Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, October 22, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Awesome Empire 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Confabulation 3.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 First of His Name 5.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Flat On 2.50 5.2 10-1
6 6 Funny Uncle 3.50 6 11-1
8 8 Knox 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 Collect From Ike 20.00 8 15-1
2 2 Brown Don’t Stop 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fiddling Felix 4.50 1 2-1
8 98 Thorsness 0.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Kavanaugh 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Apalta 2.50 4 8-1
5 5 Metatron 4.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Private Flight 3.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Extrasensory 5.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Porosity 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sittin Chilly 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dark Vector 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Backtrack 3.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Smilensaycheese 2.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Dialbolico 5.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Mackville 20.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Zakat 8.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Senor Pickles 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Landman Friday 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 The Boondocker 6.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Real Savvy 3.50 5 9-1
15 15 Desperate Proposal 4.00 7.8 15-1
14 14 I Can See That 6.00 8.5 16-1
16 16 Gotta Guy 3.00 9.3 18-1
12 12 Cognoscenti 12.00 9.5 18-1
9 9 Spinback 5.00 9.8 19-1
13 13 Come Full Circle 10.00 10.6 20-1
1 1 Union Express 20.00 10.8 20-1
2 2 Mission Hill 8.00 10.9 21-1
7 7 Bulldoze 10.00 11.5 22-1
8 8 New Matthew 15.00 12.1 23-1
10 10 Oath of Omerta 20.00 13.5 26-1
5 5 Ready Set Twirl 15.00 13.5 26-1
4 4 Landauer 20.00 16 30-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Black Rose 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Always Ready 2.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Alma’s Law 12.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 South Philly Slide 4.00 11 21-1
15 15 Never Heather 5.00 11.4 21-1
16 16 Credit Risk 2.50 13 25-1
10 10 Princess Andi 3.00 13.3 25-1
2 2 Catholic Vice 20.00 14.1 27-1
5 5 Honor the Numbers 8.00 14.4 27-1
14 14 Medium Cool 6.00 14.8 28-1
1 1 Avery’s Wonderland 8.00 14.8 28-1
4 4 Greyjoy 8.00 14.8 28-1
7 7 Bashful Baby 5.00 15 28-1
8 8 Marajoline 10.00 15.6 29-1
3 3 Doppio Espresso 15.00 15.7 30-1
12 12 Copper Caduceus 6.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Speed of Sound 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Take Me to Londyn 4.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Chocolatechocolate 3.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Helen’s Revenge 5.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Margaux Treasure 8.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Blenheim Baby 20.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 That’s Funny 8.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Itwillbefun 4.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Farm House 20.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Auroralinna 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Right to Win (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Mythical Man 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Baron of Sealand 20.00 3 6-1
13 13 Mr Flowers 2.50 3.7 7-1
15 15 Ranger Battalion 2.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Gene and Jude 4.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Hedge the Risk 5.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Storm the Streets 5.00 7 13-1
14 14 House United 1.80 8.1 15-1
16 16 Frizzante 3.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Gem Mint Ten 6.00 9.2 17-1
11 11 Heathguard 8.00 9.3 18-1
4 4 Final Denile 8.00 9.4 18-1
5 5 Outtawaterbury 12.00 10.9 21-1
12 12 Bay of Bengal 6.00 12.9 24-1
10 10 Life and Light 20.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Fire Agate 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Just One More 3.00 1.5 3-1
16 16 Ashdale 3.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Princess Summer 2.50 3 6-1
3 3 On a Summer Day 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Addagirl Addie 6.00 4.7 9-1
15 15 Purest Performance 8.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Sky Low Low 5.00 11 21-1
1 1 Lady Delilah 15.00 11.6 22-1
14 14 Brokealltherules 4.00 11.9 22-1
11 11 Heavens Lee 6.00 13.6 26-1
8 8 Kissed by Karma 15.00 14.1 27-1
4 4 Vietti 12.00 15.1 29-1
9 9 Charmeuse 10.00 15.5 29-1
12 12 Tizallmine 30.00 15.5 29-1
10 10 My Gorgeous 30.00 16 30-1

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.