Belmont Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 20, 2017

May 20, 2017 Belmont Park Horse Racing Picks.


Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
2 2 Pimm’s Cup 2.50 1.8 3-1
9 9 Secret Scholar 10.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Act Surprised 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 Shadow Surprise 8.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Lobbyist 20.00 6 11-1
1 1 Coral Ridge 20.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Til We Meet Again 15.00 7 13-1
5 5 The Brown Bomber 3.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Nut Nut 6.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Carson’s Klondike 50.00 8.5 16-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
5 5 Fried Baloney 5.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Fielding Gold 2.00 2 4-1
6 6 Benny Big Boy 12.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Smart Russian 20.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Augie’s Coming 1.20 5.5 10-1
7 7 Balfe’s Corner 10.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Bred to Boss 30.00 5.5 10-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
3 3 Weekend Hideaway 1.00 1.3 2-1 Scr
2 2 Fire Away 2.00 2.3 4-1
6 5 Highland Sky 0.80 2.5 5-1
5 4 Il Segreto (FR) 10.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Arties Silver Mine 5.00 4.8 9-1
4 3 Backsideofthemoon 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
2 2 Wildcat Belle 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Luna Rising 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Doinwhatshelikes 3.50 3 6-1
4 4 Bluegrass Jamboree 12.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Luz Mimi 3.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 My Ekati Cat 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
9 9 Itsinthestars 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Lady Bergen 3.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Pop Singer 3.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Queen of Spades 30.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Laura’s Patriot 15.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Majestic Bloom 8.00 6 11-1
6 6 Five Each Way 4.00 6 11-1
1 1 Broken Border 6.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Chorite 12.00 8.5 16-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
3 3 Swift One 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Our Karma 3.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Playthatfunnymusic 12.00 3 6-1
7 7 Proud Zip 4.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Battery 15.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Nominal Dollars 8.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Shut Your Trappe 5.00 6.3 12-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – Soaring Softly S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
3 3 Bellavais 5.00 2 4-1
4 4 Lady Alexandra 3.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Team of Teams 5.00 4 8-1
6 6 Con Te Partiro 6.00 4 8-1
9 9 Happy Mesa 8.00 5.8 11-1 Scr
5 5 Morticia 3.00 6.5 12-1
8 7 Lull 6.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Lucky Long 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Jamyson ‘n Ginger 0.80 7 13-1 Scr

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
5 5 Ima Wildcat 5.00 2.5 5-1
7 6 Non Stop 20.00 3 6-1
2 2 Special Selection 10.00 4 8-1
4 4 Winter Springs (FR) 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Aktabantay (GB) 3.00 4.5 9-1
8 7 Marble Falls 15.00 6.5 12-1
9 8 Small Fortune 1.60 6.5 12-1
10 9 Tiz a Chance 8.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Gambler’s Ghost 1.40 7 13-1 Scr
3 3 Mr. Canada 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
2 1 Overnegotiate 8.00 2.3 4-1
7 6 Discreet Image 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 2 Frostie Anne 15.00 3.5 7-1
4 3 Out of Trouble 3.00 4 8-1
5 4 Bliss to You 20.00 5.5 10-1
9 8 Puparee 5.00 6.3 12-1
6 5 Silver Vixen 15.00 6.8 13-1
10 9 Satin Sheets 5.00 6.8 13-1
8 7 Dream a Little 3.50 8 15-1
1 1 Even Bette 15.00 8.5 16-1 Scr

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value Scr
8 8 Weekend Hottie 3.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Americasprincess 30.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Down Royal 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Out of Nowhere 2.50 4 8-1
6 6 Pescara 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Empty House 4.00 6 11-1
1 1 Youth Gone Wild 20.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 I’ddrinktoanything 6.00 7 13-1
10 10 Prima Attrice 15.00 8.5 16-1
2 2 Freckle de Freck 12.00 9 17-1

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.