Belmont Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 19, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Old Point 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Bold Honor 3.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Jeter and Judge 4.50 5.6 11-1
2 2 Flintshire’s Rock 15.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Disturbed 15.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Steady Progress 6.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Sharpoon 20.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Break the Ice 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Chasing Daylight 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Hypnocurrency 3.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Yogi 3.50 3.8 7-1
7 7 K D Kakes 6.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Susie’s Saver 5.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Mursal 6.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Joey the Fish 10.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pharoah’s Heart 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Honey Money 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Ok Honey 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Impazible Donna 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Movie Moxy 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Dancing Sophia 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tic Tic Tic Boom 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Myriskyaffair 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Canisy 2.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Arina (GER) 1.60 2.4 5-1
1 1 Peace Seeker 12.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Whimsical Dance 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 No Regard 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Aula 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Myles 4.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 October Bliss 2.50 1.5 3-1
9 9 Awesome Force 10.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Metamorphoses 15.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 In My Shadow 15.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Campbelito 15.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Maythisbetheone 3.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Wynn Giant 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Risk Profile 0 0-1
4 3 Catchyasoon 5.00 1 2-1
2 1 American Gentleman 6.00 SCRATCH
1A 6 Flamingo Hawk 2.50 3.6 7-1
8 9 Bring Me a Check 10.00 3.7 7-1
6 7 Twenty Four Mamba 4.00 3.8 7-1
7 8 Leddy 6.00 3.9 7-1
5 4 Risk Profile 5.00 4 7-1
3 2 Money Mike 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 5 Trash Talker 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Excellent Timing 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rotknee 4.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Varatti 5.00 5 9-1
5 5 Twelth Man 6.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Watasha 10.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Ikigai 8.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Romantic Gamble 10.00 8 15-1
3 3 Digital Future 12.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Who Hoo Thats Me 3.50 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kaz Palace 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Conman 1.80 1.2 2-1
1 1 Barrel of Quests 10.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Noble Huntsman 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Fatima’s Blessing 2.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Be of Courage 12.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Open Til Midnight 6.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Copper Chalice 20.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Playingwithmatches 20.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Safalow’s Mission 1.20 SCRATCH
11 11 Braciole 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Buckortwo 3.00 1 2-1
3 2 Brennan’s War 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Tie Breaker 5.00 5.1 10-1
1 6 Big Boulder 6.00 5.8 11-1
2 1 Uncle Taco 8.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Bointheback 15.00 6.5 12-1
6 5 Impulsive Spending 20.00 6.9 13-1
12 12 Strategyforyou 12.00 7.2 14-1
5 4 The Mighty Don 8.00 7.3 14-1
4 3 Subversive 15.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 Milagroso 20.00 9.4 18-1
10 10 Vaunted 8.00 11.1 21-1
13 13 Ripe for Mischief 4.50 SCRATCH
15 15 Forty One Tales 8.00 SCRATCH
1A 16 What a Mesa 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Volcker Rules 30.00 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.