Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 1, 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
3 2 Chateau 2.50 1 2-1
1A 5 Bronx Bomber 1.60 1.4 3-1
1 4 Writer’s Regret 1.60 1.6 3-1
5 6 Charging Aero 8.00 2.6 5-1
4 3 Critical Threat 3.00 3.4 6-1
2 1 Sagamore Mischief 10.00 SCRATCH
6 7 Graywing 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Side Eye 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Frostelle 2.50 3 6-1
2 2 Zeca Diabo 10.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Letter Perfect 3.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Speed Figures 8.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Mums Poem 12.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Proton Spirit 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Beer Run 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Summer in Erin 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Ichiban 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Toned Up 6.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Peak Popularity 8.00 2 4-1
10 10 Movie Moxy 1.40 SCRATCH
7 7 Dreaming of Mo 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Sabalenka 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Lady Emily Kathryn 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Be Your Best (IRE) 2.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Avenue Niel (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Aspen Grove (IRE) 1.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Scuttlebuzz 0 0-1
4 4 Jak N Burny 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Daufuskie Island 8.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Zeebear 12.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Caldo Candy 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Pompous Prince 15.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Key Point 2.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Scuttlebuzz 10.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Fortune’s Nephew 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Going for Glory 0 0-1
4 4 Ariana Rye 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Dancing Liana 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Going for Glory 8.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Mia Nipotina 15.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Mary Union Ave 4.50 2.9 6-1
7 7 Harmonyville 20.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Sonia’s Flame 30.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Good Mission 6.00 6 11-1
2 2 Troubled Luck 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Richard Ave 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 McDiesel 4.50 1.3 3-1
11 11 Sky Masterson 15.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Iron Max 3.50 3.1 6-1
9 9 Vamonos Vamonos 10.00 3.2 6-1
12 12 Real Savvy 2.50 6.2 12-1
10 10 High Water Mark 20.00 6.6 12-1
1A 13 Revivalism 8.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Dignified Response 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Rockville 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Orie 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Caddiemaster 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Shoot the Waves 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 On a Spree 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rocco Strong 8.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Mystic Night 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Complete Agenda 3.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 St Andrews 5.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Bar Fourteen 12.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Grandpa’s Kid 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Debate 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Shadow Dragon 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Curlin’s Wisdom 15.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Barese 8.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 Baldizar 6.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Dr. Kraft 4.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Jackson Heights 12.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Cicciobello 8.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Cut the Cord 4.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Six Percent 12.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Brew Pub 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Glens Falls S.) – Glens Falls S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
McKulick (GB) 0 0-1
7 7 McKulick (GB) 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Eternal Hope (IRE) 3.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Chop Chop 2.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Atomic Blonde (GER) 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Alpha Bella 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Royalty Interest (FR) 10.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Parnac (FR) 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Pamplona Red 0 0-1
3 3 Bomb Squad 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Miss Lao 4.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Dance On Air 6.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Pamplona Red 8.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Justheart 10.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Wine At Midnight 20.00 4.3 8-1
14 14 Malibu’s Dynamite 8.00 5 10-1
10 10 Hayes Bay 10.00 5.1 10-1
15 15 Welcome Back Babe 2.50 5.5 10-1
8 8 Wicked Reya 50.00 11 21-1
12 12 Coach Sessa 4.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Savannah Dancer 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Lil’ Hayadoin 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Starlight Dancer 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Duchessofnormandy 20.00 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.