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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
1 1 All Class 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Artemis Sound 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Munnings Express 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Limes Don’t Lie 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Atarah 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cloudy Chance 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Princess Ny 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Adrian 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 That’s Funny 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Grace and Grit 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mezcalifornia 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Emerald Forest 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Graywing 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Nabokov 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dot’s Dollar 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 He’s Got This 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Screaming Uncle 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Glint 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nakoma 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Jet Mist 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Angels Envy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 My Girl Aubree 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Only for Now 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cataenjo 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Time for You 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Florida Patriot 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Spirit of Esther 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Lady Wisdom 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Moonlight Gal 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tahila 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 So Vain 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rose Lisa 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Ishkabibble 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Nightscope 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Karey 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Peak of Chic 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 A Maize Zing Dotie 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Moonlit Weekend 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Short Shift 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Calling an Audible 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Santagata 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Miss Lao 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Edistrudis 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sabby Sunset 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
16 16 Top of the Table 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Redwineandwhiskey 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Oklahoma Smoke 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Floy Joy 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Disco Star 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 One Last Knock 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Fifi La Fume 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Boston’s Phinest 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Fedupwiththefed 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Sunshine Lily 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Alpine Giant 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dancingwithdestiny 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Irish Fortune 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Scorch 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Sacred Goddess 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Clap Back 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Little Finch 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Neri 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Amazing Gracer 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pelican Pride 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Miss Apples 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Soaring Spirit 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ticket to Ride 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Big Jackie 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Tuthilltown 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Felixyn 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Encantar 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Beau’s Bella 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.

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