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Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 17, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Egyptian 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Come Full Circle 3.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 New York Scrappy 1.80 2.2 4-1
3 3 Resilient Hero 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Solomini’s World 8.00 6 11-1
5 5 First Pitch 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Iron Max 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 George Briggs 0.80 2.3 4-1
3 3 Outsource 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Cable Ready 3.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Sanzio 30.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Rock the Weekend 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Chips and Fish 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Up for an Oscar 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Fateful Lightning 2.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Languid 4.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Joy Division 8.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Teutonic 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Ruby’s Trouble 12.00 7 13-1
8 8 Copious 1.40 SCRATCH
9 9 Into the Light 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Brzina 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 Shadyside 10.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Malu 2.50 3 6-1
2 2 Short Shift 6.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Sabby Sunset 15.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Santagata 30.00 6 11-1
1 1 Cararra 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Citana (ARG) 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Capturing 4.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 I’m Mo Joke 2.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Sweet Brown Sugar 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Pandora’s Gift (IRE) 4.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Without Cause 3.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Di’s Surprise 12.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Mz Big Bucks 15.00 8 15-1
9 9 Atarah 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Twenty One Red 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dreams of Rome 4.50 1.9 4-1
12 12 Deacon Blues 15.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Manor Park 3.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Big Frosty 6.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Foto 20.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Nonno Joe 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Sicilian Dancer 20.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Blue Pill 30.00 9.7 18-1
2 2 Probe 20.00 10 19-1
9 9 Vitalize 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Richies Love 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Trail Blaze 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Savvylicious 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Seeker’s Hope 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sequential 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Flash of Chaos 8.00 5 9-1
9 9 Run Quiet Run Fast 5.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Calling Card 6.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Thirteen G’s 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 The Obliterator 3.50 7 13-1
7 7 Favorite Day 4.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Moment’s Notice 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Saint Margaret 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Charlottesuniverse 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Garden of Grace 2.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Aperitif 8.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Avery’s Wonderland 15.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 No Need to Panic 12.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Emergency Nine 6.00 7 13-1
10 10 Jayme’s Turn 12.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Saratoga Daisy 20.00 8.2 15-1
12 12 Lake Ariel 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Copper Caduceus 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Funny Gal 20.00 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.

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