Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 5, 2022

August 5, 2022 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 Handicap) – Starter Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Customerexperience 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Indian Bella 4.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Well Spent 1.80 2.6 5-1
3 3 New York Banker 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Mia Bea Star 5.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Towering Gaze 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Command Point 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Quaria Thunder 10.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Our Jessica 8.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Fairy Cakes (GB) 5.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Masabeeh 10.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Laugh and Play 8.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Maybe Later 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Rosemary Potatoes 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Mama Rina 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Miss Invincible 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Clara Belle 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Devil Or Angel 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Barone Marchis 3.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Capt’ Remington 3.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 The Other Chad 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Makart 4.50 4.9 9-1
5 5 Jay’stalker 8.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 My Slick Nick 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Jemography 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Mr. Pete 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Breaking Stones 5.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Tapizearance 2.50 3.8 7-1
7 7 Gandy Dancing 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Magnetron 3.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Forever Wicked 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Rheaume 4.00 1 2-1
1 10 Shad Nation 2.50 3.9 7-1
3 2 Ballymore Star (IRE) 12.00 4.3 8-1
2 1 Noble Enterprise 15.00 4.4 8-1
10 9 Hail To 5.00 4.6 9-1
4 3 Except Temptation 12.00 5.1 10-1
8 7 My Sweet Story 6.00 6.1 11-1
7 6 Good Measure 8.00 6.6 12-1
6 5 Sequist 10.00 7.1 13-1
9 8 St Maarten Girl 15.00 8.6 16-1
11 12 Wasp 2.00 SCRATCH
1X 13 Baby Man 2.50 SCRATCH
1A 11 Santa Giulia (FR) 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Love Tank 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Influentialous 10.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Stellar Lady 3.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Aztec Nights 6.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 She’ll Never Know 8.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Run for Cover 6.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Bella Cosa 8.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Sirius Light 10.00 8.9 17-1
3 3 Extessa 20.00 9.3 18-1
7 7 Peach Street 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ragtime Blues 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Dark Storm 5.00 1.1 2-1
9 9 Auburn Hills 8.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Direct Order 3.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Invest 15.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Handy 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Parade Field 20.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 O Shea Can U See 15.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Lil Commissioner 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (National Museum Of Racing Hall Of Fame S.) – National Museum Of Racing Hall Of Fame S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Double Clutch 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tiz the Bomb 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Stolen Base 8.00 2 4-1
1 1 Chanceux 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Wit 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Ready to Purrform 4.50 4.2 8-1
4 4 Wow Whata Summer 20.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Celestial City 6.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Dowagiac Chief 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Troy S.) – Troy S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Golden Pal 0.50 1 2-1
4 4 Carotari 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 True Valour (IRE) 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Spycraft 15.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Arzak 4.50 5.5 10-1
2 2 Yes and Yes 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Thin White Duke 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Wicked Lady 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Big Bean Christine 3.50 1.3 3-1
5 5 Roz 10.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Regal Rebel 6.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Jet Set Juliet 8.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Miss Malala 30.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Skyward Princess 3.50 6.9 13-1
2 2 Kukaro 8.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Caiarossa 15.00 9 17-1

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.