Belmont Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, May 5, 2022

May 5, 2022 Belmont Park Horse Racing Picks.


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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, speed ratings, recency, 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
6 6 Tuesday’s Child 2.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Marshal Dillon 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Alite 5.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Platinum Road 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Mad Doctor 10.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Nova Loves a Fight 1.60 3.8 7-1
7 7 Disengage 10.00 3.9 7-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Storm Shooter 3.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Top of the Mint 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Life Changer 1.80 2.5 5-1
3 3 Centavo 12.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Forty Comets 3.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Daufuskie Island 4.00 3.8 7-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Forty Under 3.50 2.4 4-1
2 2 Zoomer 1.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Kinenos 4.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 It’s a Gamble 12.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Devamani (FR) 1.60 4.2 8-1
5 5 Pioneer Spirit 3.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Sifting Sands (GB) 2.50 4.9 9-1
4 4 Safe Conduct 8.00 5.4 10-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Doublepour 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Brunate 3.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Truebelieve 3.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Scorpion Dynasty 6.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Quintarelli 15.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Tale of Mineshaft 2.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Irish Giant 10.00 6.3 12-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Great Workout 4.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Front Man 5.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Justintimeforwine 8.00 4 7-1
2 2 El Mayor 12.00 4 7-1
6 6 Be Here 3.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Landbiscuit 2.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Loaded Joe 15.00 5 10-1
5 5 Spectatorless 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Purple Hearted 2.50 5.6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Breakwater 2.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Sukoon 3.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Capone 8.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Shreveport 2.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Mugged 8.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Baltasar 6.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Sharpoon 30.00 4 8-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Power Agenda 6.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Juulstone 12.00 3.4 7-1
8 8 Yes and Yes 8.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Supply and Demand 10.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Kawhi Me a River 2.50 5.3 10-1
11 11 Twelth Man 3.50 5.4 10-1
5 5 Dancing Buck 4.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Gandy Dancing 15.00 6 11-1
10 10 High Front 2.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Never Early 3.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 R Boy Bode 30.00 7.2 14-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Brattle House 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Witch Hunter 2.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Ok Honey 4.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 Girl of Tosconova 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 A Bit o’Irish Sass 3.50 4 7-1
3 3 Pay Grade 4.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Wailin Josie 20.00 4.9 9-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Treasure King 3.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Quality G 6.00 2.4 5-1
10 10 Mackillop 6.00 3 6-1
9 9 Unbridled Bomber 10.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Celestial City 10.00 4.1 8-1
13 13 Cathedral Beach 4.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Heat’s On Zap 8.00 4.4 8-1
14 14 One More Score 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Ohtwoohthreefive 10.00 6 11-1
6 6 Parquetry 15.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Skylander 30.00 8.4 16-1
12 12 Daunt 10.00 8.5 16-1
2 2 Bron and Brow 20.00 8.6 16-1
15 15 Good Skate 5.00 8.7 16-1
3 3 Napoleonic War 3.00 8.8 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.