May 18, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Gone to Austin | 3.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Dancingwthdaffodls | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Osare | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 5 | Too Cool to Dance | 1.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 3 | Striking Damsel | 6.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Amazing Audrey | 3.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Too Many Kittens | 8.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 2 | Windjammer (GER) | 15.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Hangman | 1.60 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Turnstyle | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | Point to Remember | 2.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Merger of Banks | 15.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Inflection Point | 2.50 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Home Run Maker | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Hot Sriracha | 8.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Showcase Mall | 3.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Pawn It Back | 30.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Know Point Given | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | Seam | 1.40 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Gentle Annie | 20.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Astrology Hill | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Shanghai Glory | 2.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Tiffany’s Vision | 10.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Buy for Less | 8.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Expected Ruler | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | King of New York | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Natural Order | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Shamcat | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Forest Blue | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 5 | Old Upstart | 3.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 | |
| 11 | 6 | Lucky Ramsey | 4.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 1 | Karma Delight | 3.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | 4 | Donji | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 3 | Getoffmyback | 5.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 2 | Doyouknowsomething | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 12 | 7 | Poshsky | 8.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Takechargedelilah | 1.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Karen’s Gem | 5.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Stay Fond | 12.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Miss Mimosa | 1.60 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Take Charge Tina | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 11 | Amber Dancer | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Louisiana Lady | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 10 | 10 | Havana Affair | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Saratoga Treasure | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Wantagh Queen | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 13 | 8 | Ribbonite | 4.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 12 | 7 | Forever Daisy | 8.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Wegetsdamunnys | 4.50 | 4 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Citizen Matzo | 3.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Dreams Are Pazible | 8.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 14 | 9 | Cats Halo | 12.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Trouble for Skylar | 12.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Rock Ave. Road | 15.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Carry Your Heels | 15.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Saida | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 8 | Total Control | 1.60 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Just Got Out | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 9 | Crimson Frost | 2.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 5 | Thais (FR) | 0.60 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Esquisse (GB) | 3.50 | 2.7 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Jumby Bay | 4.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Dolce Lili | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Annie Rocks | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | My Girl Annie | 3.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Daria’s Angel | 2.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Mercurian | 4.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Tee Up | 8.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Impazible Creek | 2.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | She’sakittykat | 12.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Rapid Route | 15.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
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.