Free Picks For Belmont Park - 5/2/21
Race 1 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a 1 mile in 1/16 claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 9. 1 The Last Zip has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last out in April and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 3 Mo Gotcha has two victories at six furlongs, was 4th when last seen in April and leaves from an in-form barn. 8 Boru has two victories at 1 mile, was 3rd last time out in March and has one of the best in the business on board. 8 Boru to win, Exacta 8-1
Race 2 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 6. 1 Bears Mafia has 9 victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was fifth when last out in April and strike rate is superb of late. 2 Golani Brigade has two victories at seven furlongs, was fifth when last seen in March but unbeaten in a pair of previous starts and cannot be overlooked. 3 NY Traffic has victories at six furlongs and 1 mile, was well back last time out in October but must be given much respect from the rest of this group. 2 Golani Brigade to win, Exacta 2-3
Race 3 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 9. 1 King James was 4th when last out while debuting in March, has had Lasix introduced since and a talented jockey sits in the saddle. 2 King Of Miami has placed in one of two outings, was fourth when last seen in August, has been gelded since and had Lasix applied. 5 Askin For A Baskin has had strong workouts leading up to this debut, sold for $500,000 and on cost is an obvious choice to finish amongst the leaders. 5 Askin For A Baskin to win, Exacta 5-2
Race 4 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a 1 mile and 1/16 claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 13. 5 Soglio has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fourth when last out in March but is a proven winner at this grade. 6 Mandate has three victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in April and looks for a double today. 10 GearHead has four victories at 1 mile, was 3rd last time out in April and on consistency merits serious consideration. 6 Mandate to win, Exacta 6-5
Race 5 at Belmont Park on Sunday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $75,000 and field of 12. 2 Nemo’s Fortune was 3rd when last out while debuting in April, has a talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is hard to deny today. 11 Big Bobby is half-brother to Rectify, debuts today at this venue and on connections cannot be overlooked. 12 Hereby is half-brother to Dantu, was sold for $260,000 and on cost merits respect from the rest. 2 Nemo’s Fortune to win, Exacta 2-11
Race 6 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a 1-mile starter allowance for three-year-olds and up with a person $55,000 and field of 11. 6 Gimme Some Mo has a victory at 1 mile, was fourth when last out in April but a return to turf could make the difference today. 7 Future Victory has a victory at 1 mile, was sixth when last seen in April, has one of the best in the business on board and must be shortlisted. 10 Blue Lou Boyle was a winner last time out in April, jockey selection is a big plus and merits respect on most recent success. 7 Future Victory to win, Exacta 7-10
Race 7 on Sunday at Belmont Park is a one mile in 1/16 allowance optional claiming for three year olds with a purse of $92,000 and field of 11. 6 Finding Freedom was a winner when last out while debuting in April, jockey selection is a plus and finishes amongst the leaders. 7 Public Sector has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in November but on prior form cannot be overlooked. 8 Colton’s Command was a winner last time out in March, has a talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is hard to deny today. 8 Colton’s Command to win, Exacta 8-7
Race 8 at Belmont Park on Sunday is the 1-mile Ruffian Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 6. 3 Our Super Freak has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in February and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 4 Lake Avenue has four victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen in March and looks for a hat-trick today. 6 Gibberish has four victories at 1 mile, was fourth last time out in February and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Lake Avenue to win, Exacta 4-6
The 9th and final race at Belmont Park on Sunday is a 6 furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 15. 4 Count Down has placed in two of 5 starts, was second when last out in April and on these terms is hard to deny today. 7 Orders is half brother to Cheery, debuts today from this venue and on connections merits serious consideration. 10 Inappropriate has not placed in any of 4 starts, was well back last time out in November but a gelding surgery could be the difference today. 4 Count Down to win, Exacta 4-7