Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, October 3, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Shakin the Belle 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Wild Nugget 5.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Liberte de Bayeux 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 C Suite Boy 0.80 1.9 4-1
2 2 Forced Errors 3.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Irish Tides 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Because the Night 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Arrebato 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Anthracite 1.40 3.1 6-1
4 4 Mr. Swagger 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Strong Light 12.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Flashy Alex 30.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Scotto 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Barese 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Ski Country 4.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 First Glimpse 3.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Winter’s Ghost 12.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Mason Mania 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Allaboutthemoney 10.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Grandpa’s Kid 8.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Giroovin 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Salvation 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Reteko 12.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Courageous Mission 8.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Ozzy 15.00 3 6-1
5 5 Calvin’s Ride 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Dignified Response 12.00 8.4 16-1
11 11 Papa’s Nico Boy 10.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 Max N Fifo 10.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Gormley’s Secret 20.00 9.3 18-1
3 3 Mythical Man 6.00 10.5 20-1
12 12 Sky Masterson 2.50 SCRATCH
16 16 Wilding Lane 6.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Prichard 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Dew 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Printer’s Alley 2.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Arctic Outbreak 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tipsy Runner 8.00 1 2-1
1 3 Quick Power Nap 8.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Alette d’Oro 30.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Reflexivity (IRE) 1.00 5.6 11-1
3 2 Linarite 4.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Sun and Wind 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Miss Bonnie T 20.00 7.3 14-1
2 1 Sassy Allie 4.50 7.4 14-1
9 9 Lilly Lane 15.00 8.3 16-1
1A 13 Try It Again 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Starry Midnight 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Malu 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Poseidon’s Mist 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Houlton 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dark Devil 1.80 1.1 2-1
2 2 Wajda 5.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Paxsational 20.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 First Trumpet 30.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Missouri River 4.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Glint 20.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Looks First 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Street View 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Gio Ponti S.) – Gio Ponti S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Donegal Momentum 0 0-1
9 9 Donegal Momentum 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Ruddy Buddy 30.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Royal Majesty (GB) 3.50 1.3 2-1
11 11 Vesting (IRE) 5.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 The Process 12.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Full Nelson 10.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Palm Tree 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 In a Jam 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Piper’s Factor 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Take Me To Church (IRE) 5.00 9.2 17-1
14 14 Silver Satin 2.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Main Beach 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Mission North 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Yo Daddy 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tam I Am 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Lady Gunner 15.00 1.9 3-1
11 11 So Darn Pretty (IRE) 6.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Pretty Liza 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Contract Law 15.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Candy Quest 5.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Thunder Princess 30.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Pionus 30.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Not the First Time 8.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Moonscape 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Have a Happy 50.00 7.1 13-1
12 12 Campaign Secret 6.00 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.