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
8 8 Tyson’s Gamble 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Liam’s Law 1.80 2.4 4-1
7 7 Ashcroft Lane 5.00 3 6-1
3 3 Jolley 10.00 6 11-1
1 1 Greek Knight 6.00 6 11-1
4 4 Fire Marshal 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Shining Moment 99.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Always Honest 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Solo Jim 4.50 2 4-1
4 4 Portadown Lad 12.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Boom Shocka Boom 2.50 5.5 10-1
6 6 Sanford Route 6.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Keep ‘Em Honest 5.00 6 11-1
3 3 Aristide Maillol 2.00 SCRATCH

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 1.8 3-1
4 4 Spirit of Esther 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Danneel 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Dolce Sera 30.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Santagata 20.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Shezanarcticqueen 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Moon Gate 4.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Majestic Return 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Lil’ Regard 3.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Nina Kay 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Jackson’s Dixie 8.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Short Shift 15.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Howling Wind 10.00 6 11-1
1 1 Linarite 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Highway Harmony 1.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Fast and Frisky 4.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Princess Becca 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Just Add Water 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Big Jackie 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kay Road 1.20 1.2 2-1
5 5 My Daughters’ Gift 15.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Hanna’s Hideaway 6.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 My Devine One 15.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Defining Role 5.00 6 11-1
8 8 Covert Affair 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Kef 6.00 SCRATCH

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 2.1 4-1
2 2 Our Preferred Pal 4.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Lady Wisdom 4.50 3 6-1
1 1 Katie King 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 A. P. Slingshot 5.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Icy Legs 6.00 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
12 12 Karey 8.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Amelia’s Echo 4.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Luckforyou 8.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Y’allreadyforthis 15.00 5 9-1
3 3 Roagna 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Starlight Dancer 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Princess Summer 5.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Heavens Lee 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Brokealltherules 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Bossy Dish 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Tahila 12.00 SCRATCH

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
11 11 Mischievous M 12.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Light Man 4.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 What’s Up Bro 20.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Commuted 3.50 6 11-1
6 6 War Stride 12.00 6 11-1
3 3 Straight Arrow 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Final Verdict 2.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Apollo Ten 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Antisocial 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Mentee 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sara’s Shaman 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ambition 4.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Secured Landing 3.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 First Trumpet 10.00 5 9-1
3 3 Awesome Empire 6.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Smilensaycheese 15.00 6.1 11-1
2 2 Sanzio 15.00 7 13-1
9 9 Gunner Bay 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Military Road 2.50 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.