Free Picks For Belmont Park - 6/26/21
Race 1 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three year-olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 7. 2 Hurricane Andrew has placed in 2 of 12 starts, was third when last out in early June and on recent form merits serious consideration. 3 Perpetual Change has placed in one of two outings, was well back when last seen in May but cannot be overlooked today. 6 Ghostmon has placed in two of 4 starts, was 4th last time out in early June and has one of the best in the business on board. 6 Ghostmon to win, Exacta 6-2
Race 2 on Saturday at Belmont Park is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $90,000 and field of 7. 1 High Oak is a half-brother to Afternoon Wedding, debuts from this stable today and has a top-rated jockey in the saddle. 2 Winter Son was fifth while debuting in May, but did not have a clear run in debut and merits serious consideration this time out. 4 Labarde cost $340,000, leaves from a top-rated stable, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one to beat. 4 Labarde to win, Exacta 4-1
Race 3 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 7-furlong starter allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 7. 2 Pendolino has victories at both 5 furlongs and one mile, was 4th when last out in early June but on previous form cannot be overlooked today. 5 ShesALittleEdgy has two victories at six furlongs, was second when last seen in May and must be on all shortlists today. 6 Miss Liana has six victories at six furlongs, was a winner last time out in May, debuts from a new stable today and on these terms is hard to deny. 6 Miss Liana to win, Exacta 6-5
Race 4 on Saturday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 7. 2 Vici has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in May, and jockey selection is a big plus today. 3 Copper Town has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in May and on these terms is the one the rest must catch today. 5 Full Salute has 10 victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was second last time out in early June and holds solid claims today. 3 Copper Town to win, Exacta 3-2
Race 5 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $80,000 and a field of 10. 1 Easy To Bless has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in May and looks for a double today. 6 Gambling Cat has three victories at 1 mile, was it winner when last seen in May and has one of the top jockeys in the business on board today. 7 Magisterium has two victories at seven furlongs, was third last time out in May and merits consideration today. 6 Gambling Cat to win, Exacta 6-7
Race 6 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $41,000 and fuel up 9. 3 Quasar has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last out in May and plays a prominent role today. 4 Myawaya has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last seen in February of 2020 and jockey selection is a big plus. 7 Cazilda FortyTales was a winner last time out in May, jockey booking is an advantage today and on these terms must be taken into consideration. 3 Quasar to win, Exacta 3-7
Race 7 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 1-mile and 1/4 allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $94,000 and field of 9. 3 RockEmperor has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth when last out in early June, but drops a grade and merits serious consideration today. 4 Mr. Alec has a victory at 1 mile and 2 furlongs, was third when last seen in April and merits respect from the rest today. 7 Winning Factor has three victories at 1 mile, was third last time out in early June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Winning Factor to win, Exacta 7-4
Race 8 at Belmont Park on Saturday is the 1-mile and 1/16 Mother Goose Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $250,000 and field of 5. 1 Make Mischief has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in early June and a drop in grade is a big plus today. 2 Always Carina has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in May and holds solid claims today. 3 Clairiere has two victories at 1 mile, was fourth last time out in April, but faces a far easier task today. 3 Clairiere to win, Exacta 3-2
Race 9 at Belmont Park on Saturday is the 1 mile Wild Applause Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 1 Alda has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in May and has been a proven winner at this grade. 2 Minaun has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner last time out in April and jockey selection is a big plus. 3 LoveStruck has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in November and finishes amongst the lead group today. 1 Alda to win, Exacta 1-2
The tenth and final race at Belmont Park on Saturday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 12. 4 Blue Lily is half-sister 2 Dixie Pistol, debuts from this venue today, had a $295,000 price tag, and must be on all shortlists. 9 So Enchanting has placed in each of two outings, was second when last seen in October, and has a top-rated jockey in the saddle. 11 GailHorseWind has placed in one of two starts, was second last time out in early June and finishes amongst the lead group today. 9 So Enchanting to win, Exacta 9-11
