Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 22, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Khali’s Storm 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Going for Glory 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Fiery 3.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Daytime Drama 4.50 5.2 10-1
2 2 Five Dozen Roses 3.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Sassy Maxine 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Empty Tomb 2.00 1 2-1
2B 8 Khafre 3.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Celestial Moon 4.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Blake B. 3.00 4.9 9-1
1A 5 Bold Victory 2.00 5.7 11-1
5 6 Aula 15.00 5.9 11-1
6 7 Strong Light 20.00 8.2 16-1
4 4 O P Firecracker 4.00 SCRATCH
7 9 Valenzan Day 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Vesting (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lord Flintshire 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Be of Courage 4.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Classic Creation 10.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Greystone 4.50 4.1 8-1
2 2 Hamilton’s Way 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 St James the Great 12.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Frizzante 1.20 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bottle Rocket (FR) 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Temple City Taboo 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Pallotta Sisters 3.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Thirteen Red Flags 15.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Twirly 8.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Celestial Express 20.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Fast Kimmie 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 How Sweet She Is 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Brave Buck 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Golden Symphony 2.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Blown Cover 4.50 4.2 8-1
6 6 Very Stormy 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Middle Market 3.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Bob John Ray 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Fly’n Frisbee 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Awesome Empire 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tongue Twister 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Firsttimeinforever 4.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Gallant Greta 3.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 Roagna 5.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 From Hello 12.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Boxed Wine 12.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Howling Wind 15.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Bertrille 15.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Sail With the Wind 6.00 7 13-1
11 11 Catchphrase 4.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Cara’s Dreamweaver 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Wilton S.) – Wilton S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mazayaat 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Dry Powder 6.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Sweet Seraphine 2.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Pink Ruby 10.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Cat Chat 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Liam in the Dust 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Set 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Yarrow 4.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Waralo 4.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Power Attack 20.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Vacation Dance 4.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Clancy Fancy 20.00 4 8-1
9 9 Seaver 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Maxwell Esquire 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Jackson Heights 4.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Russi 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Twisted Filigree 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 11 Good as He Gets 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Come Rain Or Shine 6.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Ski Bum 10.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Majorca 2.50 2.4 4-1
1 2 My Man Magoo 3.50 5.2 10-1
11 12 Bobby Bob 20.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 McHale 4.50 6.2 12-1
5 5 The Hero Code 20.00 6.4 12-1
2 1 Nilruc 12.00 7.7 15-1
7 7 Laird of Magnolia 15.00 9.2 17-1
4 4 Daw Samaa 15.00 9.6 18-1
13 14 Sequential 6.00 SCRATCH
12 13 Scottish Storm 2.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Tapstick 15.00 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.