Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Monday, May 25, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Momentum Files 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 The Toy Cannon 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Constant Chaos 20.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Ican 1.60 2.9 5-1
4 4 Mike’s Magic 8.00 3 6-1
1 1 Toga d’Oro 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Castle Chaos 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Frizzante 2.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Determinedly 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Life and Light 10.00 4 8-1
2 2 Ocean Atlantique 0.60 SCRATCH
1 1 American Grant 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Jackson Heights 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Barnstorming 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Classic Creation 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Fifi La Fume 15.00 1 2-1
9 9 Baseball Lady 5.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Leslie’s Star 4.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Scorch 4.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Widdershins 30.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Maxisure 20.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Twirling Lulu 3.00 7 13-1
7 7 Hola Gata 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Artistic Success 2.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Sarir 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Princip 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Schlomo 2.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Thrill of It 2.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Dreams of Myfather 20.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Nantz 5.00 5.6 10-1
5 5 Enduring Spirit 15.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Rock the Weekend 12.00 7 13-1
8 8 Solo Empire 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Whitethorn 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Trading Strategy 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Baffle 12.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Stand the Rain 4.50 4.4 8-1
9 9 Collective Bargain 10.00 5 9-1
1 1 Pinch of Bourbon 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Lyn’s Legacy 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Isadora Duncan (IRE) 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Mary Lois (IRE) 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Just One More 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Vivienna 20.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Gresham’s Law 30.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Rocket Robin 15.00 3 6-1
6 6 Dreamy Girl 15.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Midnight Blue 10.00 6 11-1
1 1 Five Dozen Roses 2.00 SCRATCH
3 3 My Lil Army Girl 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Indie Get Your Gun 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sweet Laura 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Snide 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Mursal 4.50 3.8 7-1
7 7 Sailaway 5.00 5 9-1
6 6 Higher Force 6.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Pistol Liz Ablazen 12.00 6 11-1
4 4 Princess Becca 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 That’s Funny 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tizmarkus 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sharp Spark 3.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Screaming Uncle 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Centavo 15.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Glint 20.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Register 5.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Passioned 6.00 7 13-1
3 3 Lucky Dude 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Slay Sadie Slay 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Guilty 15.00 1.1 2-1
11 11 Hong Kong Phooey 15.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Sports Hero 12.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Ready Set Twirl 10.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Royal Browne 8.00 6 11-1
1 1 Rhyton 2.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Night 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Into Diamonds 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Hard Circle 4.00 SCRATCH
9 9 The Markinater 30.00 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.