Belmont at the Big A: Ortiz Jr. Looks to Widen Jockey Lead Thursday

Irad Ortiz Jr. is the current leader in the jockey standings on the NYRA circuit. Vosburgh week from the Belmont at the Big A kicks off Thursday.

#1 North Pole (4-5) is the top selection for Belmont at the Big A- Race 1. Northpole has been solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. #2 River of No Return (5-2) comes into the race in good form. Lucky Mocha Man (7-1) may benefit from a hot pace up front. Vinny Two Cents (20-1000) seems to be running for the minor placings.

#1 North Pole (4-5) is the top selection. #2 River of No Return (5-2) comes into the race in good form. Lucky Mocha Man (7- 2) may benefit from a hot pace up front. Vinny Two Cents (20-1) seems to be running for the minor placings.

Belmont at the Big A- Race 2 is scheduled for 1:06 PM ET. It's a $77k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on turf. There are 15 entries.

#1 KARA PARA (6-1) should improve off the first start. #4 Highway Harley (3- 1) has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.

Belmont at the Big A- Race 3 is scheduled for 1:42 PM ET. There is $65k Starter Allowance going 6 furlongs on dirt. #5 DAME CINCO (4-1) looks best here. SISTER SUPREAM (3-2) should be competitive in this spot. Mommahottun (9-5) could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.

#5 DAME CINCO (4-1) looks best here. #1 SISTER SUPREAM (3-2) should be competitive. Mommahas (9-5) could be a threat to get loose on the front end.

Belmont at the Big A- Race 4 is on Sunday at 2:12 pm ET. There are 16 entries. Control Function (2-1) gets the top selection.

#13 CONTROL FUNCTION (2-1) gets the top selection. #10 PRINCESS BLAKELY (7-2) should be sitting in the second tier of runners. Commander Point (6-3) looks to be the class of the field.

#7 MAJESTICER (3-1) is the top pick. #3 FORESTWOOD LANE (4-2) appears to be a major player in this race. Forever WICKED (10- 1) will be rolling late and has a good closing kick. Jade's Dream (5- 2) has the best power rating in the group.

#7 MAJESTICER (3-1) is the top pick. #3 FORESTWOOD LANE (4-2) appears to be a major player in this race.

Belmont at the Big A- Race 6 is scheduled for 3:16 PM ET. There is $65k Starter Allowance going 6 furlongs on turf. #12 MONTATHAM (10-1), #7 NAPA SPIRIT (6-2), Uncle George ( 10-3), King Moon Racer (12-5) and #13 King Moooner (13-6) are the other horses in the race.

#12 MONTATHAM (10-1) is a price horse and makes a ton of sense on speed figures. #7 NAPA SPIRIT (6-2) has races good enough to beat this group. Uncle George ( 10-10) and King Moon Racer (12-11) are well drawn.

#6 CITIZEN K (3-1) gets the top selection and gets Ortiz in the irons. #12 MARINARA SAUCED (7-2) appears to be a major player in this race.

Ortiz Jr. is jockeying Cittizen K (3-1) in the Belmont Stakes. Mariner Sable (7-2) is a major player in this race. Battle Scars (5-10) feels like a fringe contender. Breadman (12-5) has a chance.

#4 MOSIENKO (2-1) is the top pick in Belmont at the Big A- Race 8. The race is going 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt.

#4 MOSIENKO (2-1) is the top pick. #6 MOVIE MOXY (5-2) should be in the first flight of runners and should have a chance late.

#7 MR. CONNECTICUT (2-1) looks best in Race 9. #16 CENTRAL PRIDE (9-5) will need a lot of help to draw in and will have to navigate a wide trip. ABLETON (8-2) has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

#7 MR. CONNECTICUT (2-1) looks best here. #16 CENTRAL PRIDE (9-5) will need a lot of help to draw in. ABLETON (8-2) has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Ortiz Jr. is leading at Belmont at the Big A on Thursday. Betting News will continue bringing full card analysis from each and every race day from the Belmon at BigA meet.