Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, July 4, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Luckforyou 30.00 1 2-1
4 4 Honestly 8.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Italian Soiree 3.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Yellow 2.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Home Wrecker 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 As Catch Can 3.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Gata Brazil 4.00 3.9 7-1
As Catch Can 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sedona 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ichiban 6.00 1.9 3-1
3 3 Miz Sense 2.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Sweet Mystery 5.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Whistler’s Style 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Toned Up 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Perfect Sting S.) – Perfect Sting S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mouffy 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Bustin Bay 1.80 1.5 3-1
3 3 Damaso 6.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Movie Moxy 1.60 2 4-1
2 2 Moonage Daydream 10.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Lady Beth 2.50 3 6-1
8 8 Royal Poppy 4.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Midnight Mile (IRE) 2.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tirupati 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Greatest Gift 12.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Bewildered 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Silvology 1.60 4.8 9-1
5 5 Patty Brown Eyes 2.50 5.8 11-1
6 6 Headline Numbers 3.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 No Tricks 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Thirteen Red Flags 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cover the Spread 6.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Graceful Rose 2.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Call Her Bluff 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Enigmatic 2.00 3 6-1
1 1 Just Music 3.50 3.3 6-1
8 8 Amity Island 30.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Til There Was You 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1X 9 Big Invasion 2.00 1 2-1
1A 6 High Front 2.00 4.2 8-1
2 3 Thin White Duke 8.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Heaven Street 2.00 7 13-1
7 8 Boat’s a Rockin 3.50 7.2 14-1
6 7 Bourbon Music 20.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Outlaw Kid 5.00 7.5 14-1
8 10 Cloudy 6.00 8 15-1
10 13 Gun It 1.20 8 15-1
2B 11 Yes and Yes 8.00 9.3 18-1
3 2 Son of a Birch 6.00 9.4 18-1
5 5 Charging 8.00 9.5 18-1
9 12 Spun and Won 2.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Indianquest 10.00 1 2-1
1 5 Going Concern (GB) 1.80 3.1 6-1
8 8 Paddington 1.40 5.2 10-1
2 1 Be Like Clint 3.50 5.4 10-1
6 6 Catch a Wave 2.00 6.3 12-1
5 4 Hold the Salsa 8.00 6.6 13-1
4 3 Scat Tu Tap 12.00 7.3 14-1
1A 9 Moore’s Law 1.80 8 15-1
7 7 Brees 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Victory Ride S.) – Victory Ride S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Emery 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Halina’s Forte 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Mystic Lake 2.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Autumn Evening 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Golden Degree 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sendera 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tongue Twister 4.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Bossy Jeans 2.50 2 4-1
11 11 Alette d’Oro 3.50 4 8-1
6 6 Lucky and Gorgeous 10.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Troubled Luck 15.00 5 9-1
3 3 The Splendid One 4.00 5.4 10-1
14 14 Dancing Liana 6.00 6.6 12-1
15 15 Maxing the Bank 15.00 6.8 13-1
12 12 Practical Royalty 20.00 8.2 16-1
10 10 Saving Memories 15.00 9.2 17-1
13 13 War Terminatrix 15.00 9.3 17-1
9 9 Malibu’s Dynamite 20.00 10.6 20-1
7 7 Dubawi Wowie 12.00 13 24-1
8 8 Devils Arrow 5.00 15 28-1

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.