Steve Matthews’ Belmont at the Big A selections for Thursday, Oct. 9

Best bet: ACOUSTIC AVE (2)

Best value: REYNOLDS CHANNEL (7)

FIRST: Can’t Fool Me made last-to-first rally to win most recent start; takes another. Foxy Cara, a front-end winner in last, could play out as the main speed once again; dangerous. Scythian was a tough-trip third in first start since 10-month layoff; must consider.

SECOND: Acoustic Ave logged fast late-pace figure when winning last; 5-furlong bullet on Oct. 1 seals the deal. Spikezone owns speed and fast figures; big-time player. Over and Ollie is fresh and training with a purpose; worth long look.

THIRD: Lady Angelina is firing bullets for first turf start; ready. Aperitif could be in the garden spot if pace meltdown ensues. No Ordinary Love is another that would be aided by fast fractions.

FOURTH: Who’s the King projects as the main speed with Kendrick Carmouche aboard. Vigano, a last-race winner, would benefit if top selection hits the wall. Confabulation logged both career wins on Big A loam; don’t ignore.

FIFTH: Neigh Baby worked twice since improved placing in last; gets there today. Bod Beach owns three seconds and a third from four starts; another minor award? Fort Griffin displayed speed in debut and should be tighter with race under belt.

SIXTH: Adrian tallied swift final fraction when second in last; more to come. Cararra adds blinkers after subpar effort in last; dangerous on “A” race. Tower Twenty Two makes first start since claimed by Jamie Ness; worth long look.

SEVENTH: Reynolds Channel packs potent kick on best efforts and logged three tight works for first start since claimed by Michelle Nevin. Spoken Bluntly is fleet-footed and could prove very tough on a soft lead. Alexis Zorba holds razor-sharp current condition; very dangerous.

EIGHTH: A Little At First was a useful fifth in debut; added ground should play to strength. Jacks World was a tough-trip fourth in lone grass start; very playable. Bold Love drilled three times since displaying speed in first start; very interesting. Sunday Boy runs late and has the benefit of the rail; must consider.