Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 22, 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
3 3 Miss Money Pants 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mallet Lady 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Beach Life 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Outlaw Annie 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Twice the Life 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Shipsational 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bourbon Chase 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Airborne Elite 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Petrolo 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Natural Hunk 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Grand Commander 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Apalta 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Pens Street 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Patty Cakes 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 I’m Buzzy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mrs. Katz 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Soundbite 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Seat At the Table 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Stillthinkingofyou 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Notable Exchange 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Windsor Gold 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Celestial Glaze 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Paradise Valley 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gypsy Dreaming 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Superpower 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Curvino 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bengalese 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 My Girl Aubree 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 North Starlight 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Alma’s Law 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Call Me Jal 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Quell 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Maizey Blue 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Fifteen Over 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Tough Street 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Can’t Fool Me 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Snowy Evening 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Fast and Frisky 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Downtown Channel 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mommasgottagun 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Scythian 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Saratoga Snow 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Higher Force 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Considerate City 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Money Supply 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 General Banker 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Over and Ollie 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 El Grande O 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tuscan Sky 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Little Ni 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 T Kraft 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Raise the Bar 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Oligarch 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Thunder Roll 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Nod to Tran 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Two Ducks 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Urgency 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Felonious 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Levi Warrior 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Always Packen 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Traverse City 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.