Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 1, 2026

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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hard Circle 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Jet Off 1.40 1.4 3-1
7 7 Two Ducks 3.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Nod to Tran 15.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Oligarch 12.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Town Dog 8.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Daw Samaa 30.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Fess 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rare Society 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 A. P. Slingshot 4.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Dat Dares Right 12.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Ishkabibble 10.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Icy Legs 15.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Sarir 0.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 She’s Grand 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Fast and Frisky 3.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Early On 2.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Sweetest Princess 4.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Giant At Work 8.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Mommasgottagun 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hours in a Day 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Playa Del Mar 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 J J’s Ranger 5.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Cocktailsnkringle 6.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Refuah 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Turn and Count 3.50 4.7 9-1
5 5 Oath of Omerta 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Before the Wind 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Honoree 1.40 3.9 7-1
5 5 Nonno Joe 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Classic Commander 10.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Easemyworriedmind 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Sfumato 4.50 5.7 11-1
6 6 Sleep Walking 8.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Nancy’s Laugh 30.00 8.2 16-1
10 10 Reign It In 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Judge Boushay 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Sheepshead Bay S.) – Sheepshead Bay S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 No Show Sammy Jo (GB) 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kiamba (IRE) 4.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Unreasonable (IRE) 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Storm Miami (IRE) 6.00 4 8-1
1 1 Lady Firefoot 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Bernietakescharge 0.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Dona Clota (CHI) 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Phileas Fogg 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Pay Billy 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Warp Nine 4.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Le Gris 3.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Otello 6.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Whittington Park 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Scythian 1.00 1 2-1
7 7 National Archive 4.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Midnight Concerto 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Higher Force 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Can’t Fool Me 10.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Hello Beauty 12.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Snowy Evening 12.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Princess Becca 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Royal Bobbie 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Trail of Gold 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Magnum’s Microbrst 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Mo Complex 5.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Yolo 6.00 3 6-1
11 11 Sweet Mackenzie 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Classic Cara 4.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 Alma’s Law 12.00 7 13-1
8 8 Defining Role 6.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Paraiba Blue 20.00 8 15-1
9 9 Essence L Vee 30.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Katerina Ristova 30.00 9.8 18-1
12 12 Key Actress 1.80 SCRATCH
13 13 Mappy 10.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Truda 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Pay the Bills (FR) 15.00 SCRATCH

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.