Belmont Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 21, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Norgay 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Prince of Joy 20.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Prayer Book 10.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Centavo 2.50 5.1 10-1
6 6 Voliero 10.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Mighty Meister 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Sonic Speed 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Arrio 4.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Hilliard 1.20 SCRATCH
8 8 Invective 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hey There 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Jet Set Juliet 4.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Save Grace 2.50 4 8-1
3 3 Aeron Warrior 5.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Our Rosie Diamonds 6.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Handle the Truth 10.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Ricelle 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Dark Vector 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 American Know How 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Golden Purchase 50.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Venge 12.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Somama Beach 50.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Fast Boat to Skye 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Arrow of Time 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Paxsational 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Cumberland 2.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Balthazar 4.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Royal Velvet 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Film Star 3.50 1 2-1
1A 12 Oglethorpe 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 5 Constitutionlawyer 6.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Luni Sima 2.50 4.3 8-1
10 10 Complete Agenda 6.00 5 9-1
2 1 Soulmate 10.00 SCRATCH
4 3 Shutters 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Danzigwiththestars 6.00 SCRATCH
3 2 Good Medicine 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Emboite (IRE) 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Irwin (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH
5 4 Activist Investing (GB) 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Milton the Monster 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Business Model 1.20 2.9 5-1
6 6 Back Ring Luck 5.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Two Thirty Five 6.00 4 8-1
5 5 Lafitte’s Fleet 12.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Thinkaboutit 10.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Black Belt 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 More Than Work 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Nolo Contesto 10.00 2 4-1
11 11 Be the Boss 4.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Bobby the Tank 12.00 4 8-1
4 4 King James 6.00 5 9-1
9 9 Starrystarryknight 12.00 7.5 14-1
15 15 Hatch 10.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Winning Connection 30.00 7.8 15-1
13 13 Lord Gatling 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Don’t Let Me Down 10.00 9.5 18-1
3 3 Mach One 30.00 9.9 19-1
14 14 King Moonracer 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 He’s Got It 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Predicted 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Highly Flammable 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Song Parody 0 0-1
3 3 Miss Stones 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fancy Joke 4.50 1.9 4-1
9 9 Try It Again 5.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Song Parody 6.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Red Moon 6.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Clover Street 12.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Reigning Chick 10.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Fancy Feline 10.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Luna’s Song 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Honest Banker 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Big Engine 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Awesome Native 2.50 1.8 3-1
13 13 Brew Pub 4.50 7.4 14-1
12 12 Foolish Ghost 8.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Horn of Plenty 8.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Bar Fourteen 6.00 10 19-1
5 5 Ghost Giant 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Me ‘n Sap 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Phantom Smoke 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Saint Selby 6.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Yarrow 4.50 SCRATCH
1 2 Rough Draft 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Frank’s Art 3.50 SCRATCH
1A 14 Unique Unions 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Splashy 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Danseur d’Oro 2.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Foxy Cara 4.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Jessica’s Ride 5.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Krystalheir 12.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 She’s a Nine 8.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Unholy 10.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 North End Lady 6.00 8 15-1

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.