Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, September 18, 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 (Lonesome Glory H.) – Lonesome Glory H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hidden Path 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Swore 8.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Bee Well 12.00 3 6-1
8 8 Welshman 4.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Zarak the Brave (FR) 3.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Travesuras 10.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Caramelised (GB) 20.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Sweet Will (IRE) 8.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Evie’s Prince 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 She’s Complicated 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Spirit of Esther 3.50 2.4 5-1
8 8 Yo Leven 1.60 2.6 5-1
3 3 Cha Cha Wren 15.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Toxic Girl 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Political Spin 15.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Lucky and Gorgeous 15.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 That’sthefactjack 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sunshine Lily 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Giuliana’s Dream 5.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Katie King 10.00 5 9-1
8 8 Patience N Grace 4.50 5.4 10-1
4 4 Bodegas 6.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Brokealltherules 6.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Red Velvet Cake 3.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Sugar Ride 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Innate (IRE) 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Feltrinelli 6.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Bosun 1.80 2.9 5-1
5 5 Sesame Seed Bagel 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Executive Order 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Flat to Da Mat 6.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Marcus Gift 15.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Henry’s Hope 50.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Zippy Mark 2.00 SCRATCH
10 10 V Cruizer 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Fraudster 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 One More Guitar 12.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Isadora Duncan (IRE) 3.50 5.8 11-1
4 4 Give Your Best (IRE) 15.00 6 11-1
1 1 The Jeweler 10.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Blue Madame 10.00 6.6 13-1
5 5 Belle of Georgia (IRE) 6.00 7.2 14-1
12 12 Come On Get Happy 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Pampered 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Jadorlinija 2.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Two Bits 4.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Authentic Cat 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Vekoma View 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bold Endeavor 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Laughing Boy 2.50 1.9 4-1
9 9 Peek 4.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Tiberius Mercurius 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 O P Firecracker 4.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Bold Victory 10.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Royal Tryst 12.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Midnight Trouble 30.00 6 11-1
6 6 Winter’s Ghost 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Slightly Busy 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Weekend Rags 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Strictly Taboo 2.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Patria 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Kerry 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Linarite 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Blossoming Erudite 10.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Latest Edition 20.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Majestic Return 2.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Accelerated News 3.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Bellacose 1.60 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Moe Eighty Eight 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Egyptian 12.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Askingforafriend 3.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Before the Wind 4.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Oat Coutour 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Inspeightofcharlie 8.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Klimt Master 30.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 Willpowered 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Zeus Lightning 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Chris’s Song 3.00 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.