Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, July 19, 2023

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 (A.p. Smithwick Memorial H.) – A.p. Smithwick Memorial H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Welshman 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Noah And The Ark (IRE) 4.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Gordon’s Jet (IRE) 8.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 West Newton (GB) 8.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Freddy Flintshire 3.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Historic Heart (IRE) 6.00 4 8-1
5 5 Salvino (IRE) 6.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Belfast Banter (IRE) 20.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Redicean (GB) 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Cloud Forest 1.40 1 2-1
3 2 Happy Bob 1.60 2.1 4-1
5 6 Steady Progress 12.00 2.6 5-1
4 5 Union Tap 15.00 2.8 5-1
6 7 Golden Purchase 50.00 3.3 6-1
1 3 Hineni 6.00 4.2 8-1
7 8 Memphis 5.00 5.6 11-1
1A 4 Vigano 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Maddie’s Grace 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Western Lane 5.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Now Showing 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Flip My Id 12.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Proud Foot 10.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Golden Dagger 8.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Sa Foradada 1.80 SCRATCH
8 8 Pout 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Try It Again 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Boss of All 3.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Carbon 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Mursal 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2B 7 Musical Heart 1.00 1 2-1
7 8 Great Workout 20.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Grumps Little Tots 15.00 1.9 4-1
8 9 Souper Catch 12.00 2 4-1
1 2 Dontbelate 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 3 Breadman 6.00 4.1 8-1
5 4 Treasure Trove 3.50 SCRATCH
2 5 Back Ring Luck 1.00 SCRATCH
1A 10 Jumpster 8.00 SCRATCH
3 1 Bourbon’s Hope 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Run Smitty Run 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ginnsu Warrior 15.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Excess Demand 1.80 1.6 3-1
2 2 Dee’s Speedstre 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Little Frappucino 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Reunion Tour 30.00 3 6-1
7 7 Rock the Weekend 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Papi On Ice 20.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Magical Ways 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sun and Wind 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Khozy Colby 3.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Ilikefunsize 3.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Queen’s Martini 4.00 4 8-1
5 5 Flowers for Me 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Crazy Cami 15.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Bertrille 20.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Lisa’s Palace 12.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Ginuccha 6.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Almond Fudge 8.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 She Takes Cash 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Tempting Lady 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Lisa’s Vision 0 0-1
2 2 Masterof the Tunes 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Lisa’s Vision 6.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Im Just Kiddin 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Home for Christmas 20.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Dufresne 20.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Collaboration 3.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Toolcat 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Golden Rocket 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Classic Colors 8.00 5 9-1
10 10 Cinderella’s Cause 3.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Amanda’s Folly 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Sixtythreecaliber 0 0-1
Sixtythreecaliber 0 0-1
4 4 Sixtythreecaliber 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Midnight Stroll 10.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Gerrymander 3.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Favor 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Nostalgic 4.50 3 6-1
5 5 Movie Moxy 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 6 Dekanter 12.00 1 2-1
5 4 Gun Boat 4.50 1.6 3-1
8 7 Fleetfooted 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 8 Miss Domina 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 3 Anna Karenine (FR) 2.50 3.3 6-1
6 5 Little Mombo 8.00 4.9 9-1
3 2 Cadencia 3.00 5.5 10-1
2 1 Hihellohowareyou 15.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Happy Sophia 12.00 SCRATCH
1A 10 Cupid’s Heart 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (New York Stallion Series S.) – New York Stallion Series S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Little Linzee 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mz Big Bucks 2.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Bernt Again 8.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Camp Akeela 12.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Clover Street 10.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Red Moon 2.00 4 8-1
9 9 Orange Freeze 6.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Queens Over Threes 30.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Bea Bea Kaz 30.00 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.