Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, July 17, 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 (A. P. Smithwick Memorial S.) – A. P. Smithwick Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Abaan 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Pickanumber (IRE) 2.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 L’Imperator (FR) 3.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 West Newton (GB) 20.00 3 6-1
1 1 Ziggle Pops (GB) 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Freddy Flintshire 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Going Country (IRE) 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Save Time 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Refuse to Lose 4.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Goodnight My Angel 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Fade to Grey 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Fazools 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Cararra 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Bellacose 0 0-1
Vehemente 0 0-1
6 6 Practically Summer 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Trail of Gold 10.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Lightning Mama 6.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Bubbe Dearest 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Vehemente 1.80 4 7-1
8 8 Ailani 15.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Pawtucketshuffle 6.00 6 11-1
7 7 Bellacose 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Permed 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Accelerina 8.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Malu 2.00 3 6-1
6 6 Pebble Lane 12.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Sharper Gal 2.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Dashing Della 15.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Toot Your Horn 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Jay’s Love 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 A Primera Vista 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Promiseher America 12.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Value Area 3.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Ichiban 1.20 5.9 11-1
7 7 Swoop to Finish 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Sabalenka 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Be Your Best (IRE) 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 No Show Sammy Jo (GB) 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Breath Away (GB) 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Panama Red (IRE) 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Olivia Maralda (IRE) 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Barstool Babe 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Street View 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Belliqueux 15.00 3.6 7-1
13 13 Swan 15.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Althena 50.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Hue 4.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Lady Reigns 8.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Bobby Jean 12.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Park Avenue Betty 15.00 10.8 20-1
8 8 Exotic Cat 50.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Sassy Allie 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Precisely 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Parade Ring (IRE) 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Theresasilverlinin 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Deck of Cards 6.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 She’s Awesome 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 I’m Buzzy 8.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 She Caught My Eye 5.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Obrigada 8.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Icy Reply 12.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Jackie the Joker 15.00 6 11-1
3 3 Killy Start 12.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Fontanafredda 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (New York Stallion Series S.) – New York Stallion Series S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cap Ferrat 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Sohana 6.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 My Shea D Lady 8.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Amy’s Light 20.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Tour Jete 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Baroness Bourbon 15.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Bossy Jeans 4.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Being Betty 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Spirit of Esther 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Starlight Dancer 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 War Terminatrix 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Soloshot 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
15 15 Maturity Date 0.80 1 2-1
2 1 Luna Love 12.00 3 6-1
5 4 Looking for Ginny 12.00 3.1 6-1
4 3 The Taco Lady 6.00 3.8 7-1
9 8 Coquito 8.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Blind Speed 20.00 9.5 18-1
1A 16 Thedreamcontinues 4.50 9.7 18-1
7 6 Don’t Touch Me (IRE) 20.00 12.3 23-1
1 9 True Myth 4.50 SCRATCH
8 7 American Kestrel 6.00 SCRATCH
6 5 Classic Cara 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Purrfect Girl 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Summer Festival 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Fantasy Performer 5.00 SCRATCH
3 2 Lion’s Miracle Mo 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Pay the Bills (FR) 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.