Belmont Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, July 7, 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
7 7 El Grande O 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Jimmythetooth 1.80 3.6 7-1
8 8 Skyler’s Starship 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Specialagentjonson 10.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Perliano 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Disco Preacher 15.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Bali Amour 30.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Sebastianthe First 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Smooth Waves 0 0-1
4 4 Permed 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 She’s Fire 3.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Sea Dancer 6.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Dr. Ray D. 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Isn’t She Khozy 15.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Hidden Spin 15.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Greavette 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Goats On a Tree 12.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Smooth Waves 6.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Talavera 20.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Dorothy’s Dreams 5.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Gala Brand 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Fancy Joke 2.00 1 2-1
2 1 Backed by Gold 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 6 Security Code 2.50 4.8 9-1
1 4 Happy Sophia 3.50 5.3 10-1
4 3 Silver Fist 4.50 6 11-1
1A 5 Ok Honey 3.50 6.2 12-1
6 7 Vallelujah 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sundaeswithsandy 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Prince of Pharoahs 4.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Shadow Dragon 2.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Big Bobby 15.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Market Alert 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Olympic Dreams 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nobilis 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Thank You Jon 2.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 Seize the City 3.50 5.2 10-1
4 4 Chalky Cat 4.50 5.2 10-1
7 7 Twirling Vine 4.50 5.3 10-1
1 1 Tip of the Boot 30.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Lookin’ to Win 20.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Alpha Sonny 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Maxwell Esquire 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Pine Knoll 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 After Five 10.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Senbei 4.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Bring Me a Check 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Paros 4.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Scocciatore 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Momos 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Guntown 1.60 SCRATCH
8 8 Chuck Willis (IRE) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fly Right 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Truly Quality 1.60 2.4 4-1
3 3 Whenlovetakesover 15.00 2.6 5-1
2 1 Headline News 3.00 3.5 7-1
9 10 Locke and Key 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Nostalgic One 10.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Swore 8.00 5.6 11-1
1A 9 Fluorescent Bay 50.00 6.4 12-1
1 2 Mugsy Fury 50.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Wild Guess 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Devil’s Cay 0 0-1
8 8 Moving Pictures 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Devil’s Cay 1.60 2.5 5-1
3 3 Makar 15.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Playingwithmatches 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Pressure 3.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Dads Good Runner 12.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Ginnsu Warrior 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Copper Chalice 8.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Scotto 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Manila S.) – Manila S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Major Dude 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Nagirroc 2.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Talk of the Nation 2.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Belouni (FR) 12.00 4 8-1
1 1 Amstrong 15.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 More Than Looks 8.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Dreaming of Kona 30.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Activist Investing (GB) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Whiskey Lullaby 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Financial Advice (FR) 2.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Freedom for All 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Diamond Status 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Cant Keep Me Down 10.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Volatility 5.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Meow Meow Hiss 10.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Don’t Tell Amy 15.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Katie’s Checkride 20.00 8.2 16-1
4 4 Wicksiepixie 20.00 9 17-1
11 11 Get Respect 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Party At Grants 3.50 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.