Free Picks for Saratoga-7/19/20

Saratoga Predictions, 7/19/20

Race 1

1 Dowse’s Beach: third in last outing at Belmont Park, has a successful record at his track, and easy to like and must be shortlisted. Top Pick

1A New York’s Finest: finished second in last outing, debuts for new trainer and will be in the mix. Should be included

7 Banana Thief: was below form last time out, will receive help from Ricardo Santana Jr. in the saddle and deserves consideration. Exotics

Race 2

5 Deep Sea: finished second in most recent outing 3 weeks ago, jockey has an excellent record at this venue and will appear on all short lists. Top Pick

7 Hardcore Folklore: was third in most recent outing 3 weeks ago, at the weights has a very good opportunity and must be considered. Should be included

8 Tale Of Mist: has four victories in career to date, will have an excellent rider aboard and must be factored into the equation. Exotics

Race 3

1 Dovima: first start since a loss by a head, rider is one of sport’s best, must be put on all shortlists due to credentials. Should be included

3 Halo City: ran well in last outing, cannot deny the chances at these weights, has an excellent rider in the saddle. Cashes money

4 In Front: finished third last time out, carries an experienced and successful rider, and finishes at the front crossing the line. Top Pick

Race 4

2 Ryan’s Cat: was second in most recent outing, makes debut out of new stable and must be considered among these six. Exotics

3 Candy Cornell: finished second in most recent outing just last week, has raced very well the last two months and must be shortlisted. Top Pick

5 Release The Thunder: finished third 3 weeks ago in last outing, carries an excellent jockey aboard and must be taken seriously. Should be Included

Race 5

2 Martinez: will make a debut at Saratoga today, half-brother of Needs No Ice and will carry Jose L Ortiz considered to be one of the best. Should be included

4 Thin White Duke: Finished third in most recent outing but turned out in the one previous to that, however, today will have an excellent guide in the saddle. Exotics

11 Effinity: has one of the top riders on board, considered the horse to beat in this group and will be on every shortlist. Top Pick

Race 6

6 Leitone: is coming off a victory just eight days ago at Belmont Park, debuts as a big player from a new stable and will have plenty of experience in the saddle. Top Pick

7 Sentry: winner in most recent outing, will be fresh following a long rest and has won each of last two starts. Should be included

10 Noble Thought: was a winner in most recent outing 3 weeks ago, makes debut from a new stable today and must be given consideration. Exotics

Race 7

3 Baba: debuts at Saratoga today, has one of the sports most successful riders in Tyler Gaffalione aboard and must be taken seriously. Should be included

9 Lucifer’s Lair: Debuts at this track today, leaves from one of the most respected and successful stables and trained by one of the best in the business. Top Pick

10 Out Flash Drive: Debuts at this venue with Joel Rosario aboard and cannot be dismissed with such a strong presence in the saddle. Exotics

Race 8

4 My Sassy Sarah: finished third in most recent outing, will be amongst the leaders at the line thanks to strong help from the saddle. Should be included

6 Appletini: did not race up to form last time out, but has displayed excellent form prior to a most recent poor outing. Exotics

8 Officer Hutchy: did not race up to form in most recent outing but with Jose Lezcano aboard and weaker competition this time out must be shortlisted. Top Pick

Race 9

2 Blame Debbie: finished third in most recent outing 4 weeks ago, will be ridden by one of the sport's best and must be high on your list. Should be included

6 Stunning Sky: raced very well in most recent outing 3 weeks ago at Churchill Downs, will have a very talented rider aboard and must be on your shortlist. Top Pick

8 Cat’s Pajamas: won for the second time in most recent outing, has two consecutive victories and will have an experienced rider on board. Exotics

Race 10

1 Armament: Finished third the last time out, has a strong pilot on board and must be on everyone's short list. Top Pick

2 Control Group: did not race well last time out, but has an excellent success rate at this venue and will be given much help from the saddle. Should be included

8 Mills: was victorious the last time out one month ago, returns to a more likeable distance and must be given consideration. Exotics

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