Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, July 23, 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
3 3 Looks First 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Makia 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Katherine Thomas 6.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Appellate 4.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Hard to Justify 3.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Underthemistletoe 12.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Under the Palms 20.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Sassy Princess 12.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Snow Dance 10.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Sintra 6.00 3.9 7-1
13 13 Buchu 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Justdeny 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Causeway’s Jewel 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Slip Mahoney 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Leddy 8.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Set Sail 2.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Top Secret 3.50 5.2 10-1
4 4 Mount Up 3.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Western Ghent 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Palace Gossip 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Fontanafredda 5.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Blame It On Mary 5.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Social Whirl 10.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Howdyoumakeurmoney 6.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Itsakeyper 6.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Diva Banker 2.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Get the Candy 2.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Amanda’s Folly 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Shuvee S.) – Shuvee S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Nest 0 0-1
2 2 Nest 0.80 1 2-1
4 4 Clairiere 0.60 1.3 2-1
3 3 Pistol Liz Ablazen 15.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Skratch Kat 20.00 4 8-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Printrack 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Three Two Zone 12.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Spankhurst 2.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Poppy’s Pride 8.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Cash Now 3.50 4 8-1
3 3 Winning Drive 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Durkin’s Call 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Alcools 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mystical Chant 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Love to Eat 5.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Sam’s Treasure 6.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Camera 2.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Colonial Rose 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Creditor 20.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Life’s Joy 10.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Candy Lover 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Alpine Princess 8.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Ilikeitlikethat 15.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Ringy Dingy 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Colonel Bowman 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Lord Captain 6.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Caramel Chip 3.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Little Demon 10.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Royal Tryst 20.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Amani’s Eagle 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Glory Road 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Float On 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Lord Gatling 50.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 R Calli Kim 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sister Annie 20.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Tass 4.50 4.5 9-1
11 11 Peace Seeker 6.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Linny Kate 20.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Lucky Peridot 10.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Strong Odor 12.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Cafe Fleur (FR) 3.50 7.6 14-1
9 9 Jackie the Joker 30.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 With This Vow 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Blue Times 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Majority Partner 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Ocean’s Reserve 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Andiamo a Firenze 5.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Big Engine 3.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Market Alert 6.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Thrill of It 8.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Scilly Cay 12.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Writer’s Regret 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Three Girls 4.00 1 2-1
7 6 Dance With Me Babe 3.50 5 9-1
5 4 Red Butterfly 6.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Lady Banker 12.00 6.5 12-1
2 1 Daddyslilbosslady 12.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Roxen 30.00 6.7 13-1
8 7 Lakeside Getaway 5.00 6.7 13-1
1 9 My Cara Mia Mine 15.00 7 13-1
6 5 Mo Damorninggrouch 10.00 7.2 14-1
12 12 Gotham Gray 6.00 8 15-1
3 2 Giggling Ghost 30.00 8.9 17-1
9 8 Never Personal 30.00 10.3 19-1
14 14 True Martini 12.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Dreaming of Carli 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Galatrona 20.00 SCRATCH
1A 16 Dream On Cara 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.