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Saratoga Full Card Analysis
Saratoga Picks: With Anticipation Stakes (08/28/2025)
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Saratoga Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #9 FACTORY SETTING (5-2): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #7 SAN ANTONIO SARA (9-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Carmouche puts this one in with a chance.
- #8 ENCANTAR (4-1): Fringe Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Ortiz and Donk team up on this one.
- #6 QUIDDITY (8-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 9 – 7 – 8 – 6
The Plays
Win: #9 at 1-1
Exacta: 9 / 7
Pick 3 (races 1-3): #9 with #6,10,9 with #3,8,2
Saratoga Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:42 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #6 CADENZA (4-1): Top pick. Solid breeding for this spot. Barn has been solid.
- #10 MARKET HOURS (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #9 VAJRA (7-2): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #8 MOUSSELINE (6-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 10 – 9 – 8
The Plays
Win: #6 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 6, 10, 9
Saratoga Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:15 PM ET; Claiming $46k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #3 BLOWN COVER (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Should be able to work out a trip. Barn has been solid. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #8 SWIFT MAGIC (10-1): Major Player. Cancel and Weaver team up on this one.
- #2 SHATTUCK (9-2): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Has experience at this level.
- #5 ENDURING SPIRIT (15-1): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 3 – 8 – 2 – 5
The Plays
Win: #3 at 4-1
Exacta: 3 / 8, 2
Saratoga Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:48 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #9 STANDOUTSENSATION (1-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #7 IMMENSITUDE (6-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #5 KATHYNMARISSA (9-5): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Brown.
- #3 ALLURING ANGEL (10-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 9 – 7 – 5 – 3
The Plays
Win: #9 at 1-2
Exacta: 9 / 7, 5
Saratoga Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:21 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $63k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #6 BYE BYE MILES (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #2 UNCLE JIM (8-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #7 BEAR CLAW NECKLACE (7-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
- #4 TACTICAL TRACKSTAR (4-1): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 6 – 2 – 7 – 4
The Plays
Win: #6 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 6, 2, 7
Saratoga Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:53 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #7 BOUQUETRY (15-1): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Strong early pace figs.
- #6 RINA’S REVENGE (6-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #5 ABSOLUTE SMOKE (4-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 R U BLUFFING (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 5 – 4
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-1
Trifecta: 7 / 6, 5 / 4, 5, 6
Saratoga Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:28 PM ET; With Anticipation Stakes $175k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #3 CAPITAL PARTNER (5-2): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #1 FINAL SCORE (8-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #7 GLOVES OFF (6-1): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 DR. AGNE (7-2): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 3 – 1 – 7 – 5
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 3, 1, 7
Saratoga Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 5:03 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #8 BLAST FURNACE (10-1): Prime Win Player. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #2 A BOURBON FOR TOBY (7-2): Fringe Contender. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #7 ORGONITE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to kick home late.
- #3 IRON SIGHT (10-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Brown.
Selections: 8 – 2 – 7 – 3
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-1
Trifecta: 8 / 2, 7 / 2, 3, 7
Saratoga Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:38 PM ET; Claiming $73k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #9 TWENTY FOUR MAMBA (5-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 98 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
- #1 BRAMITO (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #8 UNLIMITEDPOTENTIAL (8-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
- #7 TREATY OBLIGATION (6-1): Major Player. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Could be griding down the competition late.
Selections: 9 – 1 – 8 – 7
The Plays
Win: #9 at 2-1
Exacta Box: 9, 1, 8
Saratoga Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 6:12 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $63k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #14 KADENA (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
- #4 COMPETITIVE THREAT (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #11 ARTISTIC SUCCESS (5-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Top connections on the circuit with Ortiz and Sharp.
- #3 AVISO (5-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 14 – 4 – 11 – 3
The Plays
Win: #14 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 14, 4, 11
Saratoga Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 6:47 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $55k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #4 EXTRAORDINARY ONE (12-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Barn has been solid.
- #9 CHIEF NO NAY (9-2): Major Player. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #2 REPURPOSE (7-2): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
- #6 LOUGH CURRANE (15-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 4 – 9 – 2 – 6
The Plays
Win: #4 at 5-1
Exacta: 4 / 9, 2, 6
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