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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
7 7 Jamaica Redd 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lough Currane 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bootsy’s a Rascal 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Charlie Charmer 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Rumblyoungmanrumbl 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dixie Hex 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Gaborone 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hafu 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Swaging 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Capt Fluff N Stuff 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lifes Reward 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mr R T 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fess 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Feroce 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Into the Light 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bandstand 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Salming 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Whitby 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Daytona Moonshine 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Noguchi 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Thorsness 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Red Miller 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fiscal Drag 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Raging Sea Captain 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
15 15 Just One More 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Froghollowsummer 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Five Dozen Roses 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Atira 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sonoranite 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Rocket Robin 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rock Steady Babe 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Coco d’Oro 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Vivienna 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Raynham Hall 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Camille’s Legacy 0.00 1 2-1
16 16 Hip Hop Dancer 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Just Love S 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fairy Godmother 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Blue Authenticity 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Dreamy Girl 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Whistler’s Style 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 My First Love 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Jackie the Joker 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Luna Moth 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Curlin’s Magic 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Floge 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Baby Sassicaia 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Brooklyn Dantz 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Troubled Luck 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Ah Ca Ira 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mortal Lock 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Peak Performer 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Capricious Outcome 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Orgonite 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Gold Sovereign 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Copious 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Heeere’s Johnny 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Versailles Road 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Chester Boy 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chasing Freedom 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Intricate Spirit 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Capanaparo 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Twilight Delight 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Glorious Boy 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Itza Lock 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Track Tiger 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bronze Bullet 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Azizam (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Whittington Park 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dreamlike 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Otello 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Waitlist 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kinetic 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Le Gris 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Classicist 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Wind Dancer 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Noble One 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Board of Directors 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Good Bali 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kid Cairo 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Middle Market 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Carc Brothers 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Antietam 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Freaky 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kulapat 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Egyptian 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Madagascar 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Swiss Army Knife 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Take a Stance 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Mo Spice 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Niagara Skyline 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Forgiving Spirit 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Shape Note 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Courtly Banker 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cuando 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Oil Capital 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Soontobeking 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 No Evidence 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Pivotal Moment 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cyclonite 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Masseto (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Innate (IRE) 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.

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