Belmont At The Big A
Today, September 13, 2025Flat1m1f
Verdict
Verdict
MIKEALICIOUS must have a good chance based on form ratings and would seem to have the best chance. Makes Sense is in decent nick at present and seems sure to go well. Valentinian merits a closer look as well.
Mikealicious
Makes Sense
Valentinian
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. MikealiciousJ: Javier CastellanoT: Carlos F. MartinF: 37444415
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictBelow form last time out at Saratoga 5 weeks ago. Not easy to deny his chance on the numbers. 
2. WaitlistJ: Eric CancelT: Linda RiceF: 61822348- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictBelow form last time out at Saratoga 14 days ago. Doubt his rivals have much to worry about.
3. Cut The CordJ: Christopher ElliottT: Ilkay KantarmaciF: 141-23261- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictWinner last time out at Saratoga 28 days ago. Has moved to a new barn since last run.- 4. Makes SenseJ: Romero Ramsay MaraghT: Bruce R. BrownF: 25211
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictWinner last time out at Saratoga 30 days ago. In good form at the moment. Brings some of the best form to the table so should have a big part to play. - 5. ValentinianJ: Ricardo Santana, Jr.T: Todd A. PletcherF: 134322
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictRunner-up last time out at Saratoga 27 days ago. Clocked a good time on latest start. 
6. Tuscan GoldJ: Manuel FrancoT: Chad C. BrownF: 134-43- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictThird last time out at Saratoga 5 weeks ago. No excuse on account of the rider on board.
7. SturdyJ: Junior AlvaradoT: George WeaverF: 36-54631- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictWinner last time out at Monmouth Park 21 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
8. ClassicistJ: Kendrick CarmoucheT: Todd A. PletcherF: 33-1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 61
VerdictReally progressive type getting the better of rest by 1¾ lengths in maiden special weight at Saratoga when seen last. Plenty to find in this company.- Unnamed Favourite
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