Saratoga Picks: 2024 Shuvee Stakes

The racing action from Saratoga Race Course on Sunday features the Shuvee Stakes. Check out our Saratoga Race Course picks for the entire card!

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Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; A. P. Smithwick Memorial Handicap $150k; 2 3/8 M Hurdle; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 PICKANUMBER (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 L’IMPERATOR (5-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 ABAAN (9-5): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 WEST NEWTON (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 5 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:41 PM ET; Starter Allowance $70k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 JUST MUSIC (7-2): Top pick. Races that could beat these. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #7 GRACEFUL ROSE (5-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 YO PUEDO (9-2): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 ENIGMATIC (9-5): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 6 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 3

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

• #13 AARAJ (3-1): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #3 ROYAL KING (8-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #11 KORRONGO (8-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Could wear these ones down late.
• #6 MUSICAL MAESTRO (4-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 13 – 3 – 11 – 6

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:45 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 PAST TENSE (3-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly.
• #3 MISSION OF HOPE (5-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Running well of late.
• #8 AUTUMN’S TURN (15-1): Contender.
• #9 MS SEDONA (7-2): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 8 – 9

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:17 PM ET; Shuvee Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #3 RAGING SEA (7-5): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 SHOTGUN HOTTIE (3-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #5 JUST KATHERINE (9-2): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #4 MISTY VEIL (4-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 5 – 4

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:50 PM ET; Claiming $45k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 BRITERDAYZAHEAD (5-2): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 WHENLOVETAKESOVER (9-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #3 WARRIOR RICHARD (7-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 ANTHRACITE (5-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 3 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:26 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #1A RAVENITE (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Could be ready for a top effort. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #7 PANACHE (8-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Running well of late.
• #11 BOSSY DISH (20-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #13 NANANANABOOBOO (20-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 1A – 7 – 11 – 13

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:04 PM ET; Allowance $95k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #7 FIRSTTIMEINFOREVER (2-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Top jock on the circuit with Prat.
• #3 AWESOME CZECH (5-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #13 MIDNIGHT CONCERTO (8-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 ROAGNA (6-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 13 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:41 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 BLACK DOG (7-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 75 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #6 SALTED (8-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #1 KISS ME SLOW (3-1): Major Player. Prat makes this one a player.
• #8 SPUN CANDY (12-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 1 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:15 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 BLACK RAIN (8-5): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #6 ROCKETEER (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Likely to get forward position.
• #4 SEEKING UNITY (8-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 BRIGADE COMMANDER (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 6 – 4 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:49 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #12 HUSH OF A STORM (7-2): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Prat. Race sets up perfectly.
• #10 BORN DANCER (8-1): Fringe Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #8 LOCKE AND KEY (12-1): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 BAR FOURTEEN (10-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 12 – 10 – 8 – 5

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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