Saratoga Picks- 2024 Alabama Stakes

The racing action from Saratoga Race Course on Saturday features the Alabama Stakes Presented by Keeneland Sales. @HandicappingT3 has all the Saratoga Race Course picks for the entire card!

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Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:35 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1A MOMENT’S NOTICE (7-5): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Strong early pace figs. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #7 SOCIAL HOUR (9-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #5 PERFECT FORCE (8-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. May be able to find the right setup.
• #8 TIZ FREEDOM (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 1A – 7 – 5 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:07 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #15 THARHOM (4-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Comes in with solid form.
• #10 SAM’S ROCKET (10-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #14 WEST BEACH (7-2): Worth a look. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. May be able to find the right setup.
• #8 JERRY’S OUT (20-1): Fringe Contender. May put in a better effort in the 2nd start. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 15 – 10 – 14 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 NIC’S STYLE (9-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
• #2 BANDITA (6-5): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #3 BELLE OF THE BALL (20-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #1 BENEDETTA (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:13 PM ET; Claiming $55k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #10 PEAK EARNINGS (4-1): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late.
• #12 BOSS OF ALL (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #6 EMPIRES PRINCESS (5-1): Contender. The 81 speed rating is among the best in the field. Has been running well enough recently.
• #4 MISS BOURBON (20-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 10 – 12 – 6 – 4

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:46 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $40k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 MACAW (5-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Strong early pace figs.
• #4 SALACIOUS (4-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #8 BOUNTEOUS (8-1): Worth a look. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 VINCITA (6-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 8 – 3

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:20 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #4 CALL ME HARRY (3-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Decent form of late.
• #7 LET’S GO BIG BLUE (4-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #2 LOCKE AND KEY (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #11 NEURAL NETWORK (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Brown is the leading trainer in the standings.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 2 – 11

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:54 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $115k; 1 3/16 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #1 DUKE OF GLOUCESTER (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Fits well with this group. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #3 LINCOLN HAWK (15-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #5 CATCH A WAVE (9-2): Major Player. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Previous success in similar race types.
• #9 RECKONING FORCE (5-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 5 – 9

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:29 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 DONEGAL SURGES (3-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 ROCKETEER (9-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 BANK FRENZY (6-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #10 TIMEOUT (5-2): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 6 – 4 – 10

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:04 PM ET; Lake Placid Stakes Presented by Caesars Sportsbook $200k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #7 SHE FEELS PRETTY (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Barn has been solid.
• #10 DYNAMIC PRICING (6-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 GALA BRAND (20-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 SPALIDAY (12-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 10 – 3 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:43 PM ET; Alabama Stakes Presented by Keeneland Sales $600k; 1 1/4 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 CANDIED (7-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
• #6 MISS JUSTIFY (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #3 POWER SQUEEZE (9-2): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #1 INTRICATE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 3 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:17 PM ET; Starter Allowance $70k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 YO DADDY (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #7 UNLIMITEDPOTENTIAL (5-2): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 WHO’S THE KING (6-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Has experience at this level.
• #5 WIND NINETY NINE (10-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 4 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:50 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #3 HEART OF THE NIGHT (2-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #8 BAREFOOT DISCO (6-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 NAUGHTY DESTINY (6-1): Major Player. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #12 GOOD MISSION (8-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 8 – 6 – 12

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