Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, July 24, 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
6 6 Birch Run 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Spitfire 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Salt Princess 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Sparkling Mama 3.50 4.5 9-1
3 3 Coola Boola 2.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Mia Sophia 15.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Fonzi Angel 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Noble Confessor 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Vintage Vino 3.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 A Bourbon for Toby 3.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Royal’s Pride (GB) 3.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Spun 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Orgonite 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Belmont Union 50.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Sturdy 1.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Imagine John 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Bobrovsky 2.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Waitin’onasunnyday 5.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Antonino 12.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Mr. J 8.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Kinnick 8.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Hoosick Falls 4.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 New Attitude (IRE) 0.60 1 2-1
7 6 Lotus Petal 6.00 1.3 2-1
6 5 Day Away 12.00 1.3 3-1
5 4 Classic Cara 4.50 3 6-1
1 7 Pay the Bills (FR) 30.00 3.9 7-1
4 3 McKinzie’s Glory 6.00 4 8-1
1A 9 Addressable Market (IRE) 30.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Bossy Dish 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 1 Paraiba Blue 50.00 7.6 14-1
10 11 The Taco Lady 0.80 SCRATCH
9 10 Yankee Doodle 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Set 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Power Attack 8.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Vacation Dance 3.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Russi 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Ten Cent Town 10.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Seaver 12.00 4 7-1
8 8 My Man Matty 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Yarrow 4.00 SCRATCH
9 9 What’s Up Bro 1.20 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Geopolitics 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nina Kay 2.50 1.3 3-1
2 2 Irish Jackson 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Tower Twenty Two 5.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Lika Rolling Stone 15.00 3 6-1
7 7 Moonlit Weekend 12.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Collect the Data 6.00 5 9-1
6 6 Cha Cha Wren 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 9 Grey Ace 5.00 1 2-1
9 10 Good as He Gets 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 1 Senor Poncho 2.50 2.5 5-1
4 3 Stanley Cat 12.00 2.8 5-1
1A 6 Aerate 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 7 My Man Magoo 10.00 5.2 10-1
5 4 Araucano 4.50 5.8 11-1
7 8 Cyberbeast 8.00 7 13-1
3 2 Henry’s Hope 30.00 7.9 15-1
1 5 Zakat 8.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Proctor Street 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tax Implications (GB) 1.60 1.6 3-1
2 2 Mo Fox Givin 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Malleymoo 4.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Goats On a Tree 10.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Liuzza 20.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 She’s Fire 15.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Khali Magic 1.40 SCRATCH
10 10 Our Liberty Belle 3.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Amanda’s Folly 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Curlin S. Presented By Casamigos) – Curlin S. Presented By Casamigos

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Strategic Focus 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Chancer McPatrick 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Crudo 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Hypnus 4.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Fountain Lake 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 So Sandy 6.00 6 11-1
8 8 Uncaged 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Just a Fair Shake 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 4 Doomed 5.00 1 2-1
7 5 Right to Win (IRE) 3.00 2.3 4-1
9 7 Hamilton’s Way 3.50 2.8 5-1
2 10 Via Della Spiga 8.00 3.1 6-1
5 3 Union Express 10.00 3.1 6-1
8 6 Kid Kreesa 8.00 4.7 9-1
3 11 Rohan 10.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 Dakota Country 10.00 5.3 10-1
11 9 Landauer 20.00 6 11-1
13 13 Mr. Colossal 6.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Mr. Mendelssohn 15.00 SCRATCH
1A 15 Senegal 15.00 SCRATCH
4 2 Findaname 50.00 SCRATCH
10 8 Dancinginthepark 30.00 SCRATCH
3X 14 Magni 10.00 SCRATCH
2B 16 Adventurist 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.