Racing tips and forecasts for Saratoga racecourse on Thursday, 31st July
The Saratoga Racecourse is gearing up for an exciting day of racing on August 1, 2025. With a 10-race card on the schedule, there are plenty of opportunities for horse racing enthusiasts to place their bets. Here are some key picks, odds, and updates for the day.
Jockey Jose Ortiz leads the way
Jose Ortiz continued his impressive run at Saratoga on Wednesday, securing a pair of scores to lead the jockeys. He will be in action again on Thursday, with mounts on #9 WHATCHATALKINABOUT in the John Morrissey Stakes and #3 BEACHES AND PEARLS in the $63K CLAIMING for 3YOs going 61⁄2 furlongs.
Weather Forecast
Thursday's race at Saratoga may see some showers, with an 80% chance of showers forecasted for the day.
Top Picks for Thursday
Race 3: #3 BEACHES AND PEARLS (4-1 morning line) in the $63K CLAIMING for 3YOs going 61⁄2 furlongs, with trainer Brendan Walsh and jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Race 4: #4 CAROLINA SMOKESHOW (4-5 morning line) in the $36K CLAIMING for fillies and mares, 3YOs & up going a mile, with trainer Whit Beckman and jockey Manny Franco.
Race 7: Mr. Ed's choice is #9 NUMERO SEIS (8-5 morning line) in the $75K OPTIONAL CLAIMING for fillies and mares going 51⁄2 furlongs on the grass, with trainer Joe Sharp and jockey Jose Ortiz.
Race 9 (John Morrissey Stakes): #9 WHATCHATALKINABOUT (2-1 morning line) is Mr. Ed's Best Bet of the Day, trained by Wesley Ward and ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr. In addition, Mr. Ed likes #9 ANNELLE (6-1 morning line) for trainer Carlos David and jockey Nik Juarez.
Race 10: #9 ANNELLE is Mr. Ed's Play of the Day, with odds of 6-1.
Pick 4
For Races 7-10 on Thursday, Mr. Ed's $1 Pick 4 is 3,6,9 for Race 7, 1,3,4 for Race 8, 9 for Race 9, and 1,3,6,9 for Race 10. The total cost is $36. In the event of a scratch, the post-time favorite becomes the substitute pick.
Friday's Highlights
Friday's program at Saratoga will feature the G2 National Museum of Racing HOF as Race 7 of a challenging 10-race card. For specific picks and video previews, visit the Sports From The Basement website.
Saturday's Graded Stakes
Saturday's program at Saratoga will spotlight seven graded stakes, including the G1 Whitney, G3 Adirondack, G2 Troy, G2 Saratoga Special, G1 Fourstardave, G1 Saratoga Derby, and G1 Test.
As always, happy betting, and may the best horse win!
Sports-betting enthusiasts may find interesting odds for horse-racing events at Saratoga on August 1, 2025, with Jose Ortiz leading the way, particularly in the John Morrissey Stakes where he will ride #9 WHATCHATALKINABOUT (2-1 morning line)
For sports analysis, the top picks for Thursday's racing include #3 BEACHES AND PEARLS (4-1 morning line) in the $63K CLAIMING, #4 CAROLINA SMOKESHOW (4-5 morning line) in Race 4, and #9 NUMERO SEIS (8-5 morning line) in Race 7
On Friday, the program at Saratoga includes the G2 National Museum of Racing HOF, and analysis can be found on the Sports From The Basement website
