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Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, September 2, 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 (Jonathan Sheppard Memorial H.) – Jonathan Sheppard Memorial H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Smart Uncle 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 L’Imperator (FR) 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Siennois (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Little Trilby (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sweet Will (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Coutach (GB) 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mr Percy (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Acoustic Ave 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Over and Ollie 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Pentathlon 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 El Grande O 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Whatchatalkinabout 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Be You 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Duty 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Cromwell 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Protect and Defend 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Hadrian’s Wall 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Donnadoyawanna 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Evenly Alert 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ghost Driver 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Pay the Piper 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Pauillac 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Daunting (FR) 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 My Magic Wand 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Senza Parole 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 With the Angels 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kappa Kappa 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Strong State 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Beyond Belief 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dat Dares Right 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Here’syourtrouble 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Twirly 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dia Por Dia 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Amelia’s Echo 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Rose Lisa 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Successful Agenda 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Doppio Espresso 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Margarita Molly 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Queen Sally 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Vapor Trail 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Gus’s Boy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 George St. 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Toneacity 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Motorcycle Cop 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mo Coffee 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bet Bold 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Berta’s Stitch 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Epic Prayer 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Inclusivity 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Executive Force 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 No Law 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
16 16 Goodproblemtohave 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Cheyenne’s Sass 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Juneau 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Snapper Time 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tappin Magic 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Joan’s Fault 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Sea Isle City 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Bourbon Mojo 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Gold Fashioned 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Night Sky 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Frosty Blaze 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Southern Kiss 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Wildest Dreams 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Skidmore 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Comets Choice 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Nix in Twentysix 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sweetest Princess 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Queens Cat 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mischief Lady 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Nina Kay 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kay Cup 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Grace and Grit 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Irish Fortune 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Braverthanubelieve 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Rina’s Revenge 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 I Can See That 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Vintage Vino 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Mirage 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Culprit 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Royal Browne 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Ducky Medwick 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Printer’s Alley 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Blue Pill 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Hot Property 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 T V Channel 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Free Refills 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lexington Pike 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Overseer 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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