Belmont Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 4, 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
1 1 Call the Cavalry 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Every Four Years 1.40 1.2 2-1
3 3 Rock Star Boy 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 Drew d’Oro 6.00 4 8-1
2 2 Reapply 15.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Hang Tight 0 0-1
6 6 Cumberland Blues 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cheeky Tico 5.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Mo Rewards 3.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Union Lights 3.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Hang Tight 6.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Encourage 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Printrack 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Motion to Strike 8.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Three Two Zone 1.40 2 4-1
7 7 Leddy 10.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Jalen Journey 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Winning Drive 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 O’Trouble 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Clash A. J. 0 0-1
1 1 Reunion Tour 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ginnsu Warrior 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Central Pride 3.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Let Freedom Spring 2.00 2 4-1
2 2 Clash A. J. 4.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Itsalittlebitfunny 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Bad Water 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Nieuwendyk 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Theregoesmymiracle 5.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Peja Du 4.50 1.3 3-1
5 5 Stjames 6.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Globalization 5.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Steady Scheming 3.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Elevated Causeway 10.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Shakin the Belle 12.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Eternal Glory 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Liberty Flame 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Simple Sugar 8.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 April Antics 4.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Racing Colors 10.00 3.4 7-1
3 3 Mursal 4.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 London Gold 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Raffinity 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Born a Gambler 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 More Than Work 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Urban Myth 8.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Penner Ash (IRE) 3.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Winning Connection 15.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Pioneering Spirit 6.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Blame D Rule Maker 8.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 No Regard 20.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Parquetry 10.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Prayer Book 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Endowed 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chuck Willis (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Turn of Events 4.00 3 6-1
10 10 High Tide 5.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Ballydooley (GB) 6.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Scilly Cay 8.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Original 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Bring Me a Check 10.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Soulmate 12.00 9 17-1
2 2 Thinkaboutit 30.00 9.3 17-1
8 8 Standup 30.00 10.5 20-1
13 13 Two Thirty Five 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Street Copper 12.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Glory Road 3.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Lafitte’s Fleet 2.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Twenty Four Mamba 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Two Chuckles 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tunnel Vision 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Makart 8.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Big Boulder 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Strategyforyou 20.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Red D G P 1.80 3.2 6-1
3 3 Mr. Busta 12.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Eridromos 20.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Thirty Oysters 30.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Modern Midas 5.00 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.