Saratoga Race Course Picks: Sunday Hurdle Stakes

The racing action from Saratoga Race Course on Sunday features the Beverly R. Steinman Hurdle Handicap. Check out our Saratoga Race Course picks for the entire card!

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Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:50 PM ET; Beverly R. Steinman Hurdle Handicap $150k; 2 3/8 M Hurdle; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 ABAAN (5-2): Top pick. Goes out for strong connections.
• #4 AWAKENED (9-2): Major Player. Goes out for the combination of Garner and Fisher. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 WEST NEWTON (12-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 RAMPOLDI PLAN (7-2): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 1 – 3

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:22 PM ET; Claiming $62k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #1A EXCELLENT TIMING (5-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #2 EMERALD FOREST (5-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 KNEEDEEPINSNOW (3-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #8 FUNNY JOKE (15-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Prat.

Selections: 1A – 2 – 7 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:54 PM ET; Mike Lee Stakes $125k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 DOC SULLIVAN (5-2): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Top 5 rider aboard. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 ANTONIO OF VENICE (6-5): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #5 GRAND OPENING (8-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #6 THAT’S MONEY (4-1): Fringe Contender. Goes out for the combination of Ortiz and Pletcher. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 6

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:27 PM ET; Allowance $90k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #6 SPEIGHTFUL LILY (1-1): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Bond. Strong early pace figs.
• #5 CAP FERRAT (5-2): Contender. Likely to take a step forward. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 THIRTEEN RED FLAGS (12-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #8 SCORING CHANCE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 2 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:01 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $45k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #13 MAMA’S MIDDIE (9-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid.
• #3 FOUR EYES (30-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #5 AZ U CHASE ME (9-2): Contender. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #10 CHARMING JIM (8-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 13 – 3 – 5 – 10

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:33 PM ET; Commentator Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #2 DRAKE’S PASSAGE (7-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #1 SHERIFF BIANCO (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #7 OLYMPIC DREAMS (9-2): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. May be able to find the right setup.
• #3 DR ARDITO (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 7 – 3

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:05 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $45k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #8 RAININGATTHEBEACH (10-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #3 LUCKY AND GORGEOUS (10-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #11 TONGUE TWISTER (5-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #5 STARTS NOW (7-2): Contender. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong. Kantarmaci is the leading trainer in the standings.

Selections: 8 – 3 – 11 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:38 PM ET; Critical Eye Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 FINGAL’S CAVE (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #9 BUSTIN BAY (4-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #7 SUNSET LOUISE (8-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
• #6 MIDTOWN LIGHTS (6-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Jockey is having a great meet.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 7 – 6

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:10 PM ET; Allowance $90k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #7 BETTRLUCKYTHANGOOD (10-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 GEM MINT TEN (5-1): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Comes home strong.
• #3 MIRACLE MIKE (10-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #5 SLAPINTHEFACE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 3 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:43 PM ET; Mount Vernon Stakes $125k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 MARVELOUS MAUDE (5-2): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Brown. Looks good based on the 90 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #1 SILVER SKILLET (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 SNOWY EVENING (12-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 OVERACTING (9-2): Fringe Contender. Brown is the leading trainer in the standings. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 6 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:16 PM ET; Bouwerie Stakes $125k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 LA BANQUERA (4-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #3 CALDWELL LUVS GOLD (6-1): Contender. Cox is a good bet at the meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 SUNDAY GIRL (8-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #7 LANDED (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Velazquez.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 4 – 7

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:48 PM ET; Kingston Stakes $125k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #9 CITY MAN (5-2): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Clement.
• #1 SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS (8-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 JERRY THE NIPPER (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #10 DAKOTA GOLD (10-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 3 – 10

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