Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, July 31, 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
9 9 The Obliterator 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Minorinconvenience 10.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Twirling Lad 4.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Force 10.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Verbinden 12.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Caroline St. Beat 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Honoree 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Wazey’s Charm 4.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Stickupwithoutagun 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dolce Vino 4.50 1 2-1
12 12 Believe in Magic 5.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Choppin Brockley 12.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Valala 2.50 6.2 12-1
10 10 Gigi Cake’s 6.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Scorch 4.50 6.3 12-1
9 9 Just a Click 20.00 6.4 12-1
16 16 Whatarewedoing 3.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Caitlins Threes 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Probable Choice 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Oscar’s Encore 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Raynham Hall 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Devilish Grin 3.50 SCRATCH
15 15 Imperia Blue 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Great Actress 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Delver 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 D’s a Rock 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Sassy Shenanigans 4.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Maxaluna 8.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Lady Orient 2.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Beaches and Pearls 4.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Cha Cha Wren 12.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 That’s Funny 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sailaway 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Carolina Smokeshow 0.80 1.1 2-1
6 6 Blue Eyed Scout 12.00 2.9 5-1
7 8 Spirit of Esther 5.00 3.7 7-1
8 9 Rock Harbor 20.00 4.2 8-1
1A 7 That’sthefactjack 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Brooklyn Dantz 15.00 5.4 10-1
1 2 Handle On You 8.00 5.7 11-1
2 1 Freud’s Fancy 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sushi 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 My Devine One 1.40 3.4 6-1
2 2 Roseberns Dream 15.00 4 8-1
6 6 Cosmic Candy Girl 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Zelena 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Flying Phoebe 20.00 SCRATCH
1A 10 Maria Callas 1.40 SCRATCH
4 4 Ryan Elizabeth 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Miss Magical 4.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Neshika 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ty Ty Rose 15.00 1 2-1
9 9 Grazie 4.50 2.8 5-1
11 11 Cara’s Dreamchaser 20.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Back to Khali 10.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Big Heleonora 12.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Tuthilltown 4.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Encantar 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Run On States 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Bank Street 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Avery’s Wonderland 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Credit Risk 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 12 Elegant 12.00 1 2-1
8 7 Moon Gate 8.00 1.8 3-1
11 11 Geez Eloise 2.00 2.4 4-1
10 10 City Blocks 8.00 5.4 10-1
7 6 Thirteen Red Flags 30.00 6.8 13-1
4 3 Linarite 4.50 SCRATCH
3 2 Quick Power Nap 6.00 SCRATCH
9 8 Numero Seis 1.60 SCRATCH
1 9 Bourbon Serengeti 12.00 SCRATCH
6 5 Beautiful Crazy 6.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Madeline’s Promise 10.00 SCRATCH
5 4 Midnightloveaffair 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 9 Bold Endeavor 1.40 1 2-1
4 3 Khafre 1.60 2.4 4-1
1 8 Winter’s Ghost 1.40 3.2 6-1
7 6 Aula 20.00 3.9 7-1
3 2 Royal Tryst 4.50 4.3 8-1
6 5 Centavo 15.00 6.1 12-1
9 10 Wild Banker 30.00 6.3 12-1
2 1 Tiz a Beast 30.00 6.5 12-1
8 7 Strong Light 15.00 6.6 13-1
5 4 Commandperformance 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (John Morrissey S.) – John Morrissey S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Whatchatalkinabout 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bank Frenzy 3.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 The Wine Steward 6.00 3.5 7-1
12 12 Doc Sullivan 10.00 3.6 7-1
13 13 Light Man 10.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Sheriff Bianco 15.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Shadow Dragon 20.00 6 11-1
6 6 Cicciobello 15.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Caldo Candy 30.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Wynstock 20.00 9 17-1
8 8 Jackson Heights 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Quick to Accuse 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Dr. Kraft 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Broadway Lights 10.00 1 2-1
2 1 Sweet Dutchess 4.00 1.3 2-1
13 13 Always Practical 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Stamp of Approval 20.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Bread to Run 8.00 3.6 7-1
1A 14 Soundbite 8.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 She’s Cool 4.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 La Grotte 15.00 7.4 14-1
1 4 Pallotta Sisters 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Margaux Treasure 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Sassy Princess 4.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Dynamic Actress 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Annelle 6.00 SCRATCH
3 2 Duboff 3.00 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.