Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Friday, July 19, 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
Governor Sam 0 0-1
3 3 Dew 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Governor Sam 1.60 3 6-1
8 8 No Evidence 2.50 4 7-1
4 4 After Taxes (IRE) 4.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Ky Anansi 30.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Test Score 8.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Be Real 1.20 SCRATCH
2 2 Gene and Jude 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 America’s Honor 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Wings Like Eagles 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 It’s Hot in Here (IRE) 4.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Backstretch Rose 10.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 From Hello 5.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Magic Eight Ball 5.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Dea Matrona (FR) 3.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Unicorn Cake 10.00 5 9-1
7 7 Alley’s Song 30.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Alette d’Oro 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Blenheim Baby 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Curlin S.) – Curlin S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Unmatched Wisdom 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Corporate Power 3.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Timeout 2.00 3 6-1
5 5 Elephants Ear 12.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Django 15.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Catire Vizcaya 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 9 Commandperformance 3.00 1 2-1
9 10 First Glimpse 5.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Yono 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Skylander 4.00 2.9 5-1
2 1 Cheeky Tico 20.00 3 6-1
1 2 Majestic Frontier 10.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Six Percent 8.00 3.9 7-1
1A 8 Optic Way 10.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Co Conspirator 20.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Rocco Strong 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Positive Carry (IRE) 1.60 1 2-1
4 3 Capo Donna 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 7 Our Finest Hour (FR) 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 5 Classy Mischief 20.00 5.3 10-1
1 8 Not Guilty 4.50 6.3 12-1
9 9 Ori 15.00 7.6 14-1
1A 11 Maturity Date 4.50 SCRATCH
7 6 Redo 6.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Day Away 10.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Troubled Luck 50.00 SCRATCH
5 4 Big Beautiful (IRE) 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 The Toner 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Chasing Colton 4.50 5 9-1
1 1 Under Who’s Radar 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Salt Spartan 12.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Three B’s 10.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Joker On Fire 6.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Rocked Out 8.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Burning Munny 15.00 7.7 14-1
9 9 Monte Avi 12.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Saratoga Warrior 3.50 7.9 15-1
13 13 Brink 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Dominican Thunder 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Shakeitforthebird 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chateau 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Emerald Forest 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Lafitte’s Fleet 4.50 4.7 9-1
9 9 High Heat 12.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Critical Threat 6.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Ribbons and Medals 12.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Notable Bob (CHI) 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Honorary Degree 20.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 American Gentleman 15.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Super Chief 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Roswell 0 0-1
4 4 Sam’s Treasure 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Roswell 2.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Wailua 6.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Princess Madison 3.50 6.2 12-1
1 1 Do Gooder 8.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Broderie 15.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Risk Free 30.00 8 15-1
6 6 Tricky Temper 8.00 8 15-1
3 3 Cara’s Time 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Vino Rouge 2.00 1 2-1
10 9 Root Cause 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 4 Child of the Moon (FR) 4.00 2 4-1
7 6 Determined Lilly 8.00 3 6-1
2 1 Any Port 10.00 3.1 6-1
6 5 Anileate 20.00 4.1 8-1
8 7 More Mango 30.00 8.3 16-1
3 2 Lady Firefoot 20.00 SCRATCH
12 11 Bon Adieu 5.00 SCRATCH
1A 14 Belle of the Ball 1.80 SCRATCH
11 10 Take Shape 20.00 SCRATCH
9 8 Epic Miss Justice 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Audacious 2.00 SCRATCH
1 12 Golden Degree 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Aunt Yola 0 0-1
4 4 Geopolitics 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Heart of the Night 4.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Starsinthecity 10.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Ariana Rye 15.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Splashy 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Aunt Yola 12.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Cerretta 8.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Better Be Smart 12.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Barefoot Disco 10.00 6.6 12-1
12 12 Lil’ Hayadoin 20.00 8.4 16-1
2 2 La Fiere 30.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Russalite 10.00 9.5 18-1
15 15 Posse Rocks 8.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Nikki Brainburst 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Good Mission 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Beautiful Thief 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.