Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down the Peter Pan Stakes from Belmont at the Big A, focusing on pace dynamics, trip scenarios, and where the real betting value sits in exactas and exotics.
The Peter Pan Stakes serves as a key Belmont Stakes prep — and the betting picture is centered around a clear standout.
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Expert handicappers Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman break down the race from Belmont at the Big A, focusing on pace dynamics, trip scenarios, and where the real betting value sits in exactas and exotics.
Growth Equity is the consensus top choice, but the real handicap comes down to how the race unfolds underneath him.
Instead of forcing chaos, this preview focuses on clarity — identifying the most likely winner and the best ways to structure tickets around him.
In This Episode:
Why Growth Equity is the clear horse to beat in the Peter Pan Stakes
How pace shape and distance impact this Belmont prep race
Why both hosts agree on the top contender
Which horses make sense underneath in exactas and exotics
How to approach the race from a betting strategy standpoint
Featured Race:
Peter Pan Stakes (Gr. 3) – Race 9
Track: Belmont at the Big A
Date: May 9, 2026
Purse: $200,000
Distance & Surface: 1 ⅛ Miles – Dirt
Eligibility: Three-Year-Olds
Number - Horse - Jockey - Odds:
1 – Trendsetter (KY) – K. Kimura – 3/1
2 – Azam (KY) – J. Lezcano – 10/1
3 – Growth Equity (KY) – F. Prat – 6/5
4 – Bull by the Horns (KY) – M.J. Husbands – 8/1
5 – Talk to Me Jimmy (NY) – M. Franco – 9/5
6 – Gulfy (KY) – K. Carmouche – 8/1