Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, August 9, 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 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Rampoldi Plan 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bandua 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Rhebus Road (IRE) 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Neotropic 4.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Brown Delivers 12.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Cibolian 4.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 High Mounte (IRE) 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 8 Carbon 3.50 1 2-1
2 1 Aeron Warrior 8.00 2.4 4-1
6 5 Harlan’s Bond 5.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Our Rosie Diamonds 8.00 3 6-1
3 2 Handle the Truth 15.00 4.9 9-1
8 9 Susie’s Saver 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 3 Joey the Fish 30.00 6.6 12-1
5 4 Sweet Sensation 30.00 7.8 15-1
9 10 Pillbox 1.20 SCRATCH
1 6 Shigeko 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Red Burgundy 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Tricky Temper 2.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 My Kinda Mischief 4.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Play Free Bird 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Dorth’s Sol Dancer 10.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Call Her Bluff 15.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Pretty Up 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Stormy Disco 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Lonchura 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Realta 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Miss d’Or Cherie 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Turbo Maggie 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Classic Catch 0 0-1
10 11 Trident Hit 8.00 1 2-1
9 10 Costa Terra 3.00 1.5 3-1
8 9 Ouster 1.40 2 4-1
4 3 Classic Catch 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 4 Royal Tryst 20.00 7.1 13-1
3 2 Moliere 30.00 8.7 16-1
2 1 Cross Border 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Corelli 2.00 SCRATCH
1 5 Tide of the Sea 1.80 SCRATCH
6 6 Burning Bright 6.00 SCRATCH
1A 8 Dynadrive 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Echo Lake 5.00 1 2-1
10 10 Extra Dirty 8.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Zadorsky 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Lady Prospect 8.00 4 7-1
9 9 Crazy Cami 3.50 5.2 10-1
5 5 Shimmering Allure 6.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Day Away 20.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Bornforgreatness 15.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Elusive Fashion 12.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Althena 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mia Marcela 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Jody’s Pride 2.50 3.6 7-1
10 10 Sugar N Spice 15.00 5.3 10-1
16 16 Solve the Puzzle 2.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Lyrical Pardon 12.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Tap the Keg 20.00 11.4 22-1
6 6 My Cora 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Honey Dijon 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Into Stars 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Buttercream Babe 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Bundchen 3.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Luz Divina 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Bobby Jean 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Reagan’s Version (GB) 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Housefly (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Z Train (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Clubhouse 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tommy Gun 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Pressure 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Modern Midas 30.00 6 11-1
1 1 Basis Risk 30.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Red D G P 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Asymmetric 2.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Morning Cup 4.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Hatch 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Sounds Spooky 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Raging Sea 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Coppa Girl 4.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Pharoah’s Heart 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Shezz Koldazice 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Into Happiness 6.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Fancy Azteca 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 Vienna Code 30.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 In My Opinion 30.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Sweet Willemina 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Johnstone Mile H.) – Johnstone Mile H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Betsy Blue 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sunset Louise 2.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Venti Valentine 3.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Timeless Journey 4.50 3.9 7-1
3 3 Know It All Audrey 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Mia Bea Star 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Bustin Bay 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lt. Mitchell 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Morethanafeeling 8.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Union Trail 10.00 4.3 8-1
14 14 Refuah 4.50 4.4 8-1
3 3 Z Dancer 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Impazible Prince 15.00 8.1 15-1
13 13 Heroneandonly 30.00 9.6 18-1
7 7 Kid Kreesa 15.00 10.4 20-1
10 10 Bastion 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Mugsy Fury 30.00 11.9 23-1
16 16 The Manticore 30.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Squid Gamer 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Tony O 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Chulligan 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Slapintheface 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Paschal Moon 12.00 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.