Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Passage East 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Despo’s Dream 4.00 4 7-1
6 6 The Big Calhouna 1.60 4.2 8-1
2 2 Grammy Girl 3.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Brzina 8.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Problematica 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Acoustic Ave 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Goodasiwonswas 3.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Tizmarkus 4.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Breslau 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 River Dog 10.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Barksdale 8.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Fromanothamutha 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Systemic Change 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Double Your Money 1.60 2 4-1
1 1 Love Me Not 4.50 4.9 9-1
5 5 Glint 30.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Curlin’s Malibu 3.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Waitlist 5.00 6 11-1
2 2 Middle Market 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Jackson’s Dixie 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Pens Street 3.50 3 6-1
8 8 Lika Rolling Stone 8.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Champagne Surprise 20.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Baby Sassicaia 10.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Floge 15.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Mursal 4.50 6.7 13-1
3 3 Jackie the Joker 4.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Goats On a Tree 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tour Jete 3.50 4.6 9-1
11 11 Khali Magic 3.50 6.1 12-1
1 1 Collaboration 6.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Seat At the Table 4.00 6.7 13-1
14 14 Soundbite 5.00 9.1 17-1
9 9 Bobby Jean 6.00 9.3 17-1
8 8 Temple City Taboo 20.00 10.9 21-1
5 5 Tuck Check 6.00 11.8 22-1
7 7 Fantasy Performer 4.50 12.5 24-1
12 12 Luna Moth 12.00 12.7 24-1
13 13 Sweetest Princess 2.50 13.8 26-1
6 6 Miss Bonnie T 30.00 14 26-1
10 10 Fortuna Mia 15.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Takeschargesmiling 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 J D Factor 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Master of Arms 2.50 2.4 4-1
10 10 Great Richie M 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Fielding 10.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Screaming Uncle 20.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Forgiving Spirit 6.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Sagamore Mischief 5.00 6 11-1
6 6 No Confession 50.00 8.2 16-1
2 2 Sin Nombre 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Sands Point S.) – Sands Point S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Griselda (FR) 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Pretty Picture 3.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Ready for Candy 2.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Decadent 10.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Paradise City 4.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Boca Queen (IRE) 8.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Winfinity 15.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Fast Market 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Devil in Disguise 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Live High Live Low 2.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 Shefflin 4.50 3.6 7-1
14 14 Knockanara 8.00 3.7 7-1
13 13 Big Hat Willie 5.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Vacation Dance 4.00 5.1 10-1
15 15 Finster 8.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Cousin Ed 15.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Java Buzz 8.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Frank’s Art 20.00 8.3 16-1
16 16 Gatsby 2.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 Let It Ride 3.00 8.4 16-1
12 12 City of Oscars 10.00 9.7 18-1
8 8 Seaver 20.00 10.1 19-1
6 6 Vinsanity 30.00 14.7 28-1
7 7 Extraordinary One (GB) 30.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Light the Way 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Twenty Four Mamba 6.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Unclecharliesgift 20.00 5 9-1
4 4 Bramito 6.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 Treaty Obligation 12.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Dr. Kraft 10.00 8 15-1
5 5 Whittington Park 12.00 8.9 17-1
2 2 Tabeguache 30.00 9.3 18-1
11 11 Eliminate 15.00 9.5 18-1
1 1 Princetown 10.00 10.5 20-1
6 6 Emirates Road 3.50 10.9 21-1
7 7 Jackson Heights 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Walley World 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Fuerteventura 6.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Belouni (FR) 8.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Risk Manager 4.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Tut’s Revenge 6.00 6.3 12-1
14 14 Noted 8.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Son of a Birch 12.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Clear Conscience 12.00 7.6 14-1
12 12 Conman 12.00 7.6 14-1
16 16 Dreamlike 2.50 7.8 15-1
3 3 Highestdistinction 6.00 8 15-1
13 13 Power Seeker 10.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 Ruse 20.00 9 17-1
15 15 Wynstock 4.50 10.6 20-1
11 11 Le Gris 15.00 10.6 20-1
9 9 Laird of Magnolia 50.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sol Hope 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Duboff 8.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Strictly Taboo 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Linarite 10.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Peony 20.00 8.2 15-1
12 12 Top Gun Girl 8.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Cynane 2.50 10.2 19-1
9 9 Kerry 12.00 10.3 19-1
13 13 Ready for Trouble 6.00 10.5 20-1
10 10 Blossoming Erudite 5.00 10.8 20-1
3 3 Thiene (IRE) 8.00 11.5 22-1
4 4 Mizoula (IRE) 15.00 12.3 23-1
11 11 Proud Foot 12.00 13 25-1

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.