Free Picks For Saratoga - 7/26/20

Race 1

3 Advanced Strategy: has run just one time to date, finished third in that race at Aqueduct, and carries one of the best in the sport. Should be included

6 More Like It: ran the best when finishing second in a most recent outing at Belmont Park and on these weights merits much respect. Top Pick

8 Smite: ran a career-best 3 weeks ago at Belmont Park, pulled out quickly in most recent outing but has displayed speed in workouts this week. Exotics

Race 2

2 Judge N Jury: half-brother to Brett The Jet, has one of the best onboard and cannot be overlooked. Exotics

5 ArrowHeart: makes debut today at Saratoga, has an excellent rider in the saddle, and must be given consideration. Should be included

6 Effinity: has had only one race to date and finished second, leaves from the stable with an excellent record, and must be shortlisted. Top Pick

Race 3

4 Make A Stand: in four races has one victory, ran a career-best finishing third last time out, and will be part of the equation today. Should be included

5 Shootin The Breeze: finished second in most recent outing early last month, carries a top jockey, and must be on any shortlist. Top Pick

10 Road To Meath: finished third the last time out five months ago, has one of the best riders in the business, and cannot be overlooked. Exotics

Race 4

1 Justin Front: ran well in the last outing four months ago, has an excellent rider aboard, and must be considered. Exotics

2 Victory Boulevard: slightly below form in the last outing, has one of the best in the saddle, and credentials speak for themselves. Should be included

5 Cryptographer: slightly below form in the most recent outing, but at these weights must be respected by the others. Top Pick

Race 5

1 Mad Maddy: has yet to win in two races, finished second in the first outing, and on the figures is the one to beat. Top Pick

2 Outadore: half-brother to Piedi Bianchi, makes debut at this venue today, and has one of the sport's best jockeys aboard. Should be included

11 Spicy Marg: makes debut today at this venue, has a talented jockey in the saddle, and could not be dismissed. Exotics

Race 6

1 Jazzique: finished third in most recent outing 4 weeks ago, will be helped by the rider in the saddle, and must be shortlisted. Top Pick

9 Pop A Choc: won by a wide margin the last time out, has an excellent jockey in the irons, and must be given consideration. Should be included

10 Miss Peppina: ran a respectable race 3 weeks ago when last on the track, faces lesser competition in this outing, and cannot be overlooked. Exotics

Race 7

4 Stage Left: was victorious six weeks ago when last seen, leaves from a highly respected barn, and carries a highly respected jockey. Should be included

6 Morning Breez: ran well the last time on the track 4 weeks ago, faces lesser opposition today, and cannot be dismissed. Exotics

8 Fast Getaway: finished first one month ago at Belmont Park and on these terms will be chased by the rest but not caught. Top Pick

Race 8

1 Family Biz: ran well when last seen two weeks ago at Belmont Park, on these terms must be highly respected and shortlisted. Top Pick

3 High Amplitude: finished second when last on the track 4 months ago, faces lesser competition today and finishes in the mix Should be included

5 Beau Luminarie: finished second 4 weeks ago at Churchill Downs, has a talented rider in the saddle, and must be respected by the others. Exotics

Race 9

1 Seismic Wave: finished second three weeks ago at Belmont Park, jockey owns an excellent strike rate at this venue and must be considered here. Should be included

5 Olympico: finished 2nd 10 months ago at Belmont Park, has displayed excellent form in recent workouts, and must be shortlisted. Exotics

6 Halladay: was the winner 11 weeks ago at Gulfstream, has won two straight and merits much respect by the others. Top Pick

Race 10

8 Economic Policy: has not yet reached the winner's circle in two races, finished second in first outing at Tampa Bay, and puts on blinkers for the first time today. Places in this outing

10 Turn of Events: did not race well last time out 5 weeks ago but at the weights must be highly respected and has an excellent rider in the saddle. Top Pick

15 Striking Speed: has not yet enjoyed the victory, finished third while debuting at Aqueduct, and has faced tougher competition. Exotics