Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 9, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Kaz Farm Girl 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 My Girl Aubree 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Close the Loop 2.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Indie Get Your Gun 3.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Karley B 1.80 4.4 8-1
7 7 Jenny Wade 15.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Into the Unknown 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Exhibition Only 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Celtic Flame 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Arizona Territory 1.20 4.1 8-1
1 1 Print 3.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Woods 4.50 4.7 9-1
6 6 Vekomasan 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Superpower 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Red Miller 2.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Tapwrits Temper 6.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Monte Avi 15.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Majestic Arc 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Solomini’s World 6.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Shellac 1.60 SCRATCH
1 1 Fiscal Drag 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cosmic Candy Girl 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Neshika 2.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Dividend Recap 1.60 1.4 3-1
8 8 Full Pour 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Quick Power Nap 12.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 On a Summer Day 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Combatant’s Song 30.00 8.4 16-1
10 10 Top of the Table 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Lonchura 50.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Blue Note 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Army Gal 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Kadena 4.50 2.9 5-1
8 8 Roman Grace 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Paula’s a Star 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Mischief Lady 12.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Next On Stage 6.00 5.6 10-1
5 5 Mila Candy 15.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Minute by Minute 3.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (John A. Nerud S.) – John A. Nerud S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 One Nine Hundred 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Silver Slugger 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Acoustic Ave 4.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Full Moon Madness 3.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Radio Red 5.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Durante 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Ruffian S.) – Ruffian S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Inefficiency 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Irish Maxima 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Dry Powder 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Cassiar 10.00 4 7-1
3 3 Eunomia 1.20 4.3 8-1
2 2 Ultimate Authority 20.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Dazzling Move 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Take The A Train S.) – Take The A Train S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Just Philtored 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cadenza 2.00 2 4-1
3 3 Kingsolver 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Sweet Montreal 10.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Pillar of Beauty 6.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 One More Guitar 10.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Alpenglow 8.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Emblaze 4.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Peter Pan S.) – Peter Pan S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Talk to Me Jimmy 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Growth Equity 1.20 2.3 4-1
1 1 Trendsetter 3.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Azam 10.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Gulfy 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Bull by the Horns 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Right to Vote 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Arkhipov 1.80 1.3 2-1
7 7 Golden Channel 3.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Ramblin’ Wreck 6.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 My Mitole 10.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Awesome Empire 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Blown Cover 8.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Middle Market 30.00 8.2 15-1
9 9 Fort Nelson 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sammy C Note 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Big Brooklyn 20.00 2 4-1
8 8 Deacon Blues 12.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 High Leverage 5.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Music in Motion 4.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Daisy Doo 10.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Ice House 3.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Super Dave 6.00 8.5 16-1
7 7 Gitole 12.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 Si Questa Volte 30.00 10 19-1

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.