Free Picks for Belmont Park - 10/17/21
Race 1 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $85,000 and field of 5. 3 Pay Grade has two victories at one mile, was third when last out in August and holds solid claims upon returning to an easier class. 4 Courageous Girl has victories at both 7 furlongs and one mile, was third when last seen in September and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Vallarand has been victorious at seven furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner last time out in August and on recent success must be respected by the rest. 3 Pay Grade to win, Exacta 3-5
Race 2 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $41,000 and field of 12. 6 Khali Magic has a victory at six furlongs, was well back when last out in early October but cannot be overlooked today. 9 Appreciate has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last seen in September and plays a prominent role today. 13 Adele Kat has a victory at 5 furlongs, was fifth last time out in September, has a top rated jockey in the saddle and on these terms is the one to beat. 13 Adele Kat to win, Exacta 13-9
Race 3 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a 7 Furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $90,000 and field of 7. 2 Urban Forest was third while a debuting in August, has a talented jockey in the saddle and on natural Improvement should finish amongst the leaders. 5 Citizen Mack cost $950,000, debuts today at this venue and plays a prominent role. 7 Forced Ranking is the half-brother of Princess Doir, was third while debuting last month and the additional distance today should be the positive difference-maker. 7 Forced Ranking to win, Exacta 7-5
Race 4 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a 1-mile claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $41,000 and field of 8. 1 Road To Success has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last out in August and plays a prominent role amongst this group. 2 Royal Realm has a victory at 1 mile, was seventh when last seen in September but cannot be overlooked today. 4 Texas Swing has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth last time out in September but a drop in grade is a big plus today. 4 Texas Swing to win, Exacta 4-1
Race 5 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $75,000 and field of 15. 4 HezAStoneColdFox was second while debuting last month, jockey selection is a big plus and is one of the leading contenders today. 7 Devil or Angel is the half-brother of Free N Clear, has placed in each of 2 starts, was third when last seen in September and plays a prominent role today. 9 BuckOrTwo is the brother of Dancing Buck, was sixth while debuting last month but cannot be overlooked today. 4 HezAStoneColdFox to win, Exacta 4-7
Race 6 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $80,000 and field of 11. 1 ChulaInn has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in August and is one of the top contenders today. 5 Catch That Party has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last seen in September and on these terms and against this group is the one to beat. 7 Agent Creed has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in September and a duplicate performance could be enough today. 5 Catch That Party to win, Exacta 5-7
Race 7 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 9. 1 I Love Jaxson has nine victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in early October and must be given serious consideration. 4 Sicilia Mike has six victories at six furlongs, was second when last seen in early October and plays a prominent role today. 9 Durkin’s Call has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in early October and on these terms is the 1 the rest must catch. 9 Durkin’s Call to win, Exacta 9-4
Race 8 on Sunday at Belmont Park is the six-furlong Floral Park Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $150,000 and field of 9. 6 Robin Sparkles has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in September and looks for a second consecutive trip to the winner’s circle today. 7 Too Sexy has three victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in September and merits consideration today. 8 Introduced has eight victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in August and plays a prominent role today. 6 Robin Sparkles to win, Exacta 6-7
The ninth and final race on Sunday at Belmont Park is a 7 furlong Maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 16. 10 Thesis Break is the half-sister of Siena Magic, debuts today at this venue and on connections merits consideration. 11 Lilac Girl is the half-sister of Speak Unity, was second while debuting last month and looks to go one better today. 12 Lady Valentine has placed in each of three starts, was second last time out in September, is a highly talented jockey in the saddle and plays a prominent role today. 11 Lilac Girl to win, Exacta 11-12
