Saratoga Picks- 2024 Personal Ensign Stakes

The racing action from Saratoga Race Course on Friday features the Personal Ensign Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Saratoga Race Course picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:35 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 SPUN CANDY (6-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Looks good based on the 75 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #7 TIPTOP (15-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #3 SENZA PAROLE (7-2): Contender. Ortiz makes this one a player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 HAY EVABODY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 3 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:07 PM ET; Starter Allowance $70k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 ROMAN GODDESS (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #3 JUST MUSIC (5-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 PUNCH THE CLOCK (8-1): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #8 DAZZY (8-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 5 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 BE LIKE CLINT (3-1): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Ortiz. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 BORN DANCER (12-1): Major Player. Can run with these.
• #2 HUNT BALL (5-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #5 CLASSIC CREATION (10-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 2 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:13 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 ROCKET CAN (5-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #3 CASTLE CHAOS (3-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #7 WINIT (5-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. May be able to find the right setup.
• #2 BIG BLUE LINE (9-2): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 7 – 2

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:46 PM ET; Smart N Fancy Stakes $150k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 ROSES FOR DEBRA (6-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top jock on the circuit with Ortiz.
• #1 DONTLOOKBACKATALL (4-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Can run with these.
• #3 STAR GUEST (9-2): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Has experience at this level.
• #7 FUTURE IS NOW (3-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 3 – 7

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:20 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $45k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #5 FOCUS POCUS (9-5): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 79 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 INFLAMMABELLE (6-1): Contender. Can run with these.
• #6 GOING FOR GLORY (6-1): Worth a look. Hard to argue with the recent races. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #8 DREAM ON CARA (12-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 6 – 8

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.

• #11 YELLOW (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 RARE ART (3-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 WILD AND FREE (10-1): Worth a look. Should step forward from the first start. Could wear these ones down late.
• #9 GOOD CONDUCT (5-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. May be a better effort in the 2nd start.

Selections: 11 – 8 – 4 – 9

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:29 PM ET; Claiming $60k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #9 KICK A BUCK (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #12 TRANSACTIONAL (2-1): Major Player. Brown is a good bet at the meet. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #3 BRIGADE COMMANDER (6-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Should sit a good trip.
• #2 UNION EXPRESS (10-1): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong.

Selections: 9 – 12 – 3 – 2

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:04 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 BIG CITY (9-2): Top pick. Races that could beat these. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 MARIACHI (7-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #1 DAUFUSKIE ISLAND (8-1): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 CLASSIFY (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 1 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:43 PM ET; Personal Ensign Stakes $500k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #5 RANDOMIZED (8-5): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Brown.
• #4 IDIOMATIC (6-5): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #3 RAGING SEA (9-2): Contender. Trainer, Brown, is having a lot of success this meeting. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 XIGERA (10-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 3 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:17 PM ET; Allowance $95k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #8 LINARITE (4-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #11 AUNT YOLA (8-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #1 QUICK POWER NAP (12-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #5 DELIGHTFUL DIXIE (6-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 11 – 1 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:50 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #8 PATTY BROWN EYES (20-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 DAZZLING CRUISER (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Comes home strong.
• #4 STRIFE (7-2): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 SAVE TIME (5-1): Contender. Brown is the leading trainer in the standings. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 3 – 4 – 2

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