Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 24, 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
6 6 Timbertop 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Liam’s Law 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Tyson’s Gamble 2.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Fire Marshal 3.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Ashcroft Lane 5.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Greek Knight 6.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Jolley 10.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Shining Moment 99.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Aristide Maillol 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Boom Shocka Boom 2.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Solo Jim 4.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Keep ‘Em Honest 5.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Sanford Route 6.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Always Honest 10.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Portadown Lad 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Pocket Queens 1.40 1 2-1
8 8 Calling an Audible 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Moon Gate 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Danneel 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Shezanarcticqueen 8.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Spirit of Esther 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Santagata 20.00 5.6 10-1
6 6 Dolce Sera 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Highway Harmony 1.00 1 2-1
8 8 Majestic Return 3.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Lil’ Regard 3.50 2.8 5-1
10 10 Fast and Frisky 4.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Just Add Water 4.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Linarite 6.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Nina Kay 6.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Jackson’s Dixie 8.00 6 11-1
11 11 Princess Becca 10.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Howling Wind 10.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Short Shift 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Kay Road 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Big Jackie 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Defining Role 5.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Hanna’s Hideaway 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Kef 6.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 My Daughters’ Gift 15.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 My Devine One 15.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Covert Affair 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Scarlet’s Dream 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Timia 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Our Preferred Pal 4.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Lady Wisdom 4.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 A. P. Slingshot 5.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Icy Legs 6.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Katie King 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Sarir 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Brokealltherules 3.00 1.9 3-1
3 3 Roagna 3.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Starlight Dancer 3.50 2.3 4-1
11 11 Amelia’s Echo 4.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Princess Summer 5.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Luckforyou 8.00 6.1 11-1
12 12 Karey 8.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Bossy Dish 10.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Heavens Lee 12.00 9.5 18-1
2 2 Tahila 12.00 9.5 18-1
8 8 Y’allreadyforthis 15.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Vibrant Express 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Final Verdict 2.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Mentee 2.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Antisocial 3.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Commuted 3.50 2 4-1
8 8 Light Man 4.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Straight Arrow 6.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Apollo Ten 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 War Stride 12.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Mischievous M 12.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 What’s Up Bro 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Military Road 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Secured Landing 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Ambition 4.50 2.3 4-1
9 9 Gunner Bay 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Awesome Empire 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Sara’s Shaman 10.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 First Trumpet 10.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Smilensaycheese 15.00 9 17-1
2 2 Sanzio 15.00 9 17-1

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.