Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 12, 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
Tall Paul 0 0-1
8 8 Quiet Wisdom 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Apollo Code 4.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Tall Paul 1.60 2.4 5-1
6 6 Mama’s Middie 3.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Stormy’s Dreaming 12.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Strawberry Kwik 20.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 Gucci Man 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Solo in Paris 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Revelatory 4.50 1 2-1
7 8 Ocean Mermaid (GB) 1.60 1.1 2-1
3 2 Reverend Moon 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 4 All About Tonite 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 3 Good Lord Lorrie 6.00 3.6 7-1
1A 7 Better Luck 5.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Fast Stride 15.00 5.2 10-1
9 10 King Julien 10.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Smokey Smokey 20.00 5.3 10-1
11 12 Run Jalen Run 12.00 SCRATCH
10 11 Gypsy Mischief 6.00 SCRATCH
8 9 Glacial Power 10.00 SCRATCH
12 13 World Fair 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Freudian 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Sa Foradada 3.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Icy Reply 5.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Jolly Miss Jill 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Yogi 12.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Mursal 4.00 4 8-1
5 5 April Antics 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 One Giant Leap 2.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Commerce Comet 3.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Ten Cent Town 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Kupp 4.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Thunderian 5.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Dangerous Ride 6.00 5 9-1
4 4 Gabe 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Nullify 0 0-1
Deterministic 0 0-1
1 1 Eliminate 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Deterministic 5.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Informed Patriot 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Reynolds Channel 3.50 5.1 10-1
2 2 Chaperone 8.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Ridgewood Runner 6.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Nullify 15.00 7.7 14-1
4 4 Hurricane Nelson 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Souffle 8.00 1 2-1
2 1 Nolita 5.00 3 6-1
9 9 Mim 8.00 3.2 6-1
11 12 Richies Princess 3.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Neigh Jude 6.00 4.9 9-1
3 2 Be Best 12.00 5.3 10-1
1A 11 Foxy Cara 4.50 5.3 10-1
1 3 Dream On Cara 4.50 5.4 10-1
7 7 Irish Crystal 15.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Sweet Liberty 20.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Better Humor Me 15.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Island Rose 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Galway S.) – Galway S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Love Reigns (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Stone Silent 4.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Love Appeals 6.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 My Sweet Affair 6.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 L J’s Emma 12.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Beauty of the Sea 10.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Isabel Alexandra (IRE) 8.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Redifined 6.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Reflexivity (IRE) 15.00 7 13-1
1 1 Dream Concert 30.00 10.5 20-1
12 12 Weekend Rags 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Obrigada 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Anna’s Arabesque 12.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Cuz Ur Pretty 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Unified Alliance 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Herb Moelis Memorial Saratoga Special S.) – Herb Moelis Memorial Saratoga Special S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Haul 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Edified 3.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Rhyme Schemes 0.80 3.9 7-1
2 2 Market Street 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Lasso 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Woodcourt 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Fourstardave H.) – Fourstardave H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Annapolis 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Casa Creed 1.40 3.6 7-1
1 1 Emmanuel 3.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Ice Chocolat (BRZ) 8.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 My Sea Cottage (IRE) 30.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 So High (GB) 20.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Full Screen 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Memphis 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 What’s Up Doc 8.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Forrest City 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Cicciobello 4.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Gut Feeling 5.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Order of Magnitude 8.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Ice Road 8.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Mistical Curlin 3.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Chileno 12.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Skylander 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Stella Mars 0 0-1
6 6 Solib 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Waterville 3.50 2.6 5-1
9 9 Photon 5.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Latest Edition 10.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Galley Head 20.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Stella Mars 5.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Lady Jasmine 12.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Spinning Colors 8.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Robyn and Eli 20.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Rheaume 6.00 6.1 12-1
12 12 Charge Nurse 3.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Luna Loca 4.50 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.