Saratoga Picks: 2024 Coaching Club American Oaks

The racing action from Saratoga Race Course on Saturday features the Coaching Club American Oaks. Check out our Saratoga Race Course picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:35 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #3 CLEVER AGAIN (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 HELICITY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 NUDGE (9-2): Worth a look. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #14 SIMULATE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Mott is the leading trainer in the standings. May be a better effort in the 2nd start.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 8 – 14

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:07 PM ET; Claiming $40k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 STARSHIP DEFIANT (7-5): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late.
• #1A SELF ISOLATION (7-5): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #5 IT TAKES HEART (9-5): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. May be able find the right setup.
• #3 MY FIRST LOVE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 1A – 5 – 3

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 HE HAS IT ALL (3-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Barn has been solid.
• #1 KING PUCK (1-1): Contender. Productive recent form. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #2 NANO MAN (6-1): Worth a look. Potential to kick home late. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #5 CALL BOB (10-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 2 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:13 PM ET; Allowance $95k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #1 SILVER SATIN (2-1): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #4 ON THE HILL (5-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Can run with these.
• #7 FREEDSDALE (10-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
• #5 FAST BUCK FREDDY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Gaffalione. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 7 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:46 PM ET; Claiming $35k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 SAFALOW’S MISSION (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1A INDEPENDENT PAUL (3-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Good race flow for this runner.
• #1 XCELLENT MEN (3-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. May be able find the right setup.
• #4 BONNE CHANCE (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 1A – 1 – 4

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:20 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #2 UNION DOLLY (10-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid.
• #7 REFLEXIVITY (9-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Speed figures match this group well.
• #6 PAROLA SICURA (5-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #8 RILEY JEAN (15-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 6 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:54 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 PERFECT FORCE (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Fits well with this group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #1 COOPER (12-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #2 AUTHENTIC GALLOP (8-1): Major Player. Gaffalione makes this one a player.
• #4 INCENTIVE PAY (4-1): Major Player. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 2 – 4

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:29 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $115k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 GUN IT (4-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 DEER DISTRICT (5-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Good race flow for this runner.
• #2 FEDERAL JUDGE (2-1): Major Player. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #7 ARRO SMASH (4-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 2 – 7

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:04 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 CASH EQUITY (8-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #9 STEADY ON (6-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #4 HARLAN ESTATE (20-1): Major Player. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #3 BELOUNI (4-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 6 – 9 – 4 – 3

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:38 PM ET; Lake George Stakes $175k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #2 OVERSUBSCRIBED (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race may setup for this runner.
• #5 GALA BRAND (12-1): Major Player. Can run with these. Mott is a good bet at the meet.
• #6 SWEET REBECCA (7-2): Major Player. Trainer, Brown, is having a lot of success this meeting. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 POUNCE (8-1): Contender. Casse is the leading trainer in the standings. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 6 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:17 PM ET; Coaching Club American Oaks $500k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #3 THORPEDO ANNA (1-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs.
• #1 CANDIED (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Speed figures match this group well.
• #4 LESLIE’S ROSE (5-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #2 BARBRATINA (20-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 4 – 2

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:51 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #1 FACTOR ANALYSIS (7-5): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #10 DE LA CRUZ (5-1): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Gets a top notch pilot in Gaffalione.
• #8 THE JACKAL (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #3 ARTEMPUS (8-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 1 – 10 – 8 – 3

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Friday

• Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Curlin Stakes

Saturday

• Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks
• Del Mar picks featuring the Grade 2 San Clemente Handicap
• Monmouth Park picks featuring the Grade 1 Haskell Invitational Stakes (Breeders’ Cup “Win and you’re in”)

Sunday

• Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 2 Shuvee