The racing action from Saratoga Race Course on Thursday features the Schuylerville Stakes. Check out our Saratoga Race Course picks for the entire card!
Full Card Analysis
Saratoga Picks: 2024 Schuylerville
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Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Claiming $50k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #9 PEOPLE FORCE (8-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
- #7 EMPTY TOMB (9-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.
- #8 ROCCO STRONG (4-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #1 MASON MANIA (12-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 9 – 7 – 8 – 1
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:42 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $115k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #4 ASPEN GROVE (7-5): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates and promotions at BetOnline.
- #5 FREYDIS THE RED (5-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #3 BE YOUR BEST (3-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Hard to argue with the recent races.
- #1 NO SHOW SAMMY JO (7-2): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 4 – 5 – 3 – 1
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:15 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $45k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #3 NEIGH JUDE (7-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Race may setup for this runner.
- #10 NEEDED (5-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #4 MISS MAXIMUS (4-1): Worth a look. Speed figs match up nicely. Hard to argue with the recent races.
- #9 PUNCH THE CLOCK (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 10 – 4 – 9
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:48 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #4 RUN FOR THE HILLS (2-1): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #5 SUNDAY SHOES (10-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #7 SHOOTOUTTHELIGHTS (4-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Has experience at this level.
- #6 L J’S EMMA (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 4 – 5 – 7 – 6
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:21 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #8 CALL BOB (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Comes in with solid form. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline
- #9 CONCORDE SPIRIT (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #4 ROMANTIC CHARMER (12-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup.
- #6 CLANCY FANCY (20-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 8 – 9 – 4 – 6
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:53 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 16 runners.
- #1 STRONG STATE (5-2): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Ortiz. Looks good based on the 80 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #2 WILL NOT BE SWAYED (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
- #13 DARE TO BREEZE (3-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #9 TECA (5-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 13 – 9
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:28 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $100k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #7 MARCO T. (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #6 WEEKEND RAGS (6-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Stamina to be in the mix late.
- #3 SOLIB (4-1): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
- #5 QUEENS DANCER (30-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 3 – 5
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 5:05 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $70k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #9 ELLE EST FORTE (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
- #3 MORE THAN GLORY (8-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 LAKESIDE GETAWAY (5-1): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late. May be able find the right setup.
- #10 SIZZLE (6-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 9 – 3 – 4 – 10
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:42 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #7 BLAZING SEVENS (7-2): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Brown. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #6 ROCKET CAN (9-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
- #3 FILM STAR (5-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 ARTORIUS (8-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 3 – 4
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 6:16 PM ET; Schuylerville Stakes $175k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #10 VIGGIEDAL (9-2): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #3 SHERBINI (9-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Good race flow for this runner.
- #2 WEST MEMORIAL (20-1): Worth a look. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #1 AORAKI (8-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Jockey is having a great meet.
Selections: 10 – 3 – 2 – 1
Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 6:49 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $55k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #9 KICK A BUCK (9-5): Top pick. Odds suggest this gelding is ready to fire on debut. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #10 BATTLEFIELD PARK (8-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #7 IL SICILIANO (8-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
- #16 ALWAYS BE SMART (9-2): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 9 – 10 – 7 – 16
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Thursday
- Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Schuylerville Stakes.
Friday
- Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Coronation Cup
Saturday
- Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 1 Diana Stakes
- Gulfstream Park picks featuring the Azalea Stakes
Sunday
- Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 3 Quick Call Stakes
