Free Picks For Belmont Park - 5/16/21

Race 1 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a 5 furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $90,000 and field of 6. 1 Hagler is brother to Sky Of Hook, debuts at this venue today and has one of the best in the business on board. 3 Yukio is a half-brother to MonyDontSpenItself, was well back while debuting at this venue earlier in May but faces a slightly easier task today. 5 Too Much Action debuts today at this venue, morning workouts have been very strong and must be taken into consideration. 1 Hagler to win, Exacta 1-3

Race 2 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 8. 3 Duncastle has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was 4th when last out in April, and finishes amongst the leaders. 6 Vici has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in April, and on these terms is hard to deny today. 7 Kitten’s Cat has 6 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third last time out in April, and on consistency must be given consideration. 6 Vici to win, Exacta 6-7

Race 3 at Belmont Park on Sunday is the 1 mile and 1/16th Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 6. 2 LandBiscuit has placed in each of 2 starts, was third when last out in March, debuts with a new stable and must be given close consideration. 4 Spotters Hill has placed in both outings, was second when last seen in March and arrives here in top form. 6 Small Talk has placed four times in seven starts, was second last time out in April and has a talented jockey in a saddle. 2 LandBiscuit to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 4 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $41,000 and field of 7. 1 ColorMePazzi has a victory at 5 furlongs was third when last out in March and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Ajhar was a winner when last seen in April, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms holds the leading credentials. 7 American Gentleman has a victory at six furlongs, was fifth last time out in early May but must be respected today. 7 American Gentleman to win, Exacta 7-4

Race 5 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a 1 mile and 1/16th Maiden claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 9. 2 Bail Out has placed 8 times in 20 starts, was well back when last out in April but drops in grade today, which is a big plus. 6 Not Stormy has not yet placed in any of 3 outings, was 4th when last seen in January but cannot be overlooked today. 9 Digital Software has placed in one of three starts, was third last time out in August of 2020, has one of the best in the business on board and after a long break is the one to beat today. 9 Digital Software to win, Exacta 9-2

Race 6 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong starter allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 14. 2 Corey Scores has victories at both 6 and 7 furlongs, was a winner when last out earlier in May and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 Translate has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last seen in March and on consistency must be given consideration. 11 ShesADirtyDancer has a victory at six furlongs, was second last time out in April and looks to go one better today. 11 ShesADirtyDancer to win, Exacta 11-2

Race 7 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $40,000 and the field of 10. 5 Idalisa debuts today at this venue, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes in the mix. 8 Willow Grove has placed in one of four outings, was fourth when last seen in April, but must be respected by the others. 9 Pals Saratoga Gal is Sister to Saratoga Pal, was fifth while debuting in February, but against this class is the one the rest must catch. 9 Pals Saratoga Gal to win, Exacta 9-8

Race 8 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $85,000 and field of 10. 4 Steam Engine has four victories at six furlongs, was third when last out in April, debuts with a new stable and finishes amongst the leaders. 7 Big Package has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was third when last seen in April and has one of the best in the business on board. 11 Discretionary Marq has five victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was second last time out in April and on these terms is hard to deny today. 11 Discretionary Marq to win, Exacta 11-4

The ninth and final race 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. 1 Catch That Party has a victory at six furlongs, was well back when last out in April but on a drop-in grade must be respected today. 11 Knockout Punch has a victory at six furlongs, was fifth when last seen in April but cannot be overlooked today. 12 Disciplanarian has a victory at six furlongs, was well back last time out in April but must be taken into consideration today. 1 Catch That Party to win, Exacta 1-11

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