Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 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
3 2 Off Script 3.50 1 2-1
6 7 Will of a Womanne 8.00 1.7 3-1
2B 5 Just One More 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 6 Hello Beauty 3.00 2.6 5-1
9 10 Willful Mama 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Sassetti 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 3 Night Jasmine 6.00 3.6 7-1
8 9 Saratoga Snow 15.00 3.9 7-1
10 11 Starship Pegasus 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Katie King 20.00 4.9 9-1
7 8 Amazing Gracer 8.00 5 9-1
1A 14 Bodegas 8.00 SCRATCH
12 13 Our Preferred Pal 3.50 SCRATCH
11 12 A. P. Slingshot 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Speed of Sound 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hue 3.00 2 4-1
12 12 Likely Perspective (IRE) 5.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 West Loop 5.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Leslie’s Star 8.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Miss Bourbon 10.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Parade Ring (IRE) 10.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Amazing Athena (IRE) 30.00 6.1 11-1
9 9 Another Cleeshay 15.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 No Factor 50.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Party At the Post 50.00 9 17-1
13 13 Elegant 4.00 SCRATCH
15 15 I’m Kidding 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Shesinamood 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Lollipops 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Man in Finance 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Leo’s Reward 3.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 On the Hill 5.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Crescendo’s Rein 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Roofer 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Chief Liam 12.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Uncle George 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Fleetingly 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Alimara (FR) 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Betula (GB) 20.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Sacaya (FR) 5.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 National Archive 6.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Speed Shopper 3.50 4.7 9-1
8 8 Bobby Jean 12.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Lina (FR) 15.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Snowy Evening 20.00 8.5 16-1
11 11 Purloin 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Walk With Me 3.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Low Key 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Atarah 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Purest Performance 12.00 1 2-1
2 1 Cloudy Chance 15.00 1.2 2-1
10 10 Miss Uproar 12.00 1.6 3-1
12 12 Fifi La Fume 4.50 2.2 4-1
1 5 Five Dozen Roses 8.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Froghollowsummer 15.00 2.9 5-1
13 13 Lady Delilah 15.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Deflection Point 15.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Forget Tomorrow 30.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Watdoyousay Jose 6.00 7.2 14-1
3 2 Bluesette 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Skylarky 3.50 SCRATCH
1A 14 Rare Society 8.00 SCRATCH
4 3 Gattatiz 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Voila Magic 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Gardiner 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Singleminded 3.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Kalahari Dreams 6.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Filoso 10.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Fort Nelson 2.00 4 8-1
2 2 V Cruizer 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Galatina 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Classic Cara 15.00 1.2 2-1
12 12 Bossy Dish 12.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 New Issue 4.50 1.3 2-1
9 9 Unlimited Spending (JPN) 3.50 1.9 4-1
11 11 Pay the Bills (FR) 20.00 3.5 7-1
13 13 Silver Pearls 10.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Bedford the Brave 12.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 American Popstar 12.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Artella 4.50 8 15-1
3 3 Galati Princess 30.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 Mint Tea 15.00 10.1 19-1
16 16 Here’syourtrouble 6.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Babysitter 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Ashes and Diamonds 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Breathless Wonder (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (West Point S. Presented By Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital) – West Point S. Presented By Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rhetorical 0.50 1 2-1
4 4 Itsallcomintogetha 4.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Bettrluckythangood 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Clear Conscience 8.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Conman 10.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Gem Mint Ten 20.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Sheriff Bianco 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Locke and Key 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Cut the Cord 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Bank Frenzy 1.20 SCRATCH
13 13 Leftembehind 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Drake’s Passage 4.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Dr. Kraft 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Paula’s a Star 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Letstalkaboutme 15.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Senza Parole 0.80 1.9 4-1
9 9 Roswell 8.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Despo’s Dream 15.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Sarir 12.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Claire’s Run 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Justthefactsjack 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Grammy Girl 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Wild Mama 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Takeschargesmiling 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Rithm Nic 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Gatsby 3.50 3.5 7-1
9 9 For Some Reason 12.00 4 8-1
6 6 Tetsu 6.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Joking Way 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Macaw 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Muazarah 12.00 6 11-1
5 5 Beachwalker 8.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Meet Me At Mundis 15.00 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.