Belmont Park Picks Fri, Oct 16

1. 1 Rhythm RiotSantana R Jr · Delgado Jorge 34%win est.
2. 6 The Gabe DiggerPennington F · Kirby John T 22%win est.
3. 5 ChamberedCastellano J J · McPeek Kenneth G 21%win est.

Why Rhythm Riot: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Figures moving forward.

Value play6 The Gabe Digger 22% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Figures moving forward. Figures have risen three straight races.

Pace: Rhythm Riot shows the most early speed, but others can keep it honest.

1. 1 E Z SpeakerDavis D · Casse Mark 34%win est.
2. 2 LoudenLezcano J · Mott William I 22%win est.
3. 3 D. C.'s ArmyElliott C · McPeek Kenneth G 14%win est.

Why E Z Speaker: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Figures moving forward.

Value play2 Louden 22% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Among the fastest on recent figures. Figures moving forward.

Pace: D. C.'s Army shows the most early speed, but others can keep it honest. With 3 first-time starters or runners without recent figures, treat this race with extra caution.

1. 8 PutonahappyfaceFresu A · Dutrow Richard E Jr 24%win est.
2. 1 Key ActressPrat F · Rice Linda 20%win est.
3. 6 Nickel SaverMarin S · Antonacci Philip 20%win est.

Why Putonahappyface: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Proven on the surface.

Value play6 Nickel Saver 20% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Pedigree suits the distance. Returns from a layoff.

Pace: No confirmed front-runner here, so Key Actress may be the one sent to the front. On turf at this distance, late kick usually matters more than early position.

1. 4 Under the MoonCarmouche K · Sharp Joe 42%win est.
2. 6 In the QueuePrat F · Maker Michael J 12%win est.
3. 9 White StarPena P · Abreu Fernando 8%win est.

Why Under the Moon: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Figures moving forward.

Value play6 In the Queue 12% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Quickest early horse in a dirt sprint. Returns from a layoff.

Pace: In the Queue shows the most early speed, but others can keep it honest. With 6 first-time starters or runners without recent figures, treat this race with extra caution.

1. 5 FelixynDavis D · Morley Thomas 36%win est.
2. 1 GanderellaPrat F · Terranova John P II 26%win est.
3. 6 ItalianneFranco M · Morley Thomas 12%win est.

Why Felixyn: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Figures have risen three straight races.

Value play6 Italianne 12% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Figures moving forward. Figures have risen three straight races.

Pace: Lady Vortex shows the most early speed, but others can keep it honest. On turf at this distance, late kick usually matters more than early position.

1. 2 Papa YoFranco M · Rice Linda 30%win est.
2. 1 Moe Eighty EightSantana R Jr · Green Amelia J 19%win est.
3. 5 WillintoriskitallPrat F · Dutrow Richard E Jr 14%win est.

Why Papa Yo: Among the fastest on recent figures. Top-percentage trainer and jockey.

Value play5 Willintoriskitall 14% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Proven on the surface.

Pace: No confirmed front-runner here, so Papa Yo may be the one sent to the front.

1. 5 BosunFranco M · Sharp Joe 18%win est.
2. 6 No EvidencePrat F · Clement Miguel 17%win est.
3. 9 Heart HeadedCarmouche K · Maker Michael J 16%win est.

Why Bosun: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Barn does well with allowance runners.

Value play3 Flat to Da Mat 11% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Figures moving forward. Proven on the surface. Returns from a layoff.

Pace: Amoudi Bay shows the most early speed, but others can keep it honest.

1. 4 Twice the FunLezcano J · Mott William I 36%win est.
2. 12 Seismic ActivityPrat F · Englehart Jeremiah C 10%win est.
3. 10 Mom's On BreakMarin S · Green Amelia J 10%win est.

Why Twice the Fun: Fastest recent speed figures in the field. Pedigree suits the distance.

Value play12 Seismic Activity 10% win est.
Went off at long odds last time out but rates as a real contender here. Figures moving forward. Pedigree suits the distance.

Pace: No confirmed front-runner here, so Twice the Fun may be the one sent to the front. On turf at this distance, late kick usually matters more than early position.