Belmont at Saratoga Picks: Belmont Stakes Analysis (06/06/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Jun 06, 2026, 7:00 am ET

Read Time: 9 minutes

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The racing action from Belmont at Saratoga on Saturday features the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets. @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 Stakes Analysis (06/06/2026)

Belmont at Saratoga Picks: Belmont Stakes Analysis (06/06/2026)

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:00 AM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #4 COLD SPELL (3-5): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Strong early pace figs.
  • #6 NAKOMA (10-1): Fringe Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #3 PIPPA ADDS (6-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #8 MY SHERRONA (10-1): Underneath. Bloodlines fit this race. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 3 – 8

The Plays

Win: #4 at 1-1

Exacta: 4 / 6,3

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 11:37 AM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #3 LIFE AND TIMES (9-5): Top Pick. Fits well with this group. Barn has been solid.
  • #9 SENIOR OFFICER (2-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #4 INCENTIVE PAY (5-1): Contender. Franco puts this one in with a chance. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #7 CONTRARY THINKING (8-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 3 – 9 – 4 – 7

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-5

Exacta Box: 3,9

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:15 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

  • #8 INTELLECT (6-5): Best Bet of the Card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #1 EJTIMAA (12-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #12 OTELLO (5-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
  • #9 CANDYTOWN (4-1): Major Player. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 12 – 9

The Plays

Win: #8 at 1-1

Pick 3 (Races 2-4): #3,9 with #8 with #7,2

Exacta: 8 / 1,12,9

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 12:53 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #7 HELEN'S REVENGE (8-1): Top Pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
  • #2 NAIVE MELODY (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #4 SPEIGHTFUL LILY (6-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #6 CHATTER (4-1): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 4 – 6

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-1

Exacta: 7 / 2,4,6

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:31 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

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  • #1 ETAWA (8-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Solid closing kick. Barn has been solid. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #6 CURLIN'S ANGEL (5-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #10 IMPERATRICE (5-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #13 BRUNCH WITH AMY (4-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 10 – 13

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-1

Trifecta: 1 / 6,10 / 6,10,13

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:09 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

  • #1 PLAYA DEL MAR (6-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #6 CALDO CANDY (10-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #14 GUN RANGE (8-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Should sit a good trip.
  • #11 BRAZENLY (15-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Lezcano puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 14 – 11

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-1

Exacta: 1 / 6,14,11

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:47 PM ET; Just a Game Stakes Presented by Resolute Racing $500k; 1 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #3 SEGESTA (7-5): Top Pick. Race may setup for this runner. Comes in with solid form.
  • #2 SANDTRAP (3-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #5 AND ONE MORE TIME (8-1): Major Player. The 93 speed rating is among the best in the field. Castellano and Casse team up on this one.
  • #1 CLASSIC Q (6-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 5 – 1

The Plays

Win: #3 at 6-5

Exacta: 3 / 2,5,1

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:25 PM ET; True North Stakes $400k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #6 BOOK'EM DANNO (2-1): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 112 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Strong early pace figs.
  • #3 BENTORNATO (8-5): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #2 IMAGINATION (4-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
  • #8 ILLUMINARE (10-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 2 – 8

The Plays

Win: #6 at 7-5

Exacta: 6 / 2,8

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:13 PM ET; Jaipur Stakes $500k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #3 LITIGATION (7-2): Top Pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Looks good based on the 102 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #6 AG BULLET (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #9 TWENTY SIX BLACK (12-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #10 MY BOY PRINCE (5-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Ortiz and Casse team up on this one.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 9 – 10

The Plays

Win: #3 at 3-1

Exacta: 3 / 6,9,10

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:52 PM ET; Woody Stephens Stakes Presented by Mohegan Sun $500k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #5 SOLITUDE DUDE (6-1): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Looks good based on the 101 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #6 CRUDE VELOCITY (9-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #1 GILDED BANDIT (8-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup.
  • #2 OBLITERATION (8-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 1 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-1

Exacta: 5 / 6,1,2

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:32 PM ET; Hill 'N' Dale Metropolitan Handicap $1000k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #1 NYSOS (9-5): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Fits well with this group.
  • #7 JOURNALISM (5-2): Major Player. This one debuts at low odds. Backside buzz? Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #6 KNIGHTSBRIDGE (7-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #5 RATED BY MERIT (10-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 6 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-5

Exacta: 1 / 7,6,5

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:11 PM ET; Resorts World Casino Manhattan Stakes $1000k; 1 3/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

  • #7 RHETORICAL (2-1): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 103 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #5 DETERMINISTIC (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
  • #3 MAKE ME KING (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Hard to argue with the recent races.
  • #8 ONE STRIPE (6-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Lerena puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 3 – 8

The Plays

Win: #7 at 7-5

Exacta: 7 / 5,3,8

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 7:04 PM ET; Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets $2000k; 1 1/4 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #3 CHIEF WALLABEE (3-1): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 103 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Strong early pace figs.
  • #7 COMMANDMENT (6-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Likely to get forward position.
  • #8 EMERGING MARKET (6-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #9 GOLDEN TEMPO (9-2): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 8 – 9

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Exacta: 3 / 7,8,9

Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 14

Post Time: 8:02 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

  • #8 ELNAJD (5-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #15 PAGODE (2-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Comes home strong.
  • #12 SOUNDS LIKE A PLAN (9-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
  • #11 RAMBLIN' WRECK (12-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 8 – 15 – 12 – 11

The Plays

Win: #8 at 4-1

Exacta: 8 / 15,12,11

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.

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