Race Selections for Saturday, May 10 at Belmont Park and Aqueduct
📣 The Return of Mr. Ed 📣After a well-deserved break following the Derby chaos, Mr. Ed is back and raring to go for thoroughbred action! At first glance, the 11-race program at Belmont at Aqueduct (BAQ) seemed too good to be true. Alas, upon closer inspection, I found the quality of the contestants a tad disappointing. But a handicapper never quits, right? So, Mr. Ed dived deep into the past performances in search of winners worth backing. With a post time of 1:10 p.m. ET, let's dive into Mr. Ed's selections for May 10.
Mr. Ed's Picks at Belmont at Aqueduct (BAQ) for Saturday, 05/10
Race 1 (1:10 p.m. ET) - Allowance Claiming for 3YOs & up going 6 furlongsMr. Ed is feeling lucky with a two-horse Daily Double. In the first leg, he's backing #1 DAUFUSKIE ISLAND (9-2). Trained by Rodriguez and ridden by Prat, this 6YO gelding seems a strong contender if he can break cleanly.
Race 2 (1:47 p.m. ET) - G2 Man O' War Stakes for 4YOs & up going 13⁄8-mile on the turfMillionaire #3 FAR BRIDGE (3-5) takes center stage in a weak field of five. Clement trains this horse, with Rosario in the saddle. If history repeats itself, this guy's the one to beat.
Race 3 (2:21 p.m. ET) - Allowance for 3YOs & Up going 6 furlongsMr. Ed is taking a chance on #5 TARPAULIN (5-1). This Russell-trained beauty returns with Manny Franco in the saddle, hoping to repeat her debut win in March.
Race 7 (4:40 p.m. ET) - G3 John Nerud Stakes for 4YOs & up going 6 furlongsI'm betting on veteran #5 ANARCHIST (7-2) to take the crown. This invader from the West, trained by O'Neill, has a knack for winning. Rosario rides.
Races 8-11 (5:13 p.m. ET) - $.50 Pick 4R8: 1,4,6R9: 4,6,7,8,9R10: 1,4,5R11: 4,8Total Wagers: $45
Race 8 (5:13 p.m. ET) - Allowance Claiming for 3YOs & up going 1 1/16-mileMr. Ed has three horses for the money:
- #1 ACTIVIST INVESTING (9-2) for Brown and Irad Ortiz Jr.
- #4 ENLIGHTEN (3-1) for Pletcher and Prat
- #6 ITSALLCOMINTOGETHA (7-2) for Serpe and Gomez
Race 9 (5:46 p.m. ET) - Take The A Train Stakes for 3YO fillies going 6 furlongs on the turfI like #6 ANNASCAUL (9-2) to edge out the competition for Clement and Irad Ortiz Jr.
Race 10 (6:16 p.m. ET) - G2 Ruffian Stakes for fillies and mares 4YOs & up going a mileI'm backing #4 STERLING SILVER (9-2), a consistent 6YO mud-lover for Mott and Castellano.
Race 11 (6:46 p.m. ET) - G3 Peter Pan Stakes for 3YOs going 11⁄8-mileI'm going all-in on #8 CAPTAIN COOK (2-1), my BEST BET OF THE DAY, to score for Dutrow with Manny Franco aboard. This son of Practical Joke has excellent work and is ready to shine!
Note on the Peter Pan Stakes:In recent years (2021-2025), the Peter Pan Stakes has been an important prep race for the Belmont Stakes, featuring key contenders in the final leg of the Triple Crown. Stay tuned for more updates on the race in 2023!
Mr. Ed is exploring potential odds in the G3 John Nerud Stakes for 4YOs & up going 6 furlongs, with a focus on #5 ANARCHIST (7-2), a veteran who has a history of winning. In the G2 Man O' War Stakes for 4YOs & up going 13⁄8-mile on the turf, the handicapper is observing the racing odds for #3 FAR BRIDGE (3-5), a millionaire trained by Clement.
