Aqueduct Race Selections by Mike Somich for May 10th Saturday
Saturday's Belmont at Aqueduct Picks by Mike Somich: Ready, Set, Racin'!
The Kentucky Derby dust has settled, and it's time to turn our attention to the Preakness and the Belmont Stakes. Before the Preakness, racing enthusiasts focus on Belmont at Aqueduct, hosting four graded stakes races, including the Belmont prep, the Peter Pan.
The Peter Pan, Belmont at Aqueduct, Race #11
Historically, the Peter Pan has produced Belmont winners, with the most recent being Archangelo. This year, we've got a thrilling lineup of up-and-coming horses and horses that just missed making it to the Kentucky Derby. The favorite is #8 Captain Cook, who was a beaten favorite in the Wood Memorial on this track last time out. He put up a gritty chase, chasing Rodriguez all the way around but fell short on the far turn. While his effort was solid, 2-1 might still be a bit short for this field.
The other Pletcher runner is #6 Uncaged, who thrives in sloppy conditions. He's two for two on the mud and scored a nice win over this track last time out. He's never raced this distance before, but he's bred to handle it.
Top 4: 1-6-8-3The Bet: $50 Win #1
Ruffian Stakes, Belmont at Aqueduct, Race #10
The gals take center stage in this Grade 2, one-mile race. Much like the Peter Pan, this race is wide open. First, let's talk about my top pick, #4 Sterling Silver. She's been shining against state-bred competitors and now steps up for her second run of the season. Sterling Silver has displayed impressive form against this company before, and she's a perfect five wins for 12 outings at this track, including two victories at this distance. She's also three wins in seven races on an off track. Her trip is ideal today, sitting just off the pace, and the price of 9-2 is hard to resist.
Top 4: 4-9-8-3The Bet: $50 Win #4
Bonus Bets:- Belmont at Aqueduct, Race #8 - $50 Win #1 (If we're racing on turf)- Belmont at Aqueduct, Race #7 - $50 Win #2
INSIDER INFO
The top contenders for the Grade 3 Peter Pan Stakes at Aqueduct on May 10, 2025, include:
- Captain Cook: Rick Dutrow, Jr.'s trainee, Captain Cook, is a frontrunner with solid performance in local races[3][4].
- Hill Road: Despite missing the Kentucky Derby due to illness, Hill Road is seen as a talented horse[3].
- Vassimo: Trained by Todd Pletcher, Vassimo is a threat, eyeing his sixth Peter Pan win[2][5].
In the context of the given text focusing on the Belmont Stakes and Belmont at Aqueduct races, here are two sentences containing the specified words:
- For horse racing enthusiasts, the Peter Pan race at Belmont at Aqueduct, race number 11, is a significant prep race for the Belmont Stakes, with its historical record of producing Belmont winners, like Archangelo.
- Horse-racing fans will find an exciting lineup of top-notch horses in the Ruffian Stakes at Belmont at Aqueduct, race number 10, including #4 Sterling Silver, a five-time winner at this track, demonstrating her potential in this horse-racing event.
