Free Picks For Belmont Park - 7/3/21

Race 1 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $45,000 and field of 11. 1 Bella Principessa has placed in two of 5 starts, was second when last out in May and has had strong performances both times on turf. 2 EscapeWithFriends has had strong workouts leading up to this outing, debuts today at this venue and on connections cannot be overlooked. 5 Raffinity has placed in 2 of 4 starts was 4th last time out in June and plays a prominent role today. 1 Bella Principessa to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 2 on Saturday at Belmont Park is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $37,000 and field of 9. 2 Napoleon Complex has placed in each of two starts, was well back when last out in May and makes a big drop in class today. 5 DaggerBoard has placed in two of four outings, was second when last seen in June and looks to go one better today. 6 Quick Return has placed in two of three starts, was fourth last time out in August of 2020 and has had success at a higher grade. 5 DaggerBoard to win, Exacta 5-6

Race 3 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 7 furlong allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $80,000 and field of 6. 1 Tiergan has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was second when last out in May and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Work Out was a winner when last seen in November, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is hard to deny today. 5 Devil’s Code has a victory at seven furlongs, was third last time out in June and plays a prominent part at the wire today. 3 Work Out to win, Exacta 3-5

Race 4 on Saturday at Belmont Park is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $28,000 and field of 9. 1 WhichWayToMalibu has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last out in June and must be giving serious consideration today. 7 Apex Predator has a victory at 6 furlongs, finished second when last seen in June and has a talented jockey in the saddle. 9 Taino has a victory at six furlongs, was fifth last time out in May, debuts with a new stable today and on these terms is the one to beat. 9 Taino to win, Exacta 9-7

Race 5 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 1-mile claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $41,000 and field of 8. 1 Regality was a winner in second outing in May, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle today and on these terms is hard to deny. 2 Ajhar has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last seen in May and finishes amongst the leaders today. 7 Good Culture has a victory at 1 mile, was well back last time out in June but on previous form cannot be overlooked. 1 Regality to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 6 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a one-mile allowance optional claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $94,000 and field of 14. 1 Principled Stand has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last out in April and looks to complete a hat-trick today. 7 Dream Of Tomorrow has victories at both 1 mile and one mile and one furlong, was a winner when last seen in May and a duplicate performance should be enough today. 10 BodeCream has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was second last time out in May and plays a highly prominent role today. 7 Dream Of Tomorrow to win, Exacta 7-10

Race 7 at Belmont Park on Saturday is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $48,000 and field of 8. 3 Strolling has nine victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last out in June and an equal performance today could be enough to reach the winner's circle again. 7 Joycee Haz Pizzaz has four victories at six furlongs, was well back when last seen in June but returns to a more suitable distance today. 8 Storm Advisory has 15 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in May and has had much success at this grade. 8 Storm Advisory to win, Exacta 8-7

Race 8 on Saturday at Belmont Park is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for three year olds with a purse of $92,000 and field of 10. 2 Mira Mission has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last out in June and jockey selection is a big plus. 5 Sifting Sands has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in April but has one of the best in the business on board today. 7 Space Launch has a victory at 1 mile, was third last time out in May and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 Space Launch to win, Exacta 7-5

Race 9 at Belmont Park on Saturday is the 1 mile Perfect Sting Stakes for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 1 Honey Cake has four victories at seven furlongs, what a winner when last out in November of 2020 and cannot be overlooked upon returning from a long layoff. 3 Princess Grace has three victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in November of 2020 and was victorious 3 times in four outings during 2020. 9 Viadera has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner last time out in November of 2020, drops a grade today and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 9 Viadera to win, Exacta 9-3

The tenth and final race on Saturday at Belmont Park is the 1 mile and ¼ Suburban Stakes for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $400,000 and field of 6. 1 Moretti has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 Mystic Guide has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in March and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Happy Saver is undefeated in five outings of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and has one of the best in the business on board. 4 Mystic Guide to win, Exacta 4-6

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