Steve Matthews’ Belmont at the Big A selections for Friday, Oct. 3

Best bet: LET’S BE FRANK (8)

Best value: TIGHT LINE (5)

FIRST: Luna Moth drops and gets added ground; forward move predicted. Willow Bend consistently fires big efforts; dangerous. Pens Street was a clear-cut winner in first start on Big A loam; very interesting.

SECOND: Bolt House, second to a repeat winner last time, projects as the main speed with heads-up handling. Unlimited Spending could be in the garden spot if top selection hits the wall. Private Property gets class relief and must be factored into the mix if able to escape AE list.

THIRD: Salvation packs potent late kick on “A” efforts. Fiddling Felix fired crisp half-mile drill since solid third in last; very playable. Time to Win was a sharp second in debut; be no surprise.

FOURTH: Filly Crystal owns fast figures on best efforts but takes suspicious price plunge; mixed message. Catchphrase‘s speed must be respected. Moonlit Weekend would be aided by pace meltdown.

FIFTH: Tight Line tallied fast final fraction in lone start; sharp work tab for return seals the deal. Key Actress could prove very tough on a soft lead. Via Veneto was a rough-trip fifth in last; don’t ignore.

SIXTH: No Pressure logged swift final fraction when second in debut; call based on price. Belgian moves to grass after 11-length score in sloppy-surface debut; big-time player. Expressway bested top pick by neck when winning first start; right in the thick of this.

SEVENTH: Harmonique ships in from SoCal for Neil Drysdale; nice fit. Metfardeh was second to a much-the-best winner in debut; dangerous. Filly Freedom logged placings in both starts; be no surprise.

EIGHTH: Let’s Be Frank, a late-running third in debut, should be aided by today’s added ground. Ball of Fire owns sprinter’s speed and starts from the fence; very interesting. Capital Partner regressed in last after winning debut; rebound threat.

NINTH: Saint Margaret was a willing third in debut; additional 16th is key. Bouquetry displayed improved speed in last; worth long look. Raynham Hall bested top selection by half-length when second in last; must consider if able to escape AE list. Copper Caduceus owns turf bloodlines on both sides of pedigree; charting a must.