Play of the Day – May 23rd 2021
| Play of the Day | |
| Race Date | May 23, 2021 |
| Track | Belmont Park |
| Race | 9 |
| Overview | A deep and competitive 25k NYB MCL with several viable win candidates, though none who have the upside of #5 JOEY LOOSE LIPS (9-2). |
| Pace | There seems to be several who want to be involved early, so it could get heated, though #5 JOEY LOOSE LIPS (9-2) might also be too fast for these early. |
| Trends | Both surfaces continue to play fair, with the winners coming from everyone and with all running styles, which is all a handicapper can ask for. |
| Best Bet | JOEY LOOSE LIPS |
| Number | 5 |
| Morning Line | (9-2) |
| Best Bet Overview | #5 JOEY LOOSE LIPS (9-2): Speedster dueled on debut and tired late and might be faster than his pace rivals here, and the first-time gelding angle off that encouraging debut it a big one. |
| Picks & Plays | Aggressive WP bet and single to end the late Pk5/Pk4 as well. |
| Stats | 166-36-20-19 ($1.83/$5.10 ROI through 5/16) Bel Meet: 56-15-9-12 ($2.06/$5.72 ROI through 5/16) |