Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, June 18, 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
2 2 Dr Glick 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Jadorlinija 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Phantom Blue 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Full of Tact 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Long Term Market 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Johnny Hockey 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Medieval 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bet On Zion 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fire Marshal 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Berta’s Stitch 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Arctic Wolf 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Nodin 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 River of Deceit 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Zodiac Warrior 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 People Watching 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Pinky Brier 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Krissys Star 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Concurrently 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Hand Over Heart 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hot Gossip 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 J’ray’s Jewel 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Miss Money Pants 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Legacy Lady 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Golden Athaliah 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Annotate 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tiara 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Pinetown Road 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Blessednotbothered 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wildest Dreams 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Comets Choice 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Harrow 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Daunt 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mutaawid 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Dreamlike 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Otello 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Waitlist 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Hall Monitor 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Emergence 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Makes Sense 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Coiled 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mayor of Midnight (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 End of Romance (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Fire Baton 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Peggie Castle 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Coco d’Oro 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tiffany’s Gem 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Camille’s Legacy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kaz Farm Girl 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Luckbeourlady 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Dee’s On Dow 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gracie’s Delight 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lady Rose 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 L’Eclair 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Call Me Jal 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sparkling Mama 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cravings 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Donna Romano 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Roagna 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Songmaker 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Heavens Lee 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Luckforyou 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bossy Dish 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Amelia’s Echo 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Widdershins 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Moonlight Gal 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Leslie’s Star 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Smiling Rosie 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Greyjoy 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Karey 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ruby Ruby 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.