The racing action from Saratoga on Saturday features the Coaching Club American Oaks Invitational Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Saratoga picks for the entire card!
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Saratoga Full Card Analysis
Saratoga Picks- Grade 1 CCA Oaks (07/19/2025)
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Saratoga Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:35 P.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
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#4 BELLORO (5-2): Prime Win Player. Solid breeding for this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.
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#5 VIVIENNA (12-1): Contender. Likely to take a step forward. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
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#8 ATENEA (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.
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#6 VICTORY HALL (4-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 4 – 5 – 8 – 6
The Plays:
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Win: #4 at 6-5
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Exacta: 4/5,8
Saratoga Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:07 P.M. ET; Maiden Claiming $50k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
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#14 NORDIC FYRE (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance. Barn has been solid. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
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#8 ENGLISH CASTLE (5-2): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
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#6 KISMEHOLDMETHRLME (10-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to kick home late.
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#9 BLUE PILL (20-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 14 – 8 – 6 – 9
The Plays:
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Win: #14 at 3-1
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Exacta: 14/8,6
Saratoga Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:40 P.M. ET; Allowance $95k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.
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#5 BOSUN (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
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#3 NOT FOR HIRE (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Speed figures match this group well.
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#11 VEKINDA (7-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
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#8 PAY THE JUICE (6-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 5 – 3 – 11 – 8
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Win: #5 at 3-2
Saratoga Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:13 P.M. ET; Allowance $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
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#1 SARIR (8-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Comes in with solid form.
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#5 ROSWELL (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Top connections on the circuit with Alvarado and Mott.
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#2 FANTASTIC FLAME (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Jaramillo and Moubarak team up on this one.
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#4 JUSTTHEFACTSJACK (5-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 2 – 4
The Plays:
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Win: #1 at 5-1
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Exacta: 1/5,2
Saratoga Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:46 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $115k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
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#1A RHETORICAL (4-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Fits well with this group.
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#2 OH REALLY (8-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Good race flow for this runner.
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#10 FILM STAR (3-5): Major Player. The 92 speed rating is among the best in the field. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
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#1 CLEAR CONSCIENCE (4-5): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 1A – 2 – 10 – 1
The Plays:
- Exacta: 1/2
Saratoga Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:20 P.M. ET; Allowance $110k; 1 3/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
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#9 CAN’T FOOL ME (15-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Solid closing kick.
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#4 WRIGLEYVILLE (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
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#5 UNREASONABLE (10-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Could wear these ones down late.
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#6 ALIMARA (3-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 9 – 4 – 5 – 6
The Plays:
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Win: #9 at 6-1
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Exacta: 9/4,5
Saratoga Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:54 P.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
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#1 HANDSOME LINC (8-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Favorable class relief in this spot.
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#3 STRADALE (3-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
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#4 EMPHASIS (4-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
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#8 GROWTH EQUITY (5-2): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 4 – 8
The Plays:
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Win: #1 at 4-1
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Exacta: 1/3, 4, 8
Saratoga Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:29 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $110k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
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#10 STEADFAST RESOLVE (5-1): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Comes in with solid form.
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#15 WARRIOR RICHARD (5-2): Major Player. Can run with these. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#2 GREYSTONE (10-1): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
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#14 FUERTEVENTURA (8-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 10 – 15 – 2 – 14
The Plays:
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Win: #10 at 3-1
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Exacta Box: 10, 2, 14
- Pick 3 (races 8-10): #10,15,2,14 with #7 with #1,6
Saratoga Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:04 P.M. ET; Caress Stakes $175k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
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#7 FUTURE IS NOW (5-2): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
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#6 PIPSY (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#2 ZEITLOS (8-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Potential to kick home late.
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#1 TOUPIE (8-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Fast enough on paper to compete.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 2 – 1
The Plays:
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Win: #7 at 1-1
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Exacta: 7/6, 2
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Trifecta: 7/1, 2, 6/1, 2, 6
Saratoga Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:38 P.M. ET; Coaching Club American Oaks Invitational Stakes $500k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
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#1 IMMERSIVE (8-5): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Proven competitor at this configuration.
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#6 LA CARA (2-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
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#3 SCOTTISH LASSIE (9-2): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Barn has been sending out runners.
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#4 TAKE CHARGE MILADY (9-2): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.
Selections: 1 – 6 – 3 – 4
The Plays:
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Win: #1 at 6-5
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Exacta: 1/3, 6
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Trifecta: 1/3, 4, 6/3, 4, 6
Saratoga Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 6:13 P.M. ET; Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap $400k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
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#4 MULLIKIN (7-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Proven competitor at this configuration.
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#8 NAKATOMI (9-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#5 BOOK’EM DANNO (5-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
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#2 FULL MOON MADNESS (15-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.
Selections: 4 – 8 – 5 – 2
The Plays:
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Win: #4 at 5-2
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Exacta Box: 4, 8, 2
Saratoga Picks – Race 12
Post Time: 6:46 P.M. ET; Allowance $110k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
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#5 ANTONIO OF VENICE (8-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Strong early pace figs.
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#10 KALAHARI DREAMS (12-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
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#9 INVICTUS (4-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
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#3 VEKOMA RIDES (10-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 5 – 10 – 9 – 3
The Plays:
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Win: #5 at 9-2
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Exacta: 5/9, 10
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Trifecta: 5/3, 9, 10/3, 9, 10
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