Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 27, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Beltandsuspenders 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Daddy’s Ready 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fun Toph Fun 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 B My Lady 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lori’s Dream 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cream Puff 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lough Currane 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bootsy’s a Rascal 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Wingfoot 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ice House 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Royal Merit 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bold Scholar 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bank Frenzy 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Light Man 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Wynstock 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bonus Move 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 General Partner 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Pierre 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Yinzer 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Discreet Dancer 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Capitol Hill 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sagamore Mischief 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Brazenly 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Alternate Reality 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sequential 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bedard 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 First Call Bob 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Rockabye 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Attachment 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 R Kan’t Miss 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Bolt Island 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Breaker 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Follow Your Heart 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Cortina Gold 0.00 1 2-1
16 16 Call Me 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mirren 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Coastal Beauty 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Classy Runner 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Hormesis 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fractal Goddess 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Brickyard Belle 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Quartz Mountain 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Do Wah Diddy 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Mirage 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Swaging 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Maximum Promise 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Corvus 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 In the Dark 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Salt Spartan 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Madagascar 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Rebalancing 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sharons Pharoah 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Urgency 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Chips and Fish 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Paul’s Recovery 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Light Cav 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cybertapping 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tutto a Posto 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Ogugua 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Silverus 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Pirate Ship 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Covered Option 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Its Saturday Night 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Big Bold Red 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Nodin 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Blackjack 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Skidmore S.) – Skidmore S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 So Angelina 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Legacy Lady 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Johnny Hockey 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Titan Ready 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Arsenal Star 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Wood Island 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bettabe Tough 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 River of Deceit 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 American Pope 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Ortus 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Final Denile 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Solo Empire 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Coach Case 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Blame It On K J 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Naguile 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Rossbeigh 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 How Much Is Enough 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Manor Park 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Leave Me 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.