Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 25, 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 (Sleepy Hollow S.) – Sleepy Hollow S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bravaro 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Gaming Wizard 2.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Fourth and One 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Froutien 5.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Max Money 12.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Time to Roll 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Hudson S.) – Hudson S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 The Wine Steward 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Vettriano 3.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Acoustic Ave 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Caldo Candy 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Grand Opening 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Hit the Post 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Locke and Key 12.00 5 9-1
6 6 Jackson Heights 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (New York Turf Sprint Championship S.) – New York Turf Sprint Championship S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Twenty Six Black 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Bold Journey 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Dancing Buck 4.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Senbei 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Run Curtis Run 8.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Waralo 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Twisted Filigree 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maid Of The Mist S.) – Maid Of The Mist S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Letmecounttheways 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Liberty’s Advance 4.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Rina’s Revenge 5.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Angel Gift 6.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Victory Hall 8.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Grazie 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Mobelladream 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Belloro 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Endless Kiss 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Observer 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Calling an Audible 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 In Fact Sheza Zask 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 A. P. Slingshot 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Jalimar 12.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Nittardi 12.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Deflection Point 12.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Alyvia Mavis 15.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Gracie Girl 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Mohawk S.) – Mohawk S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sounds Like a Plan 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 George Briggs 3.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Leftembehind 3.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Slapintheface 4.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Be of Courage 6.00 4 7-1
6 6 Clear Conscience 6.00 4 7-1
7 7 Outsource 8.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Conman 12.00 9 17-1
3 3 Itsallcomintogetha 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Empire Distaff S.) – Empire Distaff S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bernietakescharge 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Kay Cup 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Vehemente 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Valtellina 5.00 2 4-1
8 8 Midnight Concerto 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Sweetest Princess 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Boxed Wine 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Fast and Frisky 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Iroquois S.) – Iroquois S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 My Mane Squeeze 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Sterling Silver 2.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Sunday Girl 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Stonewall Star 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Cupid’s Heart 10.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Khali Magic 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Stone Smuggler 12.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Storm Changer 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Cara’s Time 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Ticonderoga S.) – Ticonderoga S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Awesome Czech 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Amanda’s Folly 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Spinning Colors 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Moonage Daydream 3.50 1.3 3-1
7 7 Gallant Greta 6.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Brocknardini 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Can’t Fool Me 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Golden Rocket 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Bobby M’s Girl 15.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Racing Colors 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Empire Classic S.) – Empire Classic S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Iron Dome 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Bank Frenzy 2.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Doc Sullivan 3.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Dr. Kraft 8.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Quick to Accuse 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Whittington Park 20.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Chief Liam 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Askingforafriend 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 New York Scrappy 3.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Oat Coutour 3.50 1.1 2-1
8 8 Before the Wind 4.00 1.2 2-1
10 10 Kaz Oil Changer 10.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Inspeightofcharlie 12.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Solo Jim 12.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Dormello 15.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Island Charlie 15.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Astern Command 50.00 10 19-1

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.