Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, June 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) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hillerito 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Justthefactsjack 3.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 My Magic Wand 2.50 1.3 3-1
2 2 Sarir 3.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 My Two Sophia’s 6.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Flat Out Time 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Snappin Buttons 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Khali Magic 2.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Embraceable Gal 3.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Fast and Frisky 4.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Mommasgottagun 4.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Racing Colors 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Grey Ace 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Remember the Chief 10.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Senor Poncho 4.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Spirit Dragon 5.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 My Swagg Daddy Lou 12.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Hoppertunity Wu 10.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Admiral Indy 20.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Tactical Trackstar 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Honor the Bull 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mo for the King 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Senegal 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Hero’s Medal 2.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 I’m Solo N in Love 10.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Ponant 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Brave Bear 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Western Wolf 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Silver Pearls 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Midnightloveaffair 6.00 1.9 4-1
1 3 Sheer Will 5.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 New Issue 4.50 3 6-1
7 7 Tafaany 15.00 4 8-1
2 1 Katerina Ristova 30.00 SCRATCH
1A 8 Avrai 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Parade Ring (IRE) 4.00 SCRATCH
8 9 Regalton (GB) 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Starlight Dancer 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Purest Performance 3.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Jackpot Julie 20.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Addagirl Addie 4.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 I Heard Somethings 15.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Alice Fantastic 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Ashdale 6.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Down in Dixie 20.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Lady Looie 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dolomite 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Cupid’s Heart 3.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 The Big Calhouna 3.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Tipple 6.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Golden Degree 5.00 5 10-1
5 5 Tricky Temper 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Tahila 3.00 1 2-1
8 7 Willful Mama 5.00 1.5 3-1
5 4 Saratoga Snow 8.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Practical Romance 6.00 2.7 5-1
9 8 Ultra Cameo 15.00 5.8 11-1
2 1 High End 5.00 5.9 11-1
7 6 Lady Delilah 20.00 7 13-1
12 12 My Gorgeous 30.00 9.5 18-1
1 9 Ipsus 15.00 9.7 18-1
3 2 Alpine Giant 15.00 10.5 20-1
6 5 Rad Llama 3.50 SCRATCH
1A 14 Nittardi 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Trulli Magic 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Sunshine Lily 2.50 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.