Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 24, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Power and Glory 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Cause I’m Elegant 4.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Strange Fruit 3.50 4.1 8-1
7 7 Go Susan Go 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Shotgun Patsy 2.50 5.3 10-1
1 1 Bella Sonadora 20.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Alterina 4.50 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Price Is Truth 6.00 1 2-1
7 6 Instamatic 3.50 3.2 6-1
4 3 Detective Tom 3.00 4.7 9-1
3 2 Mithridates 30.00 5.8 11-1
6 5 Rob the Bank 20.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Sebastianthe First 15.00 6.6 12-1
1 8 Clavinet 4.00 7.6 14-1
8 7 King Freud 12.00 7.6 14-1
2 1 Score the Rock 8.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Patronage 4.50 8.7 16-1
11 12 Wine Responsibly 6.00 SCRATCH
12 13 Split Strike 2.50 SCRATCH
13 14 Sorority Prank 10.00 SCRATCH
1A 11 Hard Par 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Easter (FR) 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Safe Conduct 10.00 2 4-1
6 6 Kuramata (IRE) 1.20 2.6 5-1
4 4 Main Event 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Grand Sonata 10.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Unanimous Consent (GB) 5.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Bold Endeavor 0.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Anthracite 5.00 1 2-1
2 1 Union Lights 12.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Big Bobby 4.50 2.6 5-1
3 2 Classic Mark 2.00 2.8 5-1
1 4 Bert Bert Bert 15.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Complete Agenda 1.80 4.1 8-1
1A 8 Truebelieve 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Empire Ride 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Holder Close 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sun and Wind 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Buona Salute 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Hillbilly Lady 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Lady Arwen 1.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Awesome Czech 2.50 6.3 12-1
7 7 Mastery’s Secret 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 5 Artemus Citylimits 2.00 1 2-1
2B 7 Oxymore 2.00 1.6 3-1
4 2 Fluid Situation 10.00 2.8 5-1
5 4 Sosua Summer 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Senbei 2.50 3.2 6-1
1A 12 Chuck Willis (IRE) 15.00 3.4 6-1
10 11 Souper Success 30.00 3.5 7-1
8 9 Into the Sunrise 10.00 3.6 7-1
7 8 Noble Emotion 20.00 3.7 7-1
9 10 Fauci 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 1 Mamba On Three 12.00 3.9 7-1
1 3 Nolo Contesto 15.00 8.6 16-1
14 16 Seven Nation Army 2.50 SCRATCH
13 15 Jake Rocks 8.00 SCRATCH
12 14 Emerald Forest 8.00 SCRATCH
11 13 High Oak 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sweet Mystery 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bustin Bay 1.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 B B’s Busted 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Mia Bea Star 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Vallarand 20.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Sweetie 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Timed Out 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 To a T 1.80 1.3 2-1
8 8 Vitaemi 3.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Jackie the Joker 10.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Meraviglioso 6.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Midtown Rose 8.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Happy Sophia 12.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Triple P 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Mohegan Sun Ballston Spa S.) – Mohegan Sun Ballston Spa S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Technical Analysis (IRE) 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Jumbly (GB) 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Consumer Spending 3.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Fluffy Socks 4.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Evvie Jets 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Surprisingly 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Gam’s Mission 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Sister Bridget (IRE) 50.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Into Happiness 1.60 SCRATCH
6 6 Speak of the Devil (FR) 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dr Kringle 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Toofareastiswest 2.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Weyhill Road 3.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Game Keeper 15.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Atlantic Dancer 12.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 War Officer 5.00 3.4 7-1
4 4 Jamestown 20.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Sacred Rhyme 4.00 4 8-1
3 3 Timo 15.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Lucency 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.