Free Picks for Belmont Park - 10/8/21
Race 1 at Belmont Park on Friday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $75,000 and field of 9. 2 She’s The One is the half-sister of Only You, finished second when last out in May and plays a prominent role today. 3 Madame Rose has placed four times in 18 starts, was second when last seen in September and on these terms and against this group looks to go one better today. 4 U Should B Dancing has placed five times in 10 starts, was well back last time out in September but must be given serious consideration today. 3 Madame Rose to win, Exacta 3-2
Race 2 on Friday at Belmont Park is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 9. 4 The Great Dansky has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second when last out in August and must be given consideration. 7 Karen’s Cove has eight victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last seen in September and a drop in grade could be the difference today. 9 Tapizearance has three victories at 1 mile, was sixth last time out in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 Karen’s Cove to win, Exacta 7-4
Race 3 at Belmont Park on Friday is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $96,000 and field of 6. 1 Midnight Tea Time has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in September and faces a far easier task today. 3 Sanctuary City has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last seen in August and on a drop-in grade is the one to beat today. 4 Dreams Of Tomorrow has three victories in races of up to 1 mile and 1 furlong, was well back last time out in September but cannot be overlooked today. 3 Sanctuary City to win, Exacta 3-1
Race 4 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. 1 Sweet As Pie is the half-sister of Admiring, cost $490,000, workouts have been strong leading up to this debut and on connections is difficult to deny today. 2 EveryoneLovesLinda is the sister of Arty’s Secret, has placed in each of two starts, was second when last seen in August and on these terms finishing amongst the first two at the wire today. 8 ContinentalCongres has placed in one of 4 starts, was second last time out in September and plays a prominent role today.1 Sweet As Pie to win, Exacta 1-2
Race 5 at Belmont Park on Friday is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $75,000 and field of 10. 4 Cupere is the half-sister of Ivar, workouts have been strong, and on connections merits serious consideration. 8 Preposterous was 4th when last seen while debuting in August, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and must be at or near the top of all short lists today. 10 Saratoga Chrome is the half-sister of Timeskip, was a winner following a disqualification last time out in August and amongst this field is difficult to deny today. 10 Saratoga Chrome to win, Exacta 10-8
Race 6 on Friday at Belmont Park is a 1-mile claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 9. 5 Kumar has six victories at 1 mile, was fifth when last out in September but on previous form must be given consideration. 6 Playwright has 7 victories at 1 mile, was third when last seen in September and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 7 Paul The Waiter has five victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in September and holds solid claims today. 6 Playwright to win, Exacta 6-7
Race 7 at Belmont Park on Friday is a 7 furlong starter allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 15. 1 Coalition Building was a winner when last out in September, debuts with a new stable today and must be on all shortlists. 2 FunWhileItLasted has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in August but drops a grade today and merits serious consideration. 11 Fraudulent Charge has a victory at seven furlongs, was second last time out in March and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 11 Fraudulent Charge to win, Exacta 11-2
Race 8 Friday at Belmont Park is a one-mile allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $80,000 and field of 10. 6 Our Man Mike has a victory at 1 mile, was fourth when last out in August and holds the leading prospects today. 7 It’s Gravy has a victory at 1 mile, was seventh when last seen in August and plays a prominent role today. 8 Purple Hearted has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth last time out in September and must be taken into consideration. 6 Our Man Mike to win, Exacta 6-8
The ninth and final race at Belmont Park on Friday is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $75,000 and field of 10. 1 Tara Dancer debuts at this venue today, has speed and stamina thanks to her pedigree and finishes amongst the top three. 5 RussiaRussiaRussia is the half-sister of Katama Bay, cost $310,000, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 10 Lady Of Thoroton is the half-sister of Miss Loretta, has placed in one of two starts, was third last time out in September and plays a prominent role today. 5 RussiaRussiaRussia to win, Exacta 5-10
