Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, July 28, 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
4 4 Reliable Source 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Buriana 10.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 My Shot 3.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Margot’s Angel 6.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Marital Trust 15.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Bossy Dish 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Donor Advised 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Golden Dagger 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 George’s Vice 2.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Try It Again 3.50 3 6-1
3 3 Ghostly Girl 5.00 3.4 7-1
7 7 Fuligni 10.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Sun and Wind 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Bern Rosey Bern 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Shesalittle Edgy 0 0-1
6 6 Shesalittle Edgy 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Fontanafredda 3.50 3 6-1
7 7 Tosconova Beauty 10.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Killy Start 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Goldcrest 5.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Ribot’s Valentine 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Timed Out 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 A Thousand Plans 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fancypants Juliana 3.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Fabulous Fox 3.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Delightful Dixie 4.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Linarite 4.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Enfuega 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Lady Jasmine 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Punch the Clock 8.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Bussia 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 First Class Cat 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Regulatory Risk 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Sedona 2.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Sweet Mystery 12.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Central Avenue 3.00 3 6-1
3 3 Standoutsensation 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Crushed Ice 12.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 America’s Vow 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Good Long Cry 0 0-1
6 6 Good Long Cry 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Reining Flowers 6.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Olivia’s Potion 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Opulent Restraint (IRE) 2.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 McKinzie’s Glory 15.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Nanananabooboo 20.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 As Catch Can 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Two Turntables 15.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Coral Sea 6.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Ravenite 12.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Quickick 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 2 Souper Quest 4.50 1 2-1
1 9 Nobals 0.80 2.3 4-1
7 5 Boat’s a Rockin 10.00 3.7 7-1
3 1 Our Shot 10.00 4 7-1
2 10 Mid Day Image 20.00 5.1 10-1
8 6 No Nay Hudson (IRE) 6.00 6 11-1
10 8 Step Forward 15.00 6 11-1
9 7 Thin White Duke 15.00 6.1 12-1
1A 11 One Timer 0.80 SCRATCH
5 3 Legends Can’t Die 15.00 SCRATCH
2B 12 Durante 20.00 SCRATCH
6 4 Charging 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Scaramanga 0 0-1
2 2 Devil’s Cay 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 For Some Reason 4.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Scaramanga 15.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Blue Plate Special 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Quick Hammer 5.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Pineapple Man 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 South Street 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Mudville Nine 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Sinful Dancer 30.00 5 9-1
3 3 Agility 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Bowling Green S.) – Bowling Green S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Silver Knott (GB) 0.80 1 2-1
1 1 Ohana Honor 3.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Soldier Rising (GB) 4.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Strong Tide 15.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 English Conqueror 20.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Sugoi 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Strong Quality 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Laurel Valley 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Sonic Speed 3.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Slapintheface 3.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Miracle Mike 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Shpilkes 12.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Dolly’s Bank 30.00 2.9 6-1
9 9 Kingdom On Paws 30.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Two’s a Crowd 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Manny Penny 50.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Wine Responsibly 3.50 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.