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
4 4 Phantom Blue 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Long Term Market 0.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Full of Tact 0.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Dr Glick 0.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Jadorlinija 0.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Arctic Wolf 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fire Marshal 0.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Berta’s Stitch 0.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 River of Deceit 0.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Bet On Zion 0.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Zodiac Warrior 0.00 6 11-1
8 8 Medieval 0.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Johnny Hockey 0.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Nodin 0.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hand Over Heart 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Concurrently 0.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Pinky Brier 0.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Krissys Star 0.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Hot Gossip 0.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 People Watching 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Miss Money Pants 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wildest Dreams 0.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Annotate 0.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Tiara 0.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Golden Athaliah 0.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Pinetown Road 0.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Legacy Lady 0.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 J’ray’s Jewel 0.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Blessednotbothered 0.00 8.9 17-1
3 3 Comets Choice 0.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mutaawid 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 End of Romance (IRE) 0.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Emergence 0.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Mayor of Midnight (IRE) 0.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Coiled 0.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Harrow 0.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Daunt 0.00 7 13-1
9 9 Dreamlike 0.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Otello 0.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Waitlist 0.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Hall Monitor 0.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Makes Sense 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kaz Farm Girl 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Luckbeourlady 0.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Camille’s Legacy 0.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Tiffany’s Gem 0.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Peggie Castle 0.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Fire Baton 0.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Coco d’Oro 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lady Rose 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dee’s On Dow 0.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 L’Eclair 0.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Cravings 0.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Call Me Jal 0.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Gracie’s Delight 0.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Sparkling Mama 0.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Donna Romano 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Greyjoy 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Leslie’s Star 0.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Bossy Dish 0.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Roagna 0.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Songmaker 0.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Luckforyou 0.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Heavens Lee 0.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Smiling Rosie 0.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Widdershins 0.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Amelia’s Echo 0.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Moonlight Gal 0.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Karey 0.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Ruby Ruby 0.00 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.