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Saratoga Picks- 2024 Quick Call

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Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

#1 KIMCHI CAT (3-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 80 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
#8 LA CARA (2-1): Major Player. Running well of late.
#2 ELEMIAH (8-1): Major Player. Trainer, Giddings, is having a lot of success this meeting.
#3 GOING STEADY (12-1): Major Player. Lukas is the leading trainer in the standings. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Saez.

Selections: 1 – 8 – 2 – 3

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:44 PM ET; Starter Allowance $70k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

#4 TIVY (8-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
#5 MAGNIFICENT MILE (8-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Gets a top-notch pilot in Gaffalione.
#1 RIDER’S SPECIAL (7-5): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Trainer, Rice, is having a lot of success this meeting.
#1A BLOWN COVER (7-5): Fringe Contender. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Lezcano. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 1 – 1A

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:18 PM ET; Allowance $95k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

#6 TWISTED FILIGREE (9-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top jock on the circuit with Cancel.
#2 RUSSI (2-1): Major Player. Bond is a good bet at the meet. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
#9 CASHEL KITTEN (20-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
#7 FINAL DENILE (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Rosario.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 9 – 7

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:52 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $115k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

#2 SIGNAL FROM NOISE (6-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top jock on the circuit with Ortiz.
#1A STARSHIP DEFIANT (4-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Good race flow for this runner.
#1 MOSIENKO (4-1): Contender. Vazquez makes this one a player. Hard to argue with the recent races.
#3 BACKYARD MONEY (10-1): Contender. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Rosario. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 1A – 1 – 3

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:27 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

#7 PROTECTIVE (8-5): Best bet of the card. Strong early pace figs. Top jock on the circuit with Ortiz. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
#1 MILITARY ROAD (9-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#5 ELKO COUNTY (10-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Has experience at this level.
#4 SALACIOUS (20-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 5 – 4

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:02 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

#11 LA SALVADORENA (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Should still have something in the tank late. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
#1A DEEP SATIN (2-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#8 STRIFE (4-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Trainer, Clement, is having a lot of success this meeting.
#10 LATTE LIZZIE (6-1): Contender. Solid turn of foot. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 11 – 1A – 8 – 10

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:35 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $115k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

#2 TRULY QUALITY (5-2): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late. Top jock on the circuit with Dettori.
#5 DAUNT (8-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Gets a top-notch pilot in Velazquez.
#3 BATTLE OF NORMANDY (7-2): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Potential to kick home late.
#9 GILDED AGE (30-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 3 – 9

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:10 PM ET; Claiming $45k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

#3 PROVE WORTHY (6-5): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Santana. Fits well with this group.
#5 MAGIA NERA (5-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Gets a top-notch pilot in Franco.
#8 THANK YOU JON (12-1): Contender. Trainer, Romero, is having a lot of success this meeting. Likely in the mix early.
#4 STOP THE SPREAD (20-1): Fringe Contender. Caramori is the leading trainer in the standings. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 8 – 4

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:45 PM ET; Quick Call Stakes Presented by the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation $175k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

#1 NO NAY METS (8-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top trainer at the meet in Weaver.
#6 STAR OF MYSTERY (4-5): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Speed figures match this group well.
#3 FANDOM (9-2): Contender. Trainer, Cox, is having a lot of success this meeting. Previous success in similar race types.
#5 MANSA MUSA (6-1): Fringe Contender. Mott is the leading trainer in the standings. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 3 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:19 PM ET; Claiming $50k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

#1 LA MAQUINA (8-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
#7 WRITE OFF JERRY (8-1): Fringe Contender. Gets a top-notch pilot in Gaffalione. Productive recent form.
#8 BARNSTORMING (12-1): Worth a look. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
#14 ST. JOE LOUIS (7-2): Fringe Contender. Hennig is the leading trainer in the standings. Debuting here, this gelding is at short odds. Potential for talent.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 8 – 14

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