Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 11, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 She’s Always Rosie 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 She’s Cool 4.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Answer the Call 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Palmetto Fury 3.50 4.5 9-1
1 1 Oh My Mia 4.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Proprietary Trade 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Iridescent 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Squints 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Apollo Code 4.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Etendre 2.50 4.7 9-1
6 6 Temecula 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Rachel’s Rock 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Willow Bend 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Starship Defiant 4.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 It Takes Heart 3.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Icy Reply 5.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Jackie the Joker 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Negra Gata 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Save Us Melania 3.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Coquito 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Dreaming of Carli 8.00 4 8-1
4 4 That’sthefactjack 12.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Yingle Bells 6.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Bam Bam 2.50 4.6 9-1
8 8 Thedreamcontinues 10.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Wicked Reya 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Within View 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tony O 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Judge Rules 4.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Waflr 12.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Charming Jim 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Sweet Tone 8.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Cattani 2.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Mazzei 5.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Triple Word Score 30.00 10.3 19-1
4 4 Can’t Stand Disco 30.00 12.8 24-1
16 16 Big Ego 1.40 SCRATCH
11 11 Alpha Cat 30.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Albedo 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Tiz the Prince 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Senegal 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Seminarian 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
La Cara 0 0-1
La Cara 0 0-1
2 2 La Cara 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Going Steady 20.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Mia’s Mom 12.00 3 6-1
7 7 Tejanita 5.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Table Flirt 4.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Trading Strategy 2.50 4.4 8-1
6 6 Quickick 6.00 5 9-1
8 8 Trango Tower 4.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mister J T 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Nottoway 12.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Joking Way 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Notable Bob (CHI) 30.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Beach Boy Al 3.50 2.9 5-1
9 9 Charging Aero 15.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Ribbons and Medals 15.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Bronx Bomber 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Rider’s Special 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Mahony S.) – Mahony S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Fandom (GB) 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Mansa Musa (IRE) 2.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Yellow Card 6.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Run Carson 15.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Apollo Ten 8.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Reef Runner 8.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Works for Me 10.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 American Rascal 8.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Howard Wolowitz 12.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Baraye 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 No Nay Mets (IRE) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 J J’s Joker 5.00 1 2-1
10 10 That’s Money 1.80 1.8 3-1
3 3 Bobby the Tank 12.00 4 8-1
9 9 Eirik Ridge 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Street Swagg 8.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Twelth Man 10.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Anthracite 8.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Badlands Ruler 15.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Dads Good Runner 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Ski Country 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Fanduel Fourstardave H.) – Fanduel Fourstardave H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Carl Spackler (IRE) 1.80 1 2-1
6 5 Ottoman Fleet (GB) 1.60 1 2-1
7 6 More Than Looks 3.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Strong Quality 8.00 2.9 5-1
3 2 Major Dude 8.00 3.6 7-1
5 4 Money Supply 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 98 Master of The Seas (IRE) 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Saratoga Derby Invitational S.) – Saratoga Derby Invitational S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Carson’s Run 0 0-1
3 3 Royal Majesty (GB) 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Legend of Time (GB) 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Fulmineo 10.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Carson’s Run 8.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Izzy d’Oro 15.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Deterministic 4.50 4.7 9-1
7 7 First World War 4.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Trikari 3.00 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.