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
4 4 Karley B 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 My Girl Aubree 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Jenny Wade 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kaz Farm Girl 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Into the Unknown 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Indie Get Your Gun 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Close the Loop 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Vekomasan 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Arizona Territory 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Exhibition Only 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Woods 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Print 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Celtic Flame 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Majestic Arc 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Superpower 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Shellac 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Monte Avi 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tapwrits Temper 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Red Miller 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Fiscal Drag 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Solomini’s World 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Quick Power Nap 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dividend Recap 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Top of the Table 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lonchura 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 On a Summer Day 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Full Pour 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Combatant’s Song 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cosmic Candy Girl 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Blue Note 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Neshika 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Next On Stage 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Roman Grace 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kadena 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mischief Lady 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mila Candy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Paula’s a Star 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Army Gal 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Minute by Minute 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Durante 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Acoustic Ave 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Silver Slugger 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Full Moon Madness 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Radio Red 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 One Nine Hundred 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ultimate Authority 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Irish Maxima 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dazzling Move 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Eunomia 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Inefficiency 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cassiar 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dry Powder 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 One More Guitar 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sweet Montreal 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cadenza 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Emblaze 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Alpenglow 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Kingsolver 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pillar of Beauty 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Just Philtored 0.00 1 2-1

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 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Gulfy 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Growth Equity 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bull by the Horns 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Trendsetter 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Azam 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ramblin’ Wreck 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Blown Cover 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Right to Vote 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Middle Market 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Golden Channel 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Arkhipov 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Awesome Empire 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Fort Nelson 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 My Mitole 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sammy C Note 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Daisy Doo 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Ice House 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Gitole 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Deacon Blues 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Big Brooklyn 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Music in Motion 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 High Leverage 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Super Dave 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Si Questa Volte 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.