Mr. Ed’s Belmont at Aqueduct Picks for Saturday, May 10:
TRACKING MR. ED: After a few days of R&R following the Derby hoopla, Mr. Ed is rested and ready to return to thoroughbred action. At first glance, the 11-race program at Belmont at Aqueduct (BAQ), featuring five stakes races, looked too good to be true. Unfortunately, upon further review, I found the quality of those entered lacking. What’s a handicapper to do? Mr. Ed quit bitchin’ and took a deep dive into the past performance,s searching for picks worth sharing. Surprisingly, he found several. Race 1 post time is 1:10 p.m. ET/10:10 a.m. PT. Unsettled weather is expected. Let’s take a look at Mr. Ed’s selections.
Mr. Ed’s Selections at Belmont at Aqueduct (BAQ) for Saturday, 05/10
Race 1 (1:10 p.m. ET/10:10 a.m. PT) — $82K ALLOWANCE CLAIMING for 3YOs & up going 6 furlongs
Mr. Ed likes an ice-cold, two-horse Daily Double. In the first leg, his pick is #1 DAUFUSKIE ISLAND (9-2 morning line). Trained by Rudy Rodriguez and ridden by Flavien Prat. If 6YO gelding can break, he should be home free.
Race 2 (1:47 p.m. ET/10:47 a.m. PT) — $400K G2 MAN O’ WAR STAKES for 4YOs & up going 1⅜-mile on the the turf
Millionaire #3 FAR BRIDGE (3-5 morning line) stands out in a weak field of five. Christophe Clement trains; Joel Rosario rides. The one to beat.
BAQ SELECTION: $20 Daily Double. ($20)
Race 3 (2:21 p.m. ET/11:21 a.m. PT) — $65K ALLOWANCE for 3YOs & Up going 6 furlongs
Mr. Ed is willing to take a chance on Brittany Russell-trained #5 TARPAULIN (5-1 morning line). Jockey Manny Franco returns in an attempt to repeat debut win in March.
BAQ SELECTION: $10 to Win. ($10)
Race 7 (4:40 p.m. ET/1:40 p.m. PT) — $175K G3 JOHN NERUD STAKES for 4YOs & up going 6 furlongs
I’m betting on tested #5 ANARCHIST (7-2 morning line) to rule. Invader from West for trainer Doug O’Neill; 6YO knows how to win. Joel Rosario rides.
BAQ SELECTION: $10 to Win. ($10)
Races 8-11 (5:13 p.m. ET/2:13 p.m. PT) — $.50 PICK 4
R8: 1,4,6
R9: 4,6,7,8,9
R10: 1,4,5
R11: 4,8 ($45)
Race 8 (5:13 p.m. ET/2:13 p.m. PT) — $90K ALLOWANCE CLAIMING for 3YOs & up going 1 1/16-mile
Mr. Ed likes three for the money: #1 ACTIVIST INVESTING (9-2 morning line) for trainer Chad Brown with Irad Ortiz, Jr. riding; #4 ENLIGHTEN (3-1) for Pletcher & Prat, and #6 ITSALLCOMINTOGETHA (7-2) for Serpe & Gomez.
BAQ SELECTION: $5 Exacta Box. ($30)
Race 9 (5:46 p.m. ET/2:46 p.m. PT) — $150K TAKE THE A TRAIN STAKES for 3YO fillies going 6 furlongs on the turf
I like a bunch (see Pick 4 above), but I’m betting the improving #6 ANNASCAUL (9-2 morning line) gets a slight edge for Christophe Clement and Irad Ortiz, Jr.
BAQ SELECTION: $10 to Win. ($10)
Race 10 (6:16 p.m. ET/3:16 p.m. PT) — $200K G2 RUFFIAN STAKES for fillies and mares 4YOs & up going a mile
Mr. Ed likes #4 STERLING SILVER (9-2 morning line), consistent 6YO mud-lover for Bill Mott and Javier Castellano. My favorite.
BAQ SELECTION: $10 to Win. ($10)
Race 11 (6:46 p.m. ET/3:46 p.m. PT) — $200K G3 PETER PAN STAKES for 3YOs going 1⅛-mile
I like #8 CAPTAIN COOK (2-1 morning line), my BEST BET OF THE DAY, to score for Rick Dutrow with Manny Franco aboard. Son of Practical Joke sports excellent work. He’s ready to fire.
BAQ SELECTION: $20 to Win. ($20)
TOTAL WAGERS: $155
