Saratoga Sunday: Penultimate Race Day Features Grade 1 Spinaway

The popular Saratoga meet is coming to an end. Monday will be the final day of the meet, but the Sunday card promises a great show with the Spinaway Stakes.

Full Card Analysis

Saratoga Race Course- 1

Post: 12:40 PM ET; $136.5k Maiden Special Weight at 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 12

• #8 WEIGH THE RISKS (5-2) should improve after the first start and earns top billing, boasting the potent Brown-Ortiz partnership. She possesses the pedigree to shine in this field.
• #7 APPELLATE (7-2) is another candidate set to improve following her debut and emerges as a major contender with past performances that can rival this field.
• #5 LATER DARLING (9-2) should progress from her initial outing and promises to be competitive based on her speed figures. Expect a late surge with her strong closing kick.
• #11 BA DEE YAH (20-1) is the longshot worth considering, showing potential on speed figures. She might surprise in this race.

Selections: 8 – 7 – 5 – 11

Saratoga Race Course- 2

Post: 1:13 PM ET; $43k Maiden Claiming at 7 f on dirt; Entries: 10

• #4 BON ADIEU (7-2) takes the top spot, fitting well in this field and entering the race in excellent form.
• #9 MIM (9-5) is a strong contender, not expected to struggle with the distance. Look for her to make a well-timed move from the second tier of runners.
• #2 MARLEY’S GHOST (8-1) seems like a fringe contender with reasonable speed figures and the Trombetta-Lezcano duo backing her.
• #7 SWEET LIBERTY (8-1) can’t be counted out, showing promise on speed figures and possessing tactical speed to stay close to the leaders.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 2 – 7

Saratoga Race Course- 3

Post: 1:48 PM ET; $149.5k Allowance at 1 1/8 miles on dirt; Entries: 8

• #5 FILM STAR (9-5) appears the strongest contender, backed by the formidable Rice-Ortiz combination.
• #1A MOORE’S LAW (5-1) should also be considered a major player with competitive speed figures and the potential to benefit from a hot pace.
• #4 OLYMPIC DREAMS (2-1) is expected to be competitive, having proven his ability to handle these conditions in the past.
• #2 CERTIFIED LOVERBOY (15-1) is a longshot to watch, capable of handling the conditions and arriving in good form.

Selections: 5 – 1A – 4 – 2

Saratoga Race Course- 4

Post: 2:19 PM ET; $42k Claiming at 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 10

• #7 MAGNOLIA MIDNIGHT (7-5) is the top choice, potentially capitalizing on a fast pace. She boasts the highest overall power rating in the group.
• #2 SILVER DUST (10-1) is a longshot with fringe contender status. She possesses tactical speed and can track the leaders for a potential late surge.
• #9 BEAVER HAT (10-1) is another longshot with potential, likely to be in the first flight of runners and contending late.
• #1 DURKIN’S CALL (9-2) remains a viable option with past performances that could overcome this group.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 9 – 1

Saratoga Race Course- 5

Post: 2:52 PM ET; $83k Maiden Special Weight at 5 1/2 f on turf; Entries: 16

• #1A KING FREUD (10-1) is the top choice among the longshots, boasting performances that can challenge this field. His strong early pace figures stand out in a race lacking frontrunners.
• #13 YAQUI VALLEY (8-1) should be competitive with solid speed figures and recent consistency.
• #6 MAGIC BEACH (6-1) makes her debut and could be a surprise contender, backed by the Rice-Prat partnership and a promising pedigree.
• #10 PICCATA PRINCE (5-2) is expected to improve from his first start and should be considered a contender, especially with the Rice-Franco collaboration.

Selections: 1A – 13 – 6 – 10

Saratoga Race Course- 6

Post: 3:26 PM ET; $136.5k Maiden Special Weight at 7 f on dirt; Entries: 10

• #2 GENETICS (3-1) is the top choice, likely to improve in her second start and presenting a strong front-running threat with Mott-Lezcano in her corner.
• #4 ALPINE PRINCESS (4-1) should also improve and remains competitive, possibly making a late surge to contend.
• #10 SCALABLE (6-1) debuts with potential and should be respected under the Pletcher-Ortiz combination.
• #5 NIKITIS (5-1) is likely to improve and shouldn’t be overlooked, especially with the strong Brown-Prat partnership.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 10 – 5

Saratoga Race Course- 7

Post: 4:00 PM ET; $70k Starter Allowance at 1 1/8 miles on turf; Entries: 12

• #1A JARREAU (3-1) secures the top selection, boasting consistent pace figures that bode well in this moderately-paced race.
• #3 BORN A GAMBLER (8-1) emerges as a strong contender with performances to match this field. His consistent pace figures make him a worthy pick.
• #2 SKI PATROL (7-2) is expected to be competitive, fitting well in this field with past performances.
• #5 LORD FLINTSHIRE (8-1) should not be discounted, fitting comfortably in this race with competitive past performances.

Selections: 1A – 3 – 2 – 5

Saratoga Race Course- 8

Post: 4:36 PM ET; $70k Starter Allowance at 1 1/8 miles on turf; Entries: 16

• #10 DONTMESSWITHTESS (5-2) earns top billing, expected to make a well-timed move from the second tier of runners.
• #11 CAN’T FOOL ME (12-1) is a longshot with the potential to be competitive. She possesses the closing kick needed to make an impact.
• #6 EXCEPT TEMPTATION (6-1) is a contender, likely to make a late push with a competitive run.
• #8 DIAMOND STATUS (5-1) is a fringe contender with sensible speed figures, entering the race in good form.

Selections: 10 – 11 – 6 – 8

Saratoga Race Course- 9

Post: 5:10 PM ET; $300k Spinaway S. at 7 f on dirt; Entries: 10

• #8 WAYS AND MEANS (7-5) should improve in her second start and stands out as the top choice. She should be poised to make a well-timed move from the second tier.
• #9 BRIGHTWORK (5-2) is another strong contender with the highest overall power rating in the group, making her the class of the field.
• #3 SUGAR HI (6-1) is worth considering for underneath positions, expected to progress in her second start under the Mott-Alvarado combination.
• #4 CLOSING ACT (20-1) is a longshot with potential and should be considered for underneath spots.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 3 – 4

Saratoga Race Course- 10

Post: 5:44 PM ET; $52k Maiden Claiming at 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 15

• #8 ADDRESSABLE MARKET (7-2) secures the top selection, boasting a promising pedigree for this race.
• #9 DARK POOL (5-1) is expected to improve and should be competitive, given her past performances in similar conditions.
• #1 JET CITY WOMAN (4-1) is a contender with tactical speed, capable of staying close to the leaders for a well-timed move. Her pedigree suggests she can be a major player.
• #15 DUKE GIRLS (5-2) remains a viable option with experience handling similar conditions.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 1 – 15

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