Belmont is expected to race on a Soft 5 surface with the rail out +8m for the entire circuit. Historically, that setup can favour runners settling on or near the speed, particularly if the track remains relatively unaffected throughout the afternoon. Several progressive gallopers step out across the program, while a handful of lightly raced types look capable of making the jump through the grades. We’ve identified our best betting plays of the day along with our suggested quaddie numbers.
Belmont Horse Racing Tips for Saturday, June 6, 2026
Belmont Race-by-Race Tips
Belmont Race 1 – Tabtouch – Westspeed Platinum (Rs0ly) – 1000m
Our pick: #1 – Hezangelic – @$3.40
Few runners arrive in better form than this consistent gelding, who put together back-to-back wins before another honest effort when third at Belmont last start. He maps to get the perfect run again from barrier two and has shown plenty of speed to either lead or sit right on the pace. Holly Nottle knows him well and the claim helps offset the top weight. With proven recent form at the distance and a favourable race shape, he looks the runner they all have to catch.
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1. Hezangelic (2)
J: Holly Nottle 60.5kg
22113T: Mitchell Pateman
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Belmont Race 2 – Free Entry To Belmont Park Mdn – 1200m
Our pick: #2 – Reminiscence – @$1.80
There’s plenty to like about this lightly raced colt returning from a spell for the powerful Williams-Pike combination. His debut second behind Bannered reads well for a maiden of this depth, and he wasn’t disgraced when stepping into stronger company at Ascot before heading to the paddock. Recent trial work suggests he has returned in good order, while the addition of blinkers could sharpen him up further. From the inside draw, he looks set to enjoy every favour and shapes as the runner with the most upside.
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2. Reminiscence (1)
J: William Pike 58kg
25xT: Grant & Alana Williams
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Belmont Race 3 – Glenroy Chaff (Bm66+) – 1000m
Our pick: #2 – Xentaro – @$2.90
Consistency has been the hallmark of this talented three-year-old, who comes into the race chasing a fourth win from his past five starts. He was desperately unlucky not to make it three straight victories when narrowly beaten by Baby Pearl here last time, and his record at Belmont over 1000m is excellent. Chris Parnham stays aboard, he draws to enjoy a soft run once again, and his ability to accelerate off a genuine speed makes him extremely hard to oppose. Everything points towards another major performance.
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2. Xentaro (2)
J: Chris Parnham 58.5kg
92112T: Neville Parnham
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Belmont Race 4 – Bisley Workwear Hcp (C1) – 1400m
Our pick: #1 – Friar’s Legacy – @$4.50
Few runners bring more consistent form into this race than Friar’s Legacy, who has finished in the placings at all three runs this preparation. He was strong through the line when runner-up over this trip at Pinjarra last time and has already proven himself competitive against stronger company than this. The rise to 1400m looks ideal, the Pearce stable continues to race well, and the claim helps offset the top weight. With a favourable map despite the wide draw, he looks ready to go one better.
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1. Friar’s Legacy (10)
J: Holly Nottle 61kg
4×232T: Daniel & Ben Pearce
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Belmont Race 5 – Mc Polytrack Plate – 1000m
Our pick: #6 – Chixfromthestix – @$3.70
It’s hard to knock the way this filly won on debut, leading throughout and putting nearly two lengths on her rivals with plenty left in reserve. The clock backed up the visual impression, and she now steps into stronger company with race experience already under her belt. Lucy Fiore stays aboard, the draw should allow her to settle prominently once again, and the Josh Brown stable has placed her ambitiously. If she reproduces her debut performance, she can remain unbeaten.
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6. Chixfromthestix (4)
J: Lucy Fiore 55kg
1T: Josh Brown
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Belmont Race 6 – Peters Investments Hcp (C3) – 1200m
Our pick: #4 – Poblano – @$2.15
An unbeaten record from three starts is difficult to overlook, and this mare looks to have plenty more upside than most of her rivals. She rounded out her first campaign with back-to-back wins, including a strong Class 1 victory at Ascot where she travelled comfortably before putting the race away late. William Pike reunites with her after a recent trial, the draw is ideal, and the Jason Miller stable continues to place its horses to advantage. If she returns in the same form, she can make a winning start to this preparation.
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4. Poblano (2)
J: William Pike 59kg
211xT: Jason Miller
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Belmont Race 7 – Raymond Burgess Memorial (Rs1mw) – 2100m
Our pick: #4 – Pony Up – @$8.00
This looks a suitable rise in trip for a filly who arrives in winning form and still looks open to further improvement. She was strong through the line when scoring over 1600m at Pinjarra last start, and she has already shown she can run well over staying trips with a solid effort at 2200m earlier in the campaign. The apprentice claim helps, she handles Belmont, and her tactical speed should allow her to settle in a handy spot. If she runs out the trip cleanly, she looks hard to beat.
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4. Pony Up (11)
J: Cassey Martinan 59kg
41651T: Paul Jordan
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Belmont Race 8 – Raconteur Stakes (L) – 1400m
Our pick: #5 – Hot And High – @$2.30
It’s hard to fault what this filly has produced so far, winning all five career starts and showing no signs of slowing down this preparation. She resumed with a pair of impressive victories before stepping to 1300m and proving she could absorb pressure and still find plenty late. The rise to 1400m holds no fears given she won a Listed race over the trip last campaign, and the weight scale conditions suit perfectly. With Lucy Fiore back aboard and a favourable draw, she looks capable of maintaining her unbeaten record.
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5. Hot And High (4)
J: Lucy Fiore 55kg
11×11T: Dion Luciani
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Belmont Race 9 – Quayclean (BM72+) – 1200m
Our pick: #11 – Nicciana – @$3.80
Nicciana looks ready to peak third-up after an encouraging return to racing. He chased home the unbeaten Hot And High over 1300m last start, leading for much of the straight before only being overhauled late, and that form has already proven stronger than standard benchmark grade. The drop back to 1200m looks ideal, Chris Parnham takes over in the saddle, and his record of three wins and two placings from six starts suggests there is still plenty of upside. From a suitable draw and carrying just 54kg, he gets every chance to break through at this level.
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11. Nicciana (7)
J: Chris Parnham 54kg
11×72T: Michael Grantham
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Belmont Race 10 – Lawn Pride Australia (BM66+) – 1400m
Our pick: #4 – Auto Cruise – @$3.10
Winning form is often the best form, and this mare returned from a spell in excellent fashion when scoring over this distance at Ascot last start. She has now won four of her seven career starts and has never finished outside the placings, highlighting just how consistent she has been throughout her career. Clint Johnston-Porter knows her perfectly, she handles both good and soft conditions, and there should still be improvement to come second-up. With an outstanding strike rate and plenty of upside, she looks the one they all have to beat.
Belmont Race 11 – Swan Draught (1MW) – 1200m
Our pick: #5 – Hedawood – @$6.00
Hedawood arrives in peak form after a dominant Belmont victory over this distance last start, where he travelled comfortably on the speed before putting his rivals away by nearly two lengths. He remains lightly raced with just eight career starts for two wins and three seconds, and importantly boasts a perfect two-from-two record at Belmont. Chris Parnham stays aboard, the Luke Fernie stable is flying, and despite the awkward gate he has the class and upside to continue his rise through the grades.
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5. Hedawood (16)
J: Chris Parnham 58.5kg
6×321T: Luke Fernie
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Belmont Best Bets
- Race 3: #2 Xentaro
- Race 8: #5 Hot And High
- Race 11: #5 Hedawood
Belmont Quaddie Tips
- Race 8: 5, 8, 1, 7
- Race 9: 11, 6, 1, 3
- Race 10: 4, 8, 1, 5
- Race 11: 5, 9, 2, 4