Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 24, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Off Script 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sassetti 4.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Night Jasmine 8.00 5 10-1
7 7 Fire Agate 12.00 5.6 10-1
1 1 Amazing Gracer 3.00 6.6 13-1
2 2 Starship Pegasus 3.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Iveragh 2.50 8.7 16-1
9 9 Neri 4.50 8.8 17-1
5 5 Kat Stormy 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Combat Mission 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Pantherian 1.40 5.7 11-1
9 9 Whiskey Point 4.50 6.9 13-1
5 5 Wamo 12.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Kaz Dominator 6.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 Sir Walta 12.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Winston D 10.00 8 15-1
3 3 Classic Commander 12.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 King Farro 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Donegal Surges 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Top Gun Rocket 3.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Mr. Papagiorgio 4.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 Pentathlon 2.50 4.4 8-1
3 3 Noted 8.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Sheriff Bianco 12.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Wynstock 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shades of Jade 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Lots of Kisses 3.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 One Front War 6.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Shirl’s Delight 20.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Vinalia (GB) 6.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Leaner and Meaner 6.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Just Jules 12.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 My Divine Spirit (GB) 10.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Tellnotales 10.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 British Invasion (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Quiet Power 3.00 7.8 15-1
13 13 Chambersville 6.00 9.5 18-1
11 11 Dynadee 12.00 9.5 18-1
8 8 Copa de Plata 12.00 10 19-1
14 14 Cost Effective 2.00 10.2 19-1
10 10 Jet Off 8.00 10.6 20-1
4 4 Norris 12.00 11 21-1
5 5 Fourth Dimension 20.00 11.7 22-1
9 9 Tacticality 6.00 11.9 22-1
3 3 Relevance 12.00 12.3 23-1
2 2 Print 20.00 12.6 24-1
12 12 Thatboyain’tright 20.00 13.1 25-1
7 7 Zenick 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Makes Sense 10.00 1 2-1
11 11 Shifty Gold 6.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Crushed It 6.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Flying Liam 3.50 7 13-1
8 8 Frizzante 10.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Elusive Target 15.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 House United 5.00 8.7 16-1
2 2 Celestial Glaze 10.00 9.4 18-1
3 3 Two’s a Crowd 20.00 10.5 20-1
5 5 Golden Plate 8.00 10.7 20-1
4 4 Register 15.00 10.7 20-1
7 7 Scat Tu Tap 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Freedom Maker 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Down the Line 10.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 My Man Magoo 12.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Fiscal Drag 2.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Cat Fast 5.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Dr. Insel 6.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Daytona Moonshine 30.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Noble One 30.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Natural Hunk 12.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Enduring Angel 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Hue 2.50 1 2-1
15 15 Geez Eloise 2.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Red Burgundy 4.50 4.2 8-1
4 4 Catchphrase 12.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 True Spun 10.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Will Not Be Swayed 2.00 5.5 10-1
14 14 Spencer Tiara 3.50 6.3 12-1
1 1 Determind Princess 8.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Long Legged Queen 8.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Quick Power Nap 10.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Top of the Table 15.00 8.6 16-1
16 16 Elegant 6.00 10.6 20-1
13 13 Bembridge Ledge 6.00 11.1 21-1
9 9 Thirteen Red Flags 30.00 12.5 24-1
3 3 Amazing Athena (IRE) 10.00 14.7 28-1
12 12 Watdoyousay Jose 5.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Vintage Vino 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Thorsness 8.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 No Merlot 8.00 4.2 8-1
12 12 Sequential 2.00 7.1 13-1
10 10 Complex Agenda 5.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Rebellious Type 12.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Consolation Prize 12.00 8.7 16-1
11 11 Quiet Moon 10.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Authentic Legend 10.00 9.5 18-1
5 5 Nyquistador 6.00 9.6 18-1
7 7 Klimt Master 50.00 10.8 20-1
9 9 Oligarch 30.00 12 23-1

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.