Free Picks for Belmont Park - 9/17/21
Race 1 at Belmont Park on Friday is a 1-mile claiming for 3 year olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 7. 3 Heavy Roller has 12 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was 7th when last out earlier in September but against this class must be taken seriously. 5 Tapalist has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last seen in August and finishes at the front of the lead group today. 7 Kumar has six victories at 1 mile, was fifth last time out in August and must be given consideration. 5 Tapalist to win, Exacta 5-7
Race 2 on Friday at Belmont Park is a 1-mile and ¼ Maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 7. 1 Proven Innocent has not placed in any of 4 starts, was 4th when last out in May but against this level must be respected today. 2 MegaYacht was seventh when last seen in February, has a talented jockey in the saddle and cannot be overlooked. 4 Connagh’s Quay has placed in two of five starts, was seventh last time out in May but a gelding surgery since should be a difference-maker today. 4 Connagh’s Quay to win, Exacta 4-2
Race 3 at Belmont Park on Friday is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $92,000 and field of 7. 1 Primacy has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last out in August and has one of the best in the business in the saddle. 4 Perfect Grace was a winner when last seen in August, has one victory in 4 starts and an increase in distance could be a big plus today. 5 Trinni Luck has 3 victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner last time out in August and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Trinni Luck to win, Exacta 5-4
Race 4 on Friday at Belmont Park is a 1-mile maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $90,000 and field of 10. 2 Early Glow is the sister of Javanica, debuts from this venue today and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 4 Haughty is the sister of Sharp Rocket, had a price tag of $310,000 and on these terms is difficult to deny while debuting today. 7 Diamond Hands was 3rd when last out while debuting in August, had a price tag of $425,000 and plays a prominent role today. 5 Haughty to win, Exacta 4-7
Race 5 at Belmont Park on Friday you say 1 mile and 1/16 claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 11. 2 Attentive has seven victories in races up to 1 mile, was second when last out in August and plays a prominent role today. 5 TizzARunner has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in July and on these terms and against this group is the one to beat. 7 Sand Dancer has three victories at 1 mile, was sixth when last out in July but cannot be overlooked today. 5 TizzARunner to win, Exacta 5-2
Race 6 on Friday at Belmont Park is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $90,000 and field of 9. 2 Cairama cost $525,000, debuts today at this venue and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 3 Afjan is the half-brother of Toro Strike, debuts today at this venue and on connections merits consideration. 10 Systemic Change is the half-brother of StockPort, had a price tag of $180,000 and plays a prominent role today. 2 Cairama to win, Exacta 2-10
Race 7 at Belmont Park on Friday is the six-furlong Allied Forces Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 8. 1 Ranger Fox has a victory at 7 furlongs, was sixth when last out in August but drops a grade and must be respected today. 6 Big Everest was a winner when last seen in July, has one victory in three starts and finishes amongst the leaders. 7 Jaxon Traveller has five victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner last time out in August and plays a prominent role today. 1 Ranger Fox to win, Exacta 1-7
Race 8 at Belmont Park on Friday is the six-furlong Christiecat Stakes for three year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 10. 1 Bay Storm has a victory at six furlongs, was fifth when last out in August but cannot be overlooked today. 9 Honey Pants has two victories at six furlongs, was second when last seen in July and looks to go one better today. 10 Bye Bye has victories at both 5 and 7 furlongs, was third last time out in August and finishes in the top two today. 9 Honey Pants to win, Exacta 9-10
The ninth and final race at Belmont Park on Friday is a 6 furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $37,000 and field of 9. 6 Little Ms Scarlet has placed in one of five starts, was third when last out in August and must be taken into consideration. 8 Know It All Red has placed four times in 10 starts, was third when last seen in August and finishes as part of the lead group today. 9 TellAPerfectTale has placed three times in five starts, was second last time out in August and on these terms is the one to beat. 9 TellAPerfectTale to win, Exacta 9-8
