Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, July 16, 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 (Jonathan Kiser Memorial Novice S.) – Jonathan Kiser Memorial Novice S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 L’Avvocato (FR) 10.00 1 2-1
9 9 Blue Creek 4.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Quick Master 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Beat Le Bon (FR) 8.00 5 9-1
3 3 Caramelised (GB) 12.00 6 11-1
1 1 Evie’s Prince 3.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Sultan Pierji (FR) 10.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Kitten Around 12.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 China Beach 2.50 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Beer Run 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Cuando 4.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Maki Monarchy 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Snare 12.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Dontworryboutnothn 3.50 4 8-1
4 4 Innate (IRE) 15.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Irrelevant 4.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 The Closer 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Three B’s 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Smilensaycheese 3.50 2 4-1
3 3 Aero Star 2.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Miles and Miles 2.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Just Clarity 8.00 5 9-1
6 6 Tapwrits Temper 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Iron Dome 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Undisputed 3.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 State of Readiness 8.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Shakeitforthebird 12.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Kaz Oil Changer 6.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Anmolo 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Solo Dancing 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Hello Beauty 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Jaxer 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Three Thirteen 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Wamo 6.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Super Dave 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Tim and Sam 10.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Illmatic 3.50 1.5 3-1
11 11 Spirit of New York 4.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Cristobal 6.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Diliello 12.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Funny Factor 20.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Joe G Twentythree 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 King of Fog 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Diamond Child 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Essentially Fast 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Temple City Taboo 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sassy Princess 1.60 1.8 3-1
10 10 Silent Melody 4.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Starlight Dancer 8.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 That’s Funny 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 Higher Force 10.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Runway Lights 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Timia 15.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Sailaway 12.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Political Spin 20.00 8.8 17-1
13 13 Margaux Treasure 4.00 SCRATCH
14 14 She’s Complicated 3.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Lady River Lily 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 River Tay (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mainstream 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Tap Into This 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Duration 2.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Barb 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Private Flight 15.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Time Passes 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Luz de Guia 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Systemic Change 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Chelonian 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Double Your Money 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Alternate Reality 3.50 2.3 4-1
9 9 My Noble Knight 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 Gilmore 4.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Catch the Smoke 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Sagamore Mischief 12.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Welaka 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Suzie O’cain S.) – Suzie O’cain S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Charlotte’s Heart 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Marvelous Madison 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Disco Star 5.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Trail of Gold 4.50 4.2 8-1
8 8 She’s Our Tiz 8.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Carmen’s Candy Jar 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Grace and Grit 8.00 5 9-1
6 6 Boston’s Phinest 12.00 5 10-1
2 2 Mommy’s Turn 3.50 5.3 10-1
11 11 Kay Cup 1.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Blossoming Erudite 20.00 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.