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Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, August 19, 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
2 2 Save Us Melania 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 All Class 2.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Snide 3.00 1.3 3-1
4 4 Street View 4.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Malu 8.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Thirteen Red Flags 20.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pronghorn 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Concurrently 3.50 1.9 3-1
4 4 Ballerina d’Oro 4.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Low Country Magic 4.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Ultimate Authority 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Purloin 12.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Midtown Lights 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 L’Eclair 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Huck’s Agenda 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Hot Gossip 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Cravings 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Baseball Lady 6.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Pinky Brier 6.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Celestial Body 8.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Sparkling Mama 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Gardiner 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Treaty Obligation 4.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Mischievous M 5.00 3 6-1
8 8 Runaway Joke 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Protected 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Disarmed 10.00 6 11-1
2 2 Big Hat Willie 10.00 6 11-1
1 1 Trust Issues 15.00 9 17-1
6 6 Conniving 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Sweetnessthrtyfour 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Sultan Hassan 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 True Legend 3.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Hot Off the Beach 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Violent Act 5.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Story of Rory 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Engraved 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Crazy Busted 15.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Strobe Light 20.00 10 19-1
9 9 Thespian 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Big Gain 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sea Vista 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Discotheque 4.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 South Bend Tom 4.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Moment’s Notice 6.00 4 8-1
8 8 Solo Jim 8.00 6 11-1
7 7 Uncle Jim 10.00 8 15-1
1 1 Sergeant Capps 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (New York Stallion Statue Of Liberty S.) – New York Stallion Statue Of Liberty S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 She’s Country 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Celtic Dawn 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Morning Prayer 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Greyjoy 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Combat Move 6.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Shake Em Off 12.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Hanna’s Hideaway 15.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Lifeisbutadream 15.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Into the Unknown 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Suited Connectors 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Paula’s Choice 2.50 1.1 2-1
9 9 Two Clicks 4.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Roasted Reds 5.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Bounding Along 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Raynham Hall 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Not Tapping 8.00 2.4 4-1
11 11 Stella Fortuna 12.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Addagirl Addie 20.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 The Gael 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Iwokeuplikethis 20.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Signal Chat 50.00 12 23-1

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.

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