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
6 6 Hey Porter 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Texas Red Hot 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Military Road 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Frizzante 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hermoso Hombre 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 First Trumpet 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Indy Rags 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Princip 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Gunner Bay 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Schlomo 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Grand Commander 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nantz 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Epitaph 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Panagiotis 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cat Fast 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Beck’s Dreamer 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Isola d’Oro 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Gualillo 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lough Currane 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Reign It In 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bellamy 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Trapping Hands 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Battle of Normandy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dr. Kraft 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Deterministic 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Yo Daddy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mr. Papagiorgio 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Montador 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Uncatalyzed (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ridari (FR) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Deemer 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Probe 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 G Five 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Powered by Coal 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Royal Ascendshin 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Free Refills 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pilot Knob 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mosconi 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Savvylicious 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Momentum Files 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Seeker’s Hope 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Morlock 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Favorite Day 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sea Vista 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Toga d’Oro 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 First Blessing 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 My Daughters’ Gift 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bengalese 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Covert Affair 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 My Devine One 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Barbour County 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Vivienna 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Chardonnay Derby 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kef 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 All of My Whatif’s 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dancing Buck 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Waralo 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Acoustic Ave 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Son of a Birch 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Twenty Six Black 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Willintoriskitall 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Ignite the Light 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Spiced Up 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Clock Tower 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Shoot the Nickel 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Whitby 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Natural Hunk 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Into Inspiration 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Daytona Moonshine 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Noguchi 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Thorsness 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Reside 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Never Say Uncle 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Leftembehind 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 American Grant 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mr Flowers 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sandborn 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 The Paddock Pastor 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dylan’s Ruby 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Complex Agenda 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Freaky 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kulapat 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Magnanimous Max 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 The Obliterator 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pretrial Statement 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Counter Move 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Until Last Call 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Out of the Fog 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Whiskey Runner 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Golden Joker 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Hot Off the Beach 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 My Munny Talks 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Naz 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mykonos 0.00 1 2-1

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.