Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, July 26, 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 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 7 L’Imperator (FR) 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Beat Le Bon (FR) 4.00 2.4 4-1
1 4 Modus Operandi (IRE) 2.00 3.1 6-1
3 2 Hoffman (IRE) 1.80 3.3 6-1
4 3 Mr. Connecticut 10.00 3.3 6-1
2 1 Salvino (IRE) 8.00 4.2 8-1
7 8 Top Brass (GB) 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Gold (FR) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Silk Trade 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Flint Ridge 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Jake Rocks 6.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Ram 15.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Lafitte’s Fleet 5.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Beaver Hat 15.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Lastchanceatglory 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Follow Your Arrow 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Gram 2.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Heavenly Girl 4.50 5.8 11-1
3 3 Mel’s Angel 15.00 6 11-1
10 10 Inca Mummy 5.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Being Betty 6.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 Needed 12.00 7 13-1
6 6 Barefoot Disco 20.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Saratoga Smokeshow 20.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Love Thyself 12.00 8.2 15-1
1 1 Beautiful Thief 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Mastery’s Secret 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Dorth’s Sol Dancer 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Honorable Miss H.) – Honorable Miss H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Echo Zulu 0 0-1
Echo Zulu 0 0-1
1 1 Echo Zulu 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Frank’s Rockette 1.60 1.8 3-1
3 3 Maryquitecontrary 4.50 2.4 5-1
4 4 Dr B 6.00 4 8-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Addicted to You 0 0-1
1 1 Quality G 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Endowed 12.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 St. Joe Louis (GB) 3.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Lil Bro Coop 5.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Billy’s Got Issues 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Addicted to You 20.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Don’t Let Me Down 12.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Mama Banned Me 30.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 Relate 6.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Moon Watch (IRE) 6.00 7.3 14-1
14 14 Morning Cup 2.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Stjames 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Watasha 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 I Run 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ichiban 0 0-1
7 7 Athena Beach 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Danseur d’Oro 4.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 Shesascoldasice 10.00 5 9-1
2 2 April Antics 8.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Big Hazel 3.50 6.6 12-1
1 1 Ichiban 2.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Duckphat 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Bring Me a Check 0 0-1
8 8 Arrest Me Red 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Our Shot 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Outlaw Kid 4.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Coppola 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Thin White Duke 6.00 5 10-1
6 6 Chewing Gum 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Arzak 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Maxwell Esquire 15.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Bring Me a Check 12.00 7 13-1
11 11 Dot’s Dollar 1.80 SCRATCH
10 10 Provocateur 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Amanda’s Folly 0 0-1
5 5 Sweet Mystery 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Eros’s Girl 8.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Amanda’s Folly 1.80 1.9 4-1
4 4 Ok Honey 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 B B’s Busted 4.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Cinderella’s Cause 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Amity Island 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Out of Sight 12.00 1 2-1
10 10 I’m So Sorry 6.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Such Sounds 6.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 Anatolian 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 3 Siempre Elegante 5.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Elle Est Forte 4.00 3.7 7-1
1 4 Avenue Niel (IRE) 2.50 4.7 9-1
5 5 Embrace Me 20.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Sister Bridget (IRE) 15.00 5.1 10-1
3 2 Rhombique 10.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Lullaby Land 15.00 SCRATCH
12 13 Peak Popularity 1.20 SCRATCH
1A 12 Olkovskha (FR) 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Your Mission 4.00 1 2-1
8 7 Conquist 4.50 1.4 3-1
3 2 Vince the Prince 3.50 2.7 5-1
4 3 English Storm 12.00 3.5 7-1
12 12 Waflr 10.00 5 9-1
5 4 Aula 12.00 5.4 10-1
10 9 Sharp Play Boy 15.00 6 11-1
9 8 Wayward Ghost 10.00 8.6 16-1
6 5 He’s a Lucky Guy 15.00 8.6 16-1
1 10 Indian Mischief 8.00 9.5 18-1
2 1 Druid 30.00 10.8 20-1
7 6 Control Alt Delete 15.00 10.8 20-1
15 15 Strategyforyou 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Zapruder 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 In My Shadow 20.00 SCRATCH
1A 16 Uncle Marty 8.00 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.