Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Friday, September 19, 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
4 4 St. Brigid’s Cross 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Baseball Lady 2.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Pinky Brier 4.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Back to Khali 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Megowan Street 5.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Spirit Forward 12.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Essence of Faith 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Battle Drum (FR) 2.50 1 2-1
12 12 Ski Bum 12.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Suspiciously Named 15.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Reteko 8.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Policy Change 3.50 4.6 9-1
8 8 Thorsness 6.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 No Merlot 15.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Winegold 20.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Nantz 20.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Billy White Shoes (IRE) 6.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Bright Angel (IRE) 50.00 9.2 17-1
11 11 Kavanaugh 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Fiscal Drag 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Refuah 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hey Toby 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Senegal 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Mo for the King 6.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Undisputed 2.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 First Pitch 15.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Come Full Circle 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Counter Move 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Twohonestmischief 10.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Mozambique 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Speightful Storm 3.50 4.5 8-1
5 5 Good Cop 4.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Chris’s Song 5.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Ark Royal 15.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Guilty 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 American Debutante (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Inesperee 6.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Abundant Love 8.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Seger Songs 15.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Channel Check (GB) 5.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Pemaquid 8.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Siyouni Flash (FR) 12.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Equitas 6.00 8 15-1
11 11 My Gorgeous 50.00 9.9 19-1
12 12 Raghba 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Green Jobs 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Lady Meis (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Joseph A. Gimma S.) – Joseph A. Gimma S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Trading Trouble 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sacred Goddess 2.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Grazie 10.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Vernon Valley 12.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Charlottesuniverse 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Nacho Problem 15.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Sweet Montreal 8.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Arinata 4.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Saint Margaret 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Geopolitics 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Intentious 3.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 I’m Kidding 8.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Accelerated News 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Second Chance 8.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Valentine Gift 8.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Dame Catherine 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Thirteen Red Flags 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Timia 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mayor of Midnight (IRE) 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fuerteventura 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Master Piece (CHI) 4.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Be of Courage 10.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Miztertonic 10.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 Irwin (IRE) 6.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Kigali 8.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Outsource 6.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Wonderful Justice (GB) 10.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Classic Creation 20.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Fair Haired Boy 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Johny’s Fireball 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Whittington Park 4.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Bourbon Day 6.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Treaty Obligation 2.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Middle Market 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Insubordination (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cousin Ed 4.50 2.7 5-1
10 10 Nano Man 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Blown Cover 15.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Korrongo 8.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Spinback 12.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Ready Set Twirl 8.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Dancing Bear 12.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Enduring Spirit 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Derek’s Law 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Tapwrits Temper 8.00 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.