Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Friday, September 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
6 6 Sweet Anniversary 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Straca 3.50 5 9-1
7 7 Higher Force 3.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Capital Gal 4.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Amy’s Light 8.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Cara’s Dreamweaver 6.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Dream On Cara 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Looms Boldly 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 He’smyhoneybadger 1.80 1.5 3-1
5 5 Screaming Uncle 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Fromanothamutha 3.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Conniving 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Honorary Degree 30.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Dangerous Ride 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 National Archive 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Midnight Concerto 3.50 3 6-1
4 4 Victory Badge 3.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Pookie 8.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Trail of Gold 6.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Cha Cha Tap 6.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Widdershins 20.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Purloin 3.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Walk With Me 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Orie 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Out of the Fog 3.50 5.4 10-1
16 16 Let’s Get Weird 6.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Tomschickenfingers 6.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Gamebred 6.00 7.4 14-1
14 14 Ridolfi 10.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Anmolo 15.00 9.3 18-1
6 6 Fric and Frac 8.00 9.8 19-1
4 4 Disco Dervish 20.00 10.2 19-1
2 2 Sammy C Note 12.00 10.2 19-1
12 12 The Commish 4.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Pazz the Soy Sauce 2.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Trinity River 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Until Last Call 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Eighty Gold 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Lodato 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bostontonian 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 I’m Wide Awake 3.50 3 6-1
3 3 Factually Correct 4.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Yo Banana Boy 10.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Stewie 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Braciole 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Sheriff Bianco 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 On the Hill 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Ten Cent Town 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Diliello 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Pepper J 15.00 4 8-1
1 1 Time to Roll 4.50 4.5 8-1
4 4 Kuleana 4.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Newlyn 5.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Noble Warrior 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Reign It In 12.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Talk to Me Jimmy 8.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Zip for Rick 30.00 7.7 15-1
10 10 A Little At First 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Smartkenzie 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Beldame S.) – Beldame S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Randomized 0.50 1 2-1
2 2 Margie’s Intention 6.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Gun Song 10.00 2 4-1
1 1 Just Music 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Majestic Oops 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Speed of Sound 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 My Anticipation 5.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Parade Ring (IRE) 4.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Long Legged Queen 10.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 West Loop 3.50 6.4 12-1
6 6 Phoebeinwonderland 8.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Kyla’s Kause 5.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Leslie’s Star 4.50 6.9 13-1
3 3 Amazing Athena (IRE) 15.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Inflammabelle 10.00 8.2 15-1
16 16 Elegant 3.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Shesinamood 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 No Factor 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 That’s Funny 4.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Itwillbefun 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Gold Stamp 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Twirling Lad 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tim and Sam 6.00 5 10-1
11 11 Hellz Kitchen 4.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Jack’s World 4.50 6.8 13-1
7 7 Gaming Wizard 6.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Kotlikoff 8.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 The Blue Wave 30.00 9 17-1
12 12 Speedstre 8.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Jack’s Mac 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Bold Love 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Coach Ryan 3.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Followill 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.