Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, July 30, 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 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 St. John’s 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hidden Path 3.00 1 2-1
1A 8 St James the Great 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Brie’s Mission 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Holey Moley 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Awesome Strike 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Sa’ad (FR) 10.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Memento (FR) 4.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mitole’s Girl 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Embraceable Gal 3.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 True Empress 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Racing Colors 12.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Stone Smuggler 1.40 SCRATCH
5 5 Army Gal 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Stirred Up 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Laughing Lady 2.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Sunset Sizzle 2.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Chocolatechocolate 2.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Contract Law 15.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Tizallmine 30.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Snide 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Corruption 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Master Piece (CHI) 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Bourbon Day 8.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Fuerteventura 12.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Summer Cause 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Otello 6.00 4 8-1
5 5 Hush of a Storm 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Discotheque 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fiddling Felix 2.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Noguchi 4.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Red Sea 20.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Career Risk 4.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 V Cruizer 10.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Fleeting Free 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 White Whale 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Street Sue 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Snow Face Princess 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Blanchett 8.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Actis 15.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Mackinac 5.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Sharp Mindset 3.50 6 11-1
8 8 Lima Lima 12.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Pisces Moon 30.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Pie Phi 12.00 7 13-1
13 13 Whatarewedoing 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Bet the Gray 4.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Keto Drink 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Santina 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cognoscenti 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Salted Carmel 8.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 War Officer 3.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Brigade Commander 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Kigali 15.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Dillinger 15.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Outtawaterbury 8.00 5 9-1
5 5 The Paddock Pastor 4.50 5.1 10-1
9 9 Arctic Outbreak 30.00 8.1 15-1
12 12 Golden Purchase 3.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Hero’s Medal 2.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Swaggish 2.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Eric From Miami 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Johnstone S.) – Johnstone S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 My Mane Squeeze 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dolomite 5.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Cupid’s Heart 8.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Sterling Silver 2.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Caldwell Luvs Gold 10.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Tricky Temper 15.00 6 11-1
1 1 Majestic Return 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Landed 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Bernietakescharge 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Cara’s Time 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Maggy’s Palace 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 9 Good Mission 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Kyla’s Kause 1.60 1.5 3-1
7 8 Miss Uproar 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Froghollowsummer 10.00 3.8 7-1
5 6 Fifi La Fume 6.00 4.2 8-1
9 10 Hattie Carroll 12.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 My Gorgeous 50.00 6.5 12-1
6 7 Gracie Girl 30.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Ipsus 6.00 7.1 13-1
10 11 Rare Society 8.00 SCRATCH
1X 12 Nittardi 6.00 SCRATCH
1A 5 Gattatiz 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.