Saratoga Picks: Coaching Club American Oaks Analysis (7/25/2026)

Published: Sat Jul 25, 2026, 8:00 am ET

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The racing action from Saratoga on Saturday features the Coaching Club American Oaks. @HandicappingT3 has all the Saratoga picks for the entire card!

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Saratoga Full Card Analysis

Saratoga Picks: Coaching Club American Oaks Analysis (7/25/2026)

Saratoga Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:35 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

#7 ELEVATED (2-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#5 INTRAOSSEOUS (8-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
#1 TEXAS DANDELION (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. May be able to find the right setup.
#3 MS LIU (8-1): Fringe Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Gaffalione and Antonucci team up on this one.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 7-5

Pick 3 (Races 1-3): #7,5 with #7,2 with #9

Exacta: 7 / 5,1,3

Saratoga Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:08 PM ET; Starter Allowance $70k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

#7 TIMIA (3-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Strong early pace figs.
#2 A. P. SLINGSHOT (7-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
#1 LADY WISDOM (5-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Speed figs match up nicely.
#3 POWER OF WOMEN (5-2): Fringe Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Exacta: 7 / 2,1

Saratoga Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:41 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

#9 GRAND YAUPON (3-1): Best Bet of the Card. Should improve off the debut. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
#1 BLACKJACK (8-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#6 FOOLIN (5-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
#7 BACKLASH (8-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 6 – 7

The Plays

Win: #9 at 1-1

Exacta: 9 / 1,6,7

Saratoga Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:14 PM ET; Allowance $105k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

#5 INSPEIGHTOFCHARLIE (7-2): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
#3 HONOREE (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Comes home strong.
#2 SIR OSCAR (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
#9 NAGUILE (6-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Brion.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 2 – 9

The Plays

Win: #5 at 3-1

Exacta: 5 / 3,2,9

Saratoga Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:48 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

#10 INSTABILITY (5-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Race may setup for this runner.
#6 KING'S REMARK (9-2): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Trainer is having a great meet.
#7 CHICKEN DANCE (15-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
#3 QUIET POWER (10-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 10 – 6 – 7 – 3

The Plays

Win: #10 at 2-1

Exacta: 10 / 6,7,3

Saratoga Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:22 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

#2 WYNSTOCK (5-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
#8 EMERGING MARKET (8-5): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Running well of late.
#1 DREAMLIKE (7-2): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Carmouche and Rice team up on this one.
#4 RESILIENCE (6-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 1 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-1

Trifecta: 2 / 8,1 / 8,1,4

Saratoga Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:56 PM ET; Allowance $105k; 1 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

#8 SAMMY C NOTE (6-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#4 JACK'S WORLD (3-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Prat and Rice team up on this one.
#2 TWIRLING LAD (8-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Barn has been sending out runners.
#1 GUILTY (15-1): Major Player. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 2 – 1

The Plays

Win: #8 at 5-1

Exacta: 8 / 4,2,1

Saratoga Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:30 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

#6 VEKOMA VIEW (10-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
#9 BELLA KNOWS (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
#8 NEW ROSE (15-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
#1 BOURBON BETTY (8-1): Major Player. Fast enough on paper to compete. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 9 – 8 – 1

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-1

Exacta: 6 / 9,8,1

Saratoga Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:07 PM ET; Alfred G. Vanderbilt Stakes $400k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

#6 HYMN (5-1): Top Pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Stamina to outlast the competition.
#4 JUST BEAT THE ODDS (9-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Trainer is having a great meet.
#8 BUILT (8-5): Major Player. The 100 speed rating is among the best in the field. Previous success in similar race types.
#1 DAMON'S MOUND (4-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 8 – 1

The Plays

Win: #6 at 4-1

Exacta: 6 / 4,8,1

Saratoga Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:45 PM ET; Coaching Club American Oaks $500k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

#6 ALWAYS A RUNNER (9-5): Top Pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#7 DIRECTIVE (6-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#1 COUNTING STARS (2-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
#8 ZANY (9-2): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 1 – 8

The Plays

Win: #6 at 7-5

Exacta: 6 / 7,8

Saratoga Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:19 PM ET; Allowance $105k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

#12 FAIRY GODMOTHER (7-2): Top Pick. Solid closing kick. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
#3 TUTHILLTOWN (12-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#7 DANCINGWITHDESTINY (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
#14 QUICK POWER NAP (15-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 12 – 3 – 7 – 14

The Plays

Win: #12 at 3-1

Exacta: 12 / 3,7,14

Saratoga Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:52 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $56k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

#14 ROSSBEIGH (5-2): Top Pick. Franco puts this one in with a chance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#2 BIG FAT GOALIE (8-1): Major Player. Prat puts this one in with a chance. Trainer is having a great meet.
#16 BIG FROSTY (9-2): Major Player. Potential to kick home late. The 75 speed rating is among the best in the field.
#7 LEAVE ME (2-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 14 – 2 – 16 – 7

The Plays

Win: #14 at 2-1

Exacta: 14 / 2,16,7

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