Belmont at Saratoga Picks: Belmont Gold Cup Stakes (06/04/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Thu Jun 04, 2026, 7:00 am ET
Read Time: 8 minutes
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The racing action from Belmont at Saratoga on Thursday features the Belmont Gold Cup Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Belmont at Saratoga picks for the entire card!
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2026 marks the final running of the Belmont at Saratoga meet. In 2027, NYRA's spring meeting will return to the newly renovated Belmont Park.
Belmont at Saratoga Full Card Analysis
Belmont at Saratoga Picks: Belmont Gold Cup Stakes (06/04/2026)
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:35 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #6 MARGIE'S GIRL (3-1): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #3 LUMINOUS BEAUTY (4-1): Contender. Likely to get forward position. Speed figures match this group well.
- #2 MEL WENT HOME (15-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 MINDEE'S WORLD (5-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 2 – 5
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-2
Exacta: 6 / 3,2,5
Pick 3 (Races 1-3): #6,3 with #6 with #10,1
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:07 PM ET; Jersey Girl Stakes $175k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #6 MYTHICAL (1-1): Best Bet of the Card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Zayas puts this one in with a chance. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #3 GOODALL (9-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #1 CARMEL COAST (5-2): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
- #4 PAIGE TURNER (4-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 1 – 4
The Plays
Win: #6 at 1-1
Exacta: 6 / 3,4
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Pennine Ridge Stakes $300k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #10 TALK TO ME JIMMY (6-5): Top Pick. Solid closing kick. Barn has been solid.
- #1 BOTTAS (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 NOBLE DYNASTY (6-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #9 WEST END KID (9-5): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 10 – 1 – 4 – 9
The Plays
Win: #10 at 6-5
Exacta: 10 / 1,4
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:13 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #7 METFARDEH (6-1): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly.
- #6 DIRECTIVE (4-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
- #3 U LITE UP MY LIFE (10-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. May be able to find the right setup.
- #5 MEASURE (10-1): Major Player. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 3 – 5
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-1
Exacta: 7 / 6,3,5
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:46 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #7 I'M VERY SWEET (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Favorable class relief in this spot. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #4 BOURBON MILK PUNCH (4-1): Major Player. Well bred for this race. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #12 NAKOMA (3-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Could wear these ones down late.
- #11 FLORIDA PATRIOT (5-2): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 7 – 4 – 12 – 11
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-1
Trifecta: 7 / 4,12 / 4,12,11
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:19 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
- #8 LIBERTY'S ADVANCE (9-2): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Barn has been solid.
- #12 TUTHILLTOWN (9-2): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #13 INTO THE UNKNOWN (20-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
- #3 CARELESS WHISPER (7-2): Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Fast enough on paper to compete.
Selections: 8 – 12 – 13 – 3
The Plays
Win: #8 at 7-2
Exacta: 8 / 12,13,3
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:53 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #4 EMERGENCE (6-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
- #7 RIGHT TO VOTE (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Brown.
- #8 OPERATION OVERLORD (9-2): Contender. Potential to kick home late. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #10 MONTEREY BAY (10-1): Contender. Rodriguez and Ward team up on this one.
Selections: 4 – 7 – 8 – 10
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-1
Exacta: 4 / 7,8,10
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:27 PM ET; Intercontinental Stakes $250k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #9 SHOOT IT TRUE (7-2): Top Pick. Solid closing kick. Looks good based on the 98 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #3 IN OUR TIME (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Speed figures match this group well.
- #5 LOVE CERVERE (10-1): Major Player. Franco puts this one in with a chance. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #6 TIME TO DAZZLE (8-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid.
Selections: 9 – 3 – 5 – 6
The Plays
Win: #9 at 3-1
Exacta: 9 / 3,5,6
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:01 PM ET; Starter Allowance $78k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #8 GEORGIA MAGIC (3-1): Top Pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Strong early pace figs.
- #10 NORWICH (8-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #9 TURN AND COUNT (6-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
- #7 COCKTAILSNKRINGLE (6-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Santana puts this one in with a chance.
Selections: 8 – 10 – 9 – 7
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-2
Exacta: 8 / 10,9,7
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:36 PM ET; Belmont Gold Cup Stakes $250k; 2 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #7 CORRUPTION (7-5): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Fits well with this group.
- #9 PARCHMENT PARTY (3-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Comes home strong.
- #1 FLASHIEST (5-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Hard to argue with the recent races.
- #6 CONCORD GREEN (8-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 7 – 9 – 1 – 6
The Plays
Win: #7 at 6-5
Exacta: 7 / 1,6
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 6:16 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $78k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #6 DIVIDEND RECAP (8-5): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Race may setup for this runner.
- #1 PRETTY LAVISH (6-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Ortiz and Atras team up on this one.
- #16 ADRIAN (5-2): Major Player. Morning Line suggests this mare is all systems go for the first start.
- #11 LOTUS PETAL (12-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 1 – 16 – 11
The Plays
Win: #6 at 6-5
Exacta: 6 / 1,16,11
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