Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 20, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 My Lion (GB) 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Elle Est Forte 2.50 2.3 4-1
1 4 Fast Kimmie 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 3 From Hello 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Red Hot Chick 10.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Lady Firefoot 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Smokin’ Hot Kitty 12.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Rosemary Potatoes 30.00 4.9 9-1
2 1 Strand of Gold 4.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Sweet Sensation 50.00 9.7 18-1
11 11 Frosty Invasion 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Divine Wine 10.00 SCRATCH
1A 14 Miscreant 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Tap It Up 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sue Ellen Mishkin 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Diva Banker 2.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Alpine Queen 2.00 2 4-1
1 1 Beautiful Karen 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Backed by Gold 8.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Liberty Flame 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tass 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Strong Odor 6.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Aziza 3.00 1.9 3-1
5 5 Peace Seeker 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Cafe Fleur (FR) 2.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Ok Honey 4.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Toned Up 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Halo City 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Charge Nurse 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Bolton Landing S.) – Bolton Landing S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 She’s Fire 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Amidst Waves 1.60 1.9 4-1
4 4 Gram 3.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Astonesthrowaway 6.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Crown Imperial 3.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Takemetothebeach 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Catherine Wheel 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Munny Rockette 6.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Ella Elizabeth 8.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Candied 3.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Platinum Minit 15.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Most of All 10.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Dancing Nancy 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Brookmesa 8.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Mischievous Miss 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Madam Leota 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Snow Dance 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Buchu 10.00 2 4-1
6 6 Goodnight My Angel 6.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Memorialize 4.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Candy Lover 15.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Lamorna 3.50 5 9-1
2 2 Causeway’s Jewel 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Steel Lute 10.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Growth Rate 5.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Victory Badge 8.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Paradise Lane 4.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Sassy Princess 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Classy Mischief 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Fenwick 0 0-1
9 9 Sundaeswithsandy 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mount Up 8.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Set Sail 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Bramito 2.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Chileno 8.00 4 7-1
7 7 Fenwick 20.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Reserve Currency 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Pledgeofallegiance 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Fromanothamutha 20.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Dark Vector 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Digitize 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Macho Villa 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Silo Ridge 8.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Shaky Pants 20.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Quality Chic 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Magico 3.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Unclecharliesgift 20.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Black Rain 4.50 8.4 16-1
8 8 Lord Vicente (ARG) 4.50 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Gate Runner 0 0-1
5 5 Legendary Lore 8.00 1 2-1
14 14 Good Rapport 15.00 2.8 5-1
15 15 Fight Fiercely 12.00 3.1 6-1
12 12 Money Supply 3.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Bold Looker 8.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Leftembehind 30.00 5.9 11-1
13 13 Gate Runner 2.50 6.3 12-1
4 4 Stjames 30.00 8.5 16-1
11 11 Covert Kat 10.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Forwardly 5.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Morning Cup 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Java Buzz 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Quality G 3.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Ableton 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Billy’s Got Issues 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Empire Attraction 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Watch Hill 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Chalky Cat 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Under the Knife 5.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Mudville Nine 4.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Woodside Warrior 15.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Hey Toby 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Sin Nombre 12.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Majestic Heart 30.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Conquist 4.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Two Chuckles 10.00 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.