Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Friday, July 4, 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
1 1 Miss Mottley 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Vino Rouge 3.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Awesome Czech 2.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 Betula (GB) 10.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Any Port 12.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Annelle 4.50 5.6 11-1
6 6 Diamond Vega (GB) 6.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Thirteen Red Flags 50.00 SCRATCH
9 9 She’s Cool 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Schuylerville S.) – Schuylerville S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Evolution 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Kingsolver 3.00 5 9-1
6 6 Simone 4.50 5.5 10-1
4 4 My Sweetheart 2.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Bay Yaupon 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Miss Magical 4.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 3 Acoustic Ave 4.00 1 2-1
2 1 Over and Ollie 3.50 3.1 6-1
6 7 War Stride 1.60 3.4 6-1
5 5 Magnolia Midnight 4.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Shadow Dragon 4.00 3.7 7-1
3 2 Ridgewood Runner 12.00 3.9 7-1
1A 6 Sheriff Bianco 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Roger Roger 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tom Collins 3.50 2.2 4-1
9 9 Vintage Vino 4.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Profound 8.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Into Inspiration 30.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Orgonite 10.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Your Lordship (GB) 4.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Wicked Improbable 20.00 7 13-1
8 8 Dirand (IRE) 3.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Frantic 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Enduring Spirit 8.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Tiote 3.50 3.4 6-1
1A 8 Western Wolf 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Awesome Empire 5.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Ranger Battalion 1.40 SCRATCH
3 3 Swift Bank 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Tapwrits Temper 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lawyer Mason 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Minorinconvenience 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mo Dodgy 8.00 1.6 3-1
2 1 Nowucme Nowudont 4.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 B Raging On 15.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 King of Fog 30.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Essentially Fast 10.00 3.4 6-1
1A 11 Sculcos Folly 3.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Santinni 5.00 SCRATCH
1 2 Irish Goodbye 3.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Natural Shooter 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Shadow Banking 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Good as He Gets 12.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Fort Nelson 4.50 3.8 7-1
4 3 Gamebred 20.00 5.5 10-1
1 4 Worthy Charge 2.00 7 13-1
2 1 Apalta 3.50 7.7 14-1
5 5 Subito 8.00 7.9 15-1
1A 9 Rebellious Type 2.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 Onepac 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Manila S.) – Manila S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Zulu Kingdom (IRE) 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Reagan’s Wit 3.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Maui Strong 15.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Tiz Dashing 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Revolutionnaire (FR) 12.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Capitol Hill 12.00 6.1 11-1
11 11 Mythical Man 30.00 6.6 12-1
12 12 Flat to Da Mat 20.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Golden Channel 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Fire Pit 50.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Strate Cash 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Uncatalyzed (GB) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Belmont Derby Invitational S.) – Belmont Derby Invitational S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Final Gambit 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Luther (GB) 6.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Test Score 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 New Century (GB) 3.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Early Adopter (GB) 12.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Tank 12.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 World Beater 10.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Flying Mohawk 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Suburban S. Presented By Subourbon) – Suburban S. Presented By Subourbon

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Locked 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Phileas Fogg 5.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Antiquarian 4.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Bendoog 12.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Awesome Aaron 3.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 San Siro 20.00 5 9-1
6 6 Honor Marie 15.00 6.1 11-1
2 2 Disarm 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Harvey Pack S.) – Harvey Pack S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mischievous Angel 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Surveillance 10.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Outlaw Kid 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Works for Me 4.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Bring Theband Home 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Our Shot 10.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 American Monarch 20.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Witty 5.00 5 9-1
7 7 Felix 5.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Mattingly 15.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Axthelm 15.00 7.4 14-1
12 12 Antonio of Venice 8.00 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.