Belmont Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 26, 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 Nobleandgreenough 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mooney Mooney 1.80 1.5 3-1
5 5 Graceful 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Dark Princess 4.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Karen’s Honor 8.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 My Girl Jal 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tass 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Strong Odor 4.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Aziza 4.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Lucky Peridot 2.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Halo City 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Jackie the Joker 12.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Mariah’s Fortune 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Chaysenbryn 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 5 Beaute Cachee (FR) 0.20 1 2-1
1 1 Chili Flag (FR) 0.20 3.4 6-1
4 4 Ambitieuse 4.50 3.9 7-1
2 2 Union Dolly 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 6 Sister Bridget (IRE) 20.00 6.7 13-1
1X 9 Suspended Campaign 0.20 SCRATCH
7 8 Sunset Louise 1.60 SCRATCH
3 3 Geyser Road 15.00 SCRATCH
6 7 Ocean Gateway 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Movie Moxy 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Know It All Audrey 1.60 1.5 3-1
3 3 Impazible Donna 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Dancing Sophia 2.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 Ok Honey 20.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Honey Money 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Legendary Lore 0 0-1
4 4 Paratus 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Penner Ash (IRE) 3.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Legendary Lore 10.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Mauritius 2.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Predicted 6.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 General’s Duty 12.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Addicted to You 15.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Feathers Road 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 6 Good Rapport 3.50 1 2-1
8 9 Collect From Ike 5.00 2.7 5-1
1 3 Please Baby 3.50 2.9 6-1
4 4 My Favorite Topic 10.00 3.4 7-1
7 8 Chess Spectacular 4.00 4.9 9-1
2 1 Eddiemush 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 2 Sway’sinmydna 20.00 7 13-1
9 10 Equalizer 15.00 7.6 14-1
6 7 Bear’s Correct 50.00 7.9 15-1
10 11 Happy Bob 2.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Saint in the City 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Striking Speed 8.00 1 2-1
7 8 No More Talk 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 4 Prince James 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 5 Winning Drive 4.00 3 6-1
3 2 Majestic Tiger 3.50 3.2 6-1
2 1 Poppy’s Pride 15.00 4.1 8-1
1A 6 Bronx Bomber 4.00 SCRATCH
6 7 Caerus 15.00 SCRATCH
8 9 Silipo 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Starship Laoban 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Whatlovelookslike 1.40 1.2 2-1
2 2 Silken Dollar 3.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Home for Christmas 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Sweet Franny Lu 6.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Cairo Sugar 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Dream Central 10.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 B B’s Busted 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Mia Bea Star 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Bustin Bay 2.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Cinderella’s Cause 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Sister Linda 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Watasha 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Spettro 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Royal King 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Moving Pictures 15.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Foliage 3.50 4.3 8-1
11 11 Heymackit’sjack 4.50 5.1 10-1
6 6 Giramonte 12.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 On Our Way Boyz 12.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Volkert 6.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Moon Hunter 15.00 7.5 14-1
12 12 Raw Courage 50.00 10.1 19-1
5 5 Itsalittlebitfunny 50.00 11.7 22-1
14 14 John’s Protege 3.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Rol Again Dancer 2.50 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.