Free Picks For Saratoga - 7/16/20

Race 1

1 Castle Casanova: Strong effort in the last outing, facing easier opponents, likes the longer trip taken today. Top Pick

4 Sargeant Drive: Below form in the last outing two months ago, but decent chance against this field. Finishes in the money

7 Jerome Avenue: Strong race last time out and debuts from new stable today. Exotics

Race 2

1 Leading West: Second last time out, Jockey/Trainer combo does well together, blinkers on for the first time. Top Pick

3 Price Talk: bred for winning, facing weak competition, had gelding operation. Not to be overlooked

10 Scanno: third place last time out, arrives in form, has solid rider aboard in Javier Castellano. Money finisher

Race 3

1 Carrizo: races well at this track at 2-1-0 in three, just above the rest of the field in speed. Top Pick

3 Palace Avenger: second in the last outing, has one of the top riders aboard, needs quick start to be close at the end. Must be included

5 Palomita: one win in four starts, second at Aqueduct last time out on lifetime best time. Use in trifecta

Race 4

3 Dial Me Up: runner-up only outing, top jockey aboard, returning from break. Use in Exotics

4 Palace Duchess: Finished third on the first start at Keeneland, has one of the best jockeys aboard in Ricardo Santana Jr. Top Pick

5 Valletta: strong effort last time out, debuting from strong stable, and will be a player today. Must be Included


Race 5

5 Dark Money: victorious at Belmont last time out, the win was by several lengths, solid choice to finish near the front. Should be included

7 Thorny Tale: won the last outing in June, demands respect from others, could make it a double today. Top Pick

8 The Caretaker: victorious in most recent outing 4 weeks ago, races very well at this track and needs consideration. Exotics

Race 6

1A Colloquist: strong effort in the last outing, the rider still not determined, cashed in three of last five. Exotics

8 Spitball: Has not yet won in two starts, the best outing was 3rd at Belmont, the stable has excellent finishes races. Top Pick

9 Propensity: raced poorly last time out but against this group will factor in, carries top jockey aboard. Must be included

Race 7

1 Astoria Kitten: Finished third in the last outing, and has one of the best jockeys aboard in Irad Ortiz Jr., stable has good winning percentage at this track. Should be included

2 Noble Jewel: won in the last outing 3 weeks ago, demands respect amongst this group to double up, has solid rider aboard. Top Pick

9 Summer At The Spa: was victorious when debuting, finished second in only other start since jockey has superb results at Saratoga. Top PIck

Race 8

3 Beautiful Memories: was victorious in first-run by 10 lengths, will run well with Jose L. Ortiz on board, good chance of doubling up today. Top Pick

6 Queen Arella: has run just once thus far, was victorious in debut by four lengths, and deserves much consideration. Should be included

7 DayOutOfTheOffice: was victorious in debut run by 4 lengths, has decent jockey aboard, and will cash for the second straight race. Exotics

Race 9

3 Modernist: Did not race well last time out, but commands respect due to connections, owns the best form in the group. Must be included

5 Candy Tycoon: finished second last time out, races out of the top stable, and commands much respect. Top Pick

6 Mystic Guide: finished second in the most recent outing, leaves from very respected stable, and carries one of the best jockeys on board. Exotics

Race 10

2 Doll: Finished second in the last outing, stable has solid record in these events, and jockey will be an asset. Should be Included

5 Tradeable: is in the middle of a losing run but raced very solid in the last outing at Belmont Park and needs to be considered. Exotics

6 Alley To Calvary: Solid effort in the last outing, excellent run to form ratio with this jockey in the saddle, owns solid credentials. Top Pick



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