Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 8, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gorrono Ranch 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nacho Problem 4.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Angel Gift 2.50 4.1 8-1
7 7 Looks to Kill 20.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Miss Magical 6.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Bella Bello Banker 10.00 5 9-1
8 8 No Reserve 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Two by Two by Two 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Resilience 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Digital Ops 1.80 1.4 3-1
4 4 Bramito 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Castle Island 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Society Man 3.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Olympic Dreams 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Diblasi 2.00 1 2-1
7 6 Gracie’s Delight 6.00 1.2 2-1
1 7 Chalky White 4.50 2 4-1
3 2 Malus 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 3 Just Moises 4.00 3.9 7-1
6 5 Imagine John 12.00 4.3 8-1
2 1 Dark Assault 4.00 SCRATCH
1A 8 Genie 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 9 Rothschild 6.00 1 2-1
3 1 Bring Me a Check 6.00 1.8 3-1
13 15 Tabeguache 3.00 2.2 4-1
1 3 Determinedly 8.00 3 6-1
10 12 Light the Way 4.50 4.8 9-1
12 14 Slip Mahoney 5.00 6.3 12-1
11 13 Sagamore Mischief 2.50 6.6 12-1
9 11 Always Be Smart 8.00 7.7 14-1
4 2 Bad Larry 50.00 7.7 15-1
14 16 Wild Banker 30.00 9 17-1
8 10 Quality G 4.50 SCRATCH
2B 8 Move to Gold 1.80 SCRATCH
6 7 Enlighten 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Summer in Adriane 8.00 SCRATCH
1A 4 Raptor’s (BRZ) 8.00 SCRATCH
2 6 Uncatalyzed (GB) 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Forward Move 5.00 1 2-1
11 12 Cees Get Degrees 6.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Brew Pub 10.00 3 6-1
6 6 For Some Reason 8.00 3.3 6-1
9 10 Lost in Rome 4.50 3.4 6-1
3 2 Jackson Heights 8.00 4.4 8-1
1A 8 Honorary Degree 15.00 4.7 9-1
1 5 Thank You Jon 15.00 5.7 11-1
4 3 Conniving 15.00 5.7 11-1
10 11 Stop the Spread 30.00 7.7 15-1
8 9 Amundson 2.50 SCRATCH
2 1 King Moonracer 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ten Cent Town 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Heavyweight Champs 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Caldo Candy 2.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Factually Correct 4.50 4.6 9-1
3 3 My Man Matty 5.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Schlomo 6.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Neural Network 15.00 7 13-1
1 1 Braciole 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Soaring Softly S.) – Soaring Softly S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Saturday Flirt 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Hey Bertie 4.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Cloe 4.50 2.4 5-1
9 9 Spirited Boss 8.00 3.4 7-1
2 2 Yougottahavehope 10.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Fortuna Mia 20.00 9.1 17-1
1 1 Love Cervere 3.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Rojo Rita 2.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Abientot 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Brindi (IRE) 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Make Haste (GB) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Carmen’s Candy Jar 8.00 1 2-1
3 2 Island Fox 10.00 2.3 4-1
1A 16 Chasing Daylight 30.00 6.5 12-1
1 6 Book of Wisdom 30.00 6.9 13-1
15 15 Duckphat 8.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Honorable Becky 15.00 9.5 18-1
11 11 Galley Head 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Alette d’Oro 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Tongue Twister 3.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Summer Whirl 3.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Purpose 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Gallant Greta 4.00 SCRATCH
4 3 Bertrille 12.00 SCRATCH
5 4 Boxed Wine 8.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Danneel 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Mommy’s Turn 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Jersey Girl S.) – Jersey Girl S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Long Neck Paula 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Indy Bay 2.00 2 4-1
3 3 Nilo’s Rose 10.00 5 9-1
2 2 Beauty Reigns 1.80 5.1 10-1
6 6 Italian Soiree 12.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Paula’s a Star 8.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Mila Candy 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 I’m Wide Awake 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ball Don’t Lie 3.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Fireballin 10.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Uncle George 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Attorney Wade 10.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Consider It Done 8.00 8.2 15-1
1 1 Stewie 12.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 On the Hill 15.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 Leo’s Reward 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Acoustic Ave 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tunisian Spring 6.00 1.8 3-1
13 13 Chess Master 6.00 2.4 5-1
12 12 Tap to Mischief 5.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Silo Ridge 15.00 2.6 5-1
14 14 Executive Order 3.50 3 6-1
8 8 Marcus Gift 10.00 3.7 7-1
15 15 Graywing 3.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Stormin Sammy 30.00 5 9-1
16 16 Paxsational 4.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Fifth Avenue 30.00 9 17-1
7 7 Heaven Street 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Hilarious Affair 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Twisted Filigree 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 I See You Lookin 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Creditworthy 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Ag Bullet 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Think Big 1.20 2.5 5-1
4 4 My Boy Prince 10.00 3 6-1
5 5 Arzak 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Our Shot 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Alogon 10.00 4 8-1
10 10 Coppola 12.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Bold Journey 20.00 5 10-1
1 1 Extendo 20.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Vinsanity 50.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 13 (Resorts World Casino Manhattan S.) – Resorts World Casino Manhattan S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Spirit of St Louis 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Far Bridge 3.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Integration 4.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Endlessly 20.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Carson’s Run 12.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Tucson 20.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Corruption 15.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Deterministic 4.50 5 10-1
3 3 Highway Robber 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.