Belmont at Saratoga Picks: Opening Day Mike Lee Card Analysis (06/03/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Wed Jun 03, 2026, 7:00 am ET
Read Time: 7 minutes
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The racing action from Belmont at Saratoga on Wednesday features the Mike Lee 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: Opening Day Mike Lee Card Analysis (06/03/2026)
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:35 PM ET; Beverly R. Steinman Hurdle Handicap $150k; 2 3/8 M Hurdle; Field of 8 runners.
- #7 ROCKET ONE (8-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Barn has been solid. Procter puts this one in with a chance. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #1 LITTLE TRILBY (2-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #4 HIDDEN PATH (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #5 JIMMY P (5-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 1 – 4 – 5
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-1
Trifecta: 7 / 1,4 / 1,4,5
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:11 PM ET; Bouwerie Stakes $200k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 GALINDA (3-1): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #7 HOT CURRENCY (7-5): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #2 PINKY BRIER (6-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Has experience at this level.
- #4 IRISH LULLABY (9-2): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 2 – 4
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-2
Exacta: 5 / 2,4
Pick 3 (Races 2-4): #5,2 with #3 with #2,7
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:45 PM ET; Mount Vernon Stakes $200k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #3 AWESOME CZECH (9-5): Best Bet of the Card. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #7 MIDNIGHT CONCERTO (8-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #5 BEING BETTY (9-2): Contender. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
- #6 NATIONAL ARCHIVE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 5 – 6
The Plays
Win: #3 at 1-1
Exacta: 3 / 7,5,6
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:19 PM ET; Kingston Stakes $200k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.
- #2 GEORGE BRIGGS (2-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Solid closing kick.
- #7 SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS (5-2): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Franco and Brown.
- #3 SMOOTH BREEZE (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
- #11 ANNEXPERIENCE (9-5): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 2 – 7 – 3 – 11
The Plays
Win: #2 at 7-5
Exacta: 2 / 7,3
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:53 PM ET; Critical Eye Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #3 LANDED (9-5): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Fits well with this group.
- #7 BERNIETAKESCHARGE (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #4 VALTELLINA (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
- #1 WALK WITH ME (7-2): Fringe Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Duggan. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 4 – 1
The Plays
Win: #3 at 7-5
Exacta Box: 3,7
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:28 PM ET; Allowance $105k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #1 DISCO STAR (5-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #10 SACRED GODDESS (6-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #5 BOSTON'S PHINEST (8-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #4 LUPINE (10-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 1 – 10 – 5 – 4
The Plays
Win: #1 at 4-1
Exacta: 1 / 10,5,4
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:03 PM ET; Allowance $105k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #15 LOVE COIN (5-2): Top Pick. Decent form of late. Looks good based on the 81 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #6 WHO'S YOUR ZADDY (15-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #7 HOMEWOOD HUSTLE (3-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #12 NAGUILE (8-1): Major Player. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 15 – 6 – 7 – 12
The Plays
Win: #15 at 2-1
Exacta: 15 / 6,12
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:38 PM ET; Mike Lee Stakes $200k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #1 SCULCOS FOLLY (3-1): Top Pick. Rodriguez and Dutrow team up on this one. Comes in with solid form.
- #7 ARCTIC BEAST (5-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #9 BRAVARO (5-2): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #8 TIME TO ROLL (9-2): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 1 – 7 – 9 – 8
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta: 1 / 7,8
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:13 PM ET; Commentator Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #9 DONEGAL SURGES (4-1): Top Pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Strong early pace figs.
- #6 BANK FRENZY (7-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #8 DRAKE'S PASSAGE (5-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #7 IRON DOME (5-2): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Could be grinding down the competition late.
Selections: 9 – 6 – 8 – 7
The Plays
Win: #9 at 3-1
Exacta: 9 / 6,8,7
Belmont at Saratoga Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:48 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $56k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #1 ROSSBEIGH (9-5): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Should still have something in the tank late.
- #14 NONNO JOE (8-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #4 BLAME IT ON K J (9-2): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
- #12 BEAU CHEVAL (10-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 1 – 14 – 4 – 12
The Plays
Win: #1 at 7-5
Exacta: 1 / 14,4,12
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