Free Picks For Saratoga - 7/24/20

Race 1 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 1-mile and 1/8 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $52,000 and field of 7. 3 Jumpster was a winner when last out in June, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle, and is the leading contender today. 5 Prime Time Player was a winner when last seen in May, has shown consistency in form of late, and plays a prominent role today. 7 Royal Realm has a victory at 1 mile, was fourth last time out in June but a drop-in class could be the difference today. 3 Jumpster to win, Exacta 3-7

Race 2 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 3 So Enchanting has placed in each of three starts was third when last out in June and an increase in distance could be a big plus today. 5 Lady Valentine was second while debuting last month has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and a longer distance could be the difference-maker today. 9 Tracy Flick has placed two times in three outings, was sixth when last seen in May, and faces an easier task today. 5 Lady Valentine to win, Exacta 5-9

Race 3 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $55,000 and field of 7. 3 Cantrell Hill has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in June and plays a prominent role today. 5 Alcools has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and finishes amongst the leaders today. 6 Strolling has nine victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was second last time out in early July and must be given consideration today. 3 Cantrell Hill to win, Exacta 3-6

Race 4 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 5 and 1/2 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $52,000 and feels out of 11. 2 Lyrical Poet has a victory at 6 furlongs, was second when last out in April and could go one better today. 3 Count Down was a winner last time out in early July, jockey booking is a big plus and looks for a second straight today. 10 Forced has victories at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was 3rd last time out in early July and holds solid claims today. 10 Forced to win, Exacta 10-3

Race 5 at Saratoga on Saturday is the 1 mile and ⅛ Coaching Club American Oaks for three-year-olds with a purse of $500,000 and field of 4. 1 Malathaat has five victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in April and is difficult to deny today. 3 RockPaperScissors has two victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and merits consideration today. 4 Clairiere has two victories at 1 mile, was third last time out in June, and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle today. 1 Malathaat to win, Exacta 1-4

Race 6 at Saratoga on Saturday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 11. 2 Labarde was second while debuting last month, jockey booking is a big plus and merits the respect of the others today. 7 Watasha is the half-brother of Our Caravan, debuts from this venue today and has one of the best in the business on board. 8 Volcanic is the half-brother of CC My Sis, was fourth while debuting last month and has a highly talented rider in the saddle. 2 Labarde to win, Exacta 2-8

Race 7 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $103,000 and field of 12. 1 Performing Arts was a winner when last out in June, has a talented jockey in the saddle and holds the leading credentials today. 3 Sifting Sands has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in April but cannot be overlooked today. 11 Space Launch has a victory at 1 mile, was third last time out in May, and must be on all shortlist today. 1 Performing Arts to win, Exacta 1-11

Race 8 at Saratoga on Saturday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 9. 2 Baby Blythe was 3rd while debuting in December of 2020, jockey selection is a big plus and must be taken into consideration. 3 RastaFara has placed in each of 2 starts, was third when last seen in May and merits respect from the others today. 9 Ego Trip is the sister of No Nay Nicki, was second while debuting in March and looks to go one better today. 9 Ego Trip to win, Exacta 9-3

Race 9 on Saturday at Saratoga is a 7-furlong allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $103,000 and a field of 9. 2 MakingCents has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was third when last out in October of 2020 and must be given serious consideration. 7 ZainaLarab has a victory at six furlongs, was second when last seen in April and finishes amongst the leaders today. 8 Flash Magic was a winner last time out in June, has one of the best in the business in the saddle and holds the leading credentials today. 8 Flash Magic to win, Exacta 8-2

Race 10 at Saratoga on Saturday is the 5 1/2 furlong Caress Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 6. 1 Caravel has six victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last out in June and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 2 Robin Sparkles has 6 victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in June and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 5 Flower Point has three victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was a winner last time out in June and plays a prominent role today. 2 Robin Sparkles to win, Exacta 2-5

The 11th and final race at Saratoga on Saturday is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 13. 2 Emma And I has a victory at 1 mile, was 4th when last out in early July and merits respect from the others today. 5 Electric Youth has a victory at six furlongs, was third when last seen in early July, and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 7 My Lips Are Sealed has two victories at one mile, was third last time out in June, and plays a prominent part today. 5 Electric Youth to win, Exacta 5-7

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