Belmont At The Big A

18:10 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: FROUTIEN is a strong fancy. He has vital experience and will have learnt from his debut experience. Top Player and The Obliterator are also shortlisted.

1st	3. Froutien	1/4
2nd	2. Royal Riddle	14/1
3rd	1. Top Player	8/1

Froutien

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 3

1/4

Comment: Finished third on his debut, albeit only beaten 8l at Saratoga at 9-4 four weeks ago; knows more about the job in hand; is a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	3 / 6	23/10	-

Top Player

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 0

8/1

Comment: Held when tenth (beaten 20l) on his debut (6f, Saratoga) with blinkers applied at 5-1 last month; could be in the mix as he should be more streetwise this time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
29/08/25	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 12	51/10	-

Hurricane Kaz

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

9/1

Comment: First career start for this two-year-old; a watching brief the best policy.

The Obliterator

Age/Wt: 2/8-7 F: 52

10/1

Comment: Looks the part on breeding (by Vino Rosso); beaten 11l into runner-up (this trip) in a maiden special weight (muddy track) at Saratoga 44 days ago; warrants respect now that he knows a little more and his breeding catches the eye.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
31/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	2 / 5	4/5	-
06/07/25	Saratoga / Maiden, Special Weight / F		-	5 / 8	34/5	-

Royal Riddle

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

14/1

Comment: Attractively bred son of Practical Joke; sire capable of getting smart offspring; trainer capable of preparing a newcomer to win; bred to improve with age; might be one for another day; market may guide.

Thirsted

Age/Wt: 2/8-7

20/1

Comment: This son of Frosted is having his first race; hard to fancy unless market points the other way.

Belmont At The Big A

18:39 - RESULT

Runners: 6

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: THREE B'S is the pick of these. He bids for a second course success and the abundance of pace up front enhances his claims, while Social Hour looks best of the rest.

1st	6. Tizmarkus	3/1
2nd	3. Trust Issues	15/8
3rd	1. Social Hour	3/1

Trust Issues

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 361422

15/8

Comment: Consistent lately; beaten 1½l over 6½f at Saratoga (starter allowance) in front of Shoot The Nickel last month; easy to see him making an impression.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	11/10	-
23/07/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	2 / 7	23/10	-
12/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 9	129/50	-
11/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	71/100	-
16/04/25	Keeneland / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	67/25	-
16/02/25	Turfway Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 12	607/100	-

Social Hour

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 413261

3/1

Comment: Scored impressively at Monmouth Park last month in a claimer; on target twice in his last five outings; up in class but could be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/08/25	Monmouth Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
23/07/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 7	42/5	-
19/06/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 5	47/20	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	7/2	-
21/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
11/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 6	61/20	-

Tizmarkus

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 411362

3/1

Comment: Not beaten far (Saratoga) last month in a claimer; has won two of nine races; now tackles shorter distance; moves up into an allowance race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	69/20	-
18/07/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	6 / 6	39/10	-
22/06/25	Churchill Downs / Starter Allowance / F	-	3 / 8	57/50	-
29/05/25	Churchill Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	61/50	-
27/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	3/10	-
19/04/25	Oaklawn Park / Maiden, Special Weight / F	-	4 / 12	29/10	-

Three B's

Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 513821

10/3

Comment: Narrow scorer in a claimer (Saratoga) last month; has winning form at this track; on target twice in his last five outings; very interesting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	47/10	-
16/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/20	-
26/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Allowance / F	-	8 / 12	237/10	-
25/04/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	117/10	-
23/03/25	Aqueduct / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	19/20	-
23/02/25	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	109/10	-

Shoot the Nickel

Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 223224

10/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when fourth of seven at Saratoga (stumbled at the start) last month in a starter allowance; has largely been consistent of late; C&D has proven suitable before; is passed over as this is a fairly competitive event.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/08/25	Saratoga / Starter Allowance / F	-	4 / 7	28/5	-
23/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	23/10	-
26/04/25	Aqueduct / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	51/20	-
08/03/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	13/5	-
02/02/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	11/5	-
09/01/25	Fair Grounds / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	11/5	-

Sittin Chilly

Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 132

25/1

Comment: Displayed a fair level of form when 8l second last month on first run for this trainer at Saratoga in a claimer; just his fourth outing so still early days; a C&D winner; others more persuasive as could be a bit flattered by latest effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/08/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	26/5	-
06/07/25	Saratoga / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	43/20	-
03/05/25	Belmont At The Big A / Claiming, Maiden / F	-	1 / 6	7/4	-

Belmont At The Big A

19:08 - RESULT

Runners: 7

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: WHO'S THE KING rates a strong recommendation. He is arguably the leading player from a form perspective and could see the likely strong pace tee things up nicely for him, while Frizzante and Baron Of Sealand can give the selection something to think about.

1st	2. Lou	20/1
2nd	7. Frizzante	13/8
3rd	6. Mugatu	9/1

1	Who's the King	6/5
7	Frizzante	13/8
5	Leading Contender	9/1
6	Mugatu	9/1
3	Baron of Sealand	10/1
2	Lou	20/1
4	First Trumpet	20/1

Belmont At The Big A

19:37 - RESULT

Runners: 10
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

1st	2. Expressway	10/1
2nd	7. No Pressure (IRE)	3/1
3rd	6. Let's Be Frank	25/1

8	Abrigado	11/10
7	No Pressure (IRE)	3/1
5	Rafa Junior	13/2
2	Expressway	10/1
3	B Raging On	12/1
10	Force	14/1
9	Fourth Dimension	16/1
4	Phnom Penh	20/1
1	Kaz Brio	25/1
6	Let's Be Frank	25/1

Belmont At The Big A

20:09 - RESULT

Runners: 8
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

1st	5. Brave Bear	11/2
2nd	4. Doomed	7/1
3rd	3. Gotta Guy	10/3

8	True Connection	2/1
3	Gotta Guy	10/3
2	Always Be Smart	4/1
5	Brave Bear	11/2
4	Doomed	7/1
7	Via Della Spiga	15/2
6	Broderick	25/1
1	Bernie Goes Boom	33/1

Belmont At The Big A

20:41 - RESULT

Runners: 6
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

1st	3. Day One Starter	4/1
2nd	6. Credit History	9/1
3rd	1. Gordy	7/2

2	Schoolyardsuperman	2/1
1	Gordy	7/2
3	Day One Starter	4/1
4	Versailles Road	4/1
5	Dream Machine	11/2
6	Credit History	9/1
7	Paul's Recovery	NR
8	Into the Light	NR

Belmont At The Big A

21:14 - RESULT

Runners: 12
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

1st	12. Noble Dynasty	11/8
2nd	9. Quiet Power	10/1
3rd	8. Honey's to Blame	33/1

12	Noble Dynasty	11/8
7	British Invasion (IRE)	5/2
4	Mount Sopris	6/1
2	Boss Henry	13/2
9	Quiet Power	10/1
3	Geostoblame	20/1
13	Gulfy	20/1
8	Honey's to Blame	33/1
11	Golden Rule	33/1
1	Spherical	40/1
6	Donnadoyawanna	40/1
5	Woodster	50/1
10	Silvadar	NR
14	Dionysus	NR

Belmont At The Big A

21:47 - RESULT

Runners: 12
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

1st	10. Slapintheface	5/2
2nd	1. Clear Conscience	3/1
3rd	12. Cable Ready	16/1

10	Slapintheface	5/2
1	Clear Conscience	3/1
9	Saratoga Flash	5/1
3	The Paddock Pastor	15/2
4	Rabaja	9/1
7	American Grant	9/1
5	Mo Trump	10/1
12	Cable Ready	16/1
6	Coinage	20/1
11	Dear Chairman	20/1
8	Seaver	33/1
2	Frank's Art	50/1
13	Conman	NR
14	Quiet Wisdom	NR
15	Sheriff Bianco	NR

Belmont At The Big A

22:19 - RESULT

Runners: 7
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

1st	8. Classicist	8/11
2nd	6. Tuscan Gold	4/1
3rd	5. Valentinian	13/2

8	Classicist	8/11
6	Tuscan Gold	4/1
5	Valentinian	13/2
1	Mikealicious	10/1
3	Cut the Cord	12/1
7	Sturdy	12/1
2	Waitlist	14/1
4	Makes Sense	NR

Belmont At The Big A

22:49 - RESULT

Runners: 9
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

1st	1. Luna Louska	13/2
2nd	2. Love Appeals	3/1
3rd	5. Mrs. Gambolini	10/3

3	Dontlookbackatall	11/4
2	Love Appeals	3/1
5	Mrs. Gambolini	10/3
1	Luna Louska	13/2
4	Risk Threshold (IRE)	15/2
6	Quiet Confidence	9/1
9	Patricia Ann	14/1
8	Rileys Redemption	20/1
7	Bandonarun	33/1
10	All Class	NR

Belmont At The Big A

23:19 - RESULT

Runners: 11
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

1st	5. Hedge the Risk	13/8
2nd	3. Landauer	50/1
3rd	2. Catalina Crush	16/1

5	Hedge the Risk	13/8
4	My Life Story	3/1
6	Sanderson	5/1
1	Papiamento	11/2
8	Kid Kreesa	8/1
2	Catalina Crush	16/1
11	Union Express	20/1
9	Maybern	25/1
7	Magni	33/1
3	Landauer	50/1
10	Your Mission	50/1
12	Fever Night	NR