (1211:49 PM)
BIG MAGIC enters this race as the favorite after winning a maiden at Gulfstream and is expected to handle the step up in class. Autonome has won at Delaware Park, and Brokealltherules is also worth considering.
- Top Tip: Big Magic (12)
- Notable Performer: Autonome (4)
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