Free Picks For Saratoga - 7/24/20

Race 1

4 Hands Up: slightly below form in the last outing one month ago at Churchill Downs but this assignment looks to be easier than the last. Should be included

5 Assume: has not yet won in three races, but on these terms has an excellent opportunity to shed maiden tag. Top Pick

8 Wishes And Dreams: did not race up to par last time out 2 weeks ago but has an excellent jockey in the saddle and cannot be overlooked. Exotics

Race 2

1 Kinky Sox: finished second in most recent outing 3 weeks ago at Belmont Park, finished clear of the rest of the field when second and is the horse the rest will chase. Top Pick

2 Overtime Olivia: did not fare well in the last outing but this race is much easier and is expected near the front crossing the line. Should be included

7 Movie Score: has performed well of late, finished third in most recent outing 3 weeks ago at Belmont Park and cannot be overlooked. Exotics

Race 3

2 Peaceful: finished second in the last outing 4 weeks ago, has few weaknesses, and will be in the mix today. Exotics

3 Sparkling Sky: has run just four times with one victory, debuts from a new stable, and has one of the best riders in the business aboard. Top Pick

7 Mo Me Mo My: ran a career-best in most recent outing 10 weeks ago at Santa Anita, stable is very successful in these events and must be given consideration. Should be included

Race 4

1 Dirty Bird: did not race well in a most recent outing, but is expected to return to form for this and will get help from the saddle. Exotics

5 Malarkey: finished second in the last outing two weeks ago, ran the best race to date in the last outing, and must be near the top of any shortlist. Should be included

6 Stay Fond: was victorious in the last outing three weeks ago, on these terms merits much consideration and must be highly respected. Top Pick

Race 5

5 Going Going Gone: finished fifth in his only outing to date, debuts from a new stable for this outing and has one of the best jockeys in the business on board. Top Pick

6 Jill’s A Hot Mess: has yet to win in two races, finished second in the most recent outing and must be given much consideration today. Should be included

10 Shanes Pretty Lady: is the half-sister to Grassady, debuts at this venue today, and is expected to make her presence felt. Exotics

Race 6

3 Overjoyed: was third in most recent outing 3 weeks ago when running her career-best and will receive help from the saddle. Exotics

7 Ebony: finished fifth in allowance last time out at Belmont, blinkers placed for the first time in this race, and has an excellent jockey aboard. Top Pick

9 Cap De Creus: finished second in her most recent outing 5 weeks ago at Belmont Park, has one of the sport's best riders aboard and must be shortlisted. Should be included

Race 7

2 Towering Gaze: In 2 starts has not yet finished first, was third when debuting, and will have an excellent rider in the saddle. Exotics

4 Vivazano: has not yet won in two starts, finished third when debuting at Belmont Park, and holds excellent credentials therefore must be shortlisted. Top Pick

8 Snicket: has yet to shed maiden tag but the form is taking shape, ran the best in a most recent outing at Belmont Park, and cannot be overlooked. Should be included

Race 8

3 Cerretalto: was not up to form in the last outing, will be fresh returning from break and the change at the weights is notable. Exotics

5 Chateau: did not race up to form in most recent outing 3 weeks ago but with top jockey aboard must be given consideration. Should be included

7 Free Enterprise: finished third in most recent outing two months ago at Churchill Downs, will be given much help from the saddle and is one to be shortlisted. Top Pick

Race 9

2 Jack And Noah: was a winner in the most recent outing, is stable’s first pick and needs to be given much consideration. Top Pick

3 Flap Jack: was victorious in most recent outing 4 weeks ago, completed a bullet workout last week, and puts on blinkers for this outing. Should be included

4 Old Chestnut: finished third in most recent outing 5 weeks ago, runners from this stable command respect and cannot be overlooked. Exotics

Race 10

1 AintItFunkyNow: ran well in most recent outing 4 weeks ago at Belmont Park and at the figures will be in the mix. Top Pick

3 Bricco: has yet to win in two starts, finished third in debut, and needs to be shortlisted for this outing. Should be included

16 Royal Suspect: finished third in most recent outing three weeks ago, the stable has had excellent results in state-bred races and should be near the front at the line. Exotics