Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 6, 2025

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 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Geopolitics 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sassy Shenanigans 5.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Princess Mischief 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Munnings Express 2.50 3.7 7-1
7 7 M J’s Yoshida 15.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Bellacose 6.00 4 8-1
1 1 Scarlet’s Dream 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Capital Gal 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 First Class Cat 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Carol T 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 All Night Revival 12.00 1 2-1
6 5 Surprise 6.00 1.7 3-1
4 3 Sweet Mackenzie 50.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Cara’s Chianti 15.00 4.2 8-1
11 12 Resurge 4.00 5 9-1
2 1 Ragtime 12.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Absolute Honor 15.00 5.8 11-1
1A 10 Endorse 1.60 6.1 12-1
3 2 Filly Freedom 12.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Lost Horizon 8.00 6.4 12-1
12 13 Mint Tea 30.00 7.2 14-1
1 6 Numbered 1.60 SCRATCH
10 11 Solo Vincere 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Works for Me 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Run Curtis Run 6.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Refuel 10.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Final Verdict 4.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Urban Legend 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Antares 15.00 3 6-1
1 1 Fore Harp 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Bonus Move 12.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Step Forward 15.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 What’s Up Bro 3.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Laser Sharp 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Army Gal 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Jackson’s Dixie 10.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Embraceable Gal 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Nolita 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Vehemente 3.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Short Shift 4.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Echo in Eternity 12.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Clover Street 15.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Krystalheir 50.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Thirteen Red Flags 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Malarchuk 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dreamlike 4.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Good Skate 15.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Waitlist 5.00 5 10-1
10 10 Seeking Unity 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Frizzante 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Strategic Focus 2.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Costa Terra 20.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Unbridled Bomber 30.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Capitol Hill 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Bed O’ Roses S.) – Bed O’ Roses S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Irish Maxima 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Scylla 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Ways and Means 1.20 2.2 4-1
6 6 Miss Justify 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 St. Benedicts Prep 20.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Jody’s Pride 4.50 5.8 11-1
5 5 Justique 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mystifying 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Louise Procter (FR) 4.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Hope Mission 15.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Wrigleyville 10.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Big Beautiful (IRE) 12.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 Spool 10.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Next On Stage 15.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Storm Miami (IRE) 15.00 4.5 9-1
12 12 Unreasonable (IRE) 6.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Temple City Taboo 50.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Royalty Rate 8.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Lady River Lily 50.00 9.9 19-1
13 13 Any Port 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Our Liberty Belle 4.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Save Us Melania 1.60 SCRATCH
14 14 Best Impression 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Tom Collins 6.00 1 2-1
2 1 Ski Bum 20.00 1.4 3-1
10 10 Reteko 10.00 2.1 4-1
1 8 Asbury Park (GB) 1.20 3.6 7-1
3 2 Bobby Bob 30.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Kulapat 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 3 Orgonite 10.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Solutions 12.00 4.7 9-1
13 13 Spun 12.00 4.8 9-1
12 12 Just Bernie 30.00 6.6 12-1
5 4 Arkhipov 10.00 7.4 14-1
7 6 Inwood Drive 12.00 7.5 14-1
14 14 The Hero Code 50.00 SCRATCH
1A 16 Noble Confessor 1.20 SCRATCH
8 7 Prove 12.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Laird of Magnolia 50.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Ogden Phipps S. Presented By Ford) – Ogden Phipps S. Presented By Ford

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Raging Sea 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Tarifa 4.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Randomized 4.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Dorth Vader 10.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Leslie’s Rose 3.50 3.9 7-1
2 2 Dazzling Move 15.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Candied 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Belmont Gold Cup S.) – Belmont Gold Cup S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Grand Sonata 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tawny Port 12.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Flatten the Curve (FR) 3.00 1.8 3-1
11 11 Yo Daddy 5.00 2.6 5-1
12 12 Timeout 1.80 3.2 6-1
7 7 Curbstone 12.00 4.5 8-1
13 13 Parchment Party 3.50 4.7 9-1
2 2 Padiddle 15.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Lord Flintshire 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Limited Liability 2.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Anglophile 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 La Mehana (FR) 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 The Ginger Wizard (IRE) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Dk Horse Acorn S.) – Dk Horse Acorn S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Good Cheer 0.50 1 2-1
6 6 Look Forward 15.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Scottish Lassie 12.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 La Cara 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Quickick 20.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Bless the Broken 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Shred the Gnar 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (New York S. Presented By Rivers Casino) – New York S. Presented By Rivers Casino

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 She Feels Pretty 0.60 1 2-1
7 7 Beach Bomb (SAF) 10.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Gimme a Nother (SAF) 3.50 3 6-1
1 1 Forever After All 10.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Bellezza (IRE) 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Edict (ARG) 15.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Miwa (GB) 30.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Immensitude (FR) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 13 (Just A Game S. Presented By Resolute Racing) – Just A Game S. Presented By Resolute Racing

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kehoe Beach 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Special Wan (IRE) 10.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 A Lilac Rolla (IRE) 6.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Simply in Front 15.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Dynamic Pricing (IRE) 12.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Excellent Truth (IRE) 2.50 3.8 7-1
9 9 Choisya (GB) 4.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Segesta 15.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Do Gooder 30.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 Sacred Wish 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Heredia (GB) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 14 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 7 Keepinitreal 2.00 1 2-1
6 5 Hit the Post 15.00 3.6 7-1
2 1 Undisputed 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 4 Mozambique 10.00 4.1 8-1
13 13 Sanzio 20.00 4.8 9-1
1A 15 Iron Dome 2.00 5.1 10-1
3 2 Dark Magic 20.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 College Hunk 30.00 7.4 14-1
7 6 Speightful Storm 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 State of Readiness 50.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Solo Jim 12.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Coach Pitino 20.00 8.9 17-1
4 3 Terminal Velocity 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Poppy’s Ticket 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Counter Move 3.00 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.