Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 9, 2025

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 Shirl’s Delight 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sporting Lady 6.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Mila Candy 2.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Yankee Doodle 6.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Numbered 1.80 5.8 11-1
3 3 Cara’s Chianti 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 It Takes Heart 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Trade Secret 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Floge 1.60 2.5 5-1
5 5 Raw Power 5.00 2.8 5-1
1A 7 Goldcrest 2.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Halo City 15.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 April Antics 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Prairie Dunes 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Very Satisfactory 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 John the Baptist 6.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Battle Anthem 1.60 2.7 5-1
5 5 Her Sugar Baby 10.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Klimt Master 30.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Spirit Dragon 4.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Capturing 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Serendipity 1.80 4.7 9-1
8 8 Cat Chat 2.50 4.9 9-1
7 7 Lavender Disaster 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Forward Deployed 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Pookie 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Obeissante 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Rare Art 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lady Arwen 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Despo’s Dream 4.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Karen’s Honor 4.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Looks First 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Foxy Cara 3.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Sheza Bernardini 6.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Dolce Sera 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 10 Sarir 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Majestic Return 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 All Class 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Shesinamood 12.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Thirteen Red Flags 30.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Cadencia 2.00 SCRATCH
8 8 I’mhavingamoment 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 La Salvadorena 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Parola Sicura 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Thiene (IRE) 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Good Skate 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Chileno 2.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Certified Loverboy 2.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Jackson Heights 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Mikealicious 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Masqueparade 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Malarchuk 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Noted 3.50 3.2 6-1
11 11 Thrill of It 12.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Kolomio 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Highestdistinction 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Skylander 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Equivoque 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Into It 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Rock the Weekend 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Classic Creation 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Badge of War 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Summer in Adriane 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Long Legged Queen 2.00 1 2-1
11 11 Miss Uproar 10.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Trulli Magic 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Lady Delilah 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Olivia’s Grace 15.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Silsbee 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Jalimar 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Froghollowsummer 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Lackadaisical 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Wild Mischief 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Widdershins 20.00 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.