Free Picks for Belmont Park - 10/21/21

Race 1 at Belmont Park on Thursday is a 1-mile an 1/16 claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $36,000 and field of 7. 2 Regal Quality has five victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in early October and has one of the best in the business in the saddle. 3 Blewitt has five victories and races of up to 1 mile, was fourth when last seen in September and a drop in grade is a big plus today. 6 Supreme Aura has six victories in races up two 1 mile, was fifth last time out in September and plays a prominent role today. 3 Blewitt to win, Exacta 3-6

Race 2 at Belmont Park on Thursday is a 1-mile an 1/16 Maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $75,000 and field of 13. 2 Mr. Connecticut has not placed in either of two starts, was fifth when last out in September but cannot be overlooked today. 7 Umbria has placed in two of three outings, was second when last seen in August and must be on all shortlists today. 11 Yarrow has placed in each of three outings, was second last time out in early October and on these terms looks to go one better today.11 Yarrow to win, Exacta 11-7

Race 3 on Thursday at Belmont Park is a 6 1/2 furlong allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $92,000 in field of 7. 1 Wudda U Think Now has won three races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last out in July but drops a grade today and must be given consideration 2 Semper Fidelis was a winner when last seen in September, debuts with a new stable today and must be factored into the equation. 3 South Africa has three victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was 3rd last time out in March and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 3 South Africa to win, Exacta 3-2

Race 4 at Belmont Park on Thursday is a 1 mile claiming for 3 year olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 9. 2 Bee Bit has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was sixth when last out in September and must be respected by the rest. 6 Five Alarm Robi has three victories at 1 mile, was third when last seen in August and plays a prominent role today. 10 Tiz Her Way has two victories at 5 furlongs, was a winner last time out in August and looks for a second consecutive visit to the winner’s circle today. 10 Tiz Her Way to win, Exacta 10-6

Race 5 at Belmont Park on Thursday is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden Special Weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $70,000 and field of 10. 3 Thrill Of It was third while debuting at this venue last month, jockey selection is a big plus and must be respected by the rest. 5 Doctor Davis is the half-brother of Elisha, has not placed in either of two starts, was well back when last seen in August but against this class merits serious consideration. 8 Florida Gator is the half-brother of Miss Waterbug, was a winner last time out in September and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Florida Gator to win, Exacta 8-5

Race 6 on Thursday at Belmont Park is a 1 ⅛ Allowance Optional Claiming for 3 year olds and up with a purse of $94,000 and field of 8. 1 Flop Shot has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last out in September and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 3 Value Engineering has been victorious in two races of up to 1 mile and 2 furlongs, was third when last seen in September and finishes as part of the lead group today. 4 ShamRocket has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third last time out in September and on these terms and against this class is the one to beat. 4 ShamRocket to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 7 at Belmont Park on Thursday is a 1 and 1/16 Maiden Special Weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $90,000 and field of 9. 5 Urban Forest was third when last out in August, jockey booking is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 6 Mo Donegal is the half-brother of Bluegrass Belle, was third while debuting last month and has one of the best in the business in the saddle. 8 Life Is Great has placed in one of three starts, was second by a head last time out in September and on these terms is the one to beat. 8 Life Is Great to win, Exacta 8-6

Race 8 on Thursday at Belmont Park is a 1 and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for 3 year olds and up with a purse of $94,000 and field of 9. 7 Reconvene has two victories at 1 mile, was third when last out in September and plays a prominent role today. 8 Summer To Remember has two victories at 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in September and finishes amongst the lead group today. 9 DosWell has been successful at both 1 mile and 1 mile and 2 furlongs, was third last time out in January and after a long layoff is the one the rest must catch. 9 DosWell to win, Exacta 9-8

Race 9 at Belmont Park on Thursday is a 1 1/16 allowance for 3 year olds and up with a purse of $80,000 and field of 12. 1 Marvelous Maude has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last out in September, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 11 Home For Christmas has a victory at 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in September but faces an easier task today. 12 Sweet Franny Lu has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in early October and holds solid claims today. 1 Marvelous Maude to win, Exacta 1-12