Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, June 3, 2026

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 (Beverly R. Steinman Hurdle H.) – Beverly R. Steinman Hurdle H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Little Trilby (GB) 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Ziggle Pops (GB) 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Jimmy P 5.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Coutach (GB) 5.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Hidden Path 6.00 2 4-1
7 7 Rocket One 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 McTigue (IRE) 12.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 We’re Back Again (IRE) 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Bouwerie S.) – Bouwerie S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hot Currency 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Galinda 3.00 1.3 3-1
4 4 Irish Lullaby 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Venetta 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 Pinky Brier 6.00 2 4-1
3 3 Victory Hall 8.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Celestial Body 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Mount Vernon S.) – Mount Vernon S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Bam’s Bliss Kiss 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Awesome Czech 1.80 1.3 2-1
4 4 Five G 2.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Being Betty 4.50 3.1 6-1
10 10 Bernieandtherose 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Midnight Concerto 8.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 National Archive 8.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Spinning Colors 10.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Dividend Recap 12.00 8 15-1
1 1 Trail of Gold 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Kingston S.) – Kingston S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Annexperience 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 George Briggs 2.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Spirit of St Louis 2.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Mi Bago 3.00 2 4-1
10 10 Buttah 4.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Smooth Breeze 6.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Bettrluckythangood 8.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Shadow Dragon 10.00 7.8 15-1
12 12 Dear Chairman 10.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Funny Factor 10.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Shipsational 15.00 12 23-1
1 1 Leon Blue 15.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Critical Eye S.) – Critical Eye S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Landed 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Bernietakescharge 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Valtellina 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Walk With Me 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Boxed Wine 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Lika Rolling Stone 20.00 7 13-1
5 5 Hello Beauty 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lightning Strike 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Disco Star 5.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Sacred Goddess 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Queens Cat 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Boston’s Phinest 8.00 3.3 6-1
16 16 Princess Wadadli 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Dancingwithdestiny 8.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Brokealltherules 10.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Lupine 10.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Sinead 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Olivia’s Grace 12.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Trading Trouble 15.00 7.4 14-1
13 13 Quick Power Nap 20.00 10.2 19-1
9 9 Tenacious Child 20.00 10.2 19-1
14 14 Clap Back 20.00 10.2 19-1
15 15 Oklahoma Smoke 30.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
15 15 Love Coin 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Homewood Hustle 3.00 1.3 2-1
11 11 Willpowered 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 A Little At First 4.50 2.1 4-1
16 16 Caddiemaster 5.00 2.4 4-1
14 14 Honoree 5.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Jack’s World 6.00 2.9 5-1
12 12 Naguile 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 Six Fortyfive 10.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Oat Coutour 12.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Probability 15.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Who’s Your Zaddy 15.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Landauer 30.00 16 30-1
13 13 Solo Empire 30.00 16 30-1
4 4 Unfair 30.00 16 30-1
10 10 Mosconi 30.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Mike Lee S.) – Mike Lee S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Bravaro 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Sculcos Folly 3.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Time to Roll 4.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Arctic Beast 5.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Wamo 10.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 B Thedonald 10.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Stickupwithoutagun 12.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Party in the Army 12.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Max Money 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Commentator S.) – Commentator S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Iron Dome 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Bank Frenzy 3.50 1.5 3-1
9 9 Donegal Surges 4.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Drake’s Passage 5.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Wynstock 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Russian Realm 10.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Alan Turing 12.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Quick to Accuse 20.00 9 17-1
1 1 Dr. Kraft 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rossbeigh 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Blame It On K J 4.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Free Refills 5.00 2.7 5-1
16 16 Royal Ascendshin 6.00 3.2 6-1
14 14 Nonno Joe 8.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Zeus Lightning 10.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 Beau Cheval 10.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Pilot Knob 12.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Bourboncentric 12.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Out of the Fog 15.00 8 15-1
8 8 Bold Scholar 15.00 8 15-1
2 2 G Five 20.00 10.7 20-1
10 10 Naz 20.00 10.7 20-1
15 15 Thundertaker 20.00 10.7 20-1
13 13 Uncle Barrie 30.00 16 30-1
11 11 Lobbyist 30.00 16 30-1

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.