Betting OnlineNewsThe Thrill of Belmont at Saratoga: Saturday's Top Picks and Insights
The Thrill of Belmont at Saratoga: Saturday's Top Picks and Insights
Published at: 26.03.2025
Published by:Ethan Moore
Dive into the heart-pounding excitement of horse racing this Saturday at Belmont at Saratoga. The Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets is just the cherry on top of a day filled with high stakes and fierce competition. Here's a sneak peek into our top picks for the entire card, ensuring you're well-equipped to place your bets with BetOnline's enticing signup bonuses and promotions.
Key takeaway one: #3 General Partner and #5 Gun Pilot are prime candidates for top effort performances, setting up perfectly for their respective races.
Key takeaway two: #2 Casa Creed in the True North Stakes is the best bet of the card, boasting stamina and a high speed rating.
Key takeaway three: In the Belmont Stakes, #9 Sierra Leone shines as the top pick, with proven competitiveness and heart in the fight.
Key takeaway four: The day is packed with major players and contenders across various races, offering a wide range of betting opportunities.
Key takeaway five: Don't overlook the longshot play of the day, #12 Alittlebitnaughty in the Belmont Stakes, for favorable class relief and a perfect race setup.
Post Time: 10:45 AM ET; Allowance $110k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
#3 GENERAL PARTNER (5-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 99 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
Post Time: 11:18 AM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $110k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
#6 SPALIDAY (3-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
Post Time: 11:52 AM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $115k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
#2 MANDATORY (9-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Race sets up perfectly.
Post Time: 12:31 PM ET; True North Stakes Presented by F. W. Webb $350k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
#5 GUN PILOT (1-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly.
#2 CASA CREED (9-5): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 104 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Ogden Phipps Stakes Presented by Ford $500k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
#5 IDIOMATIC (3-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
Post Time: 3:22 PM ET; Woody Stephens Stakes Presented by Mohegan Sun $500k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
#7 PRINCE OF MONACO (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race may setup for this runner.
Post Time: 4:08 PM ET; Jaipur Stakes Presented by Resolute Racing $500k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.
#8 COGBURN (2-1): Top pick. Race may setup for this runner. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
Post Time: 6:41 PM ET; Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets $2000k; 1 1/4 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
#9 SIERRA LEONE (9-5): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Proven competitor at this configuration.
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Ethan "BetMaster" Moore, born amidst the pulsating energy of London, combines a sharp analytical mind with the excitement of sports. As the chief writer for BettingRanker, he offers a unique blend of stats, strategies, and stories, making the world of sports betting both accessible and thrilling.More posts by author
