Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 15, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Schlomo 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Salming 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nantz 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Epitaph 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Antietam 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Math Tutor 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 The Toy Cannon 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Fistfulofmoney 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Big Handsome 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Upper Echelon 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Equilibrate 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Silver Knight 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Scramjet 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mindfield 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Saratoga Tea 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Santis 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Top Thriller 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Private Banker 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Nystateofmind 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sweet Redemption 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Arawak 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 J Buck 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Neptuneroad Richie 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cut Down the Nets 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Road Show 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Wartoendallwars 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Top of the Table 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Grace Reformed 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Last Glory 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fedupwiththefed 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Full Pour 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Honest Reason 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lady Rose 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tongue Twister 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bertrille 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Diptique 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Considerate City 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Athena’s Fury 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Britain 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Boomington 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Miami Style 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Tumoohaat 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rags to Roses 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Free Verse 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Libby Lloyd 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Clock 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Belle N Brooke 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Groves 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Oneinamilliongirl 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 V Formation 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Vacation Dance 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 War Stride 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Final Verdict 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Vettriano 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Spiced Up 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 No Evidence 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bite and Strike 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Candytown 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Attfield 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Card Man 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Vukota 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 McCoy 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Q B Rocket 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Katz in the Cradle 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Decimation 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dallas Star 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Farsideofthemoon 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Damavand 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Hooked 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Christophe Clement Turf S.) – Christophe Clement Turf S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tawny Port 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ole Crazy Bone 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Minaret Station 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ancient Egypt (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Program Trading (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Fort George (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Survie (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Galway S.) – Galway S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mythical 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Triskelion 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Gerrards Cross 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Oscar’s Encore 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 L’Eclair 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cadenza 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mauna Loa 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Queen Juno 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Epic Lady Luck 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Celtic Prince 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 McDiesel 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Come Full Circle 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Calling Card 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dinner Royale 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sociably Johnny 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Big Brooklyn 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Takahama 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 D C Boy’s 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Before the Wind 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Foto 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Gilbane 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Fivedollarsforsox 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 True Adirondacker 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mo Curls 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Shenanigans Buck 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Maximum Heat 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Surfside Dan 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lobbyist 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Osiris Law 0.00 1 2-1

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.