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Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 CHANTEUSE (6-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 MARTINGALE (9-2): Major Player. Can run with these. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #3 RELIABLE LADY (7-2): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Has been running well enough recently.
• #1 LORD I WONDER (2-1): Fringe Contender. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Ortiz. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 3 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:45 PM ET; Claiming $45k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 DILLINGER (2-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Strong early pace figs.
• #3 PASCHAL MOON (4-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #4 GIANT’S FIRE (4-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #5 STORMQUIST (5-2): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 4 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:20 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #10 MILITARY ROAD (1-1): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 PRAIRIE DUNES (8-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #1A STORM READY (6-5): Worth a look. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #6 CLEVER MISCHIEF (8-1): Fringe Contender. Brown is the leading trainer in the standings. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 10 – 8 – 1A – 6

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:56 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 TWENTY SIX BLACK (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Solid closing kick.
• #6 YARROW (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 INFLATION NATION (6-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #5 CIGARETTE BOAT (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 1 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:32 PM ET; Claiming $50k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #9 SAFFA’S DAY (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 FUNNY JOKE (8-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Can run with these.
• #6 CHATEAU (5-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #1 JAKE ROCKS (8-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 6 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:05 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #10 CLASSIC TIME (5-2): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Top 5 rider aboard. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #8 STRENGTHNGUIDANCE (3-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 CONCRETE CRUISER (6-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #2 RETEKO (9-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 8 – 3 – 2

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:38 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $70k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #13 JUST FOR LUCK (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Races that could beat these. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #11 OUR COUNTRY (8-1): Major Player. Comes home strong.
• #4 CLASSIC CREATION (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
• #5 PALACE VIEW (9-2): Fringe Contender. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Ortiz. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 13 – 11 – 4 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:12 PM ET; Wilton Stakes $135k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 STRIKER HAS DIAL (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race may setup for this runner.
• #1 MISS JUSTIFY (3-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 DAZZLING MOVE (9-2): Contender. Should sit a good trip.
• #5 LADY MOSCATO (10-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 7 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:47 PM ET; Coronation Cup Stakes $150k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #10 STAR OF MYSTERY (9-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
• #1 TOUPIE (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 DANCING DUCHESS (15-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #9 CLOUDWALKER (6-1): Major Player. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 10 – 1 – 3 – 9

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:20 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $55k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #11 GUILE (12-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
• #8 ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT (5-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Good race flow for this runner.
• #9 REMEMBER THE CHIEF (8-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Has experience at this level.
• #7 OVER AND OLLIE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 11 – 8 – 9 – 7

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