Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, August 23, 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 (Jonathan Sheppard H.) – Jonathan Sheppard H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Theocrat (IRE) 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Noah And The Ark (IRE) 4.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 L’Imperator (FR) 4.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Merry Maker (IRE) 12.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Caramelised (GB) 20.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Awakened 6.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 McTigue (IRE) 3.50 8 15-1
2 2 Jimmy P 6.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Redicean (GB) 12.00 9.2 17-1
8 8 West Newton (GB) 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Perfect Munnings 0 0-1
Bustin Shout 0 0-1
4 4 Perfect Munnings 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bustin Shout 2.50 4.5 8-1
5 5 Bronx Bomber 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Lohengrin Two 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Victory Built 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Unflappable Max 6.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Graywing 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 4 High Front 2.00 1 2-1
5 6 Slipstream 8.00 1.5 3-1
1A 2 Cazadero 5.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Mid Day Image 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 8 Jaxon Traveler 12.00 2.9 6-1
4 5 Arzak 10.00 4.1 8-1
8 9 Thin White Duke 3.50 4.4 8-1
2 3 Coppola 10.00 4.4 8-1
6 7 Bring Me a Check 4.50 6.2 12-1
1X 11 Colonel Bowman 5.00 SCRATCH
9 10 Sheriff Bianco 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Laurel Valley 0 0-1
9 9 Lt. Mitchell 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Tony O 4.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Slapintheface 2.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Fluorescent Bay 20.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Laurel Valley 5.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Mission Hill 3.50 5.7 11-1
7 7 Druid 20.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Cash Bail 20.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Tip of the Boot 30.00 7.7 14-1
4 4 Dolly’s Bank 30.00 8.6 16-1
12 12 Bastion 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Aula 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 I’m Just 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 3 April Antics 3.50 1 2-1
2 1 I’m Nervous Now 8.00 2.1 4-1
3 2 Disruption 2.50 2.9 5-1
4 4 Kara Para 10.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Saratoga Chrome 10.00 5 9-1
7 8 Charge Nurse 8.00 SCRATCH
1A 6 Shigeko 3.50 SCRATCH
6 7 Red Moon 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
B D Saints 0 0-1
3 3 Mischief Joke 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Benzodini 5.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 B D Saints 3.50 2.9 6-1
7 7 Blue Eighty Five 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Albedo 15.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Skyler’s Starship 12.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Dixie Pharaoh 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Officer Derick 12.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Ez Roll 15.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Hal Away 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (John’s Call S.) – John’s Call S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Burning Bright 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tawny Port 4.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Good Skate 10.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Sy Dog 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 British Royalty 3.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 Tide of the Sea 6.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Mystic Night 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 The Reds 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Pioneering Spirit 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Serifos 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Rockstar Red 0 0-1
4 4 Rockstar Red 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 My Favorite Topic 12.00 1.2 2-1
12 12 Wild Guess 10.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Mufrih 5.00 1.9 3-1
11 11 Strapped 4.50 3 6-1
8 8 Bee Well 8.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Sixwillberich 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Into It 12.00 5 9-1
3 3 Tiz the Coast 12.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 A Lister 50.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 The Elusive Drwong 20.00 9 17-1
7 7 Bolt d’Plata 10.00 9.3 18-1
13 13 Fast Boat to Skye 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Collect From Ike 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Gold Franc (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Vigano 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Amundson 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Aggregation 5.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Straight Arrow 8.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Montebello 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Radio Red 3.50 3.4 6-1
8 8 Prince of Pharoahs 6.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Thrill of It 15.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 What’s Up Bro 15.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Brew Pub 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Zeebear 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Shesasmalltowngirl 5.00 1 2-1
11 11 Accept the Outcome (IRE) 3.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Quiescent 12.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Love Mami Love 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Lexi’s Spirit 15.00 4 8-1
8 8 Negra Gata 4.50 5.5 10-1
2 2 Souper Tropical 12.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Iguazu (IRE) 8.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Call Me Penny 30.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 Solevo Spritz 30.00 10.3 20-1
7 7 Nursekringledances 12.00 10.8 20-1
9 9 Cherokee Cottage 12.00 12 23-1

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.