Saratoga Picks: Grade 3 Victory Ride (7/10/2026)

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Saratoga Picks: Grade 3 Victory Ride (7/10/2026)

Saratoga Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 HADRIAN'S WALL (4-5): Prime Win Player. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Brown. Barn has been solid.
• #2 ASKED AND ANSWERED (8-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #3 PAUILLAC (8-1): Fringe Contender. Pedigree fits in this spot. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 COMMERCE (7-2): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #1 at 1-1

Exacta: 1 / 2,4

Saratoga Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:42 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 GOLDEN SIREN (6-1): Top Pick. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Casse. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1 PROS AND CONS (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #7 MARY'S GUNNA RUN (8-5): Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 BITTERSWEET MEMORY (4-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 7 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-1

Exacta: 2 / 1,4

Saratoga Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:14 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $110k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 B THEDONALD (8-5): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #4 ON THE HILL (9-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #5 KENNY BE (5-2): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Has experience at this level.
• #3 RUNAWAY JOKE (12-1): Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Gaffalione puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 5 – 3

The Plays

Win: #2 at 6-5

Exacta: 2 / 4,3

Saratoga Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:47 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 FAVORABLE SCENARIO (9-5): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Brown.
• #5 DEBT LIMIT (5-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #2 THIRTEEN COLONIES (6-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
• #9 PLAYA DEL MAR (8-5): Fringe Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Franco puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 2 – 9

The Plays

Win: #4 at 7-5

Exacta: 4 / 5,2

Saratoga Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:20 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 WHATCHATALKINABOUT (7-2): Top Pick. Fits well with this group. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #7 DAPPER MOON (6-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #4 CONTRARY THINKING (2-1): Major Player. Likely in the mix early.
• #3 VIBRANT EXPRESS (5-2): Major Player. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 4 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 3-1

Exacta: 5 / 7,3

Saratoga Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:53 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $75k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 LOVEONTHELEFTBANK (3-1): Top Pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 PRIVATE PROPERTY (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #3 FELIXYN (9-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #6 JORDAN'S LOVE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Exacta: 5 / 8,3,6

Saratoga Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:28 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 SOMETHING STRONGER (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Looks good based on the 88 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Solid closing kick. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #1 CAPTURING (6-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #8 ABIENTOT (9-2): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 QUIET CONFIDENCE (4-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 8 – 6

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-1

Trifecta: 4 / 1,8 / 1,8,6

Saratoga Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:04 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $37k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #6 PLAY GOOD PAY GOOD (4-1): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #5 JACKIE THE JOKER (8-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #2 BABY SASSICAIA (5-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 AH CA IRA (6-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 2 – 1

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta: 6 / 5,2,1

Saratoga Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:40 PM ET; Victory Ride Stakes $225k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #10 GOODALL (3-1): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Barn has been solid.
• #8 TESSELLATE (20-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #7 MYTHICAL (9-2): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Likely in the mix early.
• #4 SNEAKY GOOD (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 10 – 8 – 7 – 4

The Plays

Win: #10 at 5-2

Daily Double (Races 9-10):  # 10,8,7 with #4

Exacta: 10 / 8,7,4

Saratoga Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:16 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $62k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 INK LIES (8-5): Best Bet of the Card. Solid closing kick. Top connections on the circuit with Ortiz and Ward. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 TWO DUCKS (5-2): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Speed figures match this group well.
• #8 RARE ECLIPSE (10-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
• #9 NOD TO TRAN (10-1): Underneath. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 8 – 9

The Plays

Win: #4 at 1-1

Exacta: 4 / 1,8,9

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