Free Picks For Belmont Park - 7/4/21
Race 1 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a 6 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 5. 2 Gone Glimmering has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in May and could go one better today. 3 Anna’s Fast has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in May, and on these terms and against this group is the one the rest must catch today. 5 She’s A Black Belt has three victories at six furlongs, was 4th last time out in May but cannot be overlooked today. 3 Anna’s Fast to win, Exacta 3-2
Race 2 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a 1-mile and 1/16 maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 7. 3 Soar is the half-brother of Rickey’s Girl, debuts from this venue today and had a six-figure price tag and therefore cannot be overlooked. 6 Hombre was fifth while debuting in April, jockey booking is a big plus and must be taken into consideration. 7 Tariff War was fourth while debuting in May, has one of the best in the business in the saddle and on these terms is hard to deny today. 7 Tariff War to win, Exacta 7-3
Race 3 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 13. 8 Tis A Pity was 4th while debuting in February of 2020, has been out for a long period, but has a talented jockey in the saddle and cannot be overlooked. 10 Lookin To Fly has placed three times in five outings, was second when last seen in December, debuts for a new stable and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 12 Ruthless Gal has not placed in either of two starts, was well off the pace last time out in June and returns to a more suitable distance today. 10 Lookin To Fly to win, Exacta 10-12
Race 4 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $48,000 and field of 6. 2 Daddy Knows has four victories at one mile, was second when last out in June and must be given serious consideration today. 4 Baby I’m Perfect has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last seen in May but on previous form and with an excellent jockey in the saddle is hard to deny today. 6 Dunph has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third last time out in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Baby I’m Perfect to win, Exacta 4-2
Race 5 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 9. 2 Federalist Papers has placed in one of two starts, was fifth when last out in March and puts on blinkers for just the first time. 7 Hard Won has placed in 2 of nine outings, was fifth when last seen in October but on previous form is hard to overlook today. 9 Except Temptation has placed in one of five starts, was seventh last time out but a drop in class and distance makes the difference today. 9 Except Temptation to win, Exacta 9-2
Race 6 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 12. 4 Congrats For Glory has placed in one of three starts, was third when last out in May, and plays a prominent role today. 9 Raising Sand has not placed in either of two outings, was 4th when last seen in May and jockey booking is a big plus today. 12 Run Smitty Run has placed in one of six starts, was fifth last time out in June and merits consideration today. 4 Congrats For Glory to win, Exacta 4-9
Race 7 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 9. 1 BustinMyGroove has a victory at six furlongs, was well back when last out in June but cannot be overlooked today. 2 MagicallyDelicious has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in June but against this group merits serious consideration. 8 Cause To Dream has a victory at six furlongs, was 4th last time out in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Cause To Dream to win, Exacta 8-2
Race 8 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $96,000 and field of 8. 1 Maxwell Esquire has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last out in May but on previous form merits serious consideration today. 4 Fiya has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was well back when last seen in April on 2020 form must be respected by the rest. 5 Battle Station has seven victories in races of up to 7 furlongs was fourth last time out in June and plays a prominent role today. 5 Battle Station to win, Exacta 5-4
Race 9 at Belmont Park on Sunday is the 1 mile Manila Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 8. 1 Straw Into Gold has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in May and a highly talented jockey will help with an increase in grade today. 2 Public Sector has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and finishes amongst the lead group today. 3 Like The King has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth last time out in May but against this group is difficult to overlook today. 2 Public Sector to win, Exacta 2-3
The tenth and final race at the Belmont Park on Sunday is the seven-furlong John A. Nerud Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $250,000 and field of 7. 1 Firenze Fire has 14 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in June and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 3 American Power has 11 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Wicked Trick has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 4th last time out in June, and finishes in the mix today. 1 Firenze Fire to win, Exacta 1-3