STAKES ON THE GRILL AT AQUEDUCT: Four juicy stakes headline Saturday’s penultimate Belmont at the Big A racing card kicking off at 12:35 p.m. ET/9:35 a.m. PT.

Race 2 (1:04 p.m. ET/10:04 a.m. PT) — G2

$200K DWYER HANDICAP for 3YOs at a mile #4 SAVE THE TREES (4-1 morning line) in a highly competitive four-colt contest. While a case can be made for any in the quartet, I’m banking on trainer Michael Maker & rider upgrade to Irad Ortiz to keep his record unblemished. Timber!

Race 3 (1:34 p.m. ET/10:34 a.m. ET) — $102K ALLOWANCE/CLAIMER for 3YOs & up at 6 furlongs on turf

#2 SCRIPT (5-2 morning line), making his second start back from freshening. Gentleman Graham Motion trains as veteran HOF rider Johnny Velazquez returns to the saddle.

Race 6 (3:08 p.m. ET/12:08 p.m. PT) — G1 $750K BELMONT DERBY INVITATIONAL for select 3YOs at 1 3/16-mile on turf

#5 ENDLESSLY (6-5 morning line) is my chalky choice to push his bankroll over the $1 million mark. Talented colt gets back on track following disappointing Kentucky Derby. McCarthy trains. Rispoli comes to NY to ride.

Race 8 (4:11 p.m. ET/1:11 p.m. PT) — G2 $200K JOHN NERUD STAKES — for 4YOs & up at 7 furlongs

#1 EVERSO MISCHIEVOUS (5-2 morning line) for powerful Brad Cox outfit; #2 NINETYPRECENTMADDIE (6-1) for Robert Reid, and #5 MULLIKIN (2-1) for Rudy Brisset.

Race 9 (4:42 p.m. ET/1:42 p.m. PT) — G2 $500K BELMONT OAKS for select 3YO fillies at 1 3/16-mile on turf

#7 SHE FEELS PRETTY (2-1) for first-class conditioner Cherie DeVaux and HOF rider Johnny Velazquez. Lone loss in four races was at Breeders’ Cup. Pretty certain she’s a winner again.

Belmont Oaks Invitational, Belmont at the Big A, Race #9

The 3-year-olds take center stage on the turf today with two big money races—the latter of the two being the Belmont Oaks for fillies. In recent years, you have to keep an eye on shippers who come in from Europe and this is no exception. #8 Cinderella’s Dream highlights the European shippers flying in for Charlie Appleby, who has had success for the last couple of years with this move. One of the keys to who runs well for him is when William Buick, his top jock, ships in as well. That’s the case today with Cinderella, who has been very consistent in three starts this year. She’s shown tactical speed in Europe and should improve with the added distance. The morning line of 9/2 seems high to me, but I like her down to 3-1.

The favorite, #7 She Feels Pretty was awesome in her seasonal debut to back up the form she showed at two. The waters get deeper here today with a couple of horses in from Europe and a solid Chad Brown. The 2-1 price is what keeps me away, but she is a major player.

The aforementioned Chad Brown sends out #2 Dynamic Pricing, who was impressive in winning the Edgewood last time out. She has faced some of the best in the US in the last three starts and more than held her own, winning twice. She will need pace to run into, but she has the kick to get home.

#5 Secret Satire looks to be the other main European threat. She struggled last time out, but the race two back puts her in this. She is 8-1 on the morning line and is more likely to hold that price. She has early speed but has struggled to relax early in her last two. If she matures here, she could be tough at a price.