Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 23, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hafu 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lough Currane 4.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Charlie Charmer 4.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Jamaica Redd 30.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Bootsy’s a Rascal 2.50 4 8-1
6 6 Gaborone 12.00 7 13-1
1 1 Rumblyoungmanrumbl 6.00 7 13-1
4 4 Dixie Hex 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Swaging 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Capt Fluff N Stuff 4.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Feroce 4.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 Mr R T 10.00 5 9-1
7 7 Into the Light 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Fess 15.00 6 11-1
2 2 Lifes Reward 3.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Bandstand 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Noguchi 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Salming 2.50 3 6-1
7 7 Red Miller 4.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Whitby 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Thorsness 4.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Raging Sea Captain 8.00 6 11-1
2 2 Daytona Moonshine 15.00 7 13-1
6 6 Fiscal Drag 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Fairy Godmother 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Raynham Hall 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Rock Steady Babe 10.00 2 4-1
1 1 Atira 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Sonoranite 5.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Froghollowsummer 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Blue Authenticity 3.50 5.4 10-1
7 7 Camille’s Legacy 15.00 8.5 16-1
10 10 Just Love S 30.00 9 17-1
15 15 Just One More 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Five Dozen Roses 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Rocket Robin 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Coco d’Oro 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Vivienna 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Hip Hop Dancer 4.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Dreamy Girl 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Baby Sassicaia 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Jackie the Joker 4.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Curlin’s Magic 6.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Whistler’s Style 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 My First Love 6.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Floge 10.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Luna Moth 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Troubled Luck 50.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Brooklyn Dantz 30.00 9 17-1
10 10 Ah Ca Ira 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Gold Sovereign 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Heeere’s Johnny 2.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Versailles Road 10.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Mortal Lock 15.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Peak Performer 5.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Orgonite 4.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Capricious Outcome 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Chester Boy 15.00 8 15-1
9 9 Copious 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Paradise Creek S.) – Paradise Creek S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Track Tiger 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Intricate Spirit 3.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Twilight Delight 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Azizam (GB) 5.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Chasing Freedom 10.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Bronze Bullet 6.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Itza Lock 8.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Capanaparo 20.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Glorious Boy 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Classicist 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Le Gris 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Dreamlike 3.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Kinetic 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Otello 10.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Whittington Park 6.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Waitlist 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Board of Directors 4.50 1 2-1
11 11 Carc Brothers 3.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Kid Cairo 3.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Freaky 5.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Kulapat 8.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Mo Spice 30.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Madagascar 10.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Middle Market 8.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Good Bali 50.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Take a Stance 20.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Noble One 50.00 11 21-1
2 2 Wind Dancer 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Antietam 2.50 SCRATCH
15 15 Egyptian 1.80 SCRATCH
14 14 Swiss Army Knife 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Shape Note 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cyclonite 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 No Evidence 4.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Cuando 4.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Niagara Skyline 10.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Forgiving Spirit 10.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Pivotal Moment 6.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Soontobeking 15.00 8 15-1
7 7 Courtly Banker 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Oil Capital 2.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Masseto (GB) 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Innate (IRE) 5.00 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.