Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 17, 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 Alpine Giant 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Nina Kay 1.60 2 4-1
1 1 One Last Knock 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Silsbee 1.20 3.6 7-1
9 9 Intentious 2.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 I’m Kidding 8.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Turriga 12.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Miss Bourbon 8.00 7 13-1
3 3 Thirteen Red Flags 30.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Watdoyousay Jose 6.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Diamond Life 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Essentially Fast 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Red Fern 3.50 4.3 8-1
6 6 Always Honest 6.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Twisted Banker 5.00 5.6 10-1
3 3 Three Two Won 8.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Moneybags Milton 12.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Big Brooklyn 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 My Devine One 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pinky Brier 1.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Luciana’s Honor 10.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Taparoo 3.50 6.1 12-1
8 8 Shining Silver 12.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Starship Lizzy 10.00 7 13-1
3 3 Cathedral Aisle 6.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Golden Miracle 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Trikari 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Catch a Wave 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Activist Investing (GB) 3.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Dear Dad 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Strong Quality 6.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Vesting (IRE) 4.50 5.8 11-1
4 4 Dominican Pioneer 15.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Le Gris 2.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Wynstock 3.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Paladin 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Credit History 3.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Renegade 4.50 3.7 7-1
8 8 Gordy 3.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Hedge Ratio 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Geostoblame 10.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Good Illusion 12.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Silent Scheme 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sea Shepherd 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lucky Dragon 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Carlin Contention 5.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Uncle Barrie 15.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Daytona Moonshine 30.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Egyptian 2.50 7 13-1
1 1 Good Cop 2.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Kaz Ice Changer 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tarpaulin 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Exploration 2.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Social Hour 3.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Aero Star 10.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Go Irish 12.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Charlie’s Express 6.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Unbroken Chain 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Heavyweight Champs 15.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Golden Plate 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Trust Fund 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Ican 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Silo Ridge 8.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 On the Level 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 Notah 3.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Mike’s Magic 15.00 6 11-1
1 1 Cultivate 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Prince of Dance 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Pandemic Hero 10.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Derek’s Law 2.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Film Academy 6.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Tapwrits Temper 3.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Nano Man 3.50 5.1 10-1
7 7 Royal Browne 6.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 My Life Story 3.00 6 11-1
9 9 Marcus Gift 5.00 6 11-1
8 8 Korrongo 5.00 7 13-1
2 2 Broderick 30.00 11 21-1

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.