Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 2, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Military Road 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hermoso Hombre 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Hey Porter 6.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Indy Rags 4.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 First Trumpet 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Texas Red Hot 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Frizzante 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Schlomo 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Gunner Bay 1.80 1.8 3-1
5 5 Panagiotis 10.00 3 6-1
3 3 Princip 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Epitaph 12.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Nantz 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Grand Commander 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Gualillo 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cat Fast 6.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Bellamy 2.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Lough Currane 8.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Reign It In 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Isola d’Oro 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Beck’s Dreamer 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Trapping Hands 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Fort Marcy S.) – Fort Marcy S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Deterministic 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Uncatalyzed (GB) 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Ridari (FR) 2.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Montador 4.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Battle of Normandy 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Dr. Kraft 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Yo Daddy 1.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Mr. Papagiorgio 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Deemer 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Powered by Coal 8.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 G Five 5.00 5 9-1
4 4 Mosconi 6.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Free Refills 6.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Savvylicious 3.50 7.3 14-1
5 5 Royal Ascendshin 8.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Pilot Knob 15.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Probe 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Morlock 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sea Vista 1.40 1.1 2-1
7 7 Favorite Day 2.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Momentum Files 8.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 First Blessing 15.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Seeker’s Hope 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Toga d’Oro 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bengalese 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Chardonnay Derby 1.80 1.5 3-1
4 4 My Devine One 12.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Vivienna 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Barbour County 2.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Covert Affair 10.00 6 11-1
7 7 Kef 20.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 My Daughters’ Gift 12.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 All of My Whatif’s 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Elusive Quality S.) – Elusive Quality S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Waralo 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Twenty Six Black 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Clock Tower 3.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Spiced Up 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Son of a Birch 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Dancing Buck 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Acoustic Ave 1.80 SCRATCH
9 9 Willintoriskitall 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Ignite the Light 1.60 SCRATCH
10 10 Shoot the Nickel 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Thorsness 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Into Inspiration 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Whitby 3.00 2 4-1
6 6 Natural Hunk 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Reside 4.50 5.3 10-1
8 8 Daytona Moonshine 15.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Noguchi 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Never Say Uncle 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dylan’s Ruby 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mr Flowers 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Complex Agenda 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Kulapat 5.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 The Paddock Pastor 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Sandborn 3.50 4.7 9-1
3 3 Freaky 5.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 American Grant 12.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Leftembehind 15.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Magnanimous Max 1.40 SCRATCH
11 11 The Obliterator 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Counter Move 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Out of the Fog 6.00 1.9 3-1
3 3 My Munny Talks 4.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Mykonos 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Until Last Call 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Whiskey Runner 20.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Hot Off the Beach 5.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Golden Joker 8.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Naz 20.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Pretrial Statement 5.00 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.