Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 19, 2024

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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Artorius 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Power Seeker 3.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Aggregation 1.80 2.1 4-1
4 4 Perform 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Alternate Reality 10.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Waflr 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Arco Augusta 4.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Watch Hill 3.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Janssen 2.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Compute It 8.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Savage Spirit 6.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Solo Rye’d 15.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Triple Word Score 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lady Beth 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Startup Mentality (IRE) 1.20 1.3 2-1
2 2 Masterof the Tunes 8.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Sweet Dutchess 12.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Vino Rouge 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 No Show Sammy Jo (GB) 4.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Run Devil 4.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Bon Adieu 1.60 SCRATCH
9 9 Belle of the Ball 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mistical Curlin 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Reddington 4.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Bless America 8.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Paddington 5.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Seeking Unity 4.00 4 8-1
2 2 Grandpa’s Kid 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Outta the Cloud 10.00 1 2-1
10 10 Starlight Dancer 2.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Our Reward 10.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 My Kinda Mischief 12.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Learning to Fly 6.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Superstarsusan 4.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Luminate 8.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 My Cara Mia Mine 8.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Justheart 12.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Realta 15.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Bossy Jeans 3.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Fit as a Fiddle 8.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Strong Play 2.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Holder Close 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Adult Entertainer 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Play Free Bird 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 7 Play 3.50 1 2-1
1A 4 High Heat 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 5 Rider’s Special 3.50 SCRATCH
5 6 Good Reunion 6.00 4.2 8-1
7 8 Kant Beat the Rock 4.50 5.6 11-1
3 3 Lookin’ Super 8.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Giant’s Fire 6.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Awesome City 3.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 11 Victorious Wave 6.00 1 2-1
11 12 Sagamore Mischief 12.00 1.6 3-1
5 4 Secret Rules 6.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Nolo Contesto 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 5 Lost in Rome 4.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Valenzan Day 15.00 4.9 9-1
2 1 Joking Way 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 2 Notable Bob (CHI) 30.00 6.7 13-1
4 3 I Got No Munny 10.00 SCRATCH
1 6 Emerald Forest 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Cowan 10.00 SCRATCH
1A 10 Chuck Willis (IRE) 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Paradise Creek S.) – Paradise Creek S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mattingly 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Feltrinelli 8.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Smokey Smokey 12.00 2 4-1
8 8 Summer in Adriane 12.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Devil in Disguise 4.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Sketch (IRE) 2.50 4.8 9-1
7 7 Laser Sharp 20.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Works for Me 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Apollo Ten 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Coast Along 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cuando 12.00 1.3 2-1
3 2 John the Beer Man 2.50 2 4-1
11 11 Fly Right 12.00 2.1 4-1
1 3 Vesting (IRE) 4.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Then 10.00 3.7 7-1
2 1 Vintage Vino 20.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 John the Baptist 20.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Garden Leave 15.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Storm Ready 5.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Egypt 30.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Parkway 15.00 7.6 14-1
15 15 Prairie Dunes 3.00 SCRATCH
1A 16 Sequential 4.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Glint 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Direct Channel 12.00 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.