Belmont Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, May 11, 2023

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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Cynane 0 0-1
6 6 Marco T. 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Amirati 12.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Sam’s Treasure 1.60 1.5 3-1
5 5 Chitarra (IRE) 2.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Cynane 6.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Lonchura 20.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Just the Oaks 15.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Follow Your Arrow 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bourbon Chase 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Squid Gamer 3.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Ormstown 6.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Morethanafeeling 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Red D G P 8.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Bettrluckythangood 4.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Richiesgotgame 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Daunt 3.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Bourbonic 5.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Dreams of Tomorrow 1.20 3 6-1
2 2 St Anthony 4.50 4.2 8-1
7 7 Empty Tomb 2.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Curlin’s Wisdom 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Silver Skillet 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Juliana’s Rose 4.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Liberty Flame 10.00 3 6-1
2 2 Cinderella’s Cause 3.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Scott Alaia 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Racing Colors 15.00 5 9-1
1 1 Sweetie 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Loose Goose 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Smoke and Heat 2.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Pressure 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Bert Bert Bert 15.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Keen Heir 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Uncle Water Flow 6.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Dreaming of Smarty 12.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Box Office Warrior 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ok Honey 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Vegas Weekend 8.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Run Devil 2.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Beautiful Karen 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Chaysenbryn 6.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Gringotts 30.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Keen Dancer 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Greatest Love 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Aggregation 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Full Moon Fever 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Hush of a Storm 2.50 4 8-1
3 3 Masked Marauder 20.00 4 8-1
4 4 Daddy Knows 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Wild Banker 4.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 Olympic Dreams 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 My Sea Cottage (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Royal Spirit 5.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Parquetry 8.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Our Country 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Timbuktu 4.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Uragano 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Skylander 30.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Great Workout 15.00 6 11-1
3 3 Achilles Heel 20.00 6.6 13-1
7 7 Shinsun 8.00 9.8 19-1
16 16 Mandatory 2.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Addicted to You 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Urban Myth 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Mauritius 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Colloquy 4.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Fromanothamutha 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Pioneering Spirit 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Mad Magic 12.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Second and Reed 12.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Lookin Grand 30.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Stjames 10.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Moonflyer 6.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Stormandy 20.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Peja Du 15.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Steady Scheming 15.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Variable Cost (GB) 3.00 8.1 15-1
12 12 Elevated Causeway 20.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 East Side 10.00 11.6 22-1
15 15 Theregoesmymiracle 12.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Sway’sinmydna 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Chess Spectacular 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Carlin Clan 4.00 SCRATCH

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.