Belmont At The Big A Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 19, 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
5 5 Banker Bull 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Al Mowashaah 0.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Freedom Charge 0.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Georgie’s Warrior 0.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Defrost 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Twenty Two Black 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Capt Fluff N Stuff 0.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Noble Heritage 0.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Fess 0.00 4 8-1
2 2 Old Time Rocknroll 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Power of Women 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 So Vain 0.00 1.3 3-1
5 5 Caradise 0.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Icy Legs 0.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Ishkabibble 0.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Maxisure 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Magni 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Three Little Birds 0.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Solomini’s World 0.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Majestic Arc 0.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Apollo Code 0.00 SCRATCH
2 2 The Toy Cannon 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Alghero 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mo the Merrier 0.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Fateful Lightning 0.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Asked and Answered 0.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Ovechkin 0.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Languid 0.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Into the Light 0.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Collado Hueco 0.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Shadow Dragon 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Whittington Park 0.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Berning Beauty 0.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Concorde Spirit 0.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Ez Roll 0.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Rock the Weekend 0.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Strate Cash 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Learntodiscover (GB) 0.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Soontobeking 0.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Pivotal Moment 0.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Cuando 0.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Cyclonite 0.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Bite and Strike 0.00 7 13-1
6 6 Without Borders 0.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Itza Teamster 0.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Protected 0.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Pair of Socks 0.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Chasing Freedom 0.00 SCRATCH
11 11 White Smoke Rising 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Chummers 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 In the Dark 0.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Middle Market 0.00 3 6-1
7 7 Chips and Fish 0.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Snookie Bear 0.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Mike’s Magic 0.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Tim and Sam 0.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Crowbar Artist 0.00 8 15-1
10 10 Calling Card 0.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Swiss Army Knife 0.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Gallant One 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.