Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, July 20, 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
5 5 Helicity 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lucas’s Mischief 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Without Caution 15.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Academy 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Hands of Time 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Profound 6.00 4.8 9-1
13 13 Papiamento 20.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 English Law 15.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Nudge 4.50 6 11-1
14 14 Simulate 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Clever Again 3.50 SCRATCH
15 15 Seattle Road 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Running Away 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 What Me Worry 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Insubordination (IRE) 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 It Takes Heart 1.80 1 2-1
1A 6 Self Isolation 1.40 1.5 3-1
6 7 Everlys Girl 8.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 My First Love 4.00 3.6 7-1
2 1 Carbon 10.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Reigning Chick 10.00 5.5 10-1
1 2 Starship Defiant 1.40 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 He Has It All 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 King Puck 1.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Outtawaterbury 8.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Nano Man 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Clancy Fancy 20.00 3 6-1
3 3 Fratellino 20.00 4 8-1
7 7 Mazzei 10.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Call Bob 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Silver Satin 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bad Larry 10.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 On the Hill 5.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Boss Tweed 4.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Yo Banana Boy 5.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Fast Buck Freddy 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Wine Responsibly 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Freedsdale 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Safalow’s Mission 2.00 1 2-1
2 1 Midnight Express 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Vin Santo 8.00 4.5 9-1
7 8 G Munning 15.00 5.8 11-1
4 3 Bonne Chance 12.00 6 11-1
9 10 Assertive Attitude 10.00 6.2 12-1
8 9 Bobby the Tank 4.50 7.1 13-1
5 5 Solo in Paris 15.00 7.5 14-1
1A 7 Independent Paul 3.00 SCRATCH
1 4 Xcellent Men 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Parola Sicura 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Reconcile 4.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Reflexivity (IRE) 4.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Masterof the Tunes 6.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Golden Rocket 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Riley Jean 15.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Union Dolly 10.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Girls Weekend 4.00 8 15-1
11 11 St. Benedicts Prep 1.80 SCRATCH
12 12 Majestic Return 5.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Jackson’s Dixie 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Low Society 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cooper 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Authentic Gallop 8.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Track Ranger 8.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Perfect Force 8.00 2 4-1
3 3 Dapper Moon 8.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Filoso 10.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Incentive Pay 4.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Ranger Battalion 15.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Social Hour 6.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Be Real 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Federal Judge 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Deer District 5.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Gun It 4.00 3.2 6-1
7 6 Arro Smash 4.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Alternate Reality 30.00 4.4 8-1
8 7 Full Screen 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Costa Terra 8.00 4.7 9-1
9 8 Midnight Trouble 10.00 6.1 11-1
6 98 Principe Carlo 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Steady On 6.00 1 2-1
2 1 Major Dude 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 6 Pioneering Spirit 10.00 1.6 3-1
5 4 Atone 4.00 2.7 5-1
4 3 Harlan Estate 20.00 3 6-1
6 5 Cash Equity (FR) 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Andthewinneris 5.00 4.4 8-1
3 2 Belouni (FR) 4.00 6.2 12-1
1A 11 Sheriff Bianco 10.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Cooke Creek 1.60 SCRATCH
7 7 Signator 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Lake George S.) – Lake George S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Manama Gold 0 0-1
6 6 Sweet Rebecca 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Oversubscribed (GB) 2.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Pounce 8.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Vive Veuve 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Gala Brand 12.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 De Regreso 6.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Magic Cross 30.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Lemon Muffin 15.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Manama Gold 5.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Gavea (GER) 15.00 4.9 9-1
13 13 In Our Time 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Golden Degree 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Goa (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Coaching Club American Oaks) – Coaching Club American Oaks

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Thorpedo Anna 0.50 1 2-1
1 1 Candied 2.50 2 4-1
5 5 Intricate 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Leslie’s Rose 5.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Barbratina 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
El Rezeen 0 0-1
3 2 Artempus 8.00 1 2-1
1 8 Factor Analysis 1.40 1.8 3-1
8 7 The Jackal 6.00 2.9 6-1
5 4 El Rezeen 4.50 3.4 6-1
10 10 De La Cruz 5.00 3.9 7-1
4 3 Caesar’s Ghost 50.00 4.2 8-1
6 5 Vintage Vino 8.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Four Top 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 6 Bourbon Outlaw 15.00 5.8 11-1
2 1 Thielen 20.00 11.7 22-1
11 11 Il Siciliano 15.00 SCRATCH
12 13 Glint 4.00 SCRATCH
1A 12 Take Your Seats (IRE) 1.40 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.