Belmont Park picks are here for a 11-race Saturday card. Below you will find full Belmont Park picks and analysis for every race on the October 17, 2026 program, including a best bet, a live longshot and suggested wagers for each event.

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Belmont Park Full Card Analysis

Belmont Picks: Saturday Full Card Analysis (10/17/2026)

Belmont Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:05 PM ET; Starter Allowance $32k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 COMMUTED (1-2): Major Player. Meaningful class relief today. Best late pace figure in the field at 104.
• #3 BRESLAU (6-1): Major Player. Drops to a level that should suit. Figures fit comfortably at this level.
• #1 COOL ANDY (5-1): Contender. Much better than the last line indicates. Top connections on the circuit with Carmouche and Rice.
• #2 RUN CLASSIC (6-1): Contender. Faced tougher last time and gets relief here. Consistently runs above the level it faces.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 1 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-2

Trifecta: 6,3 / 6,3,1,2 / 6,3,1,2

Belmont Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:38 PM ET; Starter Allowance $55k; 6 F Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 DELIGHTFUL FLAME (6-5): Major Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Numbers grade out better than the raw figures suggest.
• #4 GIFT OF GAB (9-5): Major Player. Improving with each start. Stettinius and Franco team up, and that combination wins its share.
• #3 RIVER SEINE (3-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Strong connections with Nevin sending out Fresu.
• #5 LIL' REGARD (8-1): Contender. Competitive in the same class recently. The 12 speed rating is among the top in the group.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 3 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-2

Trifecta: 1,4 / 1,4,3,5 / 1,4,3,5

Belmont Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:11 PM ET; Starter Allowance $32k; 1 1/4 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 MISSOURI RIVER (3-1): Major Player. Figures have climbed in three straight. Outruns the class par more often than not.
• #5 LE GRIS (7-5): Major Player. Runs better than the bare figures indicate once class is factored in. Rice has the barn rolling and keeps Franco aboard.
• #4 SHARP SPARK (5-1): Contender. Has been facing this kind and holding its own. Has been exceeding what the level demands.
• #1 FRIZZANTE (6-1): Contender. No class question at this level. Needs to bounce back from a dull effort.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 4 – 1

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Trifecta: 3,5 / 3,5,4,1 / 3,5,4,1

Belmont Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:44 PM ET; Starter Allowance $55k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 GREYJOY (8-1): Major Player. Record over this surface and trip stands out. Speed numbers are right there with the top group.
• #8 PLANET CLARE (5-1): Major Player. Has handled this exact setup before. Recent form lines measure up to these.
• #4 BOW DRAW (8-1): Contender. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating. Closing kick is the strongest of this group.
• #5 LADY FIREFOOT (4-1): Contender. Belongs on class and should be in the mix. Has the numbers to be involved late.

Selections: 3 – 8 – 4 – 5

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Exacta: 3 / 8,4

Belmont Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:17 PM ET; Starter Allowance $55k; 6 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 SHAPE NOTE (2-1): Major Player. Course and distance record is the strongest here. The Maker barn strikes at a healthy clip in this spot.
• #4 BITE AND STRIKE (3-1): Major Player. Quick enough to matter in the closing stages. Lezcano takes the mount for Rice, which is worth noting.
• #2 CALVIN'S RIDE (5-1): Contender. Has been knocking on the door in similar spots. Form lines read well against this group.
• #5 MISSION IMPROBABLE (9-2): Contender. Knows the surface and the trip, which counts for plenty. Numbers are competitive with anything else entered.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 2 – 5

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Trifecta: 7,4 / 7,4,2,5 / 7,4,2,5

Belmont Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:50 PM ET; Starter Allowance $32k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 WILL NOT BE SWAYED (2-1): Major Player. Has done its best running under these exact conditions. Consistent enough to be a factor at this level.
• #7 CITY BLOCKS (3-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Connections are as strong as any in the race.
• #1 MEG'S FOXY GREY (7-2): Contender. Figures fit comfortably at this level.
• #6 MASCARA (6-1): Contender. Competitive in the same class recently.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 1 – 6

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Exacta: 5 / 7,1

Belmont Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:23 PM ET; Starter Allowance $55k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 INTERCEPTOR (2-1): Major Player. Consistently runs above the level it faces.
• #1 CARC BROTHERS (6-5): Major Player. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 WRITE OFF JERRY (8-1): Contender. The 91 speed rating is among the top in the group.
• #4 EMERGENCE (12-1): Contender. Has been facing this kind and holding its own.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Trifecta: 7,1 / 7,1,6,4 / 7,1,6,4

Belmont Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:56 PM ET; Starter Allowance $20k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 BAM'S BLISS KISS (10-1): Major Player. Record over this surface and trip stands out.
• #4 MURSAL (3-1): Major Player. Numbers grade out better than the raw figures suggest. Finishes better than anything else entered.
• #3 SNIDE (4-1): Contender. Has handled this exact setup before.
• #9 BEIRA (5-1): Contender. Works suggest readiness off the layoff. Training pattern points to a live return.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 3 – 9

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Exacta: 7 / 4,3

Belmont Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:29 PM ET; Starter Allowance $55k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 MAGNANIMOUS MAX (3-1): Major Player. No class question at this level.
• #1 GEORGIA MAGIC (6-5): Major Player. Owns the fastest recent figure in the field at 104.
• #7 INEXORABLE (8-1): Contender. Clearly moving forward off the last two.
• #2 BARB (10-1): Contender. Speed numbers are right there with the top group.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 7 – 2

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Pick 3 (Races 9-11): #4,1,7 with #5,1,4 with #4

Trifecta: 4,1 / 4,1,7,2 / 4,1,7,2

Belmont Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:02 PM ET; Starter Allowance $55k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 URGENCY (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Outruns the class par more often than not. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #1 HIGHLANDS WAY (5-2): Major Player. Course and distance record is the strongest here.
• #4 HAMMERHEAD (6-1): Contender. On a steady upward trend.
• #9 EMIRATES ROAD (10-1): Contender. Improving with each start.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 4 – 9

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-2

Trifecta: 5,1 / 5,1,4,9 / 5,1,4,9

Belmont Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:35 PM ET; Starter Allowance $16k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 SECURED LANDING (2-1): Best Bet of the Card. Knows the surface and the trip, which counts for plenty. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 NORMANDY COAST (5-1): Major Player. Recent form lines measure up to these.
• #10 SHOOT THE NICKEL (4-1): Contender. Sharp drop in class is the story.
• #3 CONCORDE SPIRIT (8-1): Contender. Ran into trouble last out and deserves another look.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 10 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 8-5

Exacta: 4 / 2,10

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