Free Picks For Belmont Park - 4/22/21

Race 1 at Belmont Park on Thursday is a 1-mile maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $50,000 and field of 7. 3 Full Court Press has placed in one of two starts was third when last out in February and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Zuzudini has placed in one of nine outings, was third when last seen in February and merits consideration today. 6 Our Lucky Man has placed in one of five starts, was second last time out in March and on these terms is the one to beat. 6 Our Lucky Man to win, Exacta 6-3

Race 2 on Thursday at Belmont Park is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $92,000 and field of 9. 2 American Rule has two victories at six furlongs was 3rd when last out in March and on consistency must be given consideration. 4 Principled Stand was a winner while debuting in January has one of the best in the business on board and must be respected by the others. 7 Red Storm Risen has a victory at seven furlongs, was second last time out in March and cannot be overlooked today. 4 Principled Stand to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 3 at Belmont Park on Thursday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and a field of 10. 6 Determined Heart has placed in one of two starts, was second when last out in May 2020, and returning from a long layoff must be respected. 7 LevelPlayingField is a half-sister to Outback Jack, was fourth while debuting last month and has a talented rider on board. 8 StreetCar Jones has placed in one of two starts, was fourth last time out and must be factored into the equation. 6 Determined Heart to win, Exacta 6-8

Race 4 on Thursday at Belmont Park is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $72,000 and field of 7. 2 Clench has six victories at six furlongs, was second when last out in March and looks to go one better today. 3 Always Sunshine has 11 victories in races of up to six furlongs, was 3rd when last seen in February and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 4 Square Shooter has six victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was second last time out in March and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Always Sunshine to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 5 at Belmont Park on Thursday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $94,000 and field of 9. 2 Fast Getaway has four victories in races of up to six furlongs, was well back when last out in August but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 3 Maxwell Esquire has four victories at 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in November, has one of the best jockeys in the business on board and holds the leading credentials. 7 Battle Station has six victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was well back last time out in November but must be factored into the equation. 3 Maxwell Esquire to win, Exacta 3-2

Race 6 at Belmont Park on Thursday is a 1 mile and 1/4 Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 8. 1 Community Adjusted has not placed in either of two starts, was 4th when last out in March but amongst this group must be considered. 5 Higher Truth is a half-sister to Lady Wannabe, was sixth while debuting last month and on connections merits consideration. 7 Spatial is sister to Scape, finished fourth when last out in March and on connections and these terms must be respected by the rest. 7 Spatial to win, Exacta 7-1

Race 7 at Belmont Park on Thursday is a 6 1/2 furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $92,000 and field of 6. 1 Pleasant Orb has a victory at one mile, was second when last out in June of 2020, faces a much easier task today and on these terms is tough to deny. 2 Aunt Kat was a winner when last seen in March, has a talented jockey in the saddle and must be respected by the rest. 4 Saratoga Affair has a victory at six furlongs, finished second last time out in June of 2020 and has a top-rated jockey on board. 1 Pleasant Orb to win, Exacta 1-2

The eighth and final race on Thursday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 15. 3 Sport Model is a half-sister to Twirling Devon, was well back when last out while debuting in February but on connections cannot be overlooked today. 9 Mondeuse has placed in one of three starts, was 3rd last time out in November and must be taken into consideration. 12 Madame Rose has placed in one of eight outings, was second when last seen in March and with a duplicate performance could reach the winner’s circle today. 12 Madame Rose to win, Exacta 12-3