Free Picks For Belmont Park - 6/20/20

Race 1 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 1 mile Maiden Claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $49,000 and field of 12. 8 Scanno has placed in three of his nine starts and finished second in his most recent outing last month. 9 Striking Speed finished third in his most recent outing in February which was a strong effort on his part. 12 Traffic Pattern has two victories at six furlongs and makes his debut at Belmont today. 12 Traffic Pattern to win, Exacta 12-9

Race 2 at Belmont Park on Saturday is the seven-furlong Woody Stephens Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $250,000 and field of five. 1 No Parole has four victories in races of six furlongs and one mile and was victorious in his most recent outing in April. 3 Mischevious Alex has won four races of between four furlongs and one mile and was victorious in his most recent outing at Aqueduct in March. 4 Echo Town has three victories at six furlongs and was victorious in his most recent outing last month at Churchill Downs. 4 Echo Town to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 3 on Saturday at Belmont Park is a 6 ½ furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $66,000 and field of seven. 1 Palomita has a victory at six furlongs, finished second in her most recent outing in March, and cannot be dismissed. 6 Indian Pride has a victory at six furlongs, finished third in her most recent outing in October of last year, and must be considered today. 7 Mrs. Danvers was victorious in her most recent outing in August of 2019 and must be given respect here today. 6 Indian Pride to win, Exacta 6-7

Race 4 on Saturday at Belmont Park is the one mile Pennine Ridge Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $150,000 and a field of seven. 1 Decorated Invader has won three races at one mile and was victorious in his most recent outing in March at Gulfstream. 2 Venezuelan Hug has two victories at one mile, was victorious in his most recent outing and looks for a hat trick today. 5 Vanzzy has three victories at one mile, finished first in his most recent outing in March and must be respected today. 2 Venezuelan Hug to win, Exacta 2-5

The fifth race at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 7 furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $64,000 and a field of eight. 1 Mutakaamil has placed in two of his five starts and represents a leading barn and must be taken seriously. 4 Uncle Ned has placed in one of his five starts but with a $375,000 price tag could not be overlooked. 6 Shadow Boat has five victories in races of between 1 mile and 1 mile and 3 furlongs and must be considered amongst this group. 4 Uncle Ned to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 6 on Saturday at Belmont Park is the one mile Wonder Again Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $150,000 and a field of five. 1 SpeakToMeOfSummer has two victories at one mile and was victorious in her most recent outing in November of last year. 2 Sweet Melania has two victories at one mile, finished third in her most recent outing in a Grade 1 race, and deserves much respect. 3 Highland Glory has two victories at one mile and should be with the leaders crossing the line. 2 Sweet Melania to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 7 on Saturday at Belmont Park is the six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $56,000 and field of 16. 3 Single Verse has a victory at six furlongs and has shown much progress of late. 4 StrongerThanUKnow was victorious in her most recent outing earlier in June at Belmont and must be watched today. 11 Canarsie Angel was the winner at Aqueduct in her most recent outing during November of last year and must be shortlisted. 4 StrongerThanUKnow to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 8 on Saturday at Belmont Park is the 1 mile Longines Acorn Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $300,000 and field of seven.1 Gamine has a victory at both six furlongs and one mile and was victorious in her most recent outing last month at Oaklawn Park. 4 Casual has victories at both six and seven furlongs and was the winner in her most recent outing last month at Churchill Downs. 7 Perfect Alibi has three victories in races of between 5 and 7 furlongs, finished fourth in a Grade 1 Breeders Cup event, and must be considered here. 1 Gamine to win, Exacta 1-7

Race 9 at Belmont Park on Saturday is the six-furlong Jaipur Stakes for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $250,000 and field eight. 3 Texas Wedge has six victories at five furlongs and has progressed very well of late. 4 Pure Sensation has 14 victories in races of between five and six furlongs and although raced poorly last time out, continues to show solid form. 6 Hidden Scroll has victories at both 6 furlongs and one mile and cannot be overlooked amongst this group. 3 Texas Wedge to win, Exacta 3-4

The 10th race on Saturday Belmont Park is the 1 ⅛ mile Belmont Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $1,000,000 and field of 10. 8 Tiz The Law has four victories in races between six furlongs and one mile, was victorious in his most recent outing in March at the Florida Derby and is the horse to beat in the first leg of the Triple Crown. 9 Dr Post has victories at both seven furlongs and one mile and was victorious in his most recent outing in April at Gulfstream. 10 Pneumatic has been successful at both six furlongs and one mile and will finish in the money today. 10 Tiz The Law to win, Exacta 8-9

Race 11 on Saturday at Belmont Park is a 1 ⅛ mile allowance optional claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 13. 3 Largent has three victories at one mile and was victorious in his most recent outing over that same distance in March. 7 Monarchs Glen has five victories in races of 1 mile and 1 mile and 3 furlongs and must be considered to finish in the money. 8 Sand Dancer has three victories at one mile and will be amongst the leaders crossing the line. 3 Largent to win, Exacta 3-7

The 12th and final race on Saturday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $56,000 and field of 16. 1 Veterans Beach has a victory at five furlongs, leaves from a new stable on Saturday and races for the first time since a gelding surgery. 3 Double Shot was victorious in his most recent outing in February at Aqueduct and must be given much consideration today. 7 Qian B C has been victorious at six furlongs, finished second in his most recent outing in October of 2019, and needs to be shortlisted. 3 Double Shot to win, Exacta 3-7