Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, July 5, 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
4 4 She’s On a Roll 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Ewing 1.20 2.1 4-1
1 1 Tartabull 8.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Empires King 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Section 15.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Bento Express (JPN) 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Leading Contender 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Call Me Fast 2.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Mikealicious 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Unbridled Bomber 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Hero’s Medal 3.50 3.4 7-1
4 4 Patrolman 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Sanford S.) – Sanford S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Obliteration 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Blinging It Back 1.20 1.4 3-1
6 6 Fistfulofmoney 15.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Strategic Risk 4.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Imagine John 12.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Honey Dutch 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Artemis Sound 5.00 1 2-1
1 2 Points Is Points 1.60 1 2-1
2 1 Next On Stage 10.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Ragtime 1.80 2.1 4-1
6 6 Adeliese’s Smile 30.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Alyeska 3.00 4 8-1
1A 7 Limes Don’t Lie 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 National Archive 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 North End Lady 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Summer Whirl 1.80 1.4 3-1
2 2 Boxed Wine 10.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 From Hello 15.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Alette d’Oro 30.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Loveumissumeanit 8.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Backcheck 10.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Chasing Daylight 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Rodeo Star 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Gorrono Ranch 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Matadora 2.00 2 4-1
5 5 Embrace Time 2.50 3.7 7-1
7 7 Connect the Stars 8.00 4 8-1
4 4 Starlit Sky 10.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 The Grumpy Rabbit 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Mappy 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Stylish Gem 15.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Ginger Ale 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Filly Freedom 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Practical Lov 8.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Trango Tower 6.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Ratu Jawa 30.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Celestial Speed 4.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Gin’s Beach Road 4.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Bedford the Brave 20.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Solo Vincere 30.00 5 9-1
3 3 Syncoro 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Boat’s a Rockin 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Final Verdict 3.50 2.7 5-1
1 2 Tidal Forces 12.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Judge Davis 4.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Twisted Filigree 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Antares 3.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Step Forward 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Light the Way 12.00 5 9-1
9 9 Vinsanity 20.00 7 13-1
1A 10 Factually Correct 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 I’m Wide Awake 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Russian Realm 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Shipsational 10.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Yo Banana Boy 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 He’s Got It 5.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Braciole 10.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Jackson Heights 8.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 What’s Up Bro 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Kelso S.) – Kelso S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Donegal Momentum 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Win for the Money 6.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Mountain Bear (IRE) 6.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Neat 15.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Think Big 3.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Intellect (FR) 3.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Arzak 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Nantasket Beach 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Bank Frenzy 1.60 SCRATCH
12 12 Game Warden 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Wynstock 10.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Yo Daddy 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Belmont Oaks Invitational S.) – Belmont Oaks Invitational S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Nitrogen 0.80 1 2-1
6 6 May Day Ready 10.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Warming 8.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Fionn 5.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Totally Justified 6.00 5 9-1
2 2 Opulent Restraint (IRE) 10.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Virgin Colada 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Allofasuddenlee 4.50 1 2-1
11 11 Capt Jax Parrow 1.80 1.2 2-1
3 3 Mama’s Middie 8.00 2 4-1
5 5 Alpha Cat 20.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Nine N Four 20.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Kings and Queens 3.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Solo Mio 10.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Uncle Barrie 20.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Renew the Blue 30.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Let’s Get Weird 12.00 6 11-1
4 4 Kimball Union 30.00 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.