Belmont Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 28, 2023

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
Gram 0 0-1
El Grande O 0 0-1
2 1 The Wine Steward 1.00 1 2-1
1 3 Gram 1.20 1.5 3-1
1A 5 El Grande O 1.20 2.4 4-1
3 2 Khadullah 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 7 Swept 12.00 3.4 7-1
4 4 Lonchura 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 6 Tech Duinn 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Pegs A. K. Girl 0 0-1
3 3 Kannon Fire 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pegs A. K. Girl 1.60 1.8 3-1
1 1 Saratoga Gaze 4.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Western Lane 5.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Snow Loves a Fight 6.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Duckphat 15.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Frosty Invasion 15.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Jolly Miss Jill 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bourbon’s Hope 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Brunate 3.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Storm Shooter 2.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Merchants of Cool 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Star Attitude 5.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Ensign Parker 6.00 6 11-1
1 1 Bastet 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Undoubtedly 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Virtual Reality 1.60 1.5 3-1
3 3 Tower Bridge 3.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Ms. Solveig 4.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Risk Free 5.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Butter Cake 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Highly Flammable 3.50 1 2-1
8 9 King Moonracer 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Sonic Speed 4.00 2.4 4-1
4 3 Turnsandconditions 6.00 2.4 5-1
1A 8 Drakon 4.00 2.9 5-1
6 5 Sugar Gray Leonard 3.00 3.7 7-1
5 4 Bricco 10.00 4.3 8-1
2 6 Disarmed 10.00 4.8 9-1
9 10 Starrystarryknight 12.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Big Venezuela 15.00 6.9 13-1
2B 11 Charger 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Dufresne 1.80 1 2-1
4 3 Brisky Frolic 4.00 2.9 5-1
2 1 Angelas Party Girl 2.50 4.9 9-1
1 4 Fantail (GB) 6.00 5 9-1
3 2 Everyoneloveslinda 5.00 5 10-1
5 5 Just a Nyquist 10.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 More Mango 30.00 7 13-1
1A 8 Liberty Flame 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tonal Impact 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Galt 2.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Systemic Change 4.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Curbstone 2.50 4.5 8-1
5 5 Back Ring Luck 5.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 5 Catch That Party 3.00 1 2-1
9 10 Barrage 10.00 1.6 3-1
7 8 Frank’s Art 6.00 1.8 3-1
8 9 Battle Scars 8.00 2 4-1
3 3 Hush of a Storm 3.50 3.5 7-1
10 11 Not Phar Now 10.00 SCRATCH
5 6 Agent Creed 10.00 4.5 9-1
6 7 Sundaeswithsandy 12.00 5 10-1
11 12 Ghost Giant 12.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 K P All Systems Go 12.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Bossmakinbossmoves 20.00 7.6 14-1
1A 4 Microsecond 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 9 Orange Freeze 3.00 1 2-1
5 4 Lem Me Drink 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 1 Shoppingatbloomies 3.50 2.7 5-1
7 6 My June Bug 12.00 4.5 9-1
6 5 Bernt Again 5.00 4.6 9-1
4 3 Kara Para 6.00 4.7 9-1
3 2 Derwin’s Paynter 30.00 7.8 15-1
1 10 Deniece of Degrace 8.00 8.3 16-1
8 7 War Museum 20.00 8.6 16-1
9 8 Midnight Empress 20.00 9.1 17-1
12 12 My Cara Mia Mine 8.00 SCRATCH
1A 13 Oak Loves a Fight 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Follow the Fed 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.