Racing Tips for Saratoga: Picks and Forecasts for August 3rd
Saratoga Race Course Highlights for 23rd August
The Saratoga Race Course is buzzing with excitement as the horses and trainers prepare for another day of thrilling races. Here are some top picks and selections for today's races.
In the $63K OPTIONAL CLAIMING race of the ninth, trainer Amelia Green has put her faith in #9 DESPERATE PROPOSAL (7-2), with Manny Franco as the jockey for the first time. Meanwhile, Saffie Joseph, Jr.'s #6 BACK IN THE SADDLE (4-1) is another top contender, with Irad Ortiz, Jr. in the saddle.
The day's action kicks off with the $38K CLAIMING race in the first, where #2 SIX KINGS (3-1) and #4 BARON OF SEALAND (4-5) are the top picks.
In the $110K ALLOWANCE race on the turf, #7 WAR SIREN (6-1) is a top pick for race six.
For those looking to place a bet on an exacta, the SARATOGA SELECTION for Race 9 is a $5 Exacta Box for #1 HAMILTON'S WAY, #1A IRON MAX, #6 BACK IN THE SADDLE, and #9 DESPERATE PROPOSAL.
Moving on to the $80K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT race in the second, #3 JOHNNY'S RED STORM (5-2) and #6 TWO DUCKS (4-1) are the top picks.
The $60K CLAIMING race in the third sees #3 TEN CENT TOWN (5-2), #4 CALL ME FAST (8-1), and #5 CONFABULATION (9-2) as the top contenders.
For those seeking a longer shot, the SARATOGA SELECTION for Race 10 is $5 to Win, Place & Show for #9 TAKESCHARGESMILING, which is Mr. Ed's PLAY OF THE DAY for a perfect 2-for-2 at Spa trainer James Begg, with Dylan Davis as the jockey.
For those interested in a Pick 4, a $.50 Pick 4 for races 7-10 includes horses #1, #2, #3, #8 for race 7, #3, #5 for race 8, #1, #6, #9 for race 9, and #4, #7, #9 for race 10.
The Whitney Stakes, held last week, was won by White Abarrio, as confirmed by a source stating "White Abarrio wins the 2023 Whitney Stakes at Saratoga Race Course." Other search results mentioning the Whitney Stakes refer to the 2025 race, won by Sierra Leone, which might cause confusion but are clearly dated in 2025, not 2023.
The best bet of the day for the $175K G3 ADIRONDACK STAKES race is #6 IRON ORCHARD (5-2).
With total wagers amounting to $181, today promises to be an exciting day at the Saratoga Race Course. Good luck to all the punters!
In the sports-analysis for today's races at Saratoga Race Course, the odds for horse-racing enthusiasts to consider in the $175K G3 ADIRONDACK STAKES race are 5-2 for #6 IRON ORCHARD, while for those looking for a longer shot, the selection is $5 to Win, Place & Show for #9 TAKESCHARGESMILING in the $80K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT race in the tenth. In the exciting horse-racing schedule, the SARATOGA SELECTION for Race 9 is a $5 Exacta Box for #1 HAMILTON'S WAY, #1A IRON MAX, #6 BACK IN THE SADDLE, and #9 DESPERATE PROPOSAL.
