Free Picks For Saratoga - 7/17/20

Race 1

1 Prioritize: Ran well to finish second in last outing, has worked out well this week and will have an excellent rider aboard. Should be included

5 Bundibunan: Was third in last outing at Churchill Downs a month ago and with an in-form rider aboard needs to be taken seriously. Exotics

6 Value Engineering: Was a winner in the last outing at Belmont Park, jockey has a very good record at this venue and is the horse to beat among this group. Top Pick

Race 2

1 Dawn’s Early Light: did not race well the last time out over one month ago but on these terms must be considered. Should be included

10 Brunate: was second in the last outing 3 weeks ago, will be helped by a superb jockey in the saddle and holds leading credentials. Top Pick

12 Breed’s Hill: Finished a strong second in last outing and has changed trainers since last race over 8 months ago. Exotics

Race 3

1 Universal Payday: finished second in last outing four months ago at Penn National, with Tyler Gaffalione on board, has one of the best in the sport. Top Pick

4 The Rock Says: was third in the last outing at Churchill Downs and makes a big debut out of a respected stable. Should be included

6 Blood Moon: did not look strong in the most recent outing, but the yard is highly respected and will make presence felt. Exotics

Race 4

1 CustomExperience: was the winner last time out 3 weeks ago, has an excellent rider in the saddle and a double is in order today. Top Pick

2 LeaveUWithASmile: did not race well last time out but has a strong run to form ratio with jockey aboard. Should be included

4 Pick Up The Fone: earned a win the last outing two months ago and will carry one of the best jockeys. Exotics

Race 5

5 Too Early: has raced well in all three runs, leaves from a very respected stable, and returns from a break but will be in the mix. Should be included

7 Scuttlebuzz: has not yet shed the maiden tag in three races but among these runners is the one to beat. Top Pick

8 JustImeForWine: is still a maiden, did not race well last time out but will have an experienced jockey aboard. Exotics

Race 6

2 Coach Villa: did not race well the last time out, but is known to bounce back well and will have a strong rider aboard. Exotics

3 Mission WrapItUp: displayed a solid effort in the last outing, will face easier opponents today, and has an excellent jockey in the saddle. Top Pick

8 Big Thicket: has run well of late, finished second just two weeks ago at Belmont Park, and will have one of the best aboard with Irad Oritz Jr. Should be included

Race 7

2 Noor Sahara: finished third in his only outing, has worked out well this week leading up to the race, and carries one of the best jockeys in the sport. Must be included

3 Passing Out: Third in last outing at Belmont Park, competition is less in this outing, the rider is highly respected by peers. Top Pick

9 Blowout: finished second in the last outing, will be fresh following a long layoff, will be among leaders at the wire. Cashes money today

Race 8

2 Olendon: has not yet won but will have rider abroad with a strong record at this venue and will be in the mix today. Exotics

4 Lost Ticket: was victorious in last out six weeks ago, worked out very well earlier this week, has excellent rider abroad for this race. Top Pick

6 Turf War: has won once in four races, has one of leading jockeys aboard, leaves from new stable today. Should be included

Race 9

2 Risky Mandate: has won twice, was best while winning here by 3 ½ lengths in allowance outing, has solid credentials and yard is respected. Top Pick

5 Indian Pride: has had two successful outings, was best while winning at Belmont last time out, will finish among leaders today. Should be included

8 Slimey: was not up to form in the last outing, but runs well at this track and has a solid rider in the saddle. Exotics

Race 10

11 True Grace: third in his last outing, strike rate for a yard is positive, has solid claims, and will finish in the money. Exotics

14 Cold Hard Cash: has not won in three races, has leading jockey aboard and must be respected by the rest of the field. Top Pick

16 Senrima: Has yet to shed maiden tag, was third in his best effort while debuting at Aqueduct, will be in the mix at the wire. Exotics