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Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 23, 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
1 1 Snow Face Princess 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Prince of Broadway 2.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Vernon Valley 3.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Street Sue 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Love You 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 Looks to Kill 15.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Kef 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dimensionality 10.00 1 2-1
10 10 Luckforyou 20.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 Ragtime Sizzle 2.50 5.5 10-1
9 9 Unlimited Spending (JPN) 10.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Mendee 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Cailin Dana 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Magnum’s Microbrst 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Green Jobs 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Inesperee 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Queens Fable (IRE) 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 More for Sure (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 9 Bourbon Day 2.50 1 2-1
11 12 Smile Mon 3.50 5 9-1
10 11 Waitlist 3.00 5.9 11-1
1A 5 Mikealicious 4.00 6.7 13-1
12 13 First Trumpet 15.00 6.9 13-1
9 10 Wild Banker 50.00 9.7 18-1
1 4 Starting Over 4.00 SCRATCH
4 3 Ocala Dream 20.00 SCRATCH
7 8 Palazzi 4.00 SCRATCH
6 7 Omni King 12.00 SCRATCH
3 2 Bettrluckythangood 3.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Classic Creation 6.00 SCRATCH
5 6 St James the Great 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tiberius Mercurius 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Khafre 1.80 1.5 3-1
5 5 O P Firecracker 2.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Bold Victory 4.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Commandperformance 8.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Perfect Flight 20.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Tiz a Beast 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Classy Lass 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Scarborough Fair 3.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 She’s Wicked Smart 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Lady Sriracha 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Despo’s Dream 2.50 5.1 10-1
8 8 Dashing Della 8.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Valentine Gift 5.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Last Glory 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cool Hand Rich 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lou 2.50 3.4 6-1
8 8 Shoot the Nickel 4.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Social Hour 3.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Frantic 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Just Clarity 8.00 7 13-1
3 3 Tapwrits Temper 12.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Consider It Done 4.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 La Banquera 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Bam’s Bliss Kiss 12.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Sohana 8.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Jackson’s Dixie 15.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Latest Edition 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Snowy Evening 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Strictly Taboo 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Kerry 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Being Betty 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Sugar Bee 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Marco T. 4.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Slightly Busy 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 5 Top Gun Rocket 1.60 1 2-1
5 3 Timaeus 8.00 1.2 2-1
1A 8 Golden Symphony 1.60 2.4 5-1
7 7 Pineapple Man 12.00 4.4 8-1
2B 10 Mad Banker 5.00 4.5 8-1
9 11 Mr. Papagiorgio 8.00 5.4 10-1
6 4 Street View 6.00 5.9 11-1
4 2 Ragazzo Diabolico 15.00 6 11-1
2 6 Devil’s Cay 5.00 SCRATCH
3 1 Warp Nine 12.00 SCRATCH
8 9 Houlton 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tiote 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Omaha Pistol 2.50 3.9 7-1
7 7 Runamor 6.00 4 8-1
10 10 Capt Jax Parrow 6.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Carlin Contention 12.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Rocked Out 15.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Kings and Queens 30.00 7 13-1
3 3 Klimt Master 50.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Magic Beach 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Free Dance 4.50 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.

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