Free Picks for Belmont Park - 10/17/20

Race 1

4 LeaveUWithASmile: not up to par when last seen two months ago at Saratoga, but debuts from the new stable and has the best prospects of all. Top Pick

5 Mission WrapItUp: not up to form when last seen one week ago, stable’s runners are well-respected and must not be overlooked. Exotics

6 The Great Dansky: has three victories to date, arrives in very good form and plays a prominent role. Should be included

Race 3

1 Empty Tomb: was victorious when last seen 3 weeks ago, recent efforts have been very good and must be given consideration. Exotics

2 Performer: was a winner when last out 11 months ago, jockey booking is a big plus and on these terms is hard to deny. Top PIck

3 Musical Heart: was victorious in last outing 10 weeks ago, has a talented jockey in the saddle and looks for a follow-up today. Should be included

Race 6

5 Berhanu: is winless in three outings, but has improved with each and faces an easier assignment today. Exotics

10 Voter Protection: finished fourth in debut at this venue, workouts have been very good of late and must be on the shortlist. Should be included

12 GreatHeart: half-brother to Whiskey Echo, has a talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. Top Pick

Race 8

1 Farragut: ran a career-best when last seen three weeks ago, form of late has been very good and cannot be overlooked. Exotics

5 Beach Access: not up to form when last seen three weeks ago, but stable has had good success in these races and must be respected. Should be included

7 Six Percent: finished third when last seen three weeks ago, arrives in very good form and has better claims than the others. Top Pick

Race 9

6 Mitchell Road: runner-up win last out 5 weeks ago, has been in good form of late and finishes amongst the leaders. Should be included

8 Lead Guitar: was a winner when last seen 4 weeks ago, has one of the most talented jockeys on board and must be respected. Top Pick

10 Saratoga Treasure: was third when last out 2 months ago, this distance is more suitable and cannot be overlooked. Exotics

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Kevin Vallego

Kevin grew up in a sports-only household. Every afternoon was set to watching any sport that was on T.V. After years of watching sports he got introduced to the betting world, and soon stats, trends, and odds were Kevin's best friends. Now, almost 2 decades later, His life revolves around sports, writing about them, and betting on them. We are glad to have Kevin on our Winners & Whiners & StatSalt teams and you should be happy that we have him as well.