Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 8, 2019

August 8, 2019 Saratoga Horse Racing Picks.


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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 (Starter Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cuddle Kitten 1.60 3.4 6-1
3 3 Served Cold 8.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Stay Fond 2.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Colorincolonel 6.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Zena Rules 3.50 5.4 10-1
2 2 Madame Barbarian 12.00 6.7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 My Roxy Girl 1.60 3.1 6-1
1 1 Shimmering Moon 2.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Moondance Joy 8.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Reata’s Reward 10.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Tayler’s the Boss 15.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Bertranda 4.00 8.7 16-1
6 6 Royal Inheritance 10.00 8.7 16-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 8 Mo Gee 1.60 3.9 7-1
1 5 Rhode Island 1.60 5.3 10-1
2 1 Jerome Avenue 6.00 5.6 10-1
5 3 Sargeant Drive 3.00 5.8 11-1
9 7 My Amanjena 15.00 7.1 13-1
8 6 Tiz Morning 10.00 7.3 14-1
3 2 Bad Boy 2.50 8.1 15-1
6 4 No Worries Mate 15.00 9.9 19-1
4 3 Stage Left 3.50 SCRATCH
7 6 Bumperdoo 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Take Your Place 4.50 3.1 6-1
1A 3 Conqueror 4.00 3.8 7-1
3 2 Driven to Compete 2.50 3.9 7-1
2 1 Potomac 3.00 6.5 12-1
6 5 I’m an Ocala Dude 6.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Shut the Box 4.00 SCRATCH
4 5 California Night 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Perpetrate 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Tiz the Law 5.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Dangerous Edge 2.50 6.8 13-1
6 6 Brilliant Brooks 3.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Disco Deano 12.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Geta Lode of Lucky 8.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 Dream Bigger 4.00 11.7 22-1
1 1 Forever Wicked 20.00 16.1 30-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bye Bye Nicky 3.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Brittas Bay 2.50 3.9 7-1
6 6 Tan and Tight 3.50 5.1 10-1
2 2 Prosperity 6.00 7 13-1
5 5 Sara Sea 20.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Restructure 10.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Blahnik 20.00 8 15-1
8 8 Erin More 5.00 9 17-1
4 4 Renninas Rose 30.00 12.8 24-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Steam Engine 12.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Ready to Escape 8.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Smokin Platinum 15.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Morning Breez 6.00 6.1 12-1
8 7 Cerretalto 4.50 6.6 12-1
6 6 H Man 2.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Binkster 3.50 7.7 14-1
9 8 Jewel Can Disco 15.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Special Story 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Saratoga Dew S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Fetching 3.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Out of Orbit 3.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Lucky Move 4.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Cartwheel 4.50 4.7 9-1
4 4 Turn and Bern 10.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Held Accountable 2.00 6.9 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Walkoff 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 6 Mango M 10.00 4.3 8-1
1A 7 Financial System 2.50 4.4 8-1
2 1 Hierarchy 2.00 4.6 9-1
5 4 Belgrano 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 5 The J Y 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 3 King Cause 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 5 Growth Engine 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Performer 2.50 SCRATCH
9 10 Allured 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 7 Tricky Magician 5.00 3.9 7-1
8 6 Go Poke the Bear 6.00 4.2 8-1
7 5 Rock the Causeway 8.00 4.6 9-1
4 3 Thomond Park 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Artemus Bridge 12.00 5.1 10-1
10 8 Dakota’s Dude 4.00 5.5 10-1
11 9 Coral Legacy 8.00 5.6 10-1
5 4 Spinning Kitten 6.00 5.8 11-1
3 2 Graze of Glory 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Lucky Bet 3.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Baffin Bay 4.50 SCRATCH

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.