Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 5, 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
Trade Imbalance 0 0-1
5 5 Allied Attack 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Trade Imbalance 1.60 2.5 5-1
2 2 Le Gris 8.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Drilling for Gold 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Aspenite 8.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Agate Road 12.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Falfurrias 4.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Walley World 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Innate (IRE) 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Be You 0 0-1
11 11 Just Steel 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Be You 2.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Domestic Product 3.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Locked 8.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Creek 15.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Pentathlon 10.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Badlands Ruler 20.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Hamilton’s Way 15.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Ozone 5.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Uno Mas Bourbon 8.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Centz 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Victorious Wave 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ragtime Blues 8.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Glory Road 3.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 No More Talk 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Beachwalker 6.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Dontbelate 8.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Winning Drive 20.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 In Sky We Trust 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Zeebear 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Noble Huntsman 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Gimmedamoney 30.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Shared Success 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Sell Something 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Bricco 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Sonic Speed 5.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Ortus 2.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Born Dancer 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Whistler’s Honor 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Be of Courage 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Be the Boss 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Golden Arm 6.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Thank You Jon 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Safalow’s Mission 4.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Quick to Accuse 8.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Two for Charging 5.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Straight Arrow 15.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Asap Restoration 50.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Asymmetric 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Kaz Sugar Bank 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Troy S.) – Troy S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Caravel 0.60 1 2-1
3 3 Cogburn 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Nobals 3.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Mister Mmmmm 20.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Remuda 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Thin White Duke 20.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Ikigai 30.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Grooms All Bizness 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Fasig-tipton Lure S.) – Fasig-tipton Lure S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dakota Gold 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Ocean Atlantique 12.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Smokin’ T 3.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Speaking Scout 4.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Portfolio Company 3.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Tiz the Bomb 10.00 4 7-1
9 9 Mid Day Image 15.00 4 8-1
8 8 Doctor Davis 20.00 5 10-1
6 6 Chazzesmee (IRE) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Test S.) – Test S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Maple Leaf Mel 0 0-1
7 7 Munnys Gold 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Maple Leaf Mel 2.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Pretty Mischievous 1.80 1.5 3-1
4 4 Jersey Pearl 15.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Clearly Unhinged 12.00 3 6-1
6 6 Dorth Vader 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Tappin Josie 50.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Interpolate 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Saratoga Derby Invitational S.) – Saratoga Derby Invitational S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Far Bridge 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mondego (GB) 5.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Webslinger 4.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Program Trading (GB) 3.50 3.2 6-1
8 8 Lion of War (GB) 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 The Franchise (IRE) 30.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Battle of Normandy 20.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Aspen Grove (IRE) 12.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Truly Quality 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Cody’s Wish 0 0-1
Cody’s Wish 0 0-1
6 6 Cody’s Wish 0.50 1 2-1
2 2 Charge It 5.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Zandon 4.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Last Samurai 15.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 White Abarrio 6.00 6 11-1
3 3 Giant Game 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Everso Mischievous 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cape Trafalgar 10.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Caramel Chip 3.50 4.9 9-1
5 5 Frat Pack 4.50 5.4 10-1
3 3 Brew Pub 8.00 6 11-1
4 4 Bad to the Bones 15.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Twelth Man 30.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Signator 6.00 7 13-1
8 8 Bourbon Bash 20.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Capture the Flag 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Beuys (IRE) 0 0-1
3 3 Ruse 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Shutters 3.00 4.2 8-1
12 12 Beuys (IRE) 3.50 4.7 9-1
7 7 Drakon 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Danzigwiththestars 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Fair Dinkum 20.00 6.1 11-1
10 10 Al’s Rocket 4.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 What Say Thee 15.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Hilliard 20.00 9 17-1
9 9 Alfio 50.00 11.4 22-1
11 11 Fighter in the Win 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Whittington Park 1.80 SCRATCH
16 16 Crupi 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Winters Lion 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 My Sea Cottage (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Sundaeswithsandy 2.00 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.