Free Picks for Belmont Park - 9/26/21
Race 1 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 6. 1 Shalimar Gardens has placed in each of 2 starts, was second when last out in August and must be on all shortlists today. 3 Big City Momma has placed in one of three starts, was fourth when last seen earlier in September but cannot be overlooked today. 4 Violent Vixen has placed in one of 2 starts, was third last time out in early September and finishes amongst the leaders. 1 Shalimar Gardens to win, Exacta 1-4
Race 2 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 16. 1 Pivotal Run was a winner when last out in August, was disqualified by stewards and placed third, but merits serious consideration against this group today. 2 Viking Zim has placed three times in six outings, was second when last seen in August and finishes amongst the lead group today. 3 Shutters is the brother of Natucket Red, was sixth last time out in August but must be factored into the equation today. 1 Pivotal Run to win, Exacta 1-3
Race 3 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 10. 1 Rogers Ginger is the half-brother of SquatchingWithLyss, was third while debuting last month and plays a prominent role today. 6 Partner’s Hope has placed three times in seven starts, was second when last seen in August even though was bumped at the start and is the one to beat today. 10 Rudy Rod has placed in one of 8 starts, was second last time out in August but returns to a more suitable distance today. 6 Partner’s Hope to win, Exacta 6-1
Race 4 at Belmont Park on Sunday is the seven-furlong Bertram F. Bongard Stakes for 2 year olds with a purse of $150,000 and field of 5. 1 Shipsational is the brother of First Appeal, has a victory at 5 furlongs, was fourth when last out and must be given consideration. 3 Senbei is the half-brother of Filibustin, was a winner last time out in August and looks for a second consecutive victory today. 5 Happy Happy B is the half-brother of Inclined To Win, has placed in each of 2 starts, was third last time out in August and must be respected by the others. 3 Senbei to win, Exacta 3-5
Race 5 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a 7 furlong allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $85,000 and field of 14. 3 Pure Bode has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in August and holds the leading claims today. 4 ItsAKeyper has three victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in August and must be respected by the others. 6 Jill’s A Hot Mess has four victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in early September and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Jill’s A Hot Mess to win, Exacta 6-3
Race 6 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $75,000 and field of 16. 1 Silver Fist is the half-sister of Walkabout Creek, was second while debuting last month and plays a prominent role today. 2 Pimenova is the half-sister of Master Gunner, was fifth while debuting last month but cannot be overlooked today. 3 She’s A Mia debuts today at this venue, recent workouts have been very strong and must be taken into consideration amongst this group today. 1 Silver Fist to win, Exacta 1-2
Race 7 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a 1 mile and 1/16 claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 15. 5 Made My Day has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth when last out in August but cannot be overlooked today. 7 Agent Creed has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in August but on previous form must be given consideration. 8 Voliero has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth last time out in early September, but has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and amongst this group is the leading contender. 8 Voliero to win, Exacta 8-5
Race 8 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a one-mile allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $80,000 and field of 14. 5 Raining Candy was a winner when last out in early September, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst the lead group today. 8 Marvelous Maude was a winner when last seen in August, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and plays a prominent role today. 13 Just Ok Is Not Ok has a victory at 1 mile, was second last time out in early September, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 13 Just Ok Is Not Ok to win, Exacta 13-8
Race 9 on Sunday at Belmont Park is the 6 ½ furlong Gallant Bloom Handicap for three year olds and up with a purse of $250,000 and field of 5. 1 Bella Sofia has three victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last out in August and plays a prominent role today. 2 Lady Rocket has four victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last seen in August and finishes in the top two today. 4 Lake Avenue has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in August and merits serious consideration today. 1 Bella Sofia to win, Exacta 1-2
The tenth and final race at Belmont Park on Sunday is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 14. 1 Fort Drum has a victory at six furlongs, was well back when last out earlier in September but cannot be overlooked today. 3 Adele Kat was a winner when last seen in early September, jockey booking is a plus and must be given consideration. 5 Lucky Latkes has a victory at six furlongs, was third last time out in early September, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Lucky Latkes to win, Exacta 5-3
