Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Friday, July 26, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bourbon Calling 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mason Mania 6.00 1.3 3-1
6 6 Valenzan Day 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Classic Mark 12.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Khafre 3.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Allaboutthemoney 12.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Afternoon Heat 10.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Rock the Weekend 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Realta 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Play Free Bird 6.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Steppin’ Hawk 20.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Generous Luva 3.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Galatrona 4.50 3.3 6-1
9 9 Superstarsusan 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Purest Performance 15.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Inflammabelle 6.00 6.1 11-1
10 10 Majulu 4.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Maxing the Bank 30.00 7.7 15-1
16 16 Nikki Brainburst 6.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Harmonyville 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Dell Arte 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Good Mission 3.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Hayes Bay 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Justheart 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Amsterdam S.) – Amsterdam S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Valentine Candy 0 0-1
World Record 0 0-1
3 3 Pure Force 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Donegal Momentum 4.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Jefferson Street 1.60 4.2 8-1
1 1 World Record 3.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Valentine Candy 3.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Occult 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Chi Town Lady 1.80 1.9 4-1
2 2 Movie Moxy 8.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Stonewall Star 5.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Tough Street 8.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Bustin Bay 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Sunset Louise 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Judge Rules 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tony O 4.50 1.3 2-1
10 10 Outtawaterbury 6.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Sweet Tone 12.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Dyna Point 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Cash Bail 30.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Fluorescent Bay 20.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Royal Browne 2.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 Feline Treasure 15.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Seventh Race Shake 12.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Accelerating 0 0-1
2 2 Selectively Sweet 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Open Flame 10.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Someone 12.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Accelerating 3.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Horseplay 12.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Miss Welch 3.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Off Script 2.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 Speed and Beauty 15.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Valtellina 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Better Bet 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Harry Hood 6.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 L’Antharis (FR) 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Be Like Clint 3.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Vesting (IRE) 2.50 4.3 8-1
8 8 Anthem King 12.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Hamilton’s Way 8.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Au Paradis 12.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Fromanothamutha 3.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Jackson Heights 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Dreamlike 0.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Run Curtis Run 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Fauci 12.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 Let It Ride 8.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Runningwscissors 4.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Surveillance 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Fore Harp 5.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Silardi 8.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Thrill of It 15.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Market Street 20.00 9.5 18-1
11 11 Mid Day Image 5.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Secret Rules 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Poppy’s Pride 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Celestial Glaze 4.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Clear the Air 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Zozos 4.00 1 2-1
12 12 Scotland 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Factually Correct 12.00 2 4-1
1 1 Accretive 5.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Castle Chaos 3.50 3.4 6-1
8 8 Three Technique 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 General Jim 12.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Major Blue 20.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Runninsonofagun 30.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Sheriff Bianco 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Strava 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Disarmed 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Wind Dancer 3.50 1 2-1
4 3 Film Academy 5.00 2 4-1
2 1 Ferris Muler 15.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Hard Par 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 6 Sebastianthe First 8.00 4.3 8-1
8 7 Isomarshall 30.00 5.5 10-1
3 2 Alpha Cat 50.00 6 11-1
11 11 Rhetorical 4.50 7.1 13-1
1 8 Visions to Reality 15.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 The Manticore 50.00 7.7 15-1
5 4 Mission Hill 2.50 SCRATCH
1A 12 Stormy’s Dreaming 15.00 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.