Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, June 9, 2024

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 (Beverly R. Steinman Hurdle H.) – Beverly R. Steinman Hurdle H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Abaan 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Freddy Flintshire 3.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 West Newton (GB) 12.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Proven Innocent 6.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Rampoldi Plan 3.50 4.9 9-1
4 4 Awakened 4.50 4.9 9-1
7 7 Jimmy P 10.00 5 10-1
8 8 Gordon’s Jet (IRE) 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Emerald Forest 5.00 1 2-1
1A 11 Excellent Timing 2.50 2.7 5-1
11 12 Dangerous Ride 8.00 3.3 6-1
4 3 Nolo Contesto 10.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Funny Joke 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Poppy’s Pride 12.00 5.2 10-1
3 2 Sagamore Mischief 20.00 6 11-1
10 10 Market Alert 12.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Bronx Bomber 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Kneedeepinsnow 3.00 SCRATCH
1 5 Tetsu 2.50 SCRATCH
5 4 Lafitte’s Fleet 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Mike Lee S.) – Mike Lee S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Doc Sullivan 0 0-1
6 6 That’s Money 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Doc Sullivan 2.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Grand Opening 8.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Elysian Meadows 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Mischief Joke 12.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Antonio of Venice 1.20 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Speightful Lily 1.00 1 2-1
2 2 Thirteen Red Flags 12.00 3 6-1
7 7 Mommasgottagun 10.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Mel’s Baby Sister 20.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Mysaria 20.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Reigning Chick 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Scoring Chance 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Big Hazel 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Cap Ferrat 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Big Ego 2.50 1 2-1
13 13 Mama’s Middie 4.50 2 4-1
5 5 Az U Chase Me 4.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Awesome Force 15.00 2.3 4-1
12 12 Unaudited 6.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Charming Jim 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Four Eyes 30.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Dunedin Causeway 30.00 4 8-1
8 8 Kid Kreesa 10.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Wo Hop 12.00 6 11-1
16 16 Saka Shocka 6.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Cousin Ed 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Malibu Margarita 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Dancinginthepark 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Triple Word Score 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Temple Creed 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Commentator S.) – Commentator S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Drake’s Passage 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Sheriff Bianco 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Dr Ardito 5.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Donegal Surges 5.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Whittington Park 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Union Fleet 20.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Olympic Dreams 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Starts Now 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Rozay Summer 4.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 The Splendid One 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Tour Jete 6.00 3.5 7-1
12 12 Holder Close 10.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Lucky and Gorgeous 10.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Rainingatthebeach 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Sendera 12.00 5.9 11-1
14 14 Tone of Silence 20.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Bossy Jeans 5.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Tongue Twister 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Dell Arte 30.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Alotta Jays 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 La Fiere 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Detonate 8.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Saving Memories 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Critical Eye S.) – Critical Eye S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Fingal’s Cave 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Venti Valentine 3.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Bustin Bay 4.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Bon Adieu 12.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Sunset Louise 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Midtown Lights 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Sweet Mystery 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Amanda’s Folly 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Lavon 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
16 16 Bad Larry 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Starquist 20.00 1.9 4-1
12 12 Union Trail 15.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Miracle Mike 10.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Whistler’s Honor 12.00 3.6 7-1
13 13 Sonic Speed 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Shinsun 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Relate 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Laurel Valley 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Slapintheface 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Gem Mint Ten 5.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Image of Quality 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Bettrluckythangood 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Thethrillofvictory 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Boss Three O Two 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 The Paddock Pastor 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Mount Vernon S.) – Mount Vernon S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Silver Skillet 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 Tough Street 1.60 3.7 7-1
9 9 Stonewall Star 6.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Overacting 4.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Lisa’s Vision 15.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Sweetest Princess 20.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Masterof the Tunes 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Marvelous Maude 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Snowy Evening 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Lady Jasmine 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Bouwerie S.) – Bouwerie S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Landed 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 P Mutter Pickle 8.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Caldwell Luvs Gold 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Sunday Girl 8.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 La Banquera 4.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Bernietakescharge 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Tricky Temper 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 The Shoe Lady 10.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Carol T 20.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Tough Love Torres 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Kingston S.) – Kingston S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Jerry the Nipper 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Spirit of St Louis 1.60 3.1 6-1
5 5 Maker’s Candy 15.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Disarmed 30.00 3.7 7-1
16 16 Jackson Heights 10.00 10.6 20-1
9 9 City Man 2.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Chulainn 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Saratoga Flash 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Ruse 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Barrage 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Coinage 50.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Dakota Gold 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Eye Witness 30.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Be of Courage 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Conman 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Itsallcomintogetha 30.00 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.