Steve Matthews’ Belmont at the Big A selections for Friday, June 21

Best bet: JUSTHEART (7)

Best value: SUSPENDED CAMPAIGN (5)

FIRST: Save Time runs late and should be aided by additional furlong. Rising Inflation, an uncoupled barn mate of top pick, also should benefit from today’s longer trip. Maturity Date makes first start since claimed by Linda Rice; must consider.

SECOND: Abientot owns turf breeding on both sides of pedigree. Warming is from a dam that has produced two turf winners from two foals to race; worth long look. Good Long Cry has an experience edge on the top two; be no surprise.

THIRD: Chocolate Shake is riding a two-race winning streak; takes another. Co Conspirator owns speed and could prove tough on a soft lead. Lord Captain plunges two price levels after failing to beat a runner in last; fire sale?

FOURTH: Classic Mark shows a history of firing big efforts when rested; 5-furlong bullet on June 11 seals the deal. Bold Victory could impact if pace meltdown ensues. Blake B. Is a front-running threat on best efforts.

FIFTH: Suspended Campaign tallied swift late-pace figure when winning last; pairs up. Trade Secret exits game placing in last; dangerous. Meraviglioso should be aided by cutback to 7 furlongs.

SIXTH: Rough Draft is fresh and packs potent kick on “A” game. Locke and Key moves to grass with suitable pedigree; very interesting. Born Dancer was a tough-trip third in last; don’t ignore.

SEVENTH: Justheart was a tough-trip second in last; three tight works in the interim seal the deal. Play Free Bird was speed prepped in return from eight-month absence last out; worth long look. Cerretta is 0-for-15 but owns fast numbers on best efforts; don’t dismiss.

EIGHTH: Dame Cinco drilled four times since determined win last month; takes another. Malibu Moonshine is working sharply for first start in 117 days; packs potent late wallop if ready. Into Happiness owns fast back numbers; are best days behind her?

NINTH: British Sea was a non-stressful fifth in last and rates the call if able to escape AE list. El Alacran is fleet-footed and drops; worth long look. Oxford Union returns to maiden-claiming ranks after speed and fade in last; very playable. Nostalgic One makes first start since gelded; must consider.