Belmont Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 4, 2018

May 4, 2018 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 Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cool Man Cletus 15.00 SCRATCH
5A 4 Flat Rate 0.50 3.3 6-1
6 5 Wrath 5.00 3.4 6-1
7 6 Fix Me a Sandwich 10.00 4.2 8-1
3B 3 Waynes Footsteps 3.00 4.4 8-1
1A 1 Social Fan 0.50 4.5 8-1
2B 2 Herbies Toys 3.00 4.6 9-1
8 7 Chattel 20.00 5 10-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Northernstreetgal 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Salty Smile 1.80 SCRATCH
4 3 La Piu Bella 1.40 2.6 5-1
1 1 Regal Dame 2.00 3.3 6-1
7 5 Giant Boxer 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Blissful Breeze 3.00 3.6 7-1
5 4 Simona 10.00 4 8-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hyndford 0.40 2.5 5-1
3 3 Lutheran Rags 4.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Infield Is In 12.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 American Power 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Binkster 10.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Sweeping Vista 15.00 5.8 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hardly Mate 2.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Mistress Ofthedark 15.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Hoponthebusgus 4.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Edisto Island 6.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Miko 2.50 4.1 8-1
2 2 Lion in Wait 3.50 4.2 8-1
4 4 B Three 20.00 5.8 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sower 1.20 SCRATCH
5 4 Posse Needed 2.50 1.8 3-1
3 2 Stormy’s Song 3.50 3.3 6-1
6 5 Bow Town Cat 10.00 3.6 7-1
4 3 Everybody Loves Me 15.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Andesine 5.00 4.2 8-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Fiduciary Values 2.50 2.4 5-1
6 6 Golden Award 4.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Presumptuous 3.50 4.2 8-1
8 8 Oozle 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Hot Cash 6.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Sansibar Jewel 6.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Surging Tide 6.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Fingerpaint 20.00 6.3 12-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Wild About Deb 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Harlan’s Hunch 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Have Another 8.00 SCRATCH
4 2 Benefactor 2.50 2.6 5-1
8 5 Compagno 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 3 Daddy’s Home 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 1 Super Dude 3.50 3.7 7-1
7 4 Gorse 12.00 3.8 7-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Flat Out S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Watershed 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Mills 12.00 SCRATCH
7 5 Harlan Punch 6.00 3.5 7-1
6 4 Scuba 4.00 3.5 7-1
5 3 Zanotti 3.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Hard Study 1.60 3.7 7-1
9 7 Carlino 20.00 4.5 9-1
8 6 Turco Bravo (CHI) 20.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Backsideofthemoon 10.00 5.4 10-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Italian Syndicate 20.00 SCRATCH
4 3 Curtis 1.60 3 6-1
8 7 Toohottoevenspeak 2.00 3.1 6-1
6 5 Set the Trappe 12.00 4 8-1
5 4 Fratello Del Nord 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 6 Chosen One Elijah 30.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Holding Aces 6.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Heaven’s Runway 3.50 5 9-1

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.