Free Picks for Belmont Park - 9/18/21

Race 1 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 7 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $90,000 in field of 9. 2 Java Buzz was second while debuting last month, jockey selection is a big plus and holds the leading credentials today. 7 Grand Sonata debuts from this venue today, has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 8 Figlio Del Re jockey selection is an advantage, workouts have been strong leading up to this outing and plays a prominent role. 2 Java Buzz to win, Exacta 2-7

Race 2 on Saturday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and field of 10. 2 Big Mountain has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was seventh when last out in August but drops a grade today which is a big advantage. 3 Blewitt has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last seen in August but cannot be overlooked today. 5 Joycee Haz Pizzaz has four victories at six furlongs, was third when last out in August and finishes amongst the leaders. 2 Big Mountain to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 3 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1 1-mile and16 Maiden special weight for three-year-olds end up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 9. 2 Bipartisanship has placed in two of four starts, was third when last out in July and holds solid claims today. 3 So Enchanting has placed in each of 4 starts, was second when last seen in July and merits serious consideration today. 5 Miss Bonnie T has placed four times in seven starts, was fifth last time out in July but must be factored into the equation today. 3 So Enchanting to win, Exacta 3-2

Race 4 on Saturday at Belmont Park is the 1-mile and ⅝ Grand Prix American Jockey Club Invitational Stakes for three year olds end up with a purse of $300,000 and field of 6. 1 Mo Gotcha has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out earlier in September and must be respected. 4 Lone Rock has 12 victories in races of up to 1 mile and six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Moretti has four victories in races of up to 1 mile and 6 furlongs, was well back last time out in August but a drop in class is a big plus today. 4 Lone Rock to win, Exacta 4-5

Race 5 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $75,000 and field of 16. 2 My Cara Mia Mine was third while debuting last month, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 4 Carbon is the half-sister of Taoiseach, was 3rd while debuting earlier in September and has one of the best in the business on board. 5 No Time Alone has placed in two of 3 starts, was second last time out in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 No Time Alone to win, Exacta 5-2

Race 6 on Saturday at Belmont Park is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $90,000 and field of 8. 1 Hot Fudge was fourth while debuting in July, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes with the lead group. 3 Circle Back Jen is the half-sister of HowBeIt, debuts today at this venue and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 6 Frosted Oats is the half-sister of Peace And War, has placed in one of two outings, was third when last seen in August and on these terms is the one to beat. 6 Frosted Oats, Exacta 6-3

Race 7 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for three year olds with a purse of $92,000 and field of 12. 1 Wicked Finn has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last out in August and finishes amongst the leaders. 10 Hidden Enemy has a victory at 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in August but faces an easier task today. 13 Omati has 3 victories at 1 mile, was second last time out in August and plays a prominent role today. 10 Hidden Enemy to win, Exacta 10-13

Race 8 on Saturday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $80,000 and field of 10. 1 Pretty Clever has a victory at 7 furlongs, was well back when last out in August but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 9 She’s Dancing is the half-sister of Sterling Miss, was a winner when last seen in August and looks for a second consecutive win today. 10 Snicket has a victory at six furlongs, was sixth last time out in August but must be given consideration today. 9 She’s Dancing to win, Exacta 9-1

Race 9 at Belmont Park on Saturday is the 1 mile and ⅜ Jockey Club Oaks Invitational Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $700,000 and field of 7. 1 Creative Flair has three victories in races of up to 1 mile and 2 furlongs, was third when last out in August and holds the leading credentials today. 2 Higher Truth has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last seen in August and merits serious consideration today. 7 Harajuku has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was 4th last time out in August but finishes amongst the leaders today. 1 Creative Flair to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 10 on Saturday at Belmont Park is the 1 ½-mile Jockey Club Derby Invitationals Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $1,000,000 and field of 8. 2 Yiber has four victories in races of up to 1 mile and 5 furlongs, was a winner when last out in August and plays a prominent role today. 4 Soldier Rising has victories at both 1 mile and 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was second when last seen in August, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is the one to beat. 8 Bolshoi Ballet has four victories in races of up to 1 mile and 2 furlongs, was fourth last time out in August and merits serious consideration. 4 Soldier Rising to win, Exacta 4-2

The 11th and final race at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 6 furlong starter allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 11. 2 ColorMePazzi has victories at both five and six furlongs, was sixth when last out in July but drops a grade today which is a big plus. 3 Advance Notice has two victories at six furlongs, was second when last seen in July and looks to go one better today. 5 Clear Humor was a winner last time out in August, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 3 Advance Notice to win, Exacta 3-5