Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Friday, July 21, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Anchises 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cowboy Code 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 Foxhole 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Same Old Fears 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Every Four Years 3.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Billy the Greek 8.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Sam’s Treasure 2.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Weekend Concerto 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Reverend Moon 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Shards 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Rosebug 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Braganza 2.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Edie Meeny Miny Mo 8.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Top Gun Girl 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Headland 3.50 4.1 8-1
2 2 Hey Mamaluke 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bodock 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Order of Magnitude 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Cumberland Blues 12.00 1.9 3-1
1 1 Life and Light 20.00 2 4-1
4 4 Empire Ride 8.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Portos 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Classic Mark 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Curlin S.) – Curlin S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Scotland 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Blazing Sevens 0.80 2 4-1
2 2 Lost Ark 4.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Perform 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Il Miracolo 12.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
15 15 Tie Breaker 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Steerage 8.00 1.2 2-1
11 11 Vaunted 6.00 2.6 5-1
12 12 Alpha Sonny 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 The Golden One 20.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Impulsive Spending 20.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 It’s Not My Fault 20.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Sinaloa 3.50 7.6 14-1
2 2 Woodside Warrior 30.00 7.8 15-1
14 14 Under the Knife 8.00 9 17-1
13 13 Sin Nombre 4.50 11.2 21-1
16 16 Tyrannosaurus Rex 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Ripe for Mischief 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Academy Choice 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 War Prince 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Bankingonachance 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 7 O Captain 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Catch That Party 3.50 1.3 2-1
4 3 Royal Spirit 8.00 2.1 4-1
1A 13 Baby Billy 6.00 2.9 6-1
3 2 C Falls 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 6 Good Medicine 6.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Hilliard 15.00 6.2 12-1
13 14 Costa Terra 2.50 6.5 12-1
2 1 Danzigwiththestars 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Lord Flintshire 12.00 SCRATCH
5 4 Tiz a Giant 20.00 SCRATCH
1 8 Mo Z 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Clever Thought 3.00 SCRATCH
6 5 Irwin (IRE) 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Abadin 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Treaty Obligation 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Motivo 12.00 2.7 5-1
11 11 Create Trouble 8.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Game Keeper 15.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Coalville 4.00 5.6 10-1
10 10 Silo Ridge 12.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Big Night Out 6.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Lucency 8.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Brees 15.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Unclecharliesgift 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Artorius 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Bright Future 4.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Speed Bias 3.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Kuchar 8.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Major Blue 50.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Curbstone 6.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 The Reds 8.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Montauk Point 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Constitutionlawyer 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Lake George S.) – Lake George S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Liguria 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Revalita (FR) 5.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Secret Money 10.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Lil Miss Moonlight 30.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Tax Implications (GB) 5.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Tryinmyheartout 30.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Princess Bettina 12.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Surge Capacity 6.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Queen Picasso (GB) 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Utilization Rate (FR) 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bourbon Chase 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Tony O 6.00 1.3 2-1
12 12 Lt. Mitchell 8.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 All Good Here 4.50 4.7 9-1
3 3 Mission Hill 12.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Border Patrol 15.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Tip of the Boot 30.00 9.1 17-1
10 10 Utamaro 15.00 9.7 18-1
2 2 Bastion 30.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Impazible Prince 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Screw Loose 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Stow On the Wold 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Prix de West 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Chulligan 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Slapintheface 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Paschal Moon 15.00 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.