Belmont at Saratoga Picks: Speaking Softly Stakes (06/07/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sun Jun 07, 2026, 7:00 am ET
Read Time: 8 minutes
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The racing action from Belmont at Saratoga on Sunday features the Soaring Softly 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: Speaking Softly Stakes (06/07/2026)
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:05 PM ET; Allowance $105k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #4 BOOMINGTON (7-2): Best Bet of the Card. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #1 CONSIDERATE CITY (8-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #5 NESHIKA (9-2): Contender. Prat and Maker team up on this one. Previous success in similar race types.
- #9 BRYANT AND COOPER (8-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 9
The Plays
Win: #4 at 1-1
Pick 3 (Races 1-3): #4 with #10,7 with #3,4
Exacta: 4 / 1,5,9
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:38 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #10 AMAZING GRACER (6-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #7 SOARING SPIRIT (7-2): Major Player. Comes home strong. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #5 NO NEED TO PANIC (20-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
- #15 TICKET TO RIDE (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Fast enough on paper to compete.
Selections: 10 – 7 – 5 – 15
The Plays
Win: #10 at 5-1
Exacta: 10 / 7,5,15
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:11 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #3 SCOTTISH LASSIE (4-5): Prime Win Player. Prat and Abreu team up on this one. Fits well with this group.
- #4 MIDTOWN LIGHTS (12-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #6 AUTUMN EVENING (5-1): Fringe Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
- #5 FILLY FREEDOM (4-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 4 – 6 – 5
The Plays
Win: #3 at 1-1
Exacta: 3 / 4,6,5
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:46 PM ET; Poker S. $300k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #2 ZULU KINGDOM (4-5): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Prat puts this one in with a chance.
- #7 SALAMIS (5-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #10 IGNITE THE LIGHT (9-5): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Has experience at this level.
- #9 OVER AND OLLIE (5-2): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Fast enough on paper to compete.
Selections: 2 – 7 – 10 – 9
The Plays
Win: #2 at 1-1
Exacta: 2 / 7,9
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:20 PM ET; Allowance $105k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #10 JOKER ON FIRE (7-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #1 NEW YORK SCRAPPY (20-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #8 ON THE LEDGE (9-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Has been running well enough recently.
- #14 BURNING BRIDGES (6-1): Major Player. Solid turn of foot. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 10 – 1 – 8 – 14
The Plays
Win: #10 at 3-1
Exacta: 10 / 1,14
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:54 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #9 BOOKED (3-1): Top Pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Race may setup for this runner.
- #6 BEACH SANDALS (6-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #3 JUST A HOLIDAY (9-2): Fringe Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Davis and Ward. Previous success in similar race types.
- #8 MOTAWAALI (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 9 – 6 – 3 – 8
The Plays
Win: #9 at 5-2
Exacta: 9 / 6,3,8
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:29 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $78k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #15 VINTAGE VINO (9-2): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #1 COMPLEX AGENDA (9-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Comes home strong.
- #12 THE PADDOCK PASTOR (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
- #14 WILLINTORISKITALL (5-1): Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Dutrow.
Selections: 15 – 1 – 12 – 14
The Plays
Win: #15 at 7-2
Exacta: 15 / 1,12,14
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:04 PM ET; Soaring Softly Stakes $200k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #4 SLAY THE DAY (6-5): Top Pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Looks good based on the 97 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #3 CADENZA (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #6 SHOULD'VE (10-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #5 KINGSOLVER (8-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 4 – 3 – 6 – 5
The Plays
Win: #4 at 6-5
Exacta: 4 / 3,6
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:39 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $52k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #9 FORGIVING SPIRIT (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Could be ready for a top effort. Strong early pace figs. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #1 GATSBY (9-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #7 PRIVATE DESIRE (7-2): Fringe Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Santana and Morley team up on this one.
- #12 SHOOT THE NICKEL (4-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Could be grinding down the competition late.
Selections: 9 – 1 – 7 – 12
The Plays
Win: #9 at 5-1
Trifecta: 9 / 1,7 / 1,7,12
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:14 PM ET; Allowance $105k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
- #12 LONG POUR (4-1): Top Pick. Races that could beat these.
- #2 FIREBALLIN (8-1): Major Player. Can run with these.
- #1 TOSCANO (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Has been running well enough recently.
- #8 MO FOR THE KING (5-1): Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 12 – 2 – 1 – 8
The Plays
Win: #12 at 3-1
Exacta: 12 / 2,1,8
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:49 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
- #5 HURRICANE KAZ (10-1): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Strong early pace figs.
- #11 IRISH GOODBYE (5-2): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Cox. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #4 KING FARRO (4-1): Major Player. The 85 speed rating is among the best in the field. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #9 BOSSOFEVERYTHING (10-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 5 – 11 – 4 – 9
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-1
Exacta: 5 / 11,4,9
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