Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, June 29, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Victorious Wave 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Hot Rod Rumble 3.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Writer’s Regret 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Hatch 4.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 Brazillionaire 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Prince James 8.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Honorary Degree 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Retail Man 0 0-1
1 1 Badlands Ruler 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Heard On Thestreet 4.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Retail Man 10.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Midnight Express 3.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Buckortwo 6.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Gum Island 4.50 4.3 8-1
4 4 Solo in Paris 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Colonel Vargo 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Sagamore Mischief 8.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Bustin Shout 3.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Bronx Bomber 12.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 American Gentleman 15.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Ribbons and Medals 5.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 High Heat 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Thethrillofvictory 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bad Larry 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Vettriano 1.80 3.4 6-1
6 6 Boys Code 10.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Russian Realm 2.50 4.7 9-1
4 4 Manny Penny 30.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Wine Responsibly 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Art of Courage 0 0-1
2 2 Art of Courage 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Price Is Truth 3.50 1.5 3-1
9 9 Nano Man 3.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Miztertonic 8.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Impulsive Spending 15.00 4 8-1
8 8 Spoken Bluntly 15.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Proven Good 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Twisted Whisker 12.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Irish Tides 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Crazy Legs Hirsch 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Valenzan Day 2.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Goldini 3.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Winning Connection 6.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Cheeky Tico 12.00 3 6-1
1 1 Co Conspirator 10.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Disappearance 8.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Strong Light 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Manila S.) – Manila S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Deterministic 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Neat 3.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Please Advise 3.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Move to Gold 2.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Drunk On Sake 10.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Mattingly 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Reflexivity (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kerry 2.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Proud Mary 3.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Cynane 12.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Masterof the Tunes 6.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Epic Miss Justice 4.50 4.7 9-1
3 3 Lady Firefoot 15.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Low Society 10.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 St. Benedicts Prep 1.80 SCRATCH
9 9 Risk Free 4.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Fancy Azteca 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sheriff Bianco 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Subrogate 3.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 He’smyhoneybadger 4.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Repo Rocks 2.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Factually Correct 12.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Howgreatisnate 4.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Runninsonofagun 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Into It 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Yo Daddy 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Covert Kat 10.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Just for Luck 3.00 3 6-1
8 8 Skellig Island 15.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Addicted to You 8.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Collect From Ike 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Heathguard 12.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Jhirsch 6.00 7 13-1
2 2 Az U Chase Me 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Indian Mischief 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Relate 3.50 3.1 6-1
9 9 Front Man 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Harvard 12.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Willintoriskitall 6.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 J J’s Joker 15.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Emirates Road 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Officer Derick 20.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 Shadizaar 10.00 9.6 18-1
7 7 Zapruder 5.00 10 19-1

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.