Saratoga Picks: 2024 Whitney Stakes

The racing action from Saratoga Race Course on Saturday features the Whitney Stakes which serves as a Win and You’re In to the Breeders’ Cup in November. Check out our Saratoga Race Course picks for the entire card!

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Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:05 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 REACH FOR THE ROSE (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
• #6 CLOCK TOWER (6-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 SAM’S ROCKET (10-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #2 DEW (20-1): Fringe Contender.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 1 – 2

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:37 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 THE TONER (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 78 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #3 PROBABILITY (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #9 KING’S LEAP (6-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late.
• #7 CORVUS (10-1): Major Player. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 9 – 7

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:09 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $60k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 I’M BUZZY (10-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #8 MOVIE MOXY (9-2): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Speed figures match this group well.
• #1 DECK OF CARDS (2-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 BATUCADA (9-5): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 1 – 3

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:41 PM ET; Allowance $95k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #10 MIDNIGHT CONCERTO (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Fits well with this group.
• #1 RED BURGUNDY (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #6 BOSSY JEANS (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #8 BARONESS BOURBON (20-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 10 – 1 – 6 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:14 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 I GOT GAME (7-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Comes in with solid form.
• #5 UNCAGED (6-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 CYCLONE STATE (10-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. May be able find the right setup.
• #6 CLASSICIST (3-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 9 – 6

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:47 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 EL PRESTIGIO (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #4 PRAETOR (5-2): Contender. Gets a top notch pilot in Prat. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 ANTIETAM (4-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #2 CONTRABANDIST (5-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 9 – 2

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:21 PM ET; Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes $600k; 1 3/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 CUGINO (3-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Fits well with this group.
• #5 DETERMINISTIC (6-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #6 CARSON’S RUN (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #8 WHITE PALOMINO (8-1): Fringe Contender. Brown is the leading trainer in the standings. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Prat.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 6 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:54 PM ET; Test Stakes Presented by Ticketmaster $500k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 WAYS AND MEANS (7-5): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 90 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 EMERY (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #5 MY MANE SQUEEZE (5-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 BRIGHTWORK (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 6

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:29 PM ET; Fasig-Tipton Lure Stakes $135k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 MORE THAN LOOKS (2-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #4 IRISH ACES (5-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Can run with these.
• #8 SMOKIN’ T (6-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level.
• #2 FOREVER SOUPER (6-1): Underneath. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 9 – 4 – 8 – 2

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:04 PM ET; Troy Stakes $300k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #6 COGBURN (4-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #4 XY SPEED (12-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #3 DANCING BUCK (12-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #8 GROOMS ALL BIZNESS (8-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 3 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:42 PM ET; Whitney Stakes $1000k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #3 NATIONAL TREASURE (9-5): Top pick. Odds suggest this colt is ready to fire on debut. Strong early pace figs.
• #9 BRIGHT FUTURE (5-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 POST TIME (20-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #7 CRUPI (15-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 9 – 1 – 7

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:17 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 STRIKER HAS DIAL (5-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 AUDACIOUS (5-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #7 ST. BENEDICTS PREP (4-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #1 BON ADIEU (15-1): Fringe Contender. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Prat.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 7 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 6:50 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $115k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #13 KALIK (10-1): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 LINCOLN HAWK (15-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #10 RECKONING FORCE (9-2): Worth a look. Has been running well enough recently. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #12 MAGICAL WAYS (15-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 13 – 8 – 10 – 12

Betting News Horse Racing Coverage

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Friday

• Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 2 Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes

Saturday

• Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 1 Whitney Stakes (Breeders’ Cup “Win and you’re in”)
• Del Mar picks featuring the Grade 1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (Breeders’ Cup “Win and you’re in”)

Sunday

• Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 3 Adirondack Stakes
• Mountaineer picks featuring the Grade 3 West Virginia Derby