Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, September 16, 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
Private Desire 0 0-1
6 6 Hurricane Nelson 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Commander of Truth 3.50 1.3 3-1
5 5 Bounteous 8.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Heartened 5.00 3 6-1
7 7 Private Desire 4.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Hedge the Risk 5.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Ignite the Light 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Victorious Wave 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Kool Kathmandu 10.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Ocean’s Reserve 1.60 3.4 6-1
3 3 Leddy 20.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Capone 6.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Bezos 30.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Sugar Gray Leonard 3.50 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Vanished 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 African Waters 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 War Princess 4.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Rhiannon 3.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Pippi Longstocking 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Akayla (IRE) 3.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 Miss Our Hero 5.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Rayya Valentine 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Bustin Shout 3.50 1 2-1
8 9 Poppy’s Pride 4.00 3 6-1
2 1 Air Show 10.00 3.7 7-1
1 6 Prince James 2.00 4.1 8-1
3 2 Quickflash 8.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Flamingo Hawk 4.50 5.5 10-1
5 4 Winning Drive 20.00 SCRATCH
4 3 Never Early 10.00 SCRATCH
1A 8 Joker Boy 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Scramble 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ramblin’ Wreck 2.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Royal Spirit 5.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Hold the Salsa 15.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Catch That Party 4.50 4.5 8-1
5 5 Bee Major 15.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Cyber Ninja 3.50 5 9-1
8 8 Laurel Valley 20.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Paddington 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ever So Sweet (IRE) 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Mayfly 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Mitole Magic 2.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Way to Be Marie 15.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Villi Olento 15.00 3 6-1
9 9 Don’t Say It 10.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Agra 10.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Progeny 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 La Picasita 20.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Natural Fact 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 American Law 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kunshan Bridge 3.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Ride Up 2.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Arrebato 15.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Warrior Richard 4.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Skylander 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Thunderian 6.00 4 7-1
4 4 Memphis 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 10 Durante 2.50 1 2-1
10 11 King Angelo 4.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Vittorio 3.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Jake Rocks 15.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Emerald Forest 20.00 3.5 7-1
2 1 Twenty Four Mamba 10.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Seven Nation Army 6.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Tops the Chart 20.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Shivaree 12.00 7.1 13-1
3 2 Castle Chaos 10.00 7.8 15-1
1 3 Nolo Contesto 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Fasig-tipton Jockey Club Oaks Invitational S.) – Fasig-tipton Jockey Club Oaks Invitational S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Highland Grace 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Last Call 3.50 3 6-1
2 2 Quarrel 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Eternal Hope (IRE) 1.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Neecie Marie 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Speirling Beag (IRE) 5.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Stephanie’s Charm 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Nadowessi (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Daisy’s Angel 15.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Into Stars 2.50 3.7 7-1
9 9 That’sthefactjack 15.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Beets 12.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Archivist 30.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Rosie Jeeks 4.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Tap the Keg 20.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 King’s Daughter 10.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Street View 5.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Value Area 2.00 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.