Free Picks for Belmont Park - 9/16/21
Race 1 at Belmont Park on Thursday is the 2 ¼-mile William Entenmann Memorial Hurdle Stakes for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $75,000 in field of 7. 1 Booby Trap has won five races of up to 2 miles and 3 furlongs, was a winner when last out earlier in September and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Baltimore Bucko finished second at the John Sheppard Stakes, has a talented jockey in the saddle and must be given consideration. 6 French Light jockey is a plus, has run very strong since returning to the United States and must be factored into the equation. 3 Baltimore Bucko to win, Exacta 3-6
Race 2 at Belmont Park on Thursday is the 2 ½-mile Lonesome Glory Handicap for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $150,000 and field of 7. 1 Amschel was second when last out in June, jockey selection is a plus and on recent form must be taken into consideration. 2 The Mean Queen is a leading contender against this class after success in the John Sheppard Stakes last month and on these terms is the one to beat. 6 Snap Decision has three victories in races of up to 2 miles and 3 furlongs, has enjoyed recent success at the Iroquois Stakes and must be respected by the rest. 2 The Mean Queen to win, Exacta 2-6
Race 3 at Belmont Park on Thursday is a 1-mile claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $37,000 and field of 6. 2 Papa Jimmy has a victory at 1 mile, was second when last out in August and must be taken into consideration. 4 Orb In The Tower was a winner when last seen in July, has one of the best in the business in the saddle and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Scotty has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth last time out in August and plays a prominent role today. 4 Orb In The Tower to win, Exacta 4-6
Race 4 at Belmont Park on Thursday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 8. 1 O’Gotten Girl has placed five times in seven starts, was fourth when last out in August and finishes amongst the leaders. 2 Crowding Out has placed in each of 2 starts, was second when last seen in August, jockey selection is a big advantage and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 8 Split Then Double has placed three times in four starts, was third last time out in July and has solid claims today. 2 Crowding Out to win, Exacta 2-8
Race 5 on Thursday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong maiden claiming for 2 year olds with a purse of $50,000 in field of 8. 3 Gabriela’s Miracle is the half-sister of Little Miracle, was second when last out earlier in September and plays a prominent role today. 4 Amazing Dream was well back when last seen in June but has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Saratoga Kisses has placed in one of three starts, was seventh when last out in July and finishes with the lead group today. 3 Gabriela’s Miracle to win, Exacta 3-4
Race 6 at Belmont Park on Thursday is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year olds with a purse of $92,000 and field of 9. 5 Contained has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was second when last out in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Sport Model has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in August and on these terms is the one to beat today. 8 Adelaide Miss has victories at both 5 furlongs and 1 mile, was sixth last time out in August and holds solid claims today. 6 Sport Model to win, Exacta 6-8
Race 7 on Thursday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $66,000 and field of 7. 1 Clench has seven victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last out in August and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Free Enterprise has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in August and is the leading contender today. 5 Flat Out Beautiful has 7 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in August and plays a prominent role today. 4 Free Enterprise to win, Exacta 4-5
Race 8 at Belmont Park on Thursday is a 1 ¼-mile allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $94,000 and field of 7. 1 Value Engineering has two victories in races of up to 1 mile and 2 furlongs, was third when last out in August and holds solid claims today. 4 Summer To Remember has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last seen in August and must be respected by the others. 8 Perjury Trap has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in July and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 8 Perjury Trap to win, Exacta 8-1
The ninth and final race at Belmont Park on Thursday is a 1-mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 14. 1 Constitutional Rage has placed in one of 7 starts, was 4th when last out in August and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 2 Mondeuse has placed five times in seven outings, was second when last seen in August and plays a prominent role today. 10 Bella Principessa has placed three times in seven starts, was third last time out in August and on these terms and against this group is difficult to deny today. 10 Bella Principessa to win, Exacta 10-1
