Saratoga Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:05 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $57k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #8 DISPARATE IMPACT (3-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Lezcano puts this one in with a chance.
- #9 THE STANDARD (5-2): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Santana and Asmussen. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #4 WARNOCK (9-2): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
- #1 TORRE EIFFEL (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 8 – 9 – 4 – 1
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-2
Exacta: 8 / 9,4,1
Saratoga Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:40 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #4 PLAY WITH FIRE (8-5): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #6 UNREASONABLE (2-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Speed figures match this group well.
- #8 BOW DRAW (5-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #3 REINING FLOWERS (10-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 4 – 6 – 8 – 3
The Plays
Win: #4 at 6-5
Exacta: 4 / 6,8
Saratoga Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:15 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #4 NEXT ON STAGE (7-2): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 96 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #1 ROMAN GRACE (5-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
- #3 ROMANTIC DANCER (9-2): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Previous success in similar race types.
- #6 STREET VIEW (9-2): Fringe Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 3 – 6
The Plays
Win: #4 at 3-1
Pick 3 (Races 3-5): #4,1,3 with #3 with #1,5
Exacta: 4 / 1,3
Saratoga Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:50 PM ET; Prioress Stakes $225k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #3 MASHALLAH (7-5): Best Bet of the Card. Barn has been solid. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #4 GOODALL (8-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #1 MYTHICAL (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
- #6 HEN PARTY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 3 – 4 – 1 – 6
The Plays
Win: #3 at 1-1
Exacta: 3 / 4,1
Saratoga Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:25 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.
- #1 INALIENABLE (7-2): Top Pick. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #5 FATHER RICK (5-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #3 TOP THRILLER (12-1): Contender. Alvarado and Mcpeek team up on this one.
- #14 JORDAN THE CADDY (8-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 14
The Plays
Win: #1 at 3-1
Exacta: 1 / 5,3,14
Saratoga Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:02 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #8 IRON SIGHT (2-1): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Could be ready for a top effort.
- #5 NOBLE FACTOR (3-1): Contender. Speed figures match this group well. Running well of late.
- #3 MARKET TIMING (4-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #9 MY NOBLE KNIGHT (9-5): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 8 – 5 – 3 – 9
The Plays
Win: #8 at 7-5
Exacta: 8 / 5,3
Saratoga Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:36 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $56k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #6 MAGIC IN MY EYES (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Barn has been solid. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #2 PELICAN PRIDE (7-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Can run with these.
- #5 CHAUMET (4-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #11 TWO CLICKS (6-1): Fringe Contender. Bloodlines fit this race. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 6 – 2 – 5 – 11
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-1
Trifecta: 6 / 2,5 / 2,5,11
Saratoga Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:10 PM ET; Claiming $43k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 16 runners.
- #14 CELESTIAL GLAZE (8-1): Top Pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Carmouche puts this one in with a chance.
- #8 TOSCANO (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Running well of late.
- #13 JACKSON HEIGHTS (8-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #15 LEFTEMBEHIND (12-1): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 14 – 8 – 13 – 15
The Plays
Win: #14 at 5-1
Exacta: 14 / 8,13,15
Saratoga Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:45 PM ET; Allowance $105k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #2 KING FARRO (5-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #3 MUSIC IN MOTION (6-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Davis puts this one in with a chance.
- #6 BLAMICKER (6-1): Major Player. Likely in the mix early. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #5 CALLING CARD (7-2): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 6 – 5
The Plays
Win: #2 at 4-1
Exacta: 2 / 3,6,5
Saratoga Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:19 PM ET; Spendthrift Farm Hopeful Stakes $300k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #3 BOOKED (3-1): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 89 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Strong early pace figs.
- #5 MIDNIGHT STILL (9-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #1 THE GOOD LIFE (7-2): Major Player. Likely in the mix early. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #7 LIFESONG (5-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.
Selections: 3 – 5 – 1 – 7
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta: 3 / 5,1,7
Saratoga Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:55 PM ET; Disco Partner Stakes $150k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #7 CREDITWORTHY (5-2): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #1 JEAN VALJEAN (9-2): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #6 HEART HEADED (3-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
- #4 DETERMINED KINGDOM (5-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 7 – 1 – 6 – 4
The Plays
Win: #7 at 2-1
Exacta: 7 / 1,6,4
Saratoga Picks – Race 12
Post Time: 6:30 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #14 VALENTINE CRUSADER (2-1): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Barn has been solid.
- #3 IRISH GOODBYE (9-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Can run with these.
- #10 ENGRAVED (5-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #2 MY TOGO (10-1): Contender. Carmouche puts this one in with a chance. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 14 – 3 – 10 – 2
The Plays
Win: #14 at 7-5
Exacta: 14 / 3,10,2
