The racing action from Saratoga Race Course on Friday features the Amsterdam Stakes. Check out our Saratoga Race Course picks for the entire card!
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Saratoga Picks: 2024 Amsterdam Stakes
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Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Claiming $40k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #7 MASON MANIA (6-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 87 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Strong early pace figs.
- #5 KHAFRE (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #6 VALENZAN DAY (3-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Previous success in similar race types.
- #8 BOURBON CALLING (2-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 5 – 6 – 8
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:44 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $50k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #15 HARMONYVILLE (10-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form.
- #8 STEPPIN’ HAWK (20-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #16 NIKKI BRAINBURST (6-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
- #7 INFLAMMABELLE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 15 – 8 – 16 – 7
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:18 PM ET; Amsterdam Stakes $200k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.
- #4 JEFFERSON STREET (8-5): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #1 WORLD RECORD (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #5 VALENTINE CANDY (3-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
- #2 DONEGAL MOMENTUM (4-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 2
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:52 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #1 OCCULT (8-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 97 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #6 TOUGH STREET (8-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late.
- #3 BUSTIN BAY (12-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
- #7 CHI TOWN LADY (9-5): Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late.
Selections: 1 – 6 – 3 – 7
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:27 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $50k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #7 ROYAL BROWNE (5-2): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard.
- #8 JUDGE RULES (3-1): Contender. Gets a top notch pilot in Prat. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #6 TONY O (9-2): Contender. Should sit a good trip. The 74 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #2 DYNA POINT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 7 – 8 – 6 – 2
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 4:02 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #2 SELECTIVELY SWEET (15-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #6 OFF SCRIPT (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #1 VALTELLINA (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
- #7 SPEED AND BEAUTY (15-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.
Selections: 2 – 6 – 1 – 7
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:35 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #6 BE LIKE CLINT (3-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
- #5 BETTER BET (7-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #2 VESTING (5-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #8 ANTHEM KING (12-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 6 – 5 – 2 – 8
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 5:10 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $115k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #11 MID DAY IMAGE (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
- #4 FAUCI (12-1): Contender. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
- #2 RUN CURTIS RUN (7-2): Worth a look. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #1 CLEAR THE AIR (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 11 – 4 – 2 – 1
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:45 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #7 CASTLE CHAOS (7-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #9 ZOZOS (4-1): Contender. Speed figures match this group well. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #1 ACCRETIVE (5-1): Worth a look. Trainer, Brown, is having a lot of success this meeting. Previous success in similar race types.
- #12 SCOTLAND (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 7 – 9 – 1 – 12
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 6:19 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #5 MISSION HILL (5-2): Best bet of the card. Should be able to work out a trip. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #1A STORMY’S DREAMING (15-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Running well of late.
- #6 WIND DANCER (7-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #4 FILM ACADEMY (5-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 5 – 1A – 6 – 4
Betting News Horse Racing Coverage
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Friday
- Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 2 Amsterdam Stakes
Saturday
- Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 2 Jim Dandy
- Del Mar picks featuring the Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes (Breeders’ Cup “Win and you’re in”)
Sunday
- Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 2 Bowling Green
- Del Mar picks featuring the Grade 2 Eddie Read
