Belmont Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 2, 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
1 1 Magic Eight Ball 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Permed 1.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Talavera 5.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Raichu 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Status Seeker 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Just the Oaks 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cant Keep Me Down 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Tap It Up 4.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Diamond Status 3.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Solevo Spritz 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Volatility 3.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Germany Jayvo 30.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Katie’s Checkride 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Wonder Girl 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Flute Master 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 South Street 1.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Asap Restoration 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Boys Code 12.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Son of an Ex 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Melting Snow 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Run Devil 3.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Customerexperience 2.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Happy Sophia 4.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 J D’s Vista 15.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Mon Petit Chou 6.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Game Theory 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Belleshazza 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lexi’s Spirit 3.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Linarite 6.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 River Tay (IRE) 2.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Now Showing 8.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Graceful 15.00 2 4-1
3 3 Nightsaber (GB) 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 Bounty Killah 30.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 My Inner Voice 30.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Baby Sox 2.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Balentina 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mondego (GB) 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Regal Kingdom 10.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Clever Thought 3.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Billieve in Josh 50.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Jungfrau 6.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Mercante 12.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Love Me Not 15.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Mayfield Strong 15.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 C’Est Magnifique 4.00 8.5 16-1
7 7 Game Change 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Its Cold in Dehere 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Halo City 3.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Thisladyis the Law 4.00 3 6-1
2 2 Vallarand 4.50 3 6-1
3 3 Triple P 15.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 She’s Got Game 30.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Captivating Cara 8.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Gringotts 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 9 Upper Level 3.50 1 2-1
8 7 Deep Cover 2.50 1.2 2-1
1 8 Truebelieve 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 4 Eddie the Great 4.50 4.1 8-1
2 1 Science (IRE) 3.50 4.8 9-1
7 6 Marathoner 15.00 4.9 9-1
3 2 He’s Got It 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 5 Voliero 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 3 Steelersfanforlife 8.00 6.3 12-1
9 10 Charger 5.00 SCRATCH
10 11 Magnolia Midnight 0.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cyber Ninja 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 American Hustle 8.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Bel Ami 10.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Typhoon Lagoon 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Locke and Key 30.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Equal Protection 4.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Rockstar Red 20.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Juan Valdez 12.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Smart Uncle 4.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Just So 5.00 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.