Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, July 14, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Kimchi Cat 0 0-1
4 4 Silver Circle 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 La Cara 2.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Kimchi Cat 3.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Bossy Pants 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Elemiah 8.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Going Steady 12.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Practical Lov 8.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 She’s a Gamer 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tivy 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Rider’s Special 1.40 3 6-1
1A 8 Blown Cover 1.40 3.8 7-1
3 3 Screaming Uncle 10.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Magnificent Mile 8.00 5 10-1
6 6 Bourbon’s Hope 15.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Independent Paul 15.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Dads Good Runner 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Your Man Alex 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Twisted Filigree 4.50 1.3 3-1
2 1 Russi 2.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Saratoga Banker 10.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Final Denile 3.00 3 6-1
1 2 Allied Attack 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Two’s a Crowd 12.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Friday I’m in Love 20.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Cashel Kitten 20.00 10.5 20-1
12 12 Limit Up 8.00 SCRATCH
1A 13 Launch Control 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Collected Special 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Boss Tweed 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 7 Mighty Madison 1.60 1 2-1
2 1 Signal From Noise 1.20 2 4-1
3 2 Backyard Money 10.00 4.5 8-1
1A 5 Starship Defiant 4.00 5.6 11-1
5 6 My Kentucky Girl 12.00 6.2 12-1
1 3 Mosienko 4.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Into Happiness 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Protective 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Military Road 1.80 1.2 2-1
5 5 Elko County 10.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Itza Mirrakle 4.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Haizum 20.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Trulli Warrior 6.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Salacious 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 12 La Salvadorena 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Strife 4.00 1.2 2-1
10 11 Latte Lizzie 6.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Appellate 12.00 1.5 3-1
1A 9 Deep Satin 2.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Sunday Tiff 12.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Out too Late (GB) 15.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Coif 10.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Pisciotta (GB) 2.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Montego Bay 20.00 4.7 9-1
9 10 Hollywood Dream 30.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Miss Hebrides 20.00 7.6 14-1
12 13 Goodnight My Angel 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mondego (GB) 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Six Minus 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Daunt 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Truly Quality 2.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Battle of Normandy 3.50 3.8 7-1
7 7 Relampago Verde 20.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Crabs N Beer 8.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Lincoln Hawk (IRE) 15.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Lucky Curlin 12.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Bay Street Money 20.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Gilded Age 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 California Frolic 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Cyber Ninja 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Prove Worthy 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Magia Nera 2.50 4 8-1
1 1 Ski Country 15.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Thank You Jon 12.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Kentucky Joker 15.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Street Swagg 12.00 7 13-1
7 7 Unstable Prince 15.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 South Street 10.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Stop the Spread 20.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Philharmonic 15.00 9.5 18-1
11 11 Warrior Richard 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Quick Call S. Presented By The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation) – Quick Call S. Presented By The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Fandom (GB) 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Mansa Musa (IRE) 6.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 No Nay Mets (IRE) 8.00 2 4-1
6 6 Star of Mystery (GB) 0.80 2.5 5-1
8 8 Set 15.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Smokey Smokey 12.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 American Rascal 20.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Works for Me 1.20 SCRATCH
4 4 Feltrinelli 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Baraye 1.40 SCRATCH
9 9 Apollo Ten 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Big Big Star 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Write Off Jerry 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Beary Funny 10.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Barnstorming 12.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 La Maquina 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Downing Street 8.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Billy’s Got Issues 6.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Value Engineer 5.00 5.1 10-1
12 12 Vince the Prince 8.00 6.6 13-1
4 4 Your Mission 12.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Eric From Miami 8.00 8.2 15-1
9 9 October Bliss 30.00 8.9 17-1
13 13 Pricing Power 6.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Noble Huntsman 20.00 SCRATCH
1A 16 Masterwork 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 St. Joe Louis (GB) 3.50 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.