Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Friday, July 28, 2023

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
3 3 Bustin Away 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Split Strike 2.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 Mischief Joke 2.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Love That Bird 20.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Aggelos the Great 3.50 4.2 8-1
6 6 Ez Roll 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Jake’s Orchard 15.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Eric From Miami 6.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Mithridates 50.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 King Angelo 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Comedy Town 10.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Fluid Situation 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Souper Success 12.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Into the Sunrise 8.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Fauci 4.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Artemus Citylimits 1.80 SCRATCH
11 11 Scocciatore 4.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Guntown 2.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Surprise Boss 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 My Harbors Dream 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Looms Boldly 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Dream Fly 5.00 1 2-1
3 2 Catskill Humor 4.00 3.1 6-1
4 3 Katie’s Checkride 15.00 4.1 8-1
5 4 Nursekringledances 12.00 4.1 8-1
1 5 St. Benedicts Prep 2.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 River Tay (IRE) 12.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Wonder Girl 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Volatility 3.50 5.4 10-1
1A 11 Lookinforbargains 2.00 7 13-1
10 10 Graceful 50.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Trope 15.00 SCRATCH
12 13 Party At Grants 4.00 SCRATCH
11 12 Paris Style (FR) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Quick Munny 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Awesome Indra 6.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Hydra 5.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Icy Stare Down 10.00 3 6-1
7 7 I’m Buzzy 8.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Customerexperience 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Everyoneloveslinda 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Triple P 50.00 7 13-1
1 1 My Sweet Wife 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kaz Palace 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Beta 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Colloquy 1.40 2.7 5-1
4 4 Jackson Heights 4.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Son of an Ex 8.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Ach Du Lieber 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Sounds Spooky 50.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Dr. Marbooz 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Swore 0 0-1
10 10 Toofareastiswest 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Swore 4.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Pilkington 20.00 4 7-1
3 3 Sacred Rhyme 3.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Typhoon Lagoon 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Wild Guess 30.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Asthros 10.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Smart Uncle 3.50 7 13-1
4 4 Bee Well 15.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Faraday 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Feathers Road 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 City Mischief 2.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Little Maddy Brown 30.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Dr. Settle’s Dream 15.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Disarmed 3.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Honor Among Men 12.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Courageoous Oh La 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Kreesa 8.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Burn Jakey Burn 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Brennan’s War 20.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Noble Huntsman 8.00 7.2 14-1
12 12 Zeebear 2.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Camm’ Duke 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Street Swagg 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Devil’s Cay 10.00 3 6-1
3 3 I Run 20.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Sound Doctrine 8.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Prove Right 3.00 5 9-1
5 5 Dangerous Ride 4.50 5.6 11-1
4 4 Warrior Richard 10.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Joking Way 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Midnight Trouble 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Gamer 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fredo 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Lucky Lucky Luke 15.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Tiz a Giant 10.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Ski Patrol 2.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Aruba 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Harry Hood 3.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Mister Abarrio 10.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Acamar 30.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Stjames 30.00 9.2 17-1
12 12 Morning Cup 2.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Modern Midas 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Money Supply 1.20 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Amsterdam S.) – Amsterdam S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Drew’s Gold 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 New York Thunder 6.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Gilmore 2.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Ryvit 3.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Deer District 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Joey Freshwater 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Urgent Fury 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fast Boat to Skye 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Bad Larry 20.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Variable Cost (GB) 4.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Twirling Express 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Nostalgic One 5.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Timo 3.50 4.9 9-1
11 11 Highest Rated (IRE) 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Sixwillberich 30.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Mister Moore 15.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Fire Baron 20.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Lastly 15.00 8.4 16-1
13 13 Vigano 4.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Fighting Back 1.80 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.