Free Picks For Belmont Park - 5/31/21

Race 1 at Belmont Park on Monday is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $75,000 and field of 8. 5 Masked Marauder has placed three times in five starts, was third when last out in November, and on consistency must be given consideration. 6 Devil Boy is a half-brother to More Than Usual, was third while debuting earlier in May, and jockey selection is a big plus. 8 Big Bobby is a half-brother to Rectify, was second while debuting earlier in May and on connections holds the leading claims today. 8 Big Bobby to win, Exacta 8-5

Race 2 on Monday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $80,000 and a field of 16. 2 Kinky Sox has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in April and looks to go one better today. 4 Big Al’s Gal has victories at both six furlongs and one mile, was a winner when last seen in April and looks for a second straight today. 7 Nebo was a winner last time out in April, jockey selection is a big plus and merits serious consideration today. 2 Kinky Sox to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 3 at Belmont Park on Monday is the seven-furlong Bouerie Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $125,000 and field of 6. 1 Betsy Blue has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in April and has one of the best in the business on board. 4 Pay Grade was a winner when last seen in March, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms cannot be overlooked today. 6 Rainbow Gal has a victory at six furlongs, was third last time out in April, jockey booking is a help and finishes amongst the leaders. 1 Betsy Blue to win, Exacta 1-6

Race 4 at Belmont Park on Monday is the 1-mile Commentator Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 7. 3 Mr. Buff has 18 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out earlier in May and on these terms holds the leading claims today. 4 Yankee Division has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in April and on consistency merits consideration. 5 Bankit has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in April and must be given serious consideration. 3 Mr Buff to win, Exacta 3-5

Race 5 on Monday at Belmont Park is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $75,000 and field of 10. 2 La Victoria is half-sister to La Kara Mia, was fifth when last out while debuting in February but has a top-rated jockey in the saddle and cannot be overlooked. 4 Jamaica Joy was 3rd when last seen while debuting in November, jockey selection is a big plus and on a return following a long break must be respected. 5 Dorothy’s The Boss has placed in two of three outings, was second when last seen in April and looks to go one better today. 2 La Victoria to win, Exacta 2-5

Race 6 at Belmont Park on Monday is the 1 mile Mount Vernon Stakes for four year olds and up with a purse of $125,000 and a field of 10. 3 Robin Sparkles has four victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was second when last out in April and holds the leading claims today. 8 MyHartBlongsToDady has five victories at 1 mile, was third when last seen in April and amongst this class must be taken into consideration. 10 Classic Lady has four victories at 1 mile, was third last time out in September and after a long layoff merits respect from the rest. 3 Robin Sparkles to win, Exacta 3-10

Race 7 at Belmont Park on Monday is the seven-furlong Mike Lee Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $125,000 and field of 8. 1 Dr. Blute has a victory at 6 furlongs, was second when last out in April and merits consideration today. 3 Excellent Timing has victories at both six and seven furlongs was well back when last seen earlier in May but on previous form cannot be overlooked today. 6 River Dog is a half-brother to Fancy Gem, was a winner while debuting earlier in May and looks for a second consecutive win today. 6 River Dog to win, Exacta 6-3

Race 8 at Belmont Park on Monday is the 1 mile and 1/16th Kingston Stakes for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $125,000 and field of 10. 2 Rinaldi has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in April and returns to a more suitable distance today. 3 Cross Border has eight victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last seen earlier in May but on a drop-in class merits serious consideration today. 4 City Man has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in early May and against this group must be respected today. 3 Cross Border to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 9 on Monday at Belmont Park is the one-mile Critical Eye Handicap for three year-olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 9. 4 Mrs. Orb has 6 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in January and finishes amongst the lead group today. 6 Espresso Shot has won five races at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in March and holds solid claims today. 8 Bank Sting has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in April and cannot be overlooked today. 4 Mrs. Orb to win, Exacta 4-6

The tenth and final race on Monday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 16. 7 To The Tune has not placed in either of two starts, was fifth when last out in October, and puts on blinkers for just the first time today. 9 Tales I WinIt has placed in one of two outings, was second when last seen in April, and on these terms is hard to deny today. 12 Mill Stone Creek has placed in one of three starts, was third last time out in April, and finishes in the mix today. 9 Tales I WinIt to win, Exacta 9-7