Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, August 3, 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
2 2 Dew 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Reach for the Rose 3.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Assertiveness 3.50 4.5 8-1
3 3 Insubordination (IRE) 6.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Sam’s Rocket 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Clock Tower 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Concord Green 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Davy Crockett 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Asbury Park (GB) 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 The Toner 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 King’s Leap 6.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Corvus 10.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Spirit of the Law 4.00 8 15-1
3 3 Probability 2.50 8.2 15-1
1 1 Twelve Nelson 15.00 8.2 16-1
8 8 Friend Ofthe Devil 10.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 But Now Am Found 15.00 9.2 17-1
2 2 Smilensaycheese 20.00 9.7 18-1
5 5 Killybegs Kid 12.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Movie Moxy 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Deck of Cards 2.00 2 4-1
7 7 I’m Buzzy 10.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Cinderella’s Cause 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Anileate 20.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Halo City 20.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Inouaintalkintome 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Just a Nyquist 50.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Batucada 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Dusk 8.00 1 2-1
3 2 Silent Melody 4.50 3 6-1
5 4 Mim 20.00 3.6 7-1
12 13 Call Her Bluff 2.00 5.7 11-1
4 3 She Takes Cash 8.00 6.1 12-1
7 6 Elliptic 8.00 6.9 13-1
8 9 Baroness Bourbon 20.00 9.4 18-1
6 5 Bossy Jeans 6.00 SCRATCH
9 10 Alette d’Oro 20.00 SCRATCH
1 7 Red Burgundy 3.50 SCRATCH
11 12 Brooklyn Dantz 12.00 SCRATCH
10 11 Midnight Concerto 3.00 SCRATCH
1A 8 Gram 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Uncaged 0 0-1
8 8 I Got Game 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Sea Vista 2.50 5.3 10-1
5 5 Uncaged 6.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Cyclone State 10.00 6 11-1
6 6 Classicist 3.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 C K Wonder 10.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Shot in the Dark 20.00 7.7 14-1
3 3 Tiger Twenty Four 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Code of Justice 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
El Prestigio 0 0-1
9 9 Antietam 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Praetor 2.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 El Prestigio 8.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Contrabandist 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Ripped 15.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Ferocious 3.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Lough Currane 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Discreet Dancer 20.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Math Tutor 15.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Flat to Da Mat 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Saratoga Derby Invitational S.) – Saratoga Derby Invitational S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Legend of Time (GB) 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 White Palomino 8.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Diego Velazquez (IRE) 2.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Carson’s Run 8.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Royal Majesty (GB) 12.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Deterministic 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Izzy d’Oro 30.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Cugino 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Test S. Presented By Ticketmaster) – Test S. Presented By Ticketmaster

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ways and Means 0 0-1
1 1 Emery 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Ways and Means 1.40 2.1 4-1
2 2 Denim and Pearls 3.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Brightwork 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 My Mane Squeeze 5.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Belle’s Blue Bell 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Fasig-tipton Lure S.) – Fasig-tipton Lure S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Pioneering Spirit 12.00 1 2-1
10 10 Film Star 1.60 6.1 12-1
3 3 Swiftsure 20.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Johny’s Fireball 20.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Smokin’ T 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Forever Souper 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 More Than Looks 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Irish Aces 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Big Everest (GB) 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Kubrick (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Troy S.) – Troy S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cogburn 0.80 1 2-1
1 1 Mischief Magic (IRE) 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Grooms All Bizness 8.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Big Invasion 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Outlaw Kid 15.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Sosua Summer 30.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Thin White Duke 30.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Mischievous Angel 30.00 6.6 12-1
12 12 Disarmed 8.00 9.6 18-1
4 4 Xy Speed 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Dancing Buck 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Witty 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Whitney S.) – Whitney S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Arthur’s Ride 0 0-1
Bright Future 0 0-1
5 5 First Mission 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 National Treasure 1.80 1.1 2-1
7 7 Crupi 15.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Disarm 15.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Arthur’s Ride 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Post Time 20.00 4.4 8-1
12 12 Charge It 30.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Skippylongstocking 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Warrior Johny 20.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Bright Future 5.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Il Miracolo 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Tumbarumba 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Striker Has Dial 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 St. Benedicts Prep 4.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Bon Adieu 15.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Nikitis 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Miss Enchanted 6.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Zadorsky 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Audacious 5.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 She Prospers 30.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Wonder Ride 10.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Mystifying 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 13 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
15 15 Drake’s Passage 0.80 1 2-1
14 14 Phileas Fogg 4.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Cyber Ninja 12.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Capture the Flag 12.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Black Powder 20.00 7.8 15-1
12 12 Magical Ways 15.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Daunt 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 California Frolic 8.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Inexorable 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Mendelssohns March 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Reckoning Force 4.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Freedom Trail 3.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Kalik 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Lincoln Hawk (IRE) 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Mondego (GB) 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Beuys (IRE) 6.00 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.