Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, July 30, 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
1 9 Life’s an Audible 6.00 1 2-1
4 3 Buchu 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 5 Justdeny 4.50 4.5 9-1
1A 12 Miz Sense 6.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Causeway’s Jewel 10.00 4.8 9-1
9 8 Classy Mischief 20.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Spendalot 10.00 SCRATCH
8 7 Smooth Waves 12.00 SCRATCH
5 4 Sands of War 8.00 SCRATCH
3 2 Weigh the Risks 3.50 SCRATCH
2 1 Golden Ghost (GB) 6.00 SCRATCH
7 6 Ozara (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Shigeko 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Vintage 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 Prana 4.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Save Grace 5.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Our Rosie Diamonds 4.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Maggie 8.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Dashing Della 8.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Joey the Fish 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Fly Right 3.50 1 2-1
7 6 War Officer 5.00 4 8-1
3 2 Certified Loverboy 15.00 4.1 8-1
10 11 Atlantic Dancer 20.00 5.8 11-1
8 7 Sedona Red 12.00 5.9 11-1
11 12 Koops 6.00 7.1 13-1
12 13 Arro Smash 3.50 7.6 14-1
4 3 Paxsational 30.00 7.9 15-1
1 8 Growth Capital 1.60 SCRATCH
5 4 Jamestown 30.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Conversing 6.00 SCRATCH
6 5 Torigo 8.00 SCRATCH
1A 10 Right to Win (IRE) 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 8 Obrigada 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Carbon 3.00 4.3 8-1
8 9 Icy Reply 4.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Liberty Flame 8.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Graceful Rose 6.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Champagne Poetry 10.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Dolce Sera 15.00 7.6 14-1
1A 7 April Antics 3.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Yogi 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Signal From Noise 0.60 1 2-1
4 4 Amani’s Image 12.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Fannie and Freddie 6.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Toned Up 4.50 8.1 15-1
7 7 Whatlovelookslike 4.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Myriskyaffair 4.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Ever Summer 3.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Talbeyah (IRE) 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Ensemble (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Frivole (FR) 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Life Talk 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Waskesiu 4.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Mugen 3.50 5.2 10-1
2 2 Phantasmical 6.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Alys Beach 8.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Ice Cold 15.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Ringy Dingy 6.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Just Music 15.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Alamo 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Jerry the Nipper 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 Grand Sonata 12.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Unanimous Consent (GB) 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Kuramata (IRE) 3.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Dominican Pioneer 10.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 Main Event 15.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Easter (FR) 4.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Chulainn 15.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Field Pass 12.00 8.2 16-1
1 1 Starting Over 20.00 10.5 20-1
8 8 Rinaldi 15.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Uncle Moonlight 4.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Sheriff Bianco 2.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Safe Conduct 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Commandeer 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Warrior Johny 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Atlanta’s Acuna 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mudville Nine 6.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Rule Breaker 2.50 2.8 5-1
9 9 Cattani 12.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Just for Luck 3.50 5.5 10-1
4 4 Strategyforyou 20.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Leftembehind 6.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Impulsive Spending 30.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Forward Cast 50.00 7.7 14-1
11 11 Utamaro 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Uncle Marty 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Bowling Green S.) – Bowling Green S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Fire Cliff 0 0-1
Channel Maker 0 0-1
1 1 Highest Honors 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Verstappen 15.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 The Grey Wizard (IRE) 8.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Tawny Port 20.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Never Explain 6.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Channel Maker 20.00 6 11-1
9 9 Rebel’s Romance (IRE) 1.60 6.1 11-1
11 11 Daunt 30.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Strong Quality 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Rockemperor (IRE) 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Soldier Rising (GB) 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Quiescent 20.00 1 2-1
14 14 Little Prankster 2.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Risk Free 8.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Riviere 3.50 5.1 10-1
12 12 Brooklyn Girlee 10.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Allegedly 30.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Arrasou 4.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Material Witness 20.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Frau Diablo 15.00 7.2 14-1
13 13 Dark Princess 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Spun Special 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Going the Distance 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Kick a Rhyme (IRE) 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Oolong Hai (IRE) 6.00 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.