Free Picks For Saratoga - 7/23/20
Race 1
2 PravaLaguna: Has won four hurdle races, won her last outing in October of 2019, and leaves from a new stable. Exotics
3 Optimus Prime: Has three victories in hurdle races, was victorious in her most recent outing in May of last year, and was a winner on the flat last July at Philadelphia. Top Pick
5 Moscato: Has placed twice in hurdle races, will have an excellent jockey aboard, and is expected to be in the mix at the line. Should be included
Race 2
3 Wonder In: Was a winner the last time out, leaves from a new stable today, and carries an excellent jockey aboard. Top Pick
5 Carthon: Has two victories in races of 1 mile, finished second at Aqueduct the last time out, and looks to go one better today. Should be included
6 Thomas Shelby: Has won twice at one mile, did not race well the last time out but is expected to bounce back thanks to a well-respected barn. Exotics
Race 3
2 Anamuya: The half-sister to Big World, seven victories to her credit between seven furlongs and a mile and was bred for success. Top Pick
3 Mo Normal: Morning workouts have displayed excellent times, leaves from a well-respected barn, and has one of the sport's best jockeys aboard. Should be included
7 Lost Lake: A pair of victories at one mile, debuted in fifth at Monmouth Park last time out and no longer is on Lasix. Exotics
Race 4
1 Fresco: Two places across three starts, lost by a head in her most recent outing, has leading claims. Top Pick
2 Dixie Cannon: Has won at both seven furloughs and one mile, has excellent when at her best, and will have one of the best in the saddle. Should be included
6 Nicky Scissors: Has won at this distance, raced poorly last time out but runs from a new stable and deserves another look. Exotics
Race 5
2 O’Trouble: Has placed in one of two starts, was third most recently at Belmont Park last month, and will be chased by the rest. Should be included
4 Ahead of Plan: Has placed twice, gelded since the most recent outing, and with a drop in class will cross the line first. Top Pick
7 Instinctive Rhythm: Has displayed speed in morning workouts, debuting today but deserves a great deal of respect. Exotics
Race 6
1 Balon Rose: Has a victory at one mile, ran 7th the last time out but faces lesser competition here. Exotics
8 Simplicity: Has a victory at seven furlongs, leaves from a new stable for the first time, and must be given consideration. Should be included
9 Kitten By The Sea: Has two victories at one mile, was the winner the last time out in February, and debuts with a new stable. Top Pick
Race 7
6 Puffery: Finished third the last time out in June at Belmont Park, arrives in good order and must be given consideration. Exotics
10 Bertranda: Finished second the last time out in June at Belmont Park and on these terms is expected to go well. Should be included
11 Quality Stones: Was the winner in her most recent outing one month ago, has won three straight and will be chased by the rest. Top Pick
Race 8
3 Union Colonel: Was second in his most recent outing back in February but has the leading claims today. Should be included
8 Ethos: Did not debut well when eighth at Belmont Park but puts on blinkers for the first time and will be in the mix. Exotics
9 Its A Wrap: Was second by just a neck in his most recent outing last month and with another solid performance will reach the winner's circle. Top Pick
Race 9
1 Wendell Fong: Finished fifth in his most recent outing in April but against lesser competition could thrive today. Should be included
4 Honest Mischief: Was second and his most recent outing last month holds the leading claims and leaves from one of the most respected barns. Top Pick
5 Mihos: Finished sixth in his most recent outing last month but was victorious prior to that and must be respected by the others. Exotics
Race 10
8 No Lime: Seventh in his most recent outing, has experience in stakes races, must be given consideration. Should be included
10 Prince of New York: Third in his most recent outing last month, carries experienced rider and must be respected. Exotics
11 FinancialStability: Fourth in his most recent outing last month, consistency on his side and must be respected. Top Pick
