Saratoga Picks: Coronation Cup (07/11/2025)

The racing action from Saratoga on Friday features the Coronation Cup Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Saratoga picks for the entire card!

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Saratoga Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 P.M. ET; Claiming $38k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 B D SAINTS (7-5): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Comes in with solid form. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #1 GOLDEN PURCHASE (2-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.

• #5 STJAMES (12-1): Contender. Davis and Sells team up on this one.

• #2 BECAUSE THE NIGHT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the race flow.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 5 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #3 at 1-1

• Exacta: #3/1, 5

• Trifecta: #3/1, 5, 2

• Pick 3 (races 1-3): #3 with #6,1 with #4,3

Saratoga Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:44 P.M. ET; Claiming $60k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #6 MY FLICKER (4-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Race sets up perfectly.

• #1 PEAK OF CHIC (3-1): Major Player. Strong connections.

• #4 BOURBON SERENGETI (2-1): Fringe Contender. Should sit a good trip.

• #2 SHE’S COOL (4-1): Fringe Contender. Game in the stretch.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 4 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at 7-5

• Exacta: #6/1, 4

• Trifecta: #6/1, 4, 2

Saratoga Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:18 P.M. ET; Allowance $95k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 PINEAPPLE MAN (4-1): Top pick. Proven at this configuration.

• #3 SWIFT MAGIC (7-2): Major Player. Trainer in strong form.

• #5 AELFGAR (5-1): Contender. Early presence likely.

• #6 INCANTATION (4-1): Contender. Speed figures keep this one in play.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 5 – 6

The Plays:

• Win: #4 at 3-1

• Exacta: #4/3, 5

• Trifecta: #4/3, 5, 6

Saratoga Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:52 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #1 COLLABORATION (1-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort.

• #6 BROCKNARDINI (3-1): Major Player. Strong trainer stats.

• #4 BOBBY M’S GIRL (10-1): Major Player. This could be the right field.

• #2B SLIGHTLY BUSY (5-2): Contender. Could get the right pace scenario.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 4 – 2B

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 3-1

• Exacta: #1/6, 4

• Trifecta: #1/6, 4, 2B

Saratoga Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:27 P.M. ET; Claiming $95k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 ALWAYS PRACTICAL (7-2): Top pick. Distance and pace look ideal.

• #6 ANOTHER CLEESHAY (6-1): Major Player. Back class.

• #5 LADY ORIENT (3-1): Major Player. Should be in the mix late.

• #2 MADELINE’S PROMISE (3-1): Major Player. Reliable closer.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 5 – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #1 at 7-2

• Exacta Box: 1, 6, 5

Saratoga Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:02 P.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 ORBIT (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Castellano and Casse team up. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #1 BRITISH INVASION (7-2): Major Player. Reliable connections.

• #1A HONOREE (7-2): Major Player. Adds depth to the entry.

• #2 SIGNATORY MAN (3-1): Major Player. Should improve second out.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 1A – 2

The Plays:

• Win: #7 at 7-2

• Exacta Box: #7, 1 & 1A

• Trifecta Box: #7, 1 & 1A, 2

Saratoga Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:35 P.M. ET; Coronation Cup Stakes $175k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 ABIENTOT (7-2): Top pick. Casse and Davis team look sharp.

• #7 GATA BRAZIL (6-1): Major Player. Strong team and setup.

• #3 CLOE (5-2): Contender. Can finish strong.

• #1 MAKE HASTE (2-1): Contender. Reliable closer.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 3 – 1

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at 5-2

• Exacta Box: 6, 7, 3

Saratoga Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:10 P.M. ET; Maiden Claiming $55k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 MUNSON (4-1): Top pick. Gritty and consistent.

• #4 DARK DEVIL (7-2): Major Player. Well suited for this.

• #7 GALLO DE FUEGO (3-1): Major Player. Can respond to pace.

• #8 WORLD FAIR (7-2): Major Player. Competitive figures.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 7 – 8

The Plays:

• Win: #3 at 7-2

• Exacta Box: 3, 4, 7

Saratoga Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:44 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #1A SET (1-2): Top pick. Late kick makes the difference.

• #1 RHETORICAL (1-2): Major Player. Entry mate with upside.

• #13 WHITTINGTON PARK (2-1): Contender. Should be involved.

• #9 LAUREL VALLEY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Might sneak into exotics.

Selections: 1A – 1 – 13 – 9

The Plays:

• Win: #1A & 1 at 6-5

• Exacta: #1A & 1/13

• Daily Double: #1A & 1 with #9, 12

Saratoga Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:19 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $110k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #9 SOUPER TIMES (8-1): Top pick. Late speed fits well here.

• #12 KING OF ASHES (5-1): Major Player. Trainer having a great meet.

• #2 ASBURY PARK (2-1): Major Player. Should enjoy this softer field.

• #5 ASSERTIVENESS (10-1): Major Player. Race shape gives him a shot.

Selections: 9 – 12 – 2 – 5

The Plays:

• Win: #9 at 4-1

• Exacta: #9/12, 2

• Trifecta: #9/12, 2, 5

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