Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 6, 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
5 5 Backstretch Rose 12.00 1 2-1
3 1 Later Darling 4.50 2.4 5-1
9 9 Smooth Waves 8.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Weigh the Risks 3.50 2.8 5-1
2 3 Sands of War 8.00 3 6-1
1 2 It’s Hot in Here (IRE) 5.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Ozara (IRE) 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Carina Nebula 10.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Golden Ghost (GB) 10.00 6 11-1
6 6 Kingdom Come 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Floribunda 8.00 SCRATCH
1A 14 Dr. Ray D. 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Vino Rouge 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Dancing Spirit 12.00 SCRATCH
2B 15 Pisciotta (GB) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Shore War 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Value Area 4.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Calle Amada 5.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Ways and Means 2.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Managing Mischief 8.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Bento 6.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Six Pack Senorita 15.00 2 4-1
9 9 Noriskit Nobiscuit 12.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 She Called 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Chromeplated Heart 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Crowding Out 6.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Miss Domina 5.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Dufresne 10.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 U Should B Dancing 4.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Roja Ligera 12.00 5 10-1
6 6 High School Crush 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Shinfull 3.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Lola Flo 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 T Max 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ever Summer 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Frivole (FR) 3.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Myriskyaffair 4.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Whatlovelookslike 4.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Federalist Papers 6.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Ensemble (IRE) 10.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Know It All Audrey 1.60 SCRATCH
4 4 Talbeyah (IRE) 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sprinklehead 4.50 1 2-1
4 3 Goldini 6.00 2.3 4-1
1A 8 Durkin’s Call 3.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Hammerin Aamer 3.50 3 6-1
2 1 Souper Catch 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Burgee 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 4 Grumps Little Tots 3.00 4 8-1
8 9 Jumpster 15.00 6.8 13-1
3 2 Higher Quality 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lady Moscato 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gypsy Tales 2.50 1.6 3-1
9 9 Before You Go Go 3.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 America’s Vow 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Helcia 8.00 6 11-1
2 2 Holiday Road 8.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Empire Island 5.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Philanthropy 12.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Ruby Queen 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Positive Message (GB) 15.00 1 2-1
10 10 Cant Keep Me Down 10.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Get Respect 6.00 2.8 5-1
13 13 Volatility 4.50 3 6-1
7 7 Wicksiepixie 20.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Belleshazza 15.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 It Wasn’t Me 4.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Avalanche Is Comin 50.00 8 15-1
15 15 Don’t Tell Amy 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Rosy Tomorrows 5.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Fancy Stax 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Spirit and Fire 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Tooshay 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Addressable Market (IRE) 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Tres Chic (ARG) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Adirondack S.) – Adirondack S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Brightwork 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Here U Come Again 2.50 3.1 6-1
10 10 Becky’s Joker 3.50 3.4 6-1
9 9 Copper Em 4.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Princesa Celina 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Streaming Now 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Princess Indy 30.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Magic Cross 20.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Cara’s Time 50.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Saratoga Secret 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ruda 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Up Her Sleeve 12.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Pentagon 2.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Miss Kristy 10.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Can’t Fool Me 10.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 April Antics 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Dontmesswithtess 2.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Divine Wine 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Strand of Gold 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Stow On the Wold 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Silent Running 20.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Forward Move 2.50 6.3 12-1
11 11 Fast Study 15.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Zapruder 6.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Unaffected 20.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 In My Shadow 30.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Munny for Nuthin 30.00 8.9 17-1
9 9 Prix de West 8.00 10.3 19-1
5 5 Gio’s Majesticness 50.00 10.3 20-1
15 15 Bernardino 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Fluorescent Bay 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Myles 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Barry the Builder 5.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Thatsmyboxer 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Hari 10.00 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.