Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 10, 2024

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
Sandman 0 0-1
1 1 Innovator 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Jujubee 4.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Sandman 3.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Devil of Ramadi 30.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Nantz 5.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Thunder Roll 10.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Aviator Gui 3.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hurricane Nelson 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 Banned for Life 4.50 2.4 5-1
3 3 Wajda 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Marche 3.50 3 6-1
7 7 Ready as Ever 12.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Hard Scholar 30.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Tomorrow’s Wish 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Secret Rules 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Saffa’s Day 4.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Disco Deano 5.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Cold as Hell 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 The Bullion Bomber (IRE) 3.50 4 8-1
7 7 Bourbon’s Hope 20.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Zeebear 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Miss Fashionista 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bertrille 15.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Mim 20.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Fast Kimmie 15.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Wish List 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 My Cara Mia Mine 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Highway Harmony 1.60 SCRATCH
8 8 Evie Does It 4.00 SCRATCH
11 11 From Hello 3.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Artemis Girl 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Alley’s Song 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Magic Eight Ball 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Spiritual Lady 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Dashing Della 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Grab the Glory 5.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Til There Was You 6.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Devil Blue Dress 2.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Jay’s Love 8.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Toot Your Horn 15.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Pauciloquent 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Saratoga Derby Invitational S.) – Saratoga Derby Invitational S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Trikari 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Legend of Time (GB) 2.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Royal Majesty (GB) 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Carson’s Run 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 First World War 4.50 5.3 10-1
6 6 Deterministic 4.50 5.4 10-1
5 5 Fulmineo 10.00 6 11-1
2 2 Izzy d’Oro 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Tenacious Leader 0 0-1
6 6 Concrete Cruiser 20.00 1 2-1
11 11 Clock Tower 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Tenacious Leader 6.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Governing Party 8.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Statesman 8.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Royal Presence 3.50 7.4 14-1
12 12 The Boondocker 8.00 7.7 15-1
10 10 Sam’s Rocket 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Davy Crockett 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Hammerhead 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Valuation Metric 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 English Law 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Saratoga Special S.) – Saratoga Special S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Showcase 0 0-1
8 8 Good Directions 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Smoken Wicked 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Keep It Easy 4.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Showcase 6.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Touchy 2.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Global Legend 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 First Resort 3.50 5.2 10-1
6 6 Ace It 30.00 6 11-1
7 7 Noble Force 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Troy S.) – Troy S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Outlaw Kid 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Step Forward 20.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Thin White Duke 30.00 3.9 7-1
12 12 Surveillance 4.50 6.4 12-1
13 13 Disarmed 8.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Xy Speed 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Dancing Buck 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Cogburn 0.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Sosua Summer 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Big Invasion 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Grooms All Bizness 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Witty 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Mischievous Angel 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Fanduel Fourstardave H.) – Fanduel Fourstardave H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Ottoman Fleet (GB) 1.60 1 2-1
4 3 Carl Spackler (IRE) 1.80 1.7 3-1
7 6 More Than Looks 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 4 Money Supply 10.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Strong Quality 8.00 2.7 5-1
3 2 Major Dude 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 98 Master of The Seas (IRE) 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Printrack 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dot’s Dollar 4.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Poppy’s Pride 5.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Downtownchalybrown 3.00 5 10-1
7 7 Banyan Breeze 8.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 M B’s Munning 15.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Got Thunder 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Galway S.) – Galway S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Baraye 12.00 1 2-1
10 10 Halina’s Forte 2.00 1.8 3-1
11 11 Value Area 4.50 6.4 12-1
1 1 Golden Degree 30.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 El Terreno 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Amidst Waves 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Sunday Girl 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 She’s Always Rosie 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Greavette 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Ever So Sweet (IRE) 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Star of Mystery (GB) 0.40 SCRATCH
8 8 Kairyu (IRE) 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Pipsy (IRE) 6.00 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.