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
2 2 Fourth and One 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Gaming Wizard 2.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Froutien 5.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Time to Roll 15.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Bravaro 1.60 5.1 10-1
4 4 Max Money 12.00 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 1.6 3-1
7 7 Grand Opening 10.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Caldo Candy 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Hit the Post 10.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Locke and Key 12.00 5.2 10-1
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
4 4 Dancing Buck 4.50 2.9 6-1
2 2 Waralo 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Senbei 5.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Bold Journey 3.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Twisted Filigree 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Run Curtis Run 8.00 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
4 4 Rina’s Revenge 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Grazie 8.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Victory Hall 8.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Mobelladream 10.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Letmecounttheways 1.40 4.3 8-1
1 1 Belloro 15.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Angel Gift 6.00 6 11-1
6 6 Liberty’s Advance 4.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Observer 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Calling an Audible 4.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Alyvia Mavis 15.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 In Fact Sheza Zask 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 A. P. Slingshot 8.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Deflection Point 12.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Endless Kiss 2.50 7.5 14-1
1 1 Gracie Girl 20.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Nittardi 12.00 8.9 17-1
3 3 Jalimar 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Mohawk S.) – Mohawk S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 George Briggs 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sounds Like a Plan 2.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Itsallcomintogetha 12.00 2 4-1
5 5 Slapintheface 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Clear Conscience 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Be of Courage 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Outsource 8.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Leftembehind 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Conman 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kay Cup 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Vehemente 4.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Bernietakescharge 2.50 4.3 8-1
3 3 Valtellina 5.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Midnight Concerto 6.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Sweetest Princess 8.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Boxed Wine 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Fast and Frisky 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sunday Girl 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Stone Smuggler 12.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 My Mane Squeeze 1.60 2 4-1
8 8 Sterling Silver 2.50 4.4 8-1
1 1 Cupid’s Heart 10.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Khali Magic 12.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Stonewall Star 8.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Cara’s Time 30.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Storm Changer 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Moonage Daydream 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Awesome Czech 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Spinning Colors 3.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Gallant Greta 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Brocknardini 6.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Golden Rocket 15.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Can’t Fool Me 12.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Bobby M’s Girl 15.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Racing Colors 30.00 8.2 16-1
10 10 Amanda’s Folly 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bank Frenzy 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Doc Sullivan 3.00 2 4-1
2 2 Iron Dome 1.40 2.9 6-1
4 4 Quick to Accuse 12.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Dr. Kraft 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Whittington Park 20.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Chief Liam 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Kaz Oil Changer 10.00 1 2-1
9 9 New York Scrappy 3.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Askingforafriend 3.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Oat Coutour 3.50 3.3 6-1
8 8 Before the Wind 4.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Island Charlie 15.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Solo Jim 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Inspeightofcharlie 12.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Astern Command 50.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Dormello 15.00 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.