Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, October 17, 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
6 6 Catalyzed (FR) 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Just So Pretty 4.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Counterinteligence (GB) 2.50 5 10-1
7 7 Golden Note 8.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 So Ready 6.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Amendment 10.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Selfless 12.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Looking for Ginny 4.00 SCRATCH
9 9 The Taco Lady 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Geopolitics 0.20 1 2-1
1 1 Poseidon’s Mist 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Miss Lao 5.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Brooklyn Dantz 20.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Amy’s Light 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Malu 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 6 Runnin’ Ray 1.80 1 2-1
3 2 Flat Out Flying 6.00 2.9 5-1
2 1 Suerte 5.00 4.1 8-1
4 3 Skylander 3.50 4.6 9-1
7 8 Bossmakinbossmoves 6.00 5 10-1
6 7 Kahala 12.00 7 13-1
8 9 Beachwalker 15.00 7.5 14-1
1 4 Magnolia Midnight 8.00 SCRATCH
1A 5 Dangerous Ride 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 6 Twilight Tango 1.00 1 2-1
5 4 Cha Cha Wren 5.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Timia 20.00 2.7 5-1
4 3 Teller to Win 3.50 3 6-1
1A 9 Moonlight Gal 1.00 4.3 8-1
3 2 Straca 12.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Rodeo Star 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 5 Immigration Law 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 1 Pretty Magical 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Anaconda 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Coast Along 3.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Fluid Situation 15.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Tidal Forces 6.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Gaslight Dancer 6.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Dunedin 15.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Fore Harp 8.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Seaver 12.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Straight Arrow 5.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Riot House 15.00 9.6 18-1
14 14 Gun It 3.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Thrill of It 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Biz Biz Buzz 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Bramito 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bolt d’Plata 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Torpedo Run 4.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Pujol 20.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Trulli Warrior 3.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Confabulation 2.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Magical Road 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Change Your Name 20.00 5 9-1
7 7 Bad Boy Butch 15.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Mitole’s Diamond 50.00 7.7 14-1
11 11 Forced Errors 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Neptune Beach 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Elle Est Forte 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dancing Dean 1.20 2.5 5-1
3 3 I’m a Sure Thing 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Youknownothing 3.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Victoria’s Dancer 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 Lullaby Land 20.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Heron Bay 15.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Anileate 30.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Toned Up 2.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Just Music 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Awesome Force 0 0-1
Starsinthecity 0 0-1
9 9 My Life Story 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Scherzando 4.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Spoken Bluntly 4.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Awesome Force 12.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Starsinthecity 5.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Cousin Ed 6.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Tomschickenfingers 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Take the Gold 20.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Frankie R. 30.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Drive Thru 8.00 8.4 16-1
12 12 Can’t Stand Disco 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Maximus Monster 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Braca 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Feline Treasure 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Price Is Truth 4.00 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.