Expert analysis and top tips for the upcoming races at Belmont At The Big A on Monday, May 4, 2026. Our team of seasoned racing analysts has dissected the form to bring you the most informed selections.
Race Previews and Selections
Race 1 – Claiming
Top Tip: Castle Chaos (3). Castle Chaos demonstrated an impressive last-out performance and is poised to repeat despite an increase in class. Unlimitedpotential and Ranger Battalion are also competitive horsesworth considering.
Race 2 – Claiming
Top Tip: Trust Issues (6). Trust Issues impressed in their previous start and is a strong candidate to maintain winning form, even with a step up in competition. Timaeus and On The Hill also warrant attention.
Race 3 – Claiming
Top Tip: Secured Landing (2). Secured Landing showcased a winning performance last time and appears to be the horse to beat, especially with their solid C&D form. Register also won impressively recently, and Knox secured a third-place finish in a lower grade.
Race 4 – Claiming
Top Tip: Kinetic (3). Kinetic is expected to rebound from a disappointing previous run and could be difficult to overcome as they drop in class. Celestial Glaze finished a close second last out and merits consideration, while Curvino also enters the calculation.
Race 5 – Maiden Claiming
Top Tip: Lupine (6). Lupine achieved a strong second-place finish over the C&D in their last outing and appears to be the one to beat on this switch to turf. Five Dozen Roses and I Rest My Case are also notable contenders.
Race 6 – Allowance Optional Claiming
Top Tip: Vibrant Express (6). Vibrant Express boasts a four-race winning streak, including a C&D victory in their last start, making them the top pick. Sacrosanct finished second over the C&D in April, and Light Man placed third in stakes company at Saratoga.
Race 7 – Westchester Stakes – Grade 3
Top Tip: Bishops Bay (2). Bishops Bay is the one to beat, having won the Cigar Mile Handicap over this C&D, despite a less-than-stellar effort in the Saudi Cup. Antiquarian and Rated By Merit round out the shortlist.
Race 8 – Beaugay Stakes – Grade 3
Top Tip: Dynamic Pricing (1). Dynamic Pricing drops in class after a fourth-place finish in the Grade 1 Jenny Wiley Stakes and has a proven track record at this distance. City Girl and Laurelin are also worth considering.
Race 9 – Allowance Optional Claiming
Top Tip: I’m Buzzy (11). I’m Buzzy has shown consistency in allowance company and secured a third-place finish last time out over this C&D. Getting Serious and Romantic Dancer are also considered competitive horses”.
Race 10 – Vagrancy Stakes – Grade 3
Top Tip: With The Angels (4). With The Angels is the horse 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 worth noting.
Race 11 – License Fee Stakes
Top Tip: Jody’s Pride (3). Jody’s Pride possesses C&D experience and finished third in a Grade 3 contest last time, positioning her as the leading contender. Lost And Found won impressively in their last start, and Love Cervere previously won a Grade 3 at this C&D.
Race 12 – Claiming
Top Tip: Big Magic (12). Big Magic is the favorite after winning a maiden at Gulfstream last time out and should handle the class elevation. Autonome won at Delaware Park before struggling in stakes company, and Brokealltherules is also a contender.