Free Picks for Belmont Park - 10/28/21

Race one at Belmont Park on Thursdsay is a six furlongs claiming race on the dirt track and is open to fillies and mares aged three years and upwards with a purse of $28,000 and seven runners lining up. 6 Extra Effort is proving consistent and won two starts back at Saratoga before finishing third here last time. She should be up to making a winning start for a new handler with a repeat of that run. 2 Quality Stones hasn’t finished out of the frame in recent starts and has chalked up three wins before finishing third latest at Saratoga. She returns from a break here and has solid claims. 1 No Deal hasn’t won for a while but has been in the mix in recent starts, her latest run yielding a fourth-place finish at this venue and she could go well here on her first start for a new yard. 6 EXTRA EFFORT to win, Exacta 6-2

Race two at Belmont Park on Thursday is a one and one-sixteenth mile maiden claiming race on the inner turf track open to fillies and mares aged three years and up with a purse of $45,000 and a big field of thirteen runners. 9 Tales Of Makenna is going the right way and has finished runner-up the last twice, latterly at this venue earlier in the month. She likely has more to offer and could be hard to beat here with blinkers now applied. 7 Saigon has only managed one place from her starts to date but has to be considered having taken a positive step at Colonial Downs when last seen, finishing third and she can build on that. 3 Exfiltration has yet to trouble the judge in five runs but ran quite well at this venue last month and might be sharpened up by the application of blinkers for the first time. 9 TALES OF MAKENNA to win, Exacta 9-3

Race three at Belmont Park on Thursday is a six furlongs claiming sprint race on the dirt track and open to fillies and mares aged 3 years and upwards with a purse of $60,000 and seven runners going to post. 6 My Roxy Girl ran out an impressive winner when seen last at this course and distance and a repeat of that will put her very much in contention. 5 Fair Regis is a multiple winner and can bounce back from a lesser run last time although faces a tough ask at these weights. 2 Shasta Star has been making the frame consistently, winning her last start at Monmouth Park last month over a shorter trip. She’ll have no problem stepping back up in distance on her first start for her new yard and should get involved. 6 MY ROXY GIRL to win, Exacta 6-2

Race four at Belmont Park on Thursday is a one mile maiden special weight contest on the turf track and restricted to fillies aged two years with a purse of $75,000 and a big field of 16 runners going to post. 4 Preposterous has shaped encouragingly on both runs so far, finishing fourth each time and she wouldn’t need to improve too much to go close. 7 N Y Fancy hasn’t placed in two starts but those runs weren’t devoid of promise and there is likely better to come in a weak race. 11 Empire Lily has started favorite on both runs so far but is yet to deliver although that could change in this weak contest and she may be worth another chance. 11 EMPIRE LILY to win, Exacta 11-4

Race five at Belmont Park on Thursday is a six and one-half furlongs claiming sprint race on the dirt track open to horses aged three years and upwards with a purse of $45,000 and ten runners facing the starter. 10 Advance Notice has been in decent form in recent runs despite running a shade below par last time although she had an excuse for that effort. She can bounce back here and holds solid claims of landing the win. 9 Glory Road has won twice at around this trip although hasn’t been at his best in recent starts. A strong pace will help though and he has the back-form in the book to play a part 2 Devious Mo has finished third in his last two starts, latterly over course and distance which was his best for a little while and a repeat of that effort puts him firmly in the mix. 10 ADVANCE NOTICE to win, Exacta 10-2

Race six at Belmont Park on Thursday is a one and one sixteenth mile starter allowance race on the turf track open to horses three years and upwards with a purse of $55,000 and a big field of 15 runners go to post. 7 Public Information won twice earlier in the year and recent efforts suggest his turn to win again may not be too far away. He wasn’t beaten far when last seen over course and distance and a repeat puts him in the mix for his new yard. 3 High Tide has won two of his last three starts and his latest third placed finish at this course was another good effort; he can make his presence felt. 5 Barrage won two starts ago and posted a solid third when last seen over course and distance. He needs more but is still lightly raced and could improve. 7 PUBLIC INFORMATION to win, Exacta 7-3

Race seven at Belmont Park on Thursday is a six and one-half furlongs allowance sprint race on the dirt track open to horses three years and older with a purse of $80,000 and a field of ten runners facing the starter. 1 Big Bobby has placed on all starts which includes a win over course and distance and he was a good runner-up at Saratoga when last seen. He can improve again and should be in the mix. 6 Fenway has shown some solid form and comes here on the back of a win last time over course and distance where he was a wide-margin winner. He should be involved at the business end. 2 Seven Lilies has finished third on his last two outings, latterly here last month and he won’t be far away with a repeat. 1 BIG BOBBY to win, Exacta 1-2

Race eight at Belmont Park on Thursday is a one and one-eighth mile allowance race on the inner turf track open to horses three years and over with a purse of $92,000 and a big field of 15 runners. 2 Regal Speaker is in very good form at present with wins in his last two starts and there’s likely better still to come as he seeks a hat-trick. His last win came here over slightly shorter and he should be in the mix again. 12 Klickitat was beaten by Regal Speaker last time out but is a former course winner and he can make his presence felt although has some work on to overturn the form. 1 St. Joe Louis only has a few starts to his name but he’s already a winner and he was beaten only narrowly last time at Saratoga. He may have more to offer and has to be respected. 2 REGAL SPEAKER to win, Exacta 2-1

Race nine at Belmont Park on Thursday is a one mile maiden special weight race on the dirt track open to horses aged three years and upwards with a purse of $75,000 and a field of ten runners lining up. 8 Umbria has made the frame in recent outings and might be capable of opening his account now. His latest third at this course was another good run and he ought to be competitive again. 10 Brew Pub has made the frame the last twice, finishing runner-up on those occasions and a first win wouldn’t come as a surprise if his wide draw isn’t a negative. 7 Blitz To Win has been competitive in recent starts, finishing runner-up when last seen over course and distance and he should also be involved. 8 UMBRIA to win, Exacta 8-10