Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, August 27, 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 (Jonathan Sheppard H.) – Jonathan Sheppard H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Givemefive (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Who’s Counting 5.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Hidden Path 10.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 The Insider (IRE) 12.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Quick Master 10.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 St James the Great 15.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Jimmy P 2.50 3.1 6-1
8 8 Zarak the Brave (FR) 4.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Sweet Will (IRE) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Funny Cide S.) – Funny Cide S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Toga Twist 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 Minorinconvenience 2.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Fourth and One 1.60 2.5 5-1
4 4 Rumblyoungmanrumbl 15.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Essentially Fast 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 I’m Wide Awake 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Vacation Dance 2.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Russi 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Yarrow 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Bosun 2.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Clancy Fancy 4.50 4 8-1
1 1 Seaver 12.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 My Man Matty 4.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Bostontonian 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Belouni (FR) 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Irwin (IRE) 4.00 3 6-1
7 7 Tut’s Revenge 4.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Son of a Birch 5.00 4 8-1
1 1 Wonderful Justice (GB) 5.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Johny’s Fireball 4.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Ruse 12.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Fredo 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Discotheque 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fiddling Felix 4.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Solutions 6.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Party With Smarty 20.00 4 8-1
6 6 Irrelevant 4.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Grand Gesture 3.50 7 13-1
7 7 Cultivate 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 8 Battle Drum (FR) 2.00 1 2-1
2B 10 Complex Agenda 3.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Dark Devil 15.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 The Hero Code 12.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Reteko 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 1 Noguchi 3.50 2.4 4-1
4 2 Got Stripes 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 3 Prove 2.00 3.1 6-1
8 9 Captcha 12.00 4.1 8-1
2 4 Extrasensory 3.00 6 11-1
9 11 Metatron 10.00 SCRATCH
10 12 Last Man Standing 1.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 2 Baron of Sealand 2.00 1 2-1
1A 6 Freedom Trail 2.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Funny Uncle 3.00 4 8-1
6 7 Hours in a Day 6.00 4.5 9-1
8 9 Mugatu 4.50 6.2 12-1
3 3 Lou 8.00 6.6 13-1
7 8 Az U Chase Me 8.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Solo Empire 8.00 8.4 16-1
2 1 Masterwork 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (P. G. Johnson S. Presented By Snap-on) – P. G. Johnson S. Presented By Snap-on

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tiz in Sight 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Scratch It 3.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Vernon Valley 8.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Time to Dream 2.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Devilish Grin 10.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Bayou Brigid 15.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Sushi 20.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Blanchett 3.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Americathegreat 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Revel Toast 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Scorch 3.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Bella Knows 6.00 6 11-1
3 3 Doppio Espresso 5.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Gigi Cake’s 8.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 American Mink 8.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Catholic Vice 20.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Miss Call 15.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Honor the Numbers 10.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Rudy Up 15.00 8.5 16-1
11 11 Turkish Pistachio 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Winrooski 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Imperia Blue 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Rosie Dozie 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Oscar Bound 12.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Imminent Risk 4.00 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.