Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, July 26, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Otto the Conqueror 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Loco Abarrio 2.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Friar Laurence 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Cold as Hell 6.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Lost in Rome 15.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Honorary Degree 30.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Gun It 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Vino Vici 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Soldier N Diplomat 1.60 2.3 4-1
2 2 Amador 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Further Ado 2.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Accost 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Exhibition Only 15.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Feral 15.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Forever Man 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Tarpaulin 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Middle Market 2.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Brave Buck 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 John the Baptist 15.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Dialbolico 12.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Vigano 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Profitability 15.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Broderick 15.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Majestic Arc 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Arthur’s Ride 0.80 1 2-1
5 5 Big Blue Line 4.50 4 7-1
3 3 Film Star 3.50 4.2 8-1
6 6 Kuchar 12.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Trademark 6.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Strapped 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 6 Side Eye 5.00 1 2-1
6 5 Unbroken Chain 6.00 2.1 4-1
10 9 Koctel War 5.00 3.3 6-1
9 8 Korrongo 4.00 3.4 6-1
8 7 Nano Man 4.50 3.4 6-1
3 2 Hard Par 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 1 Cousin Ed 8.00 4.4 8-1
11 10 Ready Set Twirl 10.00 5.8 11-1
4 3 Messi the Magician 30.00 7 13-1
1 11 Basic Truth 30.00 10.1 19-1
5 4 Mackville 20.00 SCRATCH
1A 14 Fly’n Frisbee 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Wecallemfuncoupons 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Dark Magic 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tongue Twister 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Royal Bobbie 8.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Island Fox 12.00 2.3 4-1
1 2 Roagna 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Sail With the Wind 8.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 North End Lady 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 1 Bunny Honey 20.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Second Chance 20.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Bertrille 15.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Lady Jasmine 15.00 5 9-1
12 12 Bryant and Cooper 4.50 5.6 11-1
7 7 Widdershins 30.00 7.5 14-1
14 14 Capital Gal 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Dream On Cara 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Summer Whirl 5.00 SCRATCH
1A 98 Crimson Queen 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Vajra 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Tennessee Belle 6.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Immortalize 5.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Academia 5.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Come On Get Happy 15.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Belarosa 20.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Tommy Jo 4.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Lolly Poppin 15.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Caradise 30.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Alpenglow 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bustin Away 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Blamicker 8.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Sir Kartrite 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Stewie 5.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Kenny Be 3.50 4.1 8-1
10 10 On the Hill 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Leo’s Reward 12.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Roofer 6.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Very Stormy 20.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Vekinda 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Lake George S. Presented By Surfside) – Lake George S. Presented By Surfside

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Classic Q 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lavender Disaster 2.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Reining Flowers 15.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Aterradora (IRE) 10.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Daisy Flyer 12.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Pookie 20.00 6.1 11-1
9 9 Good Long Cry 20.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Kay Cup 1.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Princess Attitude 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Play With Fire 4.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Pretty Lavish (IRE) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Jim Dandy S. Presented By Mohegan Sun) – Jim Dandy S. Presented By Mohegan Sun

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Baeza 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sovereignty 0.40 1.5 3-1
3 3 Mo Plex 10.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Sandman 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Hill Road 12.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 1 Off Script 4.50 1 2-1
5 4 Will of a Womanne 8.00 1 2-1
4 3 Tahila 6.00 1.5 3-1
6 5 Nonna Lynne 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 2 Night Jasmine 6.00 3.7 7-1
2 9 Sassetti 10.00 3.9 7-1
7 6 On a Summer Day 15.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Starship Pegasus 8.00 6.9 13-1
8 7 Reina Noche 20.00 7.7 15-1
1A 11 Just One More 6.00 SCRATCH
9 8 Hello Beauty 2.50 SCRATCH
2B 12 Amazing Gracer 10.00 SCRATCH
2C 13 Morgana’s Moment 10.00 SCRATCH
2X 14 Patience N Grace 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Fateful Lightning 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Battle Drum (FR) 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Hedge the Risk 4.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Majestic Michael 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 McHale 15.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Suspiciously Named 30.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Captcha 15.00 6 11-1
11 11 Got Stripes 12.00 6 11-1
2 2 Laird of Magnolia 30.00 6.9 13-1
14 14 Dark Devil 4.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Freedom Maker 5.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Nantz 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Majorca 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Ski Bum 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Chucky Our Law 50.00 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.