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Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 23, 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 Sara’s Shaman 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Clear Conscience 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Presider 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Conman 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Classic Creation 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Alternate Reality 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bernin Hot 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Secured Landing 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ice Chocolat (BRZ) 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Belouni (FR) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Broadcast 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Gold On Black 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Chief of Peace 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Motawaali 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 And the Runner Is 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Broadway Guy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hyperscaler 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Songremainsthesame 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Obliterated 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Harbaugh 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Warrior At Heart 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Meg’s Foxy Grey 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Taqdeer 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Chatter 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Vekoma’s Diva 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 My First Dinah 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hot Currency 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tennessee Belle 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sidearm 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Veblen 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ize a Runner 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sir Duke 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Gadget Play 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Chili Palmer 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Commitment Fund 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Run Curtis Run 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Antares 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gold Luck 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cold Feet 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Twisted Filigree 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Boltage 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Alder 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Billionaires Row 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Oil Capital 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Emirates Road 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Reddington 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Twenty Four Mamba 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Paradise Valley 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lunar Module 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Two Eagles River 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Barb 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Can’t Fool Me 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dividend Recap 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sweet Anniversary 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Nina Kay 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Brokealltherules 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mommy’s Turn 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Royal Bobbie 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Starship Pegasus 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Saratoga Snow 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 All of It 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Pens Street 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tough Street 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Always Angels 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Luna Moth 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bourbon Serengeti 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Summer Flower 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Moon Gate 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 That’s Funny 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kyle’s Mom 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Albany S.) – Albany S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Minorinconvenience 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Talk to Me Jimmy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tuning In 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tricky Business 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sociably Johnny 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Onebigbeautfulbill 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sunday Boy 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Vivaldi 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cuban Cowboy 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 War and Majesty 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Salvation 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Melody Man 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Visible 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Instantly 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Franklin Delano 0.00 1 2-1
16 16 Evenly Alert 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Thatboyain’tright 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cederberg 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Holding Power 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Alley Oop 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tamarin 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Endernite 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Daunting (FR) 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.

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