Saratoga Picks: Quick Call Stakes (07/13/2025)

The racing action from Saratoga on Sunday features the Quick Call Stakes Presented by the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. @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; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners

• #5 SECURED LENDER (3-1): Top pick. Comes in with a sharp 90 speed rating and a barn that’s been heating up. Distance looks ideal.

• #1 STURDY (6-1): Major Player. Should appreciate the added distance and will benefit from a likely honest pace.

• #3 CHILLAX (7-5): Contender. Logical contender at a short price. Connections are strong and tactical speed will be an asset.

• #4 CLASSICIST (5-2): Contender. Might be facing a softer group today and figures to be part of the early pace conversation.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 3 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #5 at 5-2

• Exacta: 5 / 1, 3, 4

• Trifecta: 5 / 1, 3, 4 / 1, 3, 4

Saratoga Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:44 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $110k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners

• #2 ATERRADORA (5-2): Top pick. Very competitive in this group and owns a standout 87 speed figure. Tactical and consistent.

• #8 TABLE FLIRT (8-5): Major Player. Dangerous with her best effort and has faced some solid company.

• #1 COMPETITIVE MARKET (7-2): Contender. Brings some back class to this race and is likely to save ground from the rail.

• #3 NOTABLE EXCHANGE (10-1): Contender. Could take a step forward here with a good pace setup.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 1 – 3

The Plays:

• Win: #2 at 5-2

• Exacta: 2 / 1, 3, 8

• Trifecta: 2 / 1, 3, 8 / 1, 3, 8

Saratoga Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:18 P.M. ET; Maiden Claiming $38k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners

• #6 ADVENTURIST (1-1): Best bet of the card. Proven class edge and stamina. Should assert control at some point. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #7 ARTICLE (5-2): Contender. Logical underneath play; figures to be finishing and rates a threat to hit the board.

• #5 DAYTONA MOONSHINE (15-1): Contender. May get overlooked but has a fighting chance if the pace collapses.

• #1 BELMONT UNION (4-1): Contender. Speedy type with enough back class to be dangerous on the front end.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 5 – 1

The Plays:

• Win: #6 at 1-1

• Exacta: 6 / 1, 5, 7

• Trifecta: 6 / 1, 5, 7 / 1, 5, 7

• Pick 3 (races 3-5): #6 with #4, 5, 8, 14 with #3, 7

Saratoga Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:52 P.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners

• #4 SUGAR RUN (12-1): Top pick. Has shown enough to make noise here, and the odds should offer great value.

• #5 CLEOPATRA’S KEY (12-1): Major Player. Sneaky threat on the stretch out. Should be finishing well.

• #8 SCARLETT’S HALO (7-2): Major Player. Logical fit on figures and goes for dangerous connections.

• #14 YANKEE DOODLE (8-1): Contender. Tough post but has shown enough to consider on exotics.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 8 – 14

The Plays:

• Win: #4 at 6-1

• Exacta Box: 4, 5, 8

• Trifecta: 4 / 5, 8, 14 / 5, 8, 14

Saratoga Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:27 P.M. ET; Claiming $58k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners

• #3 KUNSHAN BRIDGE (6-1): Longshot play of the day. May sit a perfect stalking trip and gets favorable pace scenario. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #7 AMUNDSON (2-1): Major Player. Will take money and deserves respect, especially if loose on the lead.

• #2 SWIFTY DEVIL (8-1): Major Player. Working well and might get first run on the leaders.

• #4 DOT’S DOLLAR (6-1): Major Player. Strong barn and versatile style fits this group well.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 2 – 4

The Plays:

• Win: #3 at 6-1

• Exacta Box: 3, 7, 2

• Trifecta: 3 / 2, 4, 7 / 2, 4, 7

Saratoga Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:02 P.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners

• #5 AUGUSTINIAN (3-1): Top pick. Speed and turf breeding suggest he’s well meant. Dangerous from the gate.

• #8 SCHWARZENEGGER (5-2): Major Player. Gets Velazquez aboard and should be flying late.

• #2 HEEERE’S JOHNNY (8-1): Contender. May offer some value underneath and looks well-spotted on debut.

• #1 FINAL SCORE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Has flashed some promise and gets a decent draw.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 2 – 1

The Plays:

• Win: #5 at 5-2

• Exacta: 5 / 1, 2, 8

• Trifecta: 5 / 1, 2, 8 / 1, 2, 8

Saratoga Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:35 P.M. ET; Allowance $95k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners

• #10 THE PADDOCK PASTOR (5-2): Top pick. Has the tactical speed to sit just off the lead and pounce.

• #2 BOSUN (4-1): Major Player. Consistent sort and logical threat if the pace sets up evenly.

• #11 COACH CASE (9-2): Major Player. Dangerous if he finds the right trip mid-pack.

• #1 LI’L LANG (6-1): Major Player. Forward type who could steal it if left alone early.

Selections: 10 – 2 – 11 – 1

The Plays:

• Win: #10 at 5-2

• Exacta Box: 2, 10, 11

• Trifecta: 10 / 1, 2, 11 / 1, 2, 11

Saratoga Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:10 P.M. ET; Claiming $34k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners

• #9 GONE AND FORGOTTEN (3-1): Top pick. Consistent and reliable runner at this level. Tactical edge from the outside draw.

• #7 INTERMITTENT FAST (9-5): Major Player. Comes in off solid form and gets the right connections in his corner.

• #1 VIOLENT VIXEN (20-1): Contender. Big price but has a shot to clunk up late and hit the board.

• #3 MAGGIE T (8-1): Contender. Figures to be running late if the early fractions are hot.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 1 – 3

The Plays:

• Win: #9 at 3-1

• Exacta: 9 / 1, 3, 7

• Trifecta: 9 / 1, 3, 7 / 1, 3, 7

Saratoga Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:44 P.M. ET; Quick Call Stakes Presented by the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation $175k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners

• #2 GOVERNOR SAM (6-5): Top pick. Brings top credentials and should sit a dream trip just behind the speed.

• #5 SUPERSONIC BLUE (5-1): Major Player. Looks like the one to take advantage if the favorite falters.

• #6 INSUBORDINATION (8-1): Major Player. Fits well in this field and has the late kick to make noise.

• #1 JET SWEEP JOE (8-1): Major Player. Should be in the thick of things early and could hang on for a share.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 6 – 1

The Plays:

• Win: #2 at 6-5

• Exacta: 2 / 1, 5, 6

• Trifecta: 2 / 1, 5, 6 / 1, 5, 6

Saratoga Picks – Race 10

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

• #3 WILD MISCHIEF (7-2): Top pick. Comes in with the strongest overall figures and may get a favorable pace scenario.

• #14 SAIPAN (6-1): Major Player. Dangerous if able to work out a trip from the far outside.

• #7 CALLING AN AUDIBLE (6-1): Major Player. Fits with this group and should be competitive on the stretch out.

• #10 PROFESSOR GRACE (4-1): Contender. Tactical speed helps, and she’s run well at this level before.

Selections: 3 – 14 – 7 – 10

The Plays:

• Win: #3 at 7-2

• Exacta: 3 / 7, 10, 14

• Trifecta: 3 / 7, 10, 14 / 7, 10, 14

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