Saratoga Picks: Weather Delayed 2024 Fourstardave Handicap

Please be advised that due to the impact of Tropical Storm Debby many East coast tracks including Saratoga have altered their racing schedules and will continue to do so as the situation develops. Check Equibase for updates before placing any wagers as NYRA moves individual races or entire cards to different days.

The racing action from Saratoga Race Course on Saturday features the Fourstardave Handicap. Check out our 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; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 INNOVATOR (2-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 75 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 AVIATOR GUI (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #5 JUJUBEE (9-2): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 SANDMAN (7-2): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 5 – 2

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:07 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 HURRICANE NELSON (1-1): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 MARCHE (7-2): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Gets a top-notch pilot in Ortiz.
• #4 BANNED FOR LIFE (9-2): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Could wear these ones down late.
• #3 WAJDA (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 2 – 4 – 3

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Claiming $60k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 SAFFA’S DAY (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Strong early pace figs.
• #4 SECRET RULES (9-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #5 DISCO DEANO (5-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 COLD AS HELL (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 5 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:13 PM ET; Claiming $50k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #11 FROM HELLO (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 EVIE DOES IT (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #10 HIGHWAY HARMONY (8-5): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Has been running well enough recently.
• #2 WISH LIST (5-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 11 – 8 – 10 – 2

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:46 PM ET; Claiming $35k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 DASHING DELLA (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Could be ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #5 DEVIL BLUE DRESS (2-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #7 SPIRITUAL LADY (5-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. Likely in the mix early.
• #8 TIL THERE WAS YOU (6-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 7 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:20 PM ET; Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes $600k; 1 3/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 TRIKARI (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 85 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #5 FULMINEO (10-1): Major Player. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #6 DETERMINISTIC (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 LEGEND OF TIME (5-2): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 6 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:54 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #6 CONCRETE CRUISER (20-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #7 TENACIOUS LEADER (6-1): Major Player. Likely to take a step forward. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
• #10 SAM’S ROCKET (12-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #11 CLOCK TOWER (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 10 – 11

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:29 PM ET; Saratoga Special Stakes $200k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 SHOWCASE (6-1): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #5 TOUCHY (5-2): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Likely to get forward position.
• #3 GLOBAL LEGEND (12-1): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #4 FIRST RESORT (7-2): Fringe Contender. May be a better effort in the 2nd start. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 3 – 4

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:04 PM ET; Troy Stakes $300k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #4 COGBURN (1-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 XY SPEED (15-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #9 GROOMS ALL BIZNESS (8-1): Worth a look. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Has experience at this level.
• #7 DANCING BUCK (12-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 9 – 7

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:43 PM ET; Fourstardave Handicap $500k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 MORE THAN LOOKS (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top jock on the circuit with Ortiz.
• #6 OTTOMAN FLEET (8-5): Contender. Comes home strong. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #4 CARL SPACKLER (9-5): Contender. Trainer, Brown, is having a lot of success this meeting. Could wear these ones down late.
• #1 STRONG QUALITY (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 4 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:17 PM ET; Starter Allowance $40k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 PRINTRACK (2-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Barn has been solid.
• #2 DOWNTOWNCHALYBROWN (3-1): Contender. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 POPPY’S PRIDE (5-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #5 M B’S MUNNING (15-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 1 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:50 PM ET; Galway Stakes $150k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #5 STAR OF MYSTERY (2-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 PIPSY (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #9 AMIDST WAVES (20-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #8 KAIRYU (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 9 – 8

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