Saratoga Picks- Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup

The racing action from Saratoga Race Course on Sunday features the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the 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; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 HURRICANE NELSON (7-5): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #4 CUANDO (3-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #7 DURATION (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 ESCONDIDO (15-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 7 – 6

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:37 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #14 MARGOT’S ANGEL (5-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
• #15 MY SHOT (6-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #2 LOVE TEMPO (5-2): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #11 QUOIN (20-1): Fringe Contender. May be a better effort in the 2nd start.

Selections: 14 – 15 – 2 – 11

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #6 DETERMINED EFFORT (7-2): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #13 TIVY (2-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Good race flow for this runner.
• #3 YARROW (5-2): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 URBAN LEGEND (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 6 – 13 – 3 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:43 PM ET; Claiming $45k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #4 UNCLECHARLIESGIFT (10-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 WAITLIST (5-2): Major Player. Gets a top-notch pilot in Ortiz.
• #9 SMILE MON (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 REFUAH (8-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 9 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:17 PM ET; Claiming $40k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #5 CRITICAL THREAT (6-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Goes out for the combination of Ortiz and Falcone.
• #12 NOLO CONTESTO (9-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #8 MASON MANIA (15-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. May be able to find the right setup.
• #13 GANGLY (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong.

Selections: 5 – 12 – 8 – 13

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:51 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $55k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #12 HEDGE THE RISK (9-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form.
• #11 ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT (8-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #2 FATTOUSH (15-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #1 GUILE (6-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong.

Selections: 12 – 11 – 2 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:25 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #8 GOING STEADY (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #1 QUICKICK (7-2): Major Player. Likely to take a step forward. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #4 ALL THE FEELS (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #7 ENDLESS VOW (10-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 4 – 7

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:59 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $115k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #11 KALIK (6-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #3 PAROS (7-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #2 TIDAL FORCES (3-1): Major Player. The 91 speed rating is among the best in the field. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 RUSE (12-1): Major Player. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 11 – 3 – 2 – 6

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:33 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $115k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 MIGHTY MADISON (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may setup for this runner.
• #6 CUPID’S HEART (5-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #7 SIGNAL FROM NOISE (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Trainer, Brown, is having a lot of success this meeting.
• #1 ST. BENEDICTS PREP (3-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 7 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:08 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $100k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #2 RUN CURTIS RUN (5-2): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 SCUTTLEBUZZ (5-1): Major Player. Comes home strong.
• #7 SET (4-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #1A MAXWELL ESQUIRE (5-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 7 – 1A

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:42 PM ET; Bernard Baruch Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 RUNNING BEE (9-5): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 FORT WASHINGTON (9-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Comes home strong.
• #6 STEADY ON (8-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #4 PIONEERING SPIRIT (6-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 6 – 4

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:15 PM ET; Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes $1000k; 1 1/4 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 ARTHUR’S RIDE (4-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 HIGHLAND FALLS (5-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #3 BRIGHT FUTURE (10-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 TAPIT TRICE (4-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Ortiz.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 3 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 6:48 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $45k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #8 MAMA’S MIDDIE (2-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Barn has been solid.
• #5 IRIE MAN (4-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #2 SENEGAL (6-1): Worth a look. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 NEPTUNE BEACH (15-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 2 – 3

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