Free Picks for Belmont Park - 10/1/21

Race 1 at Belmont Park on Friday is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 6. 2 Dream Bigger has three victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was 4th when last out in August and finishes amongst the leaders. 4 Dark Money has nine victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was third when last seen in August and must be given serious consideration today. 6 I Love Jaxson has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fourth last time out in August, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 I Love Jaxson to win, Exacta 6-4

Race 2 on Friday at Belmont Park is a 1-mile and ⅛ allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $92,000 and field of 7. 1 Single Soul has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last out in August, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 3 Big Bad Diva has victories at both 1 mile and one mile and one furlong, was third when last seen in August and finishes amongst the leaders. 5 Baseline Drive has two victories at one mile, was a winner last time out in September and merits serious consideration today. 1 Single Soul to win, Exacta 1-5

Race 3 at Belmont Park on Friday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $75,000 and field of 6. 1 Twist Just Right is the half-sister of ByDawnsEarlyLight, was second while debuting in August and plays a prominent role today. 2 Caragate has placed in one of two starts, was fifth when last seen in September but cannot be overlooked today. 4 CaptainsDaughter has placed three times in five starts, was well back last time out in September but must be taken into consideration today. 1 Twist Just Right to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 4 on Friday at Belmont Park is a 6 1/2 furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 8. 2 Mission Trail has a victory at six furlongs, was fourth when last out in September but a drop in grade is a big plus today. 6 Miss Alex has a victory at seven furlongs, was third when last seen in September and must be taken into consideration. 8 Hollywood Gina has a victory at six furlongs, was third last time out in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Hollywood Gina to win, Exacta 8-2

Race 5 at Belmont Park on Friday is a 1-mile and 1/16 starter allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 12. 2 Ocean Air has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out and plays a prominent role today. 7 Amiko Chow was a winner when last seen in April, jockey selection is a plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 8 Sweet Mission was a winner last time out in August, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms and against this group is the one to beat. 8 Sweet Mission to win, Exacta 8-2

Race 6 on Friday at Belmont Park is a 7 furlong allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $92,000 and field of 11. 2 Screamin’ By has three victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last out in July and finishes amongst the first three today. 4 Love And Thunder has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last seen in August and looks to go one better today. 7 Stolen Holiday has a victory at 1 mile, was third last time out in April and must be given consideration following a long layoff. 4 Love And Thunder to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 7 at Belmont Park on Friday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $94,000 and field of 8. 4 NewBomb has two victories at six furlongs, was fifth when last out in August but on an easier assignment must be given consideration today. 6 Mr Phil has five victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was 4th when last seen in August and cannot be overlooked today. 8 Drafted has six victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was well back last time out in May but a drop in grade should be the difference-maker today. 8 Drafted to win, Exacta 8-4

Race 8 on Friday at Belmont Park is the 1-mile and ⅛ John Hettinger Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $125,000 and field of 9. 4 Ice Princess has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 MyHartBlongsToDady has five victories at 1 mile, was second when last seen in August and holds solid claims today. 9 Classic Lady has four victories at 1 mile, was third last time out in August and merits serious consideration today. 4 Ice Princess to win, Exacta 4-9

The ninth and final race on Friday at Belmont Park is a 7 furlong Maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $75,000 and field of 16. 5 War Smoke has placed in one of two starts, was fourth when last out in September but cannot be overlooked today. 7 Yarrow has placed in each of 2 starts, was third when last seen in August and holds the leading clams today. 8 Citizen K has placed in one of three starts, was second when last seen in September and finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 Yarrow to win, Exacta 7-8