Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Monday, May 26, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Seat At the Table 4.00 1 2-1
6 5 Siempre Elegante 3.50 3.9 7-1
7 6 Allamericanbeauty 12.00 5.7 11-1
4 3 Lady Firefoot 8.00 6.2 12-1
2 1 Eternal Silence 1.60 SCRATCH
1A 8 Malu 0.60 SCRATCH
1 7 Just Music 0.60 SCRATCH
5 4 In Time (FR) 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Starlight Dancer 2.50 1 2-1
5 4 Loveumissumeanit 3.50 1.3 2-1
4 3 Purest Performance 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Moontown 12.00 7.3 14-1
2 1 Widdershins 15.00 7.9 15-1
10 11 Tizallmine 20.00 8.6 16-1
1A 10 My Gorgeous 20.00 8.6 16-1
8 8 Castledell 6.00 8.7 16-1
6 6 Alice Fantastic 15.00 8.7 17-1
3 2 Blue for You 4.50 9.4 18-1
1 5 Jackpot Julie 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Observer 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Turbo Train 4.50 1.3 3-1
5 5 Khali’s Storm 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Lollipops 2.50 5.4 10-1
8 8 Midnight Glimmer 10.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Posse Rocks 3.50 7.5 14-1
4 4 Secret Fire 30.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Five Dozen Roses 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 City Blocks 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dream On Cara 2.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 Yayi Nikolle 12.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Princess Cairo 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Gregorian Solo 15.00 5 9-1
1 1 Power Driver 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Lookin to Rock 20.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Focus Pocus 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Roofer 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ferris Muler 15.00 3 6-1
13 13 Liberty Rising 15.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Stormy Birthday 15.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 No Problem 6.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Eighty Gold 20.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 Annexperience 4.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Identity Crisis 3.50 9 17-1
12 12 Come Full Circle 12.00 9.5 18-1
11 11 Sunshine Dancer 10.00 10 19-1
3 3 Strobe Light 50.00 10.2 19-1
5 5 Foto 12.00 11 21-1
14 14 Film Academy 4.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Rhyton 5.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Mozambique 4.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Hit the Post 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Trust Fund 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Reynolds Channel 1.40 1.6 3-1
6 6 Blown Cover 10.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Fly’n Frisbee 15.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Prince of Truth 12.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Ari’s Magic 5.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Ava’s Uncle Billy 12.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Brave Buck 12.00 9.6 18-1
11 11 Macaw 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Damage 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Vesuvio 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Save Us Melania 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Pistol Liz Ablazen 10.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Smokin’ Hot Kitty 2.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Altered Shot 20.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Our Liberty Belle 8.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 I’m Buzzy 12.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Floge 20.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Luna Moth 8.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 La Vita Sofia 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Not for Hire 5.00 1 2-1
12 12 Bosun 1.80 3.3 6-1
5 5 Waralo 8.00 4 8-1
4 4 Dancing Bear 12.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Kenny Be 12.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Three B’s 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Li’l Lang 6.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Stewie 12.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Unbroken Chain 30.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 My Life Story 8.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Ozzy 30.00 10 19-1
1 1 Isomarshall 50.00 12.1 23-1
13 13 Noble Huntsman 30.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Camm’ Duke 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Courtly Banker 6.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Detail Oriented 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Right to Win (IRE) 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Majorca 3.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Dark Devil 10.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 My Man Magoo 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Laird of Magnolia 10.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 McHale 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Her Sugar Baby 30.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Nilruc 20.00 6.8 13-1
12 12 Belmont Union 30.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Smallchangegeep 20.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Daw Samaa 50.00 9 17-1
11 11 Into Inspiration 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Razorcat 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Extraordinary One (GB) 50.00 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.