Saratoga Picks- Grade 2 Flower Bowl

The racing action from Saratoga Race Course on Saturday features the Flower Bowl Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Saratoga Race Course picks for the entire card!

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Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:05 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 FRIDAY SURPRISE (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Strong early pace figs.
• #4 PRINTER’S ALLEY (6-5): Major Player. Gets a top-notch pilot in Ortiz.
• #6 TAPWRITS TEMPER (15-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup.
• #9 BERNIE GOES BOOM (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 6 – 9

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:37 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #6 STATESMAN (9-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #12 HELICITY (3-1): Contender. Running well of late. Good race flow for this runner.
• #15 COOPER (9-2): Worth a look. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #7 CYCLONE STATE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 6 – 12 – 15 – 7

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:09 PM ET; Allowance $95k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #6 YOUR MAN ALEX (9-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #8 HEYMACKIT’SJACK (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Can run with these.
• #3 TWISTED FILIGREE (3-1): Major Player. The 82 speed rating is among the best in the field. Should sit a good trip.
• #1 STREET ROD (6-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 3 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:41 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $40k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 CONFABULATION (5-2): Top pick. Top 5 rider aboard. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 SHAKIN THE BELLE (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Gets a top-notch pilot in Ortiz.
• #2 TORPEDO RUN (6-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #4 CONNIVING (9-2): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 2 – 4

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:14 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $115k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 FEDERAL JUDGE (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #6 ACCRETIVE (9-5): Major Player. Gets a top-notch pilot in Ortiz. Brown is a good bet at the meet.
• #2 TOP GUNNER (6-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #8 PRO OXIDANT (5-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 2 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:47 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #3 MOONLIGHT PROMISES (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #10 BLACK DOG (8-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #6 BRINDI (5-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #11 PANACHE (12-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 10 – 6 – 11

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:21 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 ZADORSKY (5-2): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 86 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.
• #1 THERESASILVERLININ (9-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #5 CARA’S TIME (7-2): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #9 MISS ENCHANTED (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 9

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:55 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #3 TAP INTO THIS (3-1): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #12 I GOT GAME (6-1): Major Player. Gets a top-notch pilot in Ortiz. Speed figures match this group well.
• #6 MAKES SENSE (6-1): Contender. Ortiz makes this one a player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 DAPPER MOON (5-1): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 3 – 12 – 6 – 4

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:29 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #5 UNLEASH THE POWER (6-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Solid closing kick.
• #9 SAMBURU (7-2): Contender. Productive recent form. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #6 BARRAGE (5-1): Worth a look. Having this jockey up can only help the chances. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 VICTORS VALIANT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 6 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:04 PM ET; Prioress Stakes $200k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 BRIGHTWORK (9-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating, which is among the top in the group.
• #7 TWO SHARP (7-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #3 TRICKY TEMPER (7-2): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #1 MIUCCIA (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 3 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:41 PM ET; Spinaway Stakes $300k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #11 QUIETSIDE (3-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #8 THE QUEENS M G (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #9 STRONG STATE (12-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Ortiz makes this one a player.
• #10 BELLACOSE (15-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 11 – 8 – 9 – 10

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:15 PM ET; Flower Bowl Stakes $500k; 1 3/8 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #1 WAR LIKE GODDESS (7-5): Top pick. Solid closing kick.
• #6 NEECIE MARIE (8-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #7 MCKULICK (3-1): Contender. Trainer, Brown, is having a lot of success this meeting. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 MILLIE GIRL (20-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 7 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 6:48 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $70k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #12 PALACE VIEW (7-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Top jock on the circuit with Ortiz.
• #8 OUR COUNTRY (10-1): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 HEATHGUARD (15-1): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #6 JHIRSCH (5-1): Fringe Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 12 – 8 – 2 – 6

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