Race Previews & Picks
We post race previews and picks before major race days. Each preview walks through pace, class, form and surface, then lists our top selections and suggested ways to play the race.
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$2 Win
Top choice in Race 2 and got there at about 4-1.
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ITSPOSTTIME PICKS
Belmont Park Picks from Brisnet PPs · Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026
⚠ Picks made before scratches. Check late scratches and changes before betting; tickets may need adjusting.
$0.00 returned
$2 Exacta box 1-3 ($4)
Official: 1-6-5-4. #1 Midnight Rocket $3.64 / $2.32 / $2.10; #6 $3.02 / $2.18; #5 $2.94 show. $1 Exacta 1-6 $4.95; $0.50 Trifecta 1-6-5 $9.37; $0.10 Superfecta 1-6-5-4 $4.90. Pick 3 alive.
$0.00 returned
$1 Exacta box 2-5-7 ($6)
Official: 2-6-7-5. #2 Pens Street $10.90 / $6.96 / $8.64; #6 $17.32 / $11.24; #7 $13.06 show. $1 Exacta 2-6 $56.10; $0.50 Trifecta 2-6-7 $75.10; $0.10 Superfecta 2-6-7-5 $20.66. Pick 3 alive.
$0.00 returned
$4 Win (longshot) #8 ($4) · $0.50 Trifecta box 4-5-8 ($3)
Longshot play: #8
Official: 7-8-4-1. #7 Bombs Away $9.12 / $6.56 / $2.98; #8 $7.44 / $3.36; #4 $2.32 show. $1 Exacta 7-8 $34.39; $0.50 Trifecta 7-8-4 $53.82; $0.10 Superfecta 7-8-4-1 $58.21. $1 Pick 3 1-2-7 paid $62.58; our Pick 3 (4,5,8 in R3) missed.
$0.00 returned
$2 Exacta 4 over 2,5 ($4)
Official: 2-4-6-1. #2 Maria Callas $3.90 / $2.56 / $2.10; #4 $4.08 / $2.68; #6 $2.68 show. $1 Exacta 2-4 $6.90; $0.50 Trifecta 2-4-6 $7.92; $0.10 Superfecta 2-4-6-1 $4.12. Our 4 over 2,5 ran in reverse.
Covered by the Pick 4
Official: 4-5-6-3. #4 Sir Walta $8.12 / $3.92 / $2.50; #5 $2.96 / $2.14; #6 $2.52 show. $1 Exacta 4-5 $11.41; $0.50 Trifecta 4-5-6 $10.97; $0.10 Superfecta 4-5-6-3 $5.92. Our Pick 4 (5,3 in R5) is out.
$0.00 returned
$1 Exacta box 2-3 ($2)
Official: 3-6-2-1. #3 I'm Worthy $3.66 / $3.00 / $2.10; #6 $10.06 / $4.12; #2 $3.22 show. $1 Exacta 3-6 $19.81; $0.50 Trifecta 3-6-2 $39.36; $0.10 Superfecta 3-6-2-1 $25.18. Our 2-3 exacta box missed.
Covered by the Pick 4
Official: 7-2-8-1. #7 Long Legged Queen $15.32 / $7.12 / $4.46; #2 $30.38 / $10.92; #8 $2.70 show. $1 Exacta 7-2 $248.39; $0.50 Trifecta 7-2-8 $421.00; $0.10 Superfecta 7-2-8-1 $417.32.
Covered by the Pick 4
Wagers: $0.50 Pick 3 (R1-3), $0.50 Pick 4 (R5-8), plus exactas, a trifecta and a longshot win bet. Card total: $50.
Ticket plan
A $50 card built around a Pick 3 and Pick 4, with exactas and a trifecta where the picks are tight. Races 5, 7 and 8 are played through the Pick 4 only.
| Race(s) | Bet | Horses | Cost | Result | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1-R3 | $0.50 Pick 3 | 1,3 / 2,5,7 / 4,5,8 (18 combos) | $9 | Lost (1-2-7) | $0.00 |
| R5-R8 | $0.50 Pick 4 | 5,3 / 2,3 / 1,3,7 / 2,3,5 (36 combos) | $18 | Lost (#4 won R5) | $0.00 |
| R1 | $2 Exacta box | 1-3 | $4 | Lost (1-6-5) | $0.00 |
| R2 | $1 Exacta box | 2-5-7 | $6 | Lost (2-6-7) | $0.00 |
| R3 | $4 Win (longshot) | #8 | $4 | Lost (#8 ran 2nd) | $0.00 |
| R3 | $0.50 Trifecta box | 4-5-8 | $3 | Lost (7-8-4) | $0.00 |
| R4 | $2 Exacta | 4 over 2,5 | $4 | Lost (2-4-6) | $0.00 |
| R6 | $1 Exacta box | 2-3 | $2 | Lost (3-6-2) | $0.00 |
| Card total | $50 | ||||
TRACKSIDE SELECTIONS
Keeneland · Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026
⚠ Picks made before scratches. Check late scratches and changes before betting; tickets may need adjusting.
$10.75 returned
$5 Win #3 ($5) · $1 Exacta box 3-8-4 ($6) · $0.50 Trifecta 3,8,4 / 3,8,4,6 / 3,8,4,6 (18 combos) ($9)
Official: 3-7-9. #3 Pop and Locke $4.30 / $2.92 / $2.42. $1 Exacta 3-7 $20.19; $0.50 Trifecta 3-7-9 $74.85.
$0.00 returned
$5 Win #6 ($5) · $1 Exacta box 6-5-9 ($6) · $0.50 Trifecta 6,5,9 / 6,5,9,2 / 6,5,9,2 (18 combos) ($9)
Official: 4-6-5. #4 Mr Randy $11.04 / $5.00 / $3.44; #6 $3.40 / $2.70; #5 $2.66 show. $1 Exacta 4-6 $15.87; $0.50 Trifecta 4-6-5 $20.87.
$0.00 returned
$5 Win #5 ($5) · $1 Exacta box 5-3-1 ($6) · $0.50 Trifecta 5,3,1 / 5,3,1,7 / 5,3,1,7 (18 combos) ($9)
Official: 9-3-5. #9 Jackie and Ginger $14.26 / $9.24 / $4.76; #3 $8.46 / $4.08; #5 $2.74 show. $1 Exacta 9-3 $61.95; $0.50 Trifecta 9-3-5 $117.21.
$0.00 returned
$5 Win #2 ($5) · $1 Exacta box 2-3-7 ($6) · $0.50 Trifecta 2,3,7 / 2,3,7,1 / 2,3,7,1 (18 combos) ($9)
Official: 3-4-9-2. #3 Proprietary Trade $12.60 / $7.24 / $4.62; #4 $6.78 / $4.98; #9 $4.36 show. $1 Exacta 3-4 $48.39; $0.50 Trifecta 3-4-9 $133.29.
$37.15 returned
$5 Win #4 ($5) · $1 Exacta box 4-6-2 ($6) · $0.50 Trifecta 4,6,2 / 4,6,2,1 / 4,6,2,1 (18 combos) ($9)
Official: 4-9-2-7. #4 Social Deception $14.86 / $6.64 / $4.36; #9 $11.80 / $6.12; #2 $2.88 show. $1 Exacta 4-9 $82.56; $0.50 Trifecta 4-9-2 $544.54.
$0.00 returned
$5 Win #6 ($5) · $1 Exacta box 6-4-1 ($6) · $0.50 Trifecta 6,4,1 / 6,4,1,8 / 6,4,1,8 (18 combos) ($9)
Official: 5-4-7-1. #5 Me Governor $25.32 / $9.96 / $6.78; #4 $4.80 / $3.62; #7 $3.60 show. $1 Exacta 5-4 $57.47; $0.50 Trifecta 5-4-7 $160.98.
$0.00 returned
$5 Win #4 ($5) · $1 Exacta box 4-5-3 ($6) · $0.50 Trifecta 4,5,3 / 4,5,3,11 / 4,5,3,11 (18 combos) ($9)
Official: 3-10-8-4. #3 Freddie B $9.60 / $5.58 / $4.34; #10 $19.06 / $11.78; #8 $7.82 show. $1 Exacta 3-10 $90.67; $0.50 Trifecta 3-10-8 $363.69.
$0.00 returned
$5 Win #2 ($5) · $1 Exacta box 2-15-10 ($6) · $0.50 Trifecta 2,15,10 / 2,15,10,8 / 2,15,10,8 (18 combos) ($9)
Official: 10-3-8-2. #10 Follow Your Heart $6.32 / $4.80 / $3.78; #3 $20.50 / $8.76; #8 $15.20 show. $1 Exacta 10-3 $59.03; $0.50 Trifecta 10-3-8 $499.50. Our #2 ran 4th.
Wagers: Every race: $5 win on the top pick, $1 exacta box on the top 3, $0.50 trifecta 1-2-3 / 1-2-3-4 / 1-2-3-4. $20 per race. Card total: $160.
Ticket plan
A $160 card, $20 per race: a $5 win on the top pick, a $1 exacta box on the top 3 ($6), and a $0.50 trifecta with the top 3 on top over all 4 picks in 2nd and 3rd (18 combos, $9).
| Race(s) | Bet | Horses | Cost | Result | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | $5 Win | #3 | $5 | Won: #3 paid $4.30 | $10.75 |
| R1 | $1 Exacta box | 3-8-4 | $6 | Lost (3-7-9) | $0.00 |
| R1 | $0.50 Trifecta | 3,8,4 / 3,8,4,6 / 3,8,4,6 (18 combos) | $9 | Lost (3-7-9) | $0.00 |
| R2 | $5 Win | #6 | $5 | Lost (4-6-5) | $0.00 |
| R2 | $1 Exacta box | 6-5-9 | $6 | Lost (4-6-5) | $0.00 |
| R2 | $0.50 Trifecta | 6,5,9 / 6,5,9,2 / 6,5,9,2 (18 combos) | $9 | Lost (4-6-5) | $0.00 |
| R3 | $5 Win | #5 | $5 | Lost (#5 ran 3rd) | $0.00 |
| R3 | $1 Exacta box | 5-3-1 | $6 | Lost (9-3-5) | $0.00 |
| R3 | $0.50 Trifecta | 5,3,1 / 5,3,1,7 / 5,3,1,7 (18 combos) | $9 | Lost (9-3-5) | $0.00 |
| R4 | $5 Win | #2 | $5 | Lost (#2 unplaced) | $0.00 |
| R4 | $1 Exacta box | 2-3-7 | $6 | Lost (3-4-9) | $0.00 |
| R4 | $0.50 Trifecta | 2,3,7 / 2,3,7,1 / 2,3,7,1 (18 combos) | $9 | Lost (3-4-9) | $0.00 |
| R5 | $5 Win | #4 | $5 | Won: #4 paid $14.86 | $37.15 |
| R5 | $1 Exacta box | 4-6-2 | $6 | Lost (4-9-2) | $0.00 |
| R5 | $0.50 Trifecta | 4,6,2 / 4,6,2,1 / 4,6,2,1 (18 combos) | $9 | Lost (4-9-2) | $0.00 |
| R6 | $5 Win | #6 | $5 | Lost (#6 unplaced) | $0.00 |
| R6 | $1 Exacta box | 6-4-1 | $6 | Lost (5-4-7) | $0.00 |
| R6 | $0.50 Trifecta | 6,4,1 / 6,4,1,8 / 6,4,1,8 (18 combos) | $9 | Lost (5-4-7) | $0.00 |
| R7 | $5 Win | #4 | $5 | Lost (#4 ran 4th) | $0.00 |
| R7 | $1 Exacta box | 4-5-3 | $6 | Lost (3-10-8) | $0.00 |
| R7 | $0.50 Trifecta | 4,5,3 / 4,5,3,11 / 4,5,3,11 (18 combos) | $9 | Lost (3-10-8) | $0.00 |
| R8 | $5 Win | #2 | $5 | Lost (#2 ran 4th) | $0.00 |
| R8 | $1 Exacta box | 2-15-10 | $6 | Lost (10-3-8) | $0.00 |
| R8 | $0.50 Trifecta | 2,15,10 / 2,15,10,8 / 2,15,10,8 (18 combos) | $9 | Lost (10-3-8) | $0.00 |
| Card total | $160 | ||||
Picks archive
- Belmont Park Picks from Brisnet PPs, Wednesday Oct 21, 2026
- Trackside Selections Picks: Keeneland, Wednesday Oct 21, 2026
- Trackside Selections Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis, Tuesday Oct 20, 2026
- Trackside Selections Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis, Monday Oct 19, 2026
- Trackside Selections Picks: Santa Anita, Sunday Oct 18, 2026
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