Free Picks For Belmont Park - 6/5/21
Race 1 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $90,000 and a field of 8. 2 KeepCalmCarryOn debuts today at this venue leaves from a top-rated barn and must be given serious consideration. 3 Hagler is brother to Sky Of Hook, was second while debuting last month and looks to go one better today. 4 Wit is a half-brother to Barkley, cost over $500,000 and has one of the best in the business on board. 4 Wit to win, Exacta 4-3
Race 2 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 7 furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 11. 6 Pipeline is a half-brother to Molino, was fifth when last out while debuting in April, and jockey selection is a big plus. 7 King James has placed in one of two outings, was third when last seen in May, and merits the respect of the rest today. 8 Ranger Fox has placed one time in two starts, was second last time out in May , and on turf could be hard to beat today. 8 Ranger Fox to win, Exacta 8-6
Race 3 at Belmont Park on Saturday is the 7 furlong Woody Stephens Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $400,000 and field of 6. 1 Nova Rags has victories at both 6 and 7 furlongs, was second when last out in May and shorter distance could make the difference today. 3 Jackie’s Warrior has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in May and if leading will be tough to catch today. 4 Dream Shake has a victory at six furlongs, was second last time out in May but a shorter distance could be a big plus today. 3 Jackie’s Warrior to win, Exacta 3-4
Race 4 at Belmont Park on Saturday is the 1 mile and 1/2 Brooklyn Stakes for four year-olds and up with a purse of $400,000 and field of 9. 5 Musical Heart has 7 victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was a winner when last out in April and finishes with the leaders today. 6 Moretti has four victories in races of up to 1 mile and 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in August of 2020 and has one of the best in the business on board. 8 TizAMagician has four victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was a winner last time out in April and holds the leading credentials today. 6 Moretti to win, Exacta 6-8
Race 5 on Saturday at Belmont Park is the 1-mile Acorn Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $500,000 and field of 6. 1 Travel Column has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last out in April and merits serious consideration today. 4 DayOutOfTheOffice has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in April and jockey selection is a big plus. 6 Search Results has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in April has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is the one to beat. 6 Search Results to win, Exacta 6-1
Race 6 on Saturday at Belmont Park is the six-furlong Jackpocket Jaipur Stakes for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $400,000 and field of 12. 4 Fast Boat has nine victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last out in April and merits serious consideration today. 6 Bound For Nowhere has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in April and holds the leading credentials today. 10 Stubbins has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th last time out in September of 2020 but returning from a long layoff cannot be overlooked. 4 Fast Boat to win, Exacta 4-6
Race 7 at Belmont Park on Saturday is the 1 mile and 1/16th Ogden Phipps Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $500,000 and field of 7. 1 Swiss Skydiver has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile and 2 furlongs, was third when last out in April and last year's Preakness winner commands much respect. 3 Letruska has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile and two furlongs was a winner when last seen in April and looks for a second straight today. 5 SheDaresTheDevil has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in April and merits serious consideration today. 1 Swiss Skydiver to win, Exacta 2-5
Race 8 on Saturday at Belmont Park is the one mile Longines Just A Game Stakes for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $500,000 and field of 12. 8 Althiga has won four times in races of up to one mile, was fourth when last out in February and finishes amongst the lead group today. 9 Summer Romance has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in February and must be respected on US debut. 11 Blowout has four victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in May and must be given respect by the rest today. 9 Summer Romance to win, Exacta 9-11
Race 9 on Saturday at Belmont Park is the 1 mile Hill ‘N’ Dale Metropolitan Handicap for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $1,000,000 and field of 6. 1 Mischevious Alex has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in April, is unbeaten during 2021 and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 2 Dr Post has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in May and merits serious consideration today. 6 Knicks Go has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th last time out in February but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 1 Mischevious Alex to win, Exacta 1-2
Race 10 at Belmont Park on Saturday is the 1 mile and 1/4 Resorts World Casino Manhattan Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $750,000 and field of 10. 4 Domestic Spending has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in May and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle today. 7 Channel Cat has five victories in races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs was a winner when last seen in May and finishes amongst the leaders today. 10 Colonel Liam has six victories in races of up to 1 mile and one furlong, was a winner last time out in May and has won each of the last four, therefore merits serious consideration today. 10 Colonial Liam to win, Exacta 10-4
Race 11 at Belmont Park on Saturday is the 1 and 1/2 mile Belmont Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $1,500,000 and field of 8. 2 Essential Quality has five victories in races of up to 1 mile and one furlong, was 4th when last out at the Kentucky Derby and holds the leading claims today. 3 Rombauer has three victories in races of up to 1 mile and one furlong, was a winner two weeks ago at the Preakness Stakes and merits the respect of the rest today. 7 Rock Your World has three victories in races of up to 1 mile and 1 furlong, was well back last time out at the Kentucky Derby but that was his first defeat and cannot be overlooked today. 2 Essential Quality to win, Exacta 2-3
Race 12 to Belmont Park on Saturday is a one-mile allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $80,000 and field of 12. 2 Runaway Rumour is half-sister to MyHartBlongsToDady, was a winner while debuting in May and looks for a second consecutive today. 3 Spungie was a winner when last seen in April, jockey selection is a big plus and looks for a follow-up today. 11 My Lips Are Sealed has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in May, and merits serious consideration today. 3 Spungie to win, Exacta 3-2
The 13th and final race at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/8 allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $94,000 and field of 11. 1 Price Talk has three victories at 1 mile, was third when last out in April and at this grade must be respected today. 2 Hard Love has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in April and faces a far easier task today. 6 Temple has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th last time out in April and finishes amongst the leaders. 2 Hard Love to win, Exacta 2-1
