Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, July 29, 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
7 7 Moonlight 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Corruption 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Carson’s Run 5.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Yaqui Valley 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Frontline Warrior 3.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Modica 4.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Shamrock Shake 12.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Trade Imbalance 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Joey Freshwater 6.00 1 2-1
7 8 Floki’s Flight 3.50 2.4 4-1
5 4 Osbourne 2.00 2.6 5-1
6 7 Scocciatore 8.00 3.3 6-1
4 3 Bold Journey 2.50 3.7 7-1
1 5 My Harbors Dream 8.00 4.7 9-1
1A 6 Saffa’s Day 8.00 5 9-1
2 1 High Oak 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Kbcya Later 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Isocline 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Devils Only Friend 6.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Luna Warrior 3.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Hatch 8.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Volkert 8.00 6 11-1
11 11 War Terminator 4.50 7.2 14-1
13 13 El Conejito 12.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Excess Demand 20.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Carpe’s Dream 8.00 9.2 17-1
4 4 Starrystarryknight 12.00 9.3 17-1
5 5 Basis Risk 30.00 11 21-1
15 15 Morning Cup 2.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Dads Good Runner 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Modern Midas 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Mooney Mooney 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Party At Grants 3.50 3.1 6-1
1A 10 Souper Tropical 4.50 4.9 9-1
9 9 Graceful 20.00 5 10-1
2 1 Best Coast 5.00 5.5 10-1
1 4 Souper Slews Cash 4.50 7.1 13-1
10 11 Cherokee Cottage 8.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Dramatic Effect 30.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Ratified 10.00 7.7 15-1
11 12 Corner Kick 6.00 8.2 15-1
4 3 Keep It Sexy 12.00 9 17-1
7 7 Take Time to Dream 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Good Sam 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ontheonesandtwos 3.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 You Look Cold 3.50 4.4 8-1
6 6 Sterling Silver 4.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Bustin Bay 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Tizzy in the Sky 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Born Dapper 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 7 Bomb Squad 4.50 1 2-1
3 2 The Splendid One 10.00 5.3 10-1
6 5 Starts Now 3.50 5.4 10-1
9 8 Splashy 5.00 6.5 12-1
10 9 She’s a Natural 20.00 8.1 15-1
2 1 Shine My Tiara 15.00 8.4 16-1
11 10 Autumn 8.00 9.2 17-1
4 3 Sail With the Wind 20.00 9.6 18-1
12 11 North End Lady 12.00 9.8 18-1
7 6 Lady Laoban 8.00 10.1 19-1
13 12 Overacting 6.00 10.1 19-1
5 4 Benevolently 50.00 12.1 23-1
1A 15 Foxy Cara 1.60 SCRATCH
14 13 Roagna 15.00 SCRATCH
1 14 Dream On Cara 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Skip the Line 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Drum Roll Please 6.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Lambo 4.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Divine Empire 20.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Global Perspective 6.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Devil’s Playground 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Dornoch 2.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Houlton 10.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Private Desire 12.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Seize the Grey 20.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Act of Mutiny 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Hurricane Nelson 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Alfred G. Vanderbilt H.) – Alfred G. Vanderbilt H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Gunite 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Elite Power 0.80 2.6 5-1
6 6 Dean Delivers 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Gun It 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Little Vic 15.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Synthesis 20.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Awesome Aaron 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 13 Absinthe 3.00 1 2-1
9 8 New Ginya 8.00 4.1 8-1
15 15 She Caught My Eye 4.00 4.4 8-1
6 5 Diamond Hands 5.00 5.3 10-1
1A 16 Tough Street 2.00 5.8 11-1
13 12 Mariah’s Appeal 3.50 7.8 15-1
11 10 Spungie 4.50 SCRATCH
1 14 Suspended Campaign 2.00 SCRATCH
10 9 Get Your Kicks 6.00 SCRATCH
7 6 Miss Kristy 30.00 SCRATCH
8 7 Candle 10.00 SCRATCH
12 11 Fine Whining 30.00 SCRATCH
5 4 Expand the Map (IRE) 3.50 SCRATCH
2 1 You Gotta Have Fun (IRE) 15.00 SCRATCH
4 3 No Show Sammy Jo (GB) 4.00 SCRATCH
3 2 Bolivie (IRE) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Jim Dandy S. Presented By Dk Horse) – Jim Dandy S. Presented By Dk Horse

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Saudi Crown 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Forte 1.40 1.6 3-1
5 5 Angel of Empire 2.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Disarm 6.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Hit Show 6.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Sandy’s Garden 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kerry 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Queens Dancer 30.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Sikum 10.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Summer At the Spa 15.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Saratoga Chrome 12.00 6.8 13-1
13 13 I’m Nervous Now 3.50 7.3 14-1
11 11 Bunty Windermere 20.00 8.4 16-1
14 14 Liberty Flame 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Busy Morning 4.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Act of Congress 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Fancypants Juliana 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Snowy Evening 4.00 SCRATCH
4 4 In Good Trouble 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tawaret 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Callie’s Grit 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 She’s Mo Bubbly 3.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Bel Rosso 30.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Southampton Dock 12.00 6.9 13-1
13 13 Duke Girls 6.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Fizzy 5.00 9.3 17-1
4 4 Machiavellique 15.00 9.3 18-1
2 2 Laserjet 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Sri Lanka 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Heavenly Appointed 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Libretto (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Lady Claypoole (IRE) 15.00 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.