Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 8, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Munnings Express 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Atarah 4.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Limes Don’t Lie 1.80 3 6-1
1 1 All Class 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Artemis Sound 8.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mezcalifornia 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Princess Ny 4.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Cloudy Chance 4.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 That’s Funny 10.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Adrian 3.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Grace and Grit 3.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dot’s Dollar 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Emerald Forest 4.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Graywing 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Nabokov 3.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 He’s Got This 4.50 5.9 11-1
7 7 Screaming Uncle 5.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Glint 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Angels Envy 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Cataenjo 2.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Only for Now 2.50 2 4-1
6 6 Time for You 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Nakoma 5.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Florida Patriot 12.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Jet Mist 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 My Girl Aubree 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tahila 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Karey 4.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Lady Wisdom 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Moonlight Gal 8.00 2 4-1
5 5 Nightscope 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Spirit of Esther 4.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Rose Lisa 20.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 So Vain 8.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Ishkabibble 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Peak of Chic 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 A Maize Zing Dotie 2.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Short Shift 4.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Calling an Audible 10.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Miss Lao 6.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Edistrudis 6.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Sabby Sunset 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Santagata 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Moonlit Weekend 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dancingwithdestiny 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 One Last Knock 3.50 4 7-1
7 6 Irish Fortune 15.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Disco Star 4.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Boston’s Phinest 6.00 8 15-1
11 9 Sacred Goddess 6.00 8.2 15-1
14 12 Alpine Giant 12.00 8.6 16-1
12 10 Fifi La Fume 20.00 9.5 18-1
13 11 Fedupwiththefed 15.00 11 21-1
8 7 Floy Joy 8.00 13.3 25-1
16 14 Top of the Table 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Redwineandwhiskey 30.00 SCRATCH
10 98 Oklahoma Smoke 0.00 SCRATCH
15 13 Sunshine Lily 8.00 SCRATCH
9 8 Scorch 12.00 SCRATCH
6 98 Clap Back 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Amazing Gracer 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Encantar 15.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Beau’s Bella 12.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Pelican Pride 4.50 7.9 15-1
6 6 Felixyn 8.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Soaring Spirit 5.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 Little Finch 15.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Big Jackie 30.00 8.7 16-1
12 12 Neri 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Miss Apples 3.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Ticket to Ride 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Tuthilltown 2.00 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.