Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, August 7, 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 (Jonathan Kiser Memorial Novice S.) – Jonathan Kiser Memorial Novice S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tuddenham Green (GB) 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Walk The Warrior (IRE) 10.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Hold Hard (IRE) 5.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Zarak the Brave (FR) 1.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Hidden Path 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Kiyomori 4.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Cibolian 15.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Clara Belle 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Tiz Purple 0 0-1
8 8 Will Not Be Swayed 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Tiz Purple 4.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Thankfully 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Bossy Dish 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Royal Princess 6.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Gerlin’s Empire 8.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Not Too Late 8.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Mezcalifornia 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dillinger 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Own the Field 2.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Master of Arms 4.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Principe d’Oro 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Rider’s Special 3.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 Mr. Papagiorgio 10.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Parkway 12.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Fighting Back 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Classic Legacy 1.60 1 2-1
9 9 Fromanothamutha 2.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Victors Valiant 8.00 2.7 5-1
12 12 Seeking Unity 4.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Abadin 12.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Pirate 8.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Barrage 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Itsallcomintogetha 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Into It 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Mission North 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Cool Operator 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Unit Economics (GB) 1.20 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Speedy Traveler 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lady Milagro 4.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Unsung Melody 6.00 2 4-1
8 8 Everyoneloveslinda 4.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 L Street Lady 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 All That Magic 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Hollywood Walk 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Sunday Shoes 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Grammy Girl 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Bump in the Night 5.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Backstretch Rose 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Rainingatthebeach 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Moonlit Weekend 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 La Vita Sofia 4.50 4.7 9-1
9 9 Karen’s Honor 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Brooklyn Dantz 15.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Frannie Lew 20.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Blenheim Baby 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Neuschwanstein 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 On the Ledge 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Royal King 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Unclecharliesgift 8.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Xcellent Men 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Aaraj 4.50 4.9 9-1
2 2 Paschal Moon 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Boom Boom Thunder 20.00 6.1 11-1
10 10 Giant’s Fire 8.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Muazarah 15.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Stormquist 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Johnstone Mile H.) – Johnstone Mile H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bustin Bay 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sterling Silver 1.40 1.2 2-1
3 3 Smokin’ Hot Kitty 3.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Sunset Louise 15.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Maggy’s Palace 20.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Echo in Eternity 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Cupid’s Heart 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Riverwalk 4.00 1 2-1
12 13 True Connection 3.50 SCRATCH
13 14 Crusading 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Bounteous 8.00 3.9 7-1
11 12 Bearings 1.60 5.3 10-1
2 1 Pujol 15.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Guile 20.00 7.3 14-1
10 11 Fire Baron 15.00 8 15-1
8 9 Smooth an Easy 30.00 10.4 20-1
7 7 Tony’s Mo 12.00 SCRATCH
9 10 Zen Air 15.00 SCRATCH
1 2 Steadfast Resolve 1.00 SCRATCH
3 3 El Alacran 8.00 SCRATCH
1A 8 Adventurous Spirit 1.00 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.