Saratoga Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, August 22, 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
10 10 Vehemente 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Stone Smuggler 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Five G 6.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Pretty Magical 12.00 4 7-1
8 8 With the Angels 6.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Frankie Hiccups 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Willful Mama 10.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Princess Mischief 20.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Miss Welch 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Material Girl 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Ballston Spa S.) – Ballston Spa S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Gina Romantica 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Delahaye 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Beaute Cachee (FR) 2.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Surprisingly 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Movie Moxy 2.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Amanda’s Folly 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Hoosier Philly 0.60 SCRATCH
2 2 Coppice (GB) 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Glittering Lights (GB) 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Sy B 2.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 In Time (FR) 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Pretty Provocative 15.00 3 6-1
7 7 Justdeny 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 A New Peace 20.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Power and Glory 50.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Crushed Ice 2.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Broughty Ferry 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Saffa’s Day 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Master of Arms 1.80 1.9 4-1
9 10 Briterdayzahead 4.00 2.6 5-1
1A 8 Mister J T 5.00 3.8 7-1
8 9 Commerce Comet 10.00 4 8-1
1 5 Bronx Bomber 5.00 4.5 8-1
4 3 Joking Way 20.00 4.8 9-1
2 1 Scaramanga 10.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Mastermind 15.00 SCRATCH
3 2 Capone 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Three Zero 15.00 1 2-1
6 6 Magnificent Mile 8.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 For Some Reason 12.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Improbable Journey 1.80 SCRATCH
4 4 Fortune’s Nephew 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Anthracite 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Upside Potential 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Express Cruiser 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Stingy 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Teca 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Mezcalifornia 4.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Bisa 20.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Annie Goodbody 8.00 4 8-1
10 10 Someone 5.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Katerina Ristova 30.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Luckforyou 30.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Lotus Petal 8.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Authenticate Now 6.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Bossy Dish 3.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Margo’s Margarita 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Central Avenue 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Headline Numbers 1.60 2.3 4-1
6 6 Sweet Mystery 15.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Standoutsensation 4.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Whocouldaskformo 4.50 2.9 5-1
1 1 Camera 10.00 3 6-1
3 3 Fade to Grey 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Disco Ball 0 0-1
Little Vic 0 0-1
1 1 Disco Ball 3.50 1 2-1
6 7 Gun It 4.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Gulfport 1.60 SCRATCH
5 6 Kavod 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 5 Little Vic 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 8 Runninsonofagun 8.00 4.2 8-1
1A 4 Durante 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Major Blue 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Im Just Kiddin 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Spooky Lady 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Sweetest Princess 20.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Can’t Fool Me 3.50 2.6 5-1
8 8 Snowy Evening 10.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Solib 5.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Bernt Again 15.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Racing Colors 30.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Amity Island 50.00 9.6 18-1
14 14 Echo in Eternity 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Overacting 2.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Maggie T 2.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Bernietakescharge 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 The Shoe Lady 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Arrasou 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 La Salvadorena 2.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Shop Lifting 5.00 3 6-1
8 8 Out too Late (GB) 12.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Chardan 30.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Blackfoot Daisy 15.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Precisely 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 Unhidden Gem (IRE) 6.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Seine 12.00 7 13-1
10 10 Biles (IRE) 8.00 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.