Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, July 13, 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 Chillax 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Sturdy 6.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Classicist 2.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Kavanaugh 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Secured Lender 3.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Bob Mo 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Briland 3.00 1 2-1
1A 10 Donor Advised 3.50 2.1 4-1
9 9 Stipulate 5.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Table Flirt 1.60 4.8 9-1
4 4 Pookie 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Good Long Cry 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Competitive Market 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Notable Exchange 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Aterradora (IRE) 2.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Alice Fairfax (GB) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Adventurist 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Belmont Union 4.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Article 2.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Smallchangegeep 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Daytona Moonshine 15.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Monomoys Partner 20.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Uncle Barrie 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Day Away 30.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sugar Run 12.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Cleopatra’s Key 12.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Scarlett’s Halo 3.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Bossy Dish 15.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Ratu Jawa 30.00 5 9-1
13 13 Katerina Ristova 50.00 5.8 11-1
14 14 Yankee Doodle 8.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Marital Trust 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Magnum’s Microbrst 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Medici Road 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Coastal Cabin 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 All Night Revival 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Say Yes To Dreams (IRE) 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Amundson 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Paxsational 2.50 2 4-1
4 4 Dot’s Dollar 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Meet Me At Mundis 12.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Swifty Devil 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Fitzpatrick 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Big Gain 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Kunshan Bridge 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Augustinian 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Malus 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Final Score 6.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Heeere’s Johnny 8.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Glorious Boy 20.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Golden Rule 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Freestate 10.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Schwarzenegger 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Baytown Anubis 50.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Brooklyn Styles 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Li’l Lang 6.00 1 2-1
15 15 Leo’s Reward 3.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 The Paddock Pastor 2.50 2.2 4-1
16 16 Refuah 3.50 4.1 8-1
14 14 Just Licorice 4.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Sebastianthe First 20.00 6.6 13-1
9 9 Van Vollenhoven 20.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Detail Oriented 30.00 9 17-1
2 2 Bosun 4.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Charles J 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Dakota Country 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Outtawaterbury 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Dancing Bear 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Coach Case 4.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Krioyo 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Magni 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Intermittent Fast 1.80 1 2-1
9 9 Gone and Forgotten 3.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Floge 6.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Scarborough Fair 8.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Maggie T 8.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Altered Shot 8.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 Violent Vixen 20.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Jackie the Joker 12.00 8.7 16-1
6 6 Ghostly Girl 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Quick Call S. Presented By The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation) – Quick Call S. Presented By The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Governor Sam 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Supersonic Blue 5.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Ortley Avenue (IRE) 10.00 3 6-1
4 4 No Evidence 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Insubordination (IRE) 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Jet Sweep Joe 8.00 5 10-1
8 8 Soontobeking 1.40 SCRATCH
3 3 Grayscale 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Calling an Audible 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Wild Mischief 3.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Vino Samara 8.00 1.6 3-1
15 15 Sabby Sunset 6.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 Bank On Bebe 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Tizallmine 50.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Soho Nights 12.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Forget Tomorrow 12.00 8 15-1
1 1 Dividend Recap 4.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Lucy Playa 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Daytime Drama 30.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Lady Looie 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Inamorata 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Mischievous Trick 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Professor Grace 4.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Saipan 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.