Free Picks For Belmont Park - 5/8/21

Race 1 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 7. 1 Automate has five victories at 1 mile, was second when last out in April and looks to go one better today. 4 Flowers For Lisa has 14 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in February and must be given serious consideration. 6 RunAbout has 7 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in April and on consistency must be factored into the final equation. 4 Flowers For Lisa to win, Exacta 4-6

Race 2 on Saturday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $80,000 and field of 12. 1 KokoPelli was a winner while debuting in November has a talented jockey in the saddle and looks for a second straight today. 9 Blame It On Mary was a winner while last out in April, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 12 Snicket has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last out in April and looks to go one better today. 9 Blame It On Mary to win, Exacta 9-12

Race 3 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $37,000 and a field of 16. 3 Vive La Liberty has placed in one of 8 starts, was third when last out in March, and finishes amongst the leaders. 4 Central Capital has not placed in any of 10 outings, was third when last seen in February but amongst this group must be given consideration. 13 Maria’s Gift has placed in two of 6 starts, was fourth last time out in April and on consistency is the one to beat today. 13 Maria’s Gift to win, Exacta 13-3

Race 4 on Saturday at Belmont Park is the six-furlong Runhappy Stakes for four year olds and up with a purse of $150,000 and field 5. 2 Town Classic has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in March and a return to sprinting is a big plus today. 3 Chateau has seven victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was 4th when last seen at a Grade 1 event in April and on a drop in both class and distance merits serious respect. 4 Firenze Fire has 12 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in December and upon returning to sprinting must be given consideration. 3 Chateau to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 5 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $75,000 and a field of 16. 3 DanzigWithTheStars has placed in two or three starts, was third when last out in December but has been gelded since and must be factored into the equation. 5 Sinful Dancer has placed in each of 2 starts, was second when last seen in April, and faces a far easier task today. 12 Noble Journey has placed in one of three starts, was fourth last time out in November and a shorter distance today could make a difference. 5 Sinful Dancer to win, Exacta 5- 12

Race 6 on Saturday at Belmont Park is the 1 mile and 1/16th Beaugay Stakes for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $150,000 and field of 6. 1 Harvey’s Lil Goil has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in November and on a drop-in class plays a prominent role today. 3 Nay Lady Nay has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last seen in November but cannot be overlooked amongst this group. 5 Civil Union has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth last time out in November and finishes amongst the leaders today. 1 Harvey’s Lil Goil to win, Exacta 1-5

Race 7 on Saturday at Belmont Park is the 6 1/2 furlong Vagrancy Handicap for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $150,000 and field of 7. 3 VIctim Of Love has five victories in races of up to one mile, was second when last out in February and could go one better today. 5 Honor Way has 13 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in a Grade 3 event in April and has had previous success at this venue. 6 Pacific Gale has five victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner last time out in March and on these terms is hard to deny today. 6 Pacific Gale to win, Exacta 6-3

Race 8 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/16th Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 10. 2 Traffic Song is a half-sister to Majestic Mist, was fifth when last out while debuting in March and on connections cannot be overlooked today. 5 In Italian finished second while debuting in March, has one of the best in the business on board and merits serious consideration. 8 Palamos has placed in one of two starts, was second last time out in November and holds solid claims today. 8 Palamos to win, Exacta 8-5

Race 9 at Belmont Park on Saturday is the 1 mile and 1/8 Peter Pan Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $200,000 and field of 6. 2 Nova Rags has victories at both 6 and 7 furlongs, was fourth when last out in March and must be respected. 4 Wolfie’s DynaGhost was a winner when last seen while debuting in November, jockey selection is a big plus and must be taken into consideration. 6 Risk Taking has two victories at 1 mile, was well back last time out in April but on previous form must be factored into the equation. 2 Nova Rags to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 10 on Saturday at Belmont Park is the 1 mile and 3/8 Man o’ War Stakes for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $700,000 and field of 8. 1 Sovereign has victories in two races of up to 1 mile and 4 furlongs, was third when last out in November and has one of the best in the business on board. 2 Moon Over Miami has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in March and looks to go one better today. 7 Field Pass has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fourth last time out in April and finishes amongst the leaders today. 1 Sovereign to win, Exacta 1-7

The 11th and final race on Saturday at Belmont Park is a 1 mile and 1/16th Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 10. 2 RastaFara finished second while debuting in January, jockey selection is a big plus and looks to go one better today. 3 Scarabea has placed in two of three outings, was fourth when last seen in April, and finishes in the lead group today. 6 Gabby Squared has placed in one of three starts, was third last time out in April and cannot be overlooked today. 2 RastaFara to win, Exacta 2-3