Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 16, 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
7 7 Graywing 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Nabokov 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Clancy Fancy 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Big Hat Willie 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Beary Funny 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Factually Correct 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Stewie 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Gena B 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Getting Closer 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Law School 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Divine Intentions 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Niche 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Prince of Broadway 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dat Dares Right 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 That’sthefactjack 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Will of a Womanne 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Midnightloveaffair 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Eleni 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Combatant’s Song 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ishkabibble 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Chardonnay Derby 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Shore War 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Romantic Dancer 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Soloshot 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Sheer Will 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 She’s Got Will 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Coach Albert Lady 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Will Not Be Swayed 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Mila Candy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Madonna of Loreto 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bourbon Betty 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sadie Earp 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sounds Like Fun 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Private Flight 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Isola d’Oro 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Stayfrostymyfriend 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Magnum’s Macrobrst 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Swiss Army Knife 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Baby Meanie 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Big Brooklyn 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 High Tide 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Mystic Night 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Centavo 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Laughing Boy 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Brew Pub 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Texas Red Hot 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Knox 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Prove Worthy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Screaming Uncle 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Brave Bear 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Until Last Call 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Peyton 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Bootsy’s a Rascal 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tony Hooks 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Beau Cheval 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Richies Love 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Keep ‘Em Honest 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Eye On the Ball 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Calvary Hill 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lobbyist 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mykonos 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 War Anthem 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Addagirl Addie 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sky Low Low 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Night Jasmine 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Athena’s Fury 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Rocket Robin 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Not Tapping 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Enterprisingly 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Valiant Diva 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Two Clicks 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Hip Hop Dancer 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Speed Walking 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cicciobello 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Leftembehind 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Shadow Dragon 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Concorde Spirit 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Berning Beauty 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ez Roll 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lotsa Trouble 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Three B’s 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Joe West 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Stormy Birthday 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 I’m Due 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Joker On Fire 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Love Coin 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lawyer Mason 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Voodoo Doll 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sunday Boy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tough Critic 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Burning Bridges 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wit Storm 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Poppy’s Ticket 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Uncle Barrie 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Naguile 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sleep Walking 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Qbits 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Nowucme Nowudont 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Twirling Lad 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Emotionlyavailble 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Rons Legacy 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Bargain Purchase 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Ohonte’s Own 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Start the Day 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Leave Me 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.