Belmont Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, June 1, 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
3 3 Strange Fruit 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ukrainian Princess 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Perpetual Praise 4.50 4 8-1
8 8 Power and Glory 4.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Spatial Reality 10.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Mischief Motion 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Bon Adieu 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Mrs Bell 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rheaume 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Union Dolly 1.60 1.6 3-1
1 1 Anatolian 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Ever Summer 2.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Lullaby Land 20.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Suspended Campaign 1.60 SCRATCH
5 5 Succulent 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sa Foradada 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 She Caught My Eye 4.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Towering Gaze 2.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Gagliano 8.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Chaysenbryn 5.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Dolce Sera 30.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 La Aguililla 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lt. Mitchell 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Captain Party 3.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Dreampoint 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Prince of Troy 3.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Heroneandonly 15.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Screw Loose 5.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Unaffected 15.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 One for My Brother 12.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Social Sidekick 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Our Son Jake 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Bert Bert Bert 6.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Strong Light 10.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Going in Style 3.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Papi On Ice 15.00 3 6-1
1 1 Sorpreso 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Scotto 30.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Ice Road 1.20 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Bomb Squad 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 The Splendid One 10.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Silent Melody 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 La Conquistadora 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Arisaema 4.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Sperss 20.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Dream On Cara 12.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 She’s a Natural 10.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Pinstripepizzo 15.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Starts Now 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 My First Love 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bustin Bay 3.00 2 4-1
1 1 Ribot’s Valentine 4.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Cinderella’s Cause 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Sister Linda 3.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 Mia Bea Star 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 B B’s Busted 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Amanda’s Folly 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Comedy Town 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gun It 6.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Slipstream 8.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Mid Day Image 2.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Heaven Street 3.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Souper Success 10.00 5.3 10-1
1A 8 Cees Get Degrees 2.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Mischievous Rogue 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 One Headlight 0.80 1 2-1
5 5 Ferris Muler 8.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Vince the Prince 20.00 3 6-1
4 4 Tony O 10.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Stow On the Wold 8.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Mudville Nine 20.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Valentino’s Here 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Over the Cap 15.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Zapruder 15.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Slapintheface 15.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Locke and Key 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Caesar’s Ghost 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.