Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, July 27, 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
7 7 West Beach 2.50 1 2-1
5 4 States’ Rights 6.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 Spurgeon 15.00 3.5 7-1
3 2 Atomic Age 3.50 3.8 7-1
10 10 Barricade 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 5 Seattle Road 15.00 3.9 7-1
2 1 Simulate 6.00 4.4 8-1
1 6 Flying Mohawk 10.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Bestfriend Rocket 8.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Warlander 12.00 5.2 10-1
4 3 Authentic Legend 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Pacific Highway 30.00 SCRATCH
1A 13 Insubordination (IRE) 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Twirling Vine 15.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sorority Prank 6.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Iron Man Ira 1.80 2.2 4-1
2 2 Executive Move 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Leo’s Reward 8.00 7 13-1
6 6 Noonzio 8.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Tinebar 3.00 8 15-1
8 8 Crescendo’s Rein 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Natural Harbor 6.00 1 2-1
3 2 Nolo Contesto 15.00 3.1 6-1
1 4 Market Alert 3.00 3.4 6-1
10 11 Flint Ridge 12.00 4.7 9-1
1A 9 Amundson 3.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Perfect Flight 8.00 5.4 10-1
9 10 Charlie Five O 8.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Saffa’s Day 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Master of Arms 4.50 SCRATCH
2 1 Dangerous Ride 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 The Bullion Bomber (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mariachi 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Be the Boss 5.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Speak Easy 1.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 General Banker 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Kunshan Bridge 12.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Forrest City 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Notah 10.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Edified 15.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Leddy 50.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Yo Daddy 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Have You Heard 6.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Special Dispatch 12.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Game Warden 3.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Strapped 8.00 4 8-1
7 7 Pando 12.00 5 9-1
6 6 Collection Day 15.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Who’s the King 2.50 6 11-1
5 5 Unstable Prince 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Brilliant Man 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Alfred G. Vanderbilt H.) – Alfred G. Vanderbilt H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Nakatomi 0 0-1
Nakatomi 0 0-1
Nakatomi 0 0-1
6 6 Skelly 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Nakatomi 2.50 3 6-1
3 3 My Buddy B 20.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Subrogate 3.50 5.4 10-1
2 2 Twisted Ride 20.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Baby Yoda 3.50 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Chancer McPatrick 0 0-1
Chancer McPatrick 0 0-1
1 3 Invictus 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Noble Confessor 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 2 American Promise 20.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Restore (FR) 10.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Fiddling Felix 15.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 Tiztastic 6.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Chancer McPatrick 4.00 3 6-1
8 8 Sherman Fury 20.00 3.1 6-1
2 1 T Kraft 10.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Tharhom 4.00 4.1 8-1
1A 11 Uncaged 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Arrasou 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Scarlet Poppy (IRE) 2.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Satin Blue 10.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Lamorna 4.50 3 6-1
3 3 Mac to Moore 12.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Aunt Nona 10.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Day Dawning 10.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Echo Baybe (IRE) 10.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Tipple 12.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Corona Princess 50.00 7.4 14-1
12 12 So Ready 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Unhidden Gem (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 West Hollywood 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Main Beach 5.00 2.6 5-1
12 12 Risk Tolerance (IRE) 3.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Tifareeh 12.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Time Song 10.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Navy Seal (IRE) 5.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Moonlight 15.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Mo Go 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Marceau 50.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Sea Singer (IRE) 12.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Drunk On Sake 15.00 7.8 15-1
13 13 Pirate 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Dancing Groom 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Jim Dandy S. Presented By Mohegan Sun S.) – Jim Dandy S. Presented By Mohegan Sun S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Fierceness 0 0-1
Batten Down 0 0-1
1 1 Sierra Leone 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fierceness 1.80 2.6 5-1
2 2 Seize the Grey 6.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Gould’s Gold 15.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Batten Down 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Pony Express 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Teta’s Trotter 15.00 1 2-1
7 7 Topic Changer 10.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Clear Conscience 4.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Ez Roll 6.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Rabaja 3.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Willintoriskitall 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Whistler’s Honor 4.50 5.9 11-1
5 5 American Grant 20.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Gem Mint Ten 6.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Starquist 20.00 7.6 14-1
12 12 Sonic Speed 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Laurel Valley 5.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Slapintheface 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Dolly’s Bank 30.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Hagrid’s Flame 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Manny Penny 50.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 2 Summer Whirl 2.50 1 2-1
5 3 Autumn 6.00 3.9 7-1
9 8 Alittlebitnaughty 10.00 4.9 9-1
10 9 North End Lady 5.00 5 9-1
7 6 Bobby M’s Girl 20.00 5.3 10-1
1 4 Miss City Girl 4.50 5.5 10-1
13 13 Capital Spending 12.00 5.7 11-1
11 10 Addagirl Addie 30.00 6 11-1
2 11 Assisi 20.00 7.7 15-1
6 5 She Is All Busines 10.00 8.5 16-1
8 7 Princess Summer 15.00 10.4 20-1
3 1 She’s a Natural 30.00 SCRATCH
2B 15 Purpose 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 In All My Dreams 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Paulas Star Sister 8.00 SCRATCH
1A 16 Empire Magic 4.50 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.