Belmont Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 20, 2018

May 20, 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 Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hey Big Guy 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Freeload 2.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Justinspeightofit 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Troopingthecolor 4.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Merger of Banks 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Run Rate 8.00 SCRATCH
6 3 Stormy Forecast 3.00 2.2 4-1
11 5 C K Dexter Haven 3.50 2.4 5-1
3 2 Tom’s Music 6.00 3.6 7-1
8 4 Bridey’s Kitten 4.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Reign Charger 20.00 4.9 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Way Over Budget 1.20 2.2 4-1
4 4 Mama’s Red Hat 5.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 You Promise 2.00 3 6-1
3 3 Abeja Negra 6.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Flying Pleasantly 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 Candy Road 12.00 5.8 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dr Luber’s Kiss 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Excluded 4.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Summer Bourbon 3.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Canarsie Kid 3.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Ranger in Paradise 8.00 SCRATCH
9 6 Forest Blue 2.50 2.2 4-1
6 5 Too Fast to Pass 3.50 3.4 7-1
3 2 No Hiding Place 6.00 4 8-1
5 4 Conquest Twister 4.00 4.4 8-1
2 1 Foreset 5.00 4.4 8-1
4 3 Bolita Boyz 8.00 4.8 9-1
10 7 Francis Freud 6.00 6.2 12-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lady of Miracles 10.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Caitriona 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Barrel of Destiny 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Dream Passage 2.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Crater Rim 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Copperline 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Saratoga Sass 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Fiveinthemorning 12.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Stonefactor 8.00 2.4 5-1
5 2 Scorpion Bowl 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 3 Kreah’s Ribbon 10.00 3 6-1
7 4 Walk of Fame 20.00 3.9 7-1
9 5 Sundance Joy 30.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Spinyatta 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Ritzy Lass 2.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Midnight Bounty 1.80 2.6 5-1
6 5 Madame Barbarian 4.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Jcs American Dream 12.00 4 8-1
1 1 Doinwhatshelikes 2.50 4.2 8-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fast as Kitten 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 English Channical 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Casa Rae 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Space Captain 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Raging Fire 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Sharp Bid 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Gambler’s Fallacy 3.00 SCRATCH
3 1 Lemon Blitz 2.50 1.8 3-1
12 5 Theresa’s Boy 4.50 2.6 5-1
13 6 Beach Access 8.00 4.1 8-1
10 3 Last Chant 12.00 4.3 8-1
14 7 Won’t Be Missed 30.00 4.6 9-1
5 2 Forest Ladd 30.00 5.8 11-1
11 4 Killiney Hill 30.00 6.2 12-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Homeland Security 1.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Flower Fashion (FR) 3.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Tapella 4.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Samuna (FR) 2.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Savannah Belle 12.00 4.7 9-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Conquest Expresso 3.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Hard Hitter 4.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Appealing Henry 2.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Swift One 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Full of Mine 20.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Lightning Buzz 4.50 4.9 9-1
8 8 Joopster 5.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Caniform 30.00 6.3 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.