Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, August 18, 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 Buriana 8.00 1 2-1
6 7 Rational Theory 3.50 4.7 9-1
2 2 Complex Gal 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 6 Briland 2.50 5.2 10-1
1A 5 Vanilla Sundae 1.40 5.5 10-1
3 3 Claire’s Charm 6.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Ice Cream Boat 1.40 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Jitterbug 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Past Tense 4.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Appellate 6.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 The Taco Lady 5.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Miss Hebrides 8.00 5 9-1
4 4 Malibu’s Dynamite 50.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Shade of Pale 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Quite Continental 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Addagirl Addie 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Competitive Threat (IRE) 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Evan Shipman H.) – Evan Shipman H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Bank Frenzy 0 0-1
4 4 Maker’s Candy 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Donegal Surges 1.80 2.1 4-1
1 1 Sheriff Bianco 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Bank Frenzy 3.50 2.9 6-1
6 6 Whittington Park 4.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 Cicciobello 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Raging 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Inflation Nation (IRE) 2.50 5.3 10-1
4 4 Patriarchal 15.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Forward Move 12.00 8.7 16-1
16 16 Tommy Two Socks 5.00 8.7 17-1
1 1 Solo’s Fury 15.00 9.5 18-1
11 11 Buckortwo 20.00 10.1 19-1
3 3 War Terminator 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Theregoesmymiracle 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Kreesa 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Schnittker 4.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Noble Huntsman 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Musical Maestro 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Playground Legend 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Irish Tenor 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Korrongo 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Squire Creek 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 I Got No Munny 2.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Floki’s Flight 3.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Nelson Avenue 12.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Trident Hit 5.00 6 11-1
7 7 Didinger 10.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Synthesis 8.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Milton the Monster 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
16 16 Corri Felice 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Spirit of Esther 4.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Lu’s Redemption 4.50 4.7 9-1
11 11 Lucky and Gorgeous 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Hayes Bay 12.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Lil’ Hayadoin 15.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Savannah Dancer 30.00 8.3 16-1
12 12 Watch Over Me 15.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Lady Laoban 3.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Purest Performance 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Tone of Silence 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Dubawi Wowie 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Holder Close 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Starlight Dancer 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 She Is All Busines 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Superstarsusan 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Bolton Landing S.) – Bolton Landing S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Icona Mama 0 0-1
4 4 Viggiedal 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Kimchi Cat 4.50 2.8 5-1
11 11 Obliging 3.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Me Governor 6.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Abientot 4.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Fortuna Mia 10.00 6 11-1
1 1 Icona Mama 30.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Lady Orient 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Dreamgirl 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Yesterday 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Mighty Eriu (IRE) 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Albedo 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Waflr 12.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Berning Beauty 2.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Neptune Beach 6.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Barron’s Bounce 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Slow Down Big Andy 10.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Senegal 8.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Rough Guy 15.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Tiz the Prince 4.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Kilkerran 20.00 8.5 16-1
12 12 Stanley Rough 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Burn Rubber 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Janssen 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 9 Super Chief 3.50 1 2-1
1A 3 Badlands Ruler 12.00 3 6-1
3 4 Montebello 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 8 Playingwithmatches 8.00 3.5 7-1
12 13 Thank You Jon 10.00 3.7 7-1
11 12 South Street 10.00 3.9 7-1
4 5 Magia Nera 4.00 4 8-1
2 1 Blue Plate Special 8.00 SCRATCH
10 11 Uncle Marty 5.00 4.9 9-1
5 6 Stop the Spread 30.00 5.7 11-1
6 7 Philharmonic 30.00 5.8 11-1
9 10 Sinful Dancer 30.00 5.9 11-1
1 2 Steady Progress 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Better Humor Me 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tosconova Beauty 8.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Enfuega 4.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 A Maize Zing Dotie 3.50 6.2 12-1
8 8 Foxy Cara 4.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Newsdley 6.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Easy Play 8.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Mel’s Baby Sister 12.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Jackson Avenue 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Landbiscuit 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Street Ready 5.00 1.5 3-1
12 12 Commandperformance 8.00 2 4-1
16 16 Colloquy 5.00 3.9 7-1
15 15 Rocco Strong 6.00 5.6 11-1
13 13 Skylander 4.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Yono 20.00 9.7 18-1
1 1 Tiberius Mercurius 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Ever Dangerous 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Front Man 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Harrow 4.50 SCRATCH
8 8 American Diamond 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Bourbon Day 2.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Ice Time 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Suerte 3.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Marwad (GB) 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.