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Belmont At The Big A Picks & Predictions — May 8, 2026

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Race 14Munnings ExpressML EVN1:11 PM EDT

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Here's our expert breakdown of today's 8-race card at Belmont At The Big A. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 8 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.

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Race 1

1:11 PM EDT

Allowance Optional Claiming · 7 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Munnings Express looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win4Munnings ExpressML EVN

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 90.0 for Race 1. Career win rate of 42% shows consistency. Ridden by Jose Lezcano, trained by Linda Rice. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.90 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 28% win rate and finished in the money in 69% of races. 4 wins and placed in 8 of 8 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 8 races. Has placed in 6 of the last 6 races. Has 4 wins and placed in 8 of 8 of Sprint races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races. Has WON 2 races in a row! Horse won last time it raced. 04/04/2026. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place3AtarahML 4/1

Rating board at 48.7 • 50% career wins. Ridden by Flavien Prat. For past year, Jockey has a 29% win rate and finished in the money in 68% of races. 3 wins and placed in 6 of 7 races on Dirt tracks.

show2Limes Don't LieML 9/5

Rating board at 43.8 • 33% career wins. Ridden by Dylan Davis. 2 wins and placed in 4 of 4 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 4 races.

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Race 2

1:40 PM EDT

Starter Allowance · 7 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Cloudy Chance looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Cloudy ChanceML 9/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.9 for Race 2. Ridden by Eric Cancel, trained by Chris J. Englehart. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.37 sec/furlong. 2 wins and placed in 8 of 11 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 6 races. Has placed in 6 of the last 6 races. Has 2 wins and placed in 8 of 11 of Sprint races.

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Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.

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Race 3

2:10 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 1/2 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Dot's Dollar looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2Dot's DollarML 7/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 86.3 for Race 3. Career win rate of 27% shows consistency. Ridden by Kendrick Carmouche, trained by Gustavo Rodriguez. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.52 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. 10 wins and placed in 20 of 37 races on Dirt tracks. Has 3 wins and placed in 7 of 8 races at 6 1/2 fur. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.30 sec/furlong. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance.

⚡ Longshot1GraywingML 8/1

Rating board at 36.1 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Omar Hernandez Moreno. 10 wins and placed in 23 of 40 races on Dirt tracks. Has 4 wins and placed in 4 of 5 races at 6 1/2 fur.

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Race 4

2:40 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 6 fur · Turf

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Cataenjo looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win7CataenjoML 2/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 58.3 for Race 4. Ridden by Flavien Prat, trained by Todd A. Pletcher. For past year, Jockey has a 29% win rate and finished in the money in 68% of races. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.

place5Only for NowML 5/2

Rating board at 57.5. Ridden by Manuel Franco. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 56% of races.

show2NakomaML 5/1

Rating board at 53.3. Ridden by Edgard J. Zayas. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 58% of races. Ranked 3rd in workouts over last month at 12.15 sec/furlong.

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Race 5

3:11 PM EDT

Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Tahila looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win2TahilaML 5/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.2 for Race 5. Ridden by Gokhan Kocakaya, trained by Ilkay Kantarmaci. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.80 sec/furlong. 1 wins and placed in 5 of 6 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Has 1 wins and placed in 3 of 3 races at 1 mi. Jockey & Horse combo has a 7% win rate and finished in the money in 38% of races. Ranked 3rd in workouts over last month at 12.37 sec/furlong.

⚡ Longshot1Moonlight GalML 8/1

Rating board at 49.8. Ridden by Eric Cancel. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 6 races on Dirt tracks. Claiming Price Decreased from $30000 to $20000.

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Race 6

3:42 PM EDT

Claiming · 6 fur · Dirt

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Peak of Chic looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win6Peak of ChicML 3/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.1 for Race 6. Career win rate of 31% shows consistency. Ridden by Andy Hernandez, trained by Michael M. Moore. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.64 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 52% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 69% of races. 12 wins and placed in 23 of 36 races on Dirt tracks. Jockey & Horse combo has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 52% of races. Has not raced in 301 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Claiming Price Decreased from $50000 to $20000. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.

place1Miss LaoML 6/1

Rating board at 79.4. Ridden by Christopher Elliott. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.56 sec/furlong. 3 wins and placed in 15 of 28 races on Dirt tracks.

show5Calling an AudibleML 10/1

Rating board at 76.0. Ridden by Sahin Civaci. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 56% of races. 2 wins and placed in 13 of 21 races on Dirt tracks.

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Race 7

4:13 PM EDT

Allowance · 6 fur · Turf

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — One Last Knock looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win1One Last KnockML 7/2

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 86.3 for Race 7. Ridden by Kendrick Carmouche, trained by Keri Brion. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.69 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. Has placed in the last 5 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Placed in 2 of 2 races at Belmont At The Big A. Has placed in 4 of 4 races at 6 fur. Jockey & Horse combo has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 53% of races. Ranked 5th in workouts over last month at 12.05 sec/furlong. 1 wins and placed in 5 of 6 races on Turf tracks.

place5DancingwithdestinyML 8/1

Rating board at 71.1 • 50% career wins. Ridden by Paco Lopez. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.61 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 65% of races.

show2Disco StarML 4/1

Rating board at 64.0. Ridden by Dylan Davis. Has 1 wins and placed in 3 of 4 races at 6 fur. 1 wins and placed in 3 of 4 races at Belmont At The Big A.

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Race 8

4:44 PM EDT

Maiden Special Weight · 1 1/16 mi · Turf

Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Amazing Gracer looks standout with daylight to the rest.

win8Amazing GracerML 4/1

Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 85.6 for Race 8. Ridden by Jose Lezcano, trained by H. James Bond. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.15 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 2 of the last 3 races. Has placed in 2 of 3 at Medium Distance races. Has not raced in 196 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Placed in 2 of 3 races on Turf tracks.

place4Pelican PrideML 9/2

Rating board at 54.2. Ridden by John R. Velazquez. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. Ranked 4th in workouts over last month at 12.15 sec/furlong.

show9Soaring SpiritML 5/1

Rating board at 53.3. Ridden by Manuel Franco. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 60% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 56% of races.

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