Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, September 20, 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
4 4 National Identity 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Uncle George 5.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Leo’s Reward 3.50 4.1 8-1
2 2 Roofer 10.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Long Pour 2.50 5.7 11-1
6 6 Detail Oriented 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Aero Star 2.50 1 2-1
7 6 Storm the Streets 2.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Li’l Lang 1.80 3 6-1
2 2 Unbroken Chain 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Camm’ Duke 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 King Moonracer 12.00 5.2 10-1
6 98 Notah 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Bertram F. Bongard S.) – Bertram F. Bongard S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Spirit of New York 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Lawyer Mason 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Twenty One Red 3.50 3 6-1
3 3 Cristobal 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Funny Factor 4.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Black Volt 4.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Three Thirteen 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Minute by Minute 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Squander 3.50 3.4 6-1
8 8 Smitten 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Irresistible 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Shilling 6.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 The Happy Tree 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Ms Sophistication 4.00 5 9-1
6 6 Quality Swag 15.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Everytimeithinkofu 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Vintage Vino 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Cuando 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 In the Dark 12.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Fateful Lightning 12.00 4 8-1
6 6 Hellacious 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Disclaimer 4.50 4.5 8-1
4 4 Wicked Improbable 3.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Snare 10.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Antietam 6.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Party With Smarty 50.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Salvation 2.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Fiddling Felix 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dark Vector 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Fly’n Frisbee 12.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Capt Jax Parrow 4.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Dialbolico 15.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Solar Glare 10.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Messi the Magician 20.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Majestic Arc 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Renew the Blue 20.00 9 17-1
10 10 Wajda 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Tiote 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Backtrack 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Dot’s Dollar 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Quiet Wisdom 20.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Funny Joke 8.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 For Some Reason 10.00 4 8-1
8 8 Brew Pub 3.50 4.1 8-1
11 11 Neuschwanstein 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Dads Good Runner 6.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Beachwalker 6.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Concorde Spirit 15.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Sin Nombre 20.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Prince of Joy 30.00 9.6 18-1
4 4 Catire Vizcaya 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Winter Memories S.) – Winter Memories S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 May Day Ready 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Decadent 12.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Ready for Candy 6.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Paradise City 15.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Scarlet Sands 15.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Sea To Sky (IRE) 15.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Griselda (FR) 4.50 6.5 12-1
5 5 Ruth 20.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Kay Cup 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Trail of Gold 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Opulent Restraint (IRE) 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Vettriano 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Worthy Charge 1.40 2.9 5-1
6 6 Zippy Mark 15.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 Caldo Candy 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Re Markably 15.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Makes Sense 12.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Vekoma Rides 12.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Chileno 6.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Indy Magic 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Joey Muscles 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hangover Heaven 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Disco Star 3.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Yougottahavehope 8.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Turriga 10.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Tralee Girl 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Sinead 8.00 6 11-1
8 8 Quick Power Nap 15.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 One Last Knock 6.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Roagna 15.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Miss Bourbon 12.00 7 13-1
11 11 Dream On Cara 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Princess Becca 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Just One More 4.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Saratoga Snow 4.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Professor Grace 8.00 3.5 7-1
11 11 On a Summer Day 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Addagirl Addie 4.50 4.2 8-1
2 2 Bank On Bebe 30.00 8.2 15-1
3 3 Heavens Lee 30.00 9 17-1
9 9 Tizallmine 50.00 9.9 19-1
8 8 Vietti 12.00 10.2 19-1
16 16 Ashdale 4.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Alittlebitnaughty 3.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Princess Summer 2.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Catholic Edition 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Kissed by Karma 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Lady Delilah 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Audemars 20.00 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.