Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 12, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Forward Move 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Beary Funny 4.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Aleah Aleah 4.00 4 8-1
1 1 Solo’s Fury 3.50 5.1 10-1
2 2 Messi the Magician 4.50 5.4 10-1
3 3 J J Valentin 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Night Effect 0 0-1
1 3 Tommy Two Socks 2.00 SCRATCH
7 8 Dillinger 1.80 2.3 4-1
1A 4 Master of Arms 2.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Clubhouse 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 2 Night Effect 3.50 4.2 8-1
6 7 Debate 8.00 5.3 10-1
4 5 Sin Nombre 20.00 7.7 15-1
5 6 Unclecharliesgift 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 4 Spring Magic 0.80 1 2-1
5 5 Spiritual Lady 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 7 Fullmoonmagic 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 2 Book of Wisdom 12.00 4.5 9-1
4 3 Starry Midnight 10.00 4.9 9-1
7 8 Balenciaga Betty 15.00 5.7 11-1
2 1 Dolce Sera 15.00 6.9 13-1
1A 6 Belle of the Ball 0.80 SCRATCH
8 9 Karen’s Honor 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 11 Rider’s Special 2.50 SCRATCH
1A 5 Kunshan Bridge 3.50 4.1 8-1
7 8 Pogi 8.00 4.5 9-1
3 2 Papa Rocket 10.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Nolo Contesto 6.00 5.2 10-1
5 4 Charging Aero 5.00 5.6 11-1
2B 9 Ryan’s Cat 8.00 6.5 12-1
8 10 Kant Beat the Rock 10.00 7.8 15-1
4 3 Bourbon’s Hope 20.00 9.1 17-1
2 7 Market Alert 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Super Chief 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Sands Point S.) – Sands Point S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Style Points 0 0-1
2 2 Spaliday 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Style Points 2.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Mo Fox Givin 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Courbe 15.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Macanga 6.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Justdeny 5.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Shade of Pale 10.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Just Music 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Audacious 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Keewaydin 1.00 1 2-1
9 9 Volt 12.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Fort Nelson 4.50 4.7 9-1
2 2 Antisocial 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Dr. Insel 6.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Skyrush 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 A. P. Kid 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Stars and Stripes 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Take Home the Cup 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Floral Park S.) – Floral Park S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Love Appeals 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Risk Threshold (IRE) 2.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Loon Cry 4.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Secret Money 3.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 My Kentucky Girl 20.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Hollywood Walk 10.00 8.2 16-1
6 6 Cecile 20.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 Tequilera 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Everyoneloveslinda 2.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Howboutdemapples 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Hot Fudge 3.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Dream Concert 4.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Mohawk Trail 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Security Code 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Bettrluckythangood 3.00 1 2-1
2 8 Clear Conscience 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 3 Let’s Go Big Blue 5.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Rabaja 10.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Agent Creed 8.00 7.2 14-1
8 7 Locke and Key 4.00 7.6 14-1
6 5 Gem Mint Ten 6.00 8.5 16-1
7 6 Union Trail 20.00 8.6 16-1
3 2 Born Dancer 15.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Laurel Valley 10.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Runningwscissors 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Call Me Harry 3.50 SCRATCH
2B 13 Coinage 12.00 SCRATCH
13 14 Bossmakinbossmoves 6.00 SCRATCH
1A 15 Baldizar 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Rocketeer 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Escalation Clause 3.50 2.7 5-1
8 8 Pentathlon 3.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 General Banker 6.00 6 11-1
5 5 Certified Loverboy 15.00 7 13-1
4 4 Mama’s Gold 8.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Colloquy 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Jackson Heights 15.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Asmodeus 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Splashy 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Addagirl Addie 15.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Better Be Smart 3.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Top of the Table 4.50 2.2 4-1
10 10 Superstarsusan 10.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Miss Uproar 15.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Boston Strong Mama 10.00 5 9-1
8 8 Repeat After Me 20.00 7 13-1
2 2 Freud’s Fancy 10.00 10 19-1
5 5 Chili Bean 30.00 10.5 20-1
3 3 Maxing the Bank 50.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Corri Felice 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Artistic Success 5.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Lu’s Redemption 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Majulu 2.50 SCRATCH
16 16 Focus Pocus 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Atomic Age 0 0-1
4 4 Davy Crockett 3.00 1 2-1
12 12 English Law 12.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Atomic Age 2.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 The Warden 12.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Dragoneer 4.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Tiz Freedom 12.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Strategist 30.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Laird of Magnolia 20.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 No Merlot 30.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Snookie Bear 10.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Dominican Pirate 50.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 Tom’s Way 10.00 9.9 19-1
13 13 Freedom Glider 30.00 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.