Belmont at the Big A Picks: Aqueduct’s Farewell Card (6/28/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sun Jun 28, 2026, 8:00 am ET

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After 132 years, racing from Aqueduct says goodbye on Sunday. @HandicappingT3 has all of your Belmont at the Big A picks for the final ever day of racing from the historic New York track.

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Belmont at the Big A Full Card Analysis

Belmont at the Big A Picks: Aqueduct's Farewell Card (6/28/2026)

Belmont at the Big A Picks: Aqueduct's Farewell Card (6/28/2026)

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Claiming $45k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #5 TOP OF THE TABLE (9-2): Top Pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Rice.
  • #3 TIZNOW MAMA (5-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #7 TONGUE TWISTER (3-1): Major Player. The 82 speed rating is among the best in the field. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #2 TOUR JETE (5-2): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 7 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-2

Exacta: 5 / 3,7

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:48 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #4 CLOSE THE LOOP (4-5): Top Pick. Race may setup for this runner.
  • #1 INTO THE UNKNOWN (5-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
  • #6 GOTTA GUN RUNNER (12-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #2 BOUNDING ALONG (6-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 6 – 2

The Plays

Win: #4 at 1-1

Exacta: 4 / 1,6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:21 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $92k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #6 RADIO RED (8-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Race sets up perfectly. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #3 IGNITE THE LIGHT (7-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #7 EL GRANDE O (8-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Rice.
  • #2 OVER AND OLLIE (4-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 7 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Trifecta: 6 / 3,7 / 3,7,2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:54 PM ET; Allowance $82k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #8 BOOMINGTON (9-2): Top Pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
  • #3 STARSHIP PEGASUS (2-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #5 CONSIDERATE CITY (3-1): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
  • #6 COSMIC CANDY GIRL (7-2): Major Player. Solid turn of foot. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 8 – 3 – 5 – 6

The Plays

Win: #8 at 7-2

Exacta: 8 / 3,5,6

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:27 PM ET; Allowance $82k; 6 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

  • #8 BOSTON'S PHINEST (4-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Could be ready for a top effort.
  • #11 MARIA CALLAS (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #3 DISCO STAR (6-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #2 CHARLOTTESUNIVERSE (10-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 8 – 11 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #8 at 3-1

Pick 3 (Races 5-7): #8,11 with #2,4 with #1

Exacta: 8 / 11,3,2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:00 PM ET; Starter Allowance $125k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #2 EZ ROLL (5-2): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #4 WILLINTORISKITALL (8-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #1 GEORGIA MAGIC (3-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #9 SENEGAL (6-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 1 – 9

The Plays

Win: #2 at 2-1

Exacta: 2 / 4,1,9

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:34 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $48k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

  • #1 ROSSBEIGH (9-5): Best Bet of the Card. Barn has been solid. Race may setup for this runner. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #8 NONNO JOE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Can run with these. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
  • #3 BEAU CHEVAL (8-1): Underneath. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #2 FREE REFILLS (10-1): Underneath. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 1 – 8 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #1 at 1-1

Exacta: 1 / 8,3,2

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:08 PM ET; John Hettinger Stakes $150k; 6 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #4 WITH THE ANGELS (4-1): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Lezcano and Rice team up on this one.
  • #5 SILSBEE (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #8 SWEET BROWN SUGAR (9-2): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Should sit a good trip.
  • #10 BAM'S BLISS KISS (2-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 8 – 10

The Plays

Win: #4 at 3-1

Exacta: 4 / 5,8

Belmont at the Big A Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:44 PM ET; Starter Allowance $100k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

  • #10 CONCORDE SPIRIT (4-1): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #6 TIZMARKUS (6-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #5 TRUSTY RUSTY (7-2): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Could wear these ones down late.
  • #2 SHARP SPARK (5-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 6 – 5 – 2

The Plays

Win: #10 at 3-1

Exacta: 10 / 6,5,2

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.

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