Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Friday, June 5, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Hadrian’s Wall 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Commerce 4.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Storming 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Dark Assault 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Sorrentino 8.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Copious 10.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Mr. Willian 10.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Battle 12.00 4 8-1
2 2 Luz de Guia 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kenny Be 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hit the Post 3.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Factually Correct 4.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Elysian Meadows 4.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Projectability 5.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 On the Hill 10.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Jackson Heights 10.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Russi 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Criteria 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Hero Declared 4.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Tab At Zanzibar 5.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Noble Edition 6.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Accost 8.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Dark Moon 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Puteketeke 10.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Presidential Power 12.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Onepac 15.00 8 15-1
5 5 Holding Power 15.00 8 15-1
11 11 Party Animal 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Bed O’ Roses S. Presented By Boldyn Networks) – Bed O’ Roses S. Presented By Boldyn Networks

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ways and Means 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Grand Job 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Senza Parole 8.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Scalable 10.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Praying 10.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Vincey Girl 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Di Natale (CHI) 2.00 1 2-1
15 15 Sheer Will 2.50 1.2 2-1
12 12 Coach Albert Lady 3.50 1.4 3-1
11 11 Silsbee 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Emblaze 4.50 1.7 3-1
14 14 Kadena 6.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Triskelion 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Shore War 10.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Prayforthewicked 10.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Princess Andi 10.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Pillar of Beauty 12.00 3.9 7-1
13 13 Mila Candy 15.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Paula’s a Star 15.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Mischief Lady 30.00 9.2 17-1
5 5 Ratu Jawa 50.00 15 28-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Shelzawa (FR) 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Secretly Delighted 3.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Deference 6.00 4 8-1
13 13 Sweet Little Lila (IRE) 6.00 4 8-1
15 15 Amicable Farce 8.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Icecreamforevryone 8.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Home Wrecker 10.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Isadora Duncan (IRE) 10.00 7.4 14-1
12 12 Jordan’s Love 12.00 9.1 17-1
16 16 Majestic Moonlight 12.00 9.1 17-1
6 6 Lisa Joy (GB) 12.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 River Empress 15.00 11.7 22-1
14 14 Fango Creek 15.00 11.7 22-1
9 9 Reconnected 20.00 16 30-1
2 2 Madeline’s Agenda 20.00 16 30-1
10 10 New Rose 20.00 16 30-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Full Screen 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Bendoog 3.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Money Game 4.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Bramito 6.00 2 4-1
9 9 Gould’s Gold 6.00 2 4-1
5 5 Cooke Creek 8.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Bourbon Day 12.00 4 8-1
10 10 Brotha Keny 15.00 5 9-1
4 4 Warp Nine 20.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Kinetic 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Commuted 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 Mentee 3.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Final Verdict 4.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Mischievous Angel 6.00 3 6-1
12 12 Determined Kingdom 8.00 4 8-1
4 4 Spiced Up 8.00 4 8-1
11 11 Antisocial 8.00 4 8-1
14 14 Paradise Valley 10.00 5 9-1
8 8 Vacation Dance 12.00 6 11-1
15 15 Mischievous M 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 Twisted Filigree 12.00 6 11-1
7 7 Boltage 12.00 6 11-1
2 2 Whatchatalkinabout 12.00 6 11-1
5 5 Straight Arrow 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Gold Trust 30.00 15 28-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Wonder Again S. Presented By Shift4) – Wonder Again S. Presented By Shift4

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Pashmina 1.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lion Lake (IRE) 1.60 1.4 3-1
2 2 Fitz Right 4.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Time to Dream 4.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Coach Mazzula 6.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Call On Me 8.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Quiet Street 8.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Soloist 12.00 9 17-1
4 4 Tax Holiday (GB) 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Draftkings Acorn S.) – Draftkings Acorn S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Always a Runner 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Meaning 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Prom Queen 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Counting Stars 4.50 2 4-1
4 4 Maximum Offer 15.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (New York S.) – New York S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Kathynmarissa 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Gezora (FR) 3.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Portfolio Duration (GB) 4.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Speed Shopper 8.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Laurelin (IRE) 8.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 City Girl (FR) 8.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Cankoura (FR) 10.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Bellezza (IRE) 12.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Pretty Picture 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Ogden Phipps S. Presented By Ford) – Ogden Phipps S. Presented By Ford

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Nitrogen 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Fully Subscribed 2.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Alpine Princess 4.00 2 4-1
2 2 Regaled 5.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Bless the Broken 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Cassiar 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 13 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Grace and Grit 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Karley B 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Angel Gift 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Princess Wadadli 8.00 3 6-1
11 11 Top of the Table 10.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Floy Joy 10.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Graceful Rose 12.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Irish Fortune 12.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Margarita Molly 12.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Cloudy Chance 15.00 5.6 10-1
9 9 Sabby Sunset 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 14 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Limited Edition 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Blazing Tiger 4.50 1.9 4-1
14 14 Quiet Power 5.00 2.4 4-1
11 11 Knowledge Sharing 5.00 2.4 4-1
10 10 Harry O 6.00 3.3 6-1
16 16 C J Star 6.00 3.3 6-1
15 15 Franklin Delano 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Silent Impact 8.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Drop Shot 10.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Mount Sopris 10.00 6.9 13-1
13 13 Alley Oop 15.00 11.5 22-1
12 12 He’s a Piper 15.00 11.5 22-1
4 4 Okefenokee 15.00 11.5 22-1
8 8 Daunting (FR) 15.00 11.5 22-1
9 9 No Rain No Flowers 20.00 16 30-1
7 7 Bull Shoals 20.00 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.