Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, July 21, 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 H.) – A. P. Smithwick Memorial H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Abaan 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Pickanumber (IRE) 2.50 2.9 6-1
3 3 Going Country (IRE) 20.00 5 9-1
1 1 West Newton (GB) 15.00 5 9-1
7 7 L’Imperator (FR) 2.50 5.1 10-1
2 2 Freddy Flintshire 10.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Ziggle Pops (GB) 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Yo Puedo 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Enigmatic 1.80 2.2 4-1
3 3 Just Music 3.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Thorny 8.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Graceful Rose 5.00 6 11-1
4 4 Broughty Ferry 6.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 La Vita Sofia 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Okaloosa 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Musical Maestro 4.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 Korrongo 8.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Java Buzz 4.50 2.1 4-1
12 12 Sandrone 12.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Royal King 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Kreesa 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Buckortwo 20.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Better Luck 12.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Pallino 15.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Xcellent Men 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Aaraj 3.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Devil in Disguise 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Jitterbug 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Ms Sedona 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Past Tense 3.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Mission of Hope 5.00 2 4-1
8 8 Autumn’s Turn 15.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Sicilian Princess 12.00 5 10-1
5 5 Addressable Market (IRE) 50.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Sun Kissed Soiree 6.00 8.5 16-1
1 1 Summer Festival 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Shuvee S.) – Shuvee S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Raging Sea 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Shotgun Hottie 1.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Venti Valentine 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Misty Veil 4.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Just Katherine 4.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Briterdayzahead 2.50 1 2-1
3 2 Warrior Richard 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 4 Whenlovetakesover 1.80 3.3 6-1
7 6 Playingwithmatches 8.00 3.3 6-1
8 7 Anthracite 5.00 3.7 7-1
6 5 Stop the Spread 15.00 4.2 8-1
4 3 Midnight Worker 15.00 4.7 9-1
1 98 Fighting Back 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Aristella 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Thunder Princess 30.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Panache 8.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Wild and Free 3.00 3 6-1
2 1 Virgin Colada 4.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Running Away 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Sharp Smile 4.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Rare Art 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 2 Yesterday 8.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Ready to Battle 12.00 5 9-1
14 14 Magenta 12.00 SCRATCH
15 16 Pointsetmatch 2.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Bossy Dish 20.00 SCRATCH
1A 15 Ravenite 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Reining Flowers 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Nanananabooboo 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Roagna 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Awesome Czech 5.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Boxed Wine 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Firsttimeinforever 2.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Lakeside Getaway 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Busy Morning 8.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Artemis Girl 15.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Starts Now 15.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Let’s Connect 50.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Bunny Honey 12.00 8 15-1
5 5 Downtown Channel 12.00 8.5 16-1
12 12 Poseidon’s Mist 30.00 9.6 18-1
15 15 Chasing Daylight 3.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Lady of Thoroton 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Starry Midnight 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Midnight Concerto 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Black Dog 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Salted 8.00 2 4-1
2 2 Laughing Lady 6.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Trading Secrets 12.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Double Cappuccino 5.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Kiss Me Slow 3.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Spun Candy 12.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Immersive 5.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Il Suo Oro 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Black Rain 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Rocketeer 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Brigade Commander 5.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Seeking Unity 8.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Moore’s Law 15.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Grandpa’s Kid 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 D Day Sky 15.00 5 9-1
3 3 Paddington 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Liar’s Poker 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Born Dancer 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Bettrluckythangood 10.00 3.7 7-1
12 12 Hush of a Storm 3.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Neural Network 5.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Let’s Go Big Blue 4.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Rough Draft 15.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Locke and Key 12.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Union Trail 15.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Bar Fourteen 10.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Dreampoint 50.00 9 17-1
2 2 Sell Something 30.00 10.5 20-1
13 13 Maxwell Esquire 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Barese 6.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Curlin’s Wisdom 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Shadow Dragon 2.50 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.