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Wednesday's Saratoga Card Features $102,004 Pick 6 Carryover
Wednesday's Saratoga Card Features $102,004 Pick 6 Carryover originally appeared on Paulick Report. Wednesday's card at Saratoga Race Course will be bolstered by a Pick 6 carryover of $102,004 after the multi-race wager went unsolved on Sunday's 10-race $1 Pick 6 returned $4,272.50 to bettors who selected 5-of-6 winners Pick 6 sequence kicked off in Race 5 with a win from Standoutsensation [No. 8, $9.40] in a 1 1/8-mile optional claiming race with Jose Ortiz aboard for trainer Thomas Amoss. Luis Rivera, Jr. piloted the next winner as the Anthony Ferraro-conditioned Mo Trump [No. 3, $50.00] captured a 1 1/16-mile state-bred allowance on the Mellon turf, in Race 6. The next race saw Manny Franco visit the winner's circle aboard Belouni [No. 1, $6.40*] in a 1 1/16-mile claimer on the inner turf for five-time Eclipse Award-winning conditioner Chad Brown, in Race Race 8, a six-furlong starter optional claiming race, Jose Lezcano navigated Geez Eloise [No. 2, $11.20] to victory for trainer Linda Rice. In Race 9, the Grade 2, $200,000 Honorable Miss, Irad Ortiz, Jr. edged clear under Halina's Forte [No. 1, $50.00] for conditioner Phil only 2-of-9 horses covered in the Race 10 finale, a 5 1/2-furlong state-bred allowance on the Mellon turf, the Chad Summers-trained Just Add Water [No. 3, $13.80] prevailed with Jose Ortiz in the saddle, triggering the carryover. Wednesday's Pick 6 begins in Race 4 at approximately 2:58 p.m. Eastern. The Grade 1, $150,000 A.P. Smithwick Memorial kicks off the nine-race card at 1:10 Live will present live coverage and analysis of the summer meet at Saratoga Race Course on the networks of FOX Sports. For the broadcast schedule and channel finder, visit Bets is the official wagering platform of Saratoga Race Course, and the best way to bet every race of the summer meet. Available to horse players nationwide, the NYRA Bets app is available for download today on iOS and Android at This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
Forbes
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Handicapping The Spa: 2025 Saratoga Brings Prime Betting Opportunities
FILE - Horses break from the gate at the start of the Travers Stakes horse race at Saratoga Race ... More Course in Saratoga Springs, Aug. 27, 2016. The 2024 Belmont Stakes will be run at Saratoga Race Course, with the third leg of horse racing's Triple Crown shifting from Long Island to upstate to New York because of the massive renovation of Belmont Park. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the move Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, which has been expected for some time since the New York Racing Association unveiled plans for the $455 million Belmont Park project. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink, File) The summer spotlight returns to upstate New York as the 2025 Saratoga Race Course meet kicks off July 10 and runs through Labor Day, September 1. For bettors, this 40-day stretch is nothing short of a proving ground — where full fields, high purses, and top-tier horses combine to create some of the year's most exciting wagering opportunities. Saratoga is known for its history and pageantry, but savvy handicappers know it as something more: a meet that rewards preparation, pattern recognition, and bold, well-timed plays. Why Saratoga Is Built For Bettors At its core, Saratoga is a bettor's paradise. The meet features 64 stakes races, including 18 Grade 1s, and is packed with deep maiden special weights, competitive allowance races, and hard-to-predict turf contests. Average field sizes consistently rank among the largest in the country, with multi-race pools frequently topping seven figures. Key angles bettors should consider: Key Betting Days The Saratoga stakes calendar is stacked, and several major race days offer exceptional betting value: Track Biases & Betting Strategy Understanding the track's tendencies is critical. Historically: Live wagering and vertical exotics (exactas, trifectas, supers) offer rich payoffs when you can beat vulnerable favorites. In multi-race plays like the Pick 4 and Pick 5, structure is everything — go narrow when you trust a horse and spread when chaos looms. What Sets Saratoga Apart No other meet combines history, high-class horses, and handicapping complexity quite like Saratoga. From debuting juveniles to seasoned turf routers, every race demands attention. The morning line rarely tells the whole story, and late odds movement often reflects sharp inside money — especially in races with unknown quantities. To stay ahead of the competition, handicappers need sharp tools and consistent insight. For expert picks, tickets, and wagering strategies all meet long, check out where you'll find premium analysis designed to navigate Saratoga's most challenging sequences. Final Thoughts Saratoga isn't just a meet — it's a mindset. Every race is an opportunity, every horse a puzzle. With the right preparation, a willingness to adapt, and a little luck, the 2025 meet offers endless chances to cash in. So whether you're playing from the rail, the backyard, or your favorite ADW, make sure you're locked in for what promises to be another electric summer at the Spa.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
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Far Bridge To Stretch Back Out In Bowling Green
Far Bridge To Stretch Back Out In Bowling Green originally appeared on Paulick Report. LSU Stables' multiple Grade 1-winning millionaire Far Bridge will look to add to his impressive credentials in Saturday's $200,000 Bowling Green (G2), an 11-furlong inner turf test for older horses, at Saratoga Race Course. Advertisement Trained by Miguel Clement, the 5-year-old English Channel bay will stretch back out in distance from a neck third in the nine-furlong Grade 1 Resorts World Casino Manhattan on June 8 during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga. There, he exited the outermost post 8 and was quickly taken to a ground-saving position by Hall of Fame jockey Joel Rosario. He tracked in third down the backstretch and was game when asked down the lane but could not reel in his pacesetting stablemate Deterministic, who scored by a head over a rallying Integration in a dramatic finish. The solid performance earned Far Bridge a 99 Beyer Speed Figure. 'Maybe the distance was a touch short at that level, but I think he ran a gallant race,' Clement said of the Manhattan effort. 'He ran a terrific figure and came out of it in great order. He ran probably too good of a race to lose, but that's racing for you.' Far Bridge [post 7, Joel Rosario, 124 pounds] has arguably shown his best at extended distances with Grade 1 scores traveling 12-furlongs last year in the Resorts World Casino Sword Dancer in August at the Spa and the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic one month later at Belmont at the Big A as part of a tremendous campaign that concluded with an off-the-board finish in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Turf in November at Del Mar. Advertisement Far Bridge made a successful return to the races in March with a neck score over returning rival Corruption in the 12-furlong Grade 3 Pan American and added the 11-furlong Grade 2 Man o' War to his ledger in May at Belmont at the Big A ahead of his Manhattan try. Far Bridge worked a half-mile in 49.15 seconds July 4 over the Oklahoma training turf in company with Tawny Port, who is also entered in the Bowling Green. 'Top class,' Clement said of the work by Far Bridge. 'He's a very good horse. He looks out for himself, he knows the drill and where every pole is, and he breezes himself. He's just poetry in motion.' Far Bridge, who captured the Grade 1 Belmont Derby as a sophomore at Belmont Park, is out of the winning Kitten's Joy mare Fitpitcher. His second dam is the winning A.P. Indy mare Teenage Temper, whose half-sister Pleasant Song produced Grade 2-winning millionaire Long Range Toddy. Advertisement Clement will also send out Peachtree Stable's Tawny Port [post 3, Flavien Prat, 120 pounds], who will look to secure his first win since capturing the 2023 Listed John's Call, a restricted event contested over 1 5/8-miles of firm Spa turf. The 6-year-old Pioneerof the Nile dark bay has banked in excess of $1.3 million via a 25-5-3-5 ledger topped by Grade 3 dirt scores in 2022 as a 3-year-old in the Lexington at Keeneland and the Ohio Derby at Thistledown while in the care of trainer Brad Cox. Tawny Port joined the barn of the late Christophe Clement in time for a fifth-place finish in the 2023 edition of the Grade 2 Bowling Green ahead of his aforementioned John's Call score. He has raced exclusively in graded company through his last 10 outings, including close third-place finishes last year at Monmouth Park in the nine-furlong Grade 3 Monmouth and 11-furlong Grade 2 United Nations. Clement said to draw a line through Tawny Port's most recent off-the-board outing in the off-the-turf Grade 3 Belmont Gold Cup contested over 1 3/4-miles of sloppy and sealed footing on June 6 here. Advertisement 'He's doing great. He had no chance last time. He's doing better than people think,' Clement said. Tawny Port, a half-brother to the graded stakes-placed Broadway Lady, is out of the multiple graded stakes-placed Macho Uno mare Livi Makenzie. His second dam, Greta's Joy, is a half-sister to multiple graded stakes-winning millionaire Surf Cat. Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse will be represented by D.J. Stable's graded stakes-winning millionaire Webslinger [post 5, Jose Ortiz, 120 pounds], who will look to go one better from a last-out three-quarter length second in the 1 1/16-mile Grade 2 Eclipse on May 31 over the Woodbine Tapeta. 'He ran great his first start back at Woodbine,' Casse said. 'I've been very impressed with him. I think he's training better than I've ever seen him. The key with him is he'll sit back and make his run. I'm expecting a big year out of him.' Advertisement The 5-year-old Constitution gelding made the grade as a sophomore in the 2023 Grade 2 American Turf, besting Far Bridge by a nose in the 1 1/16-mile test over firm footing at Churchill Downs. While Webslinger exited that effort to capture the nine-furlong Listed Audubon at Churchill, Far Bridge avenged his narrow loss with a Belmont Derby score where Webslinger closed from last-of-11 to finish a 1 1/2-length fourth. The familiar foes squared off once more that year here in the 1 3/16-mile Grade 1 Saratoga Derby Invitational with Webslinger missing by a head to Program Trading and Far Bridge settling for third. Webslinger hit the board in 4-of-6 starts last year led by a win in the 11-furlong Chorleywood over firm Churchill turf. He has banked in excess of $1.4 million through a 20-5-6-4 record. Casse will also send out Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Harry Colburn's Corruption [post 8, Javier Castellano, 120 pounds], who will look to build upon a fourth-place finish last out in the Grade 1 Manhattan. Advertisement The 4-year-old Medaglia d'Oro gelding has improved steadily through his eight-race career, winning a maiden-claiming turf mile at third asking on January 12 to kick off a three-race win streak at Gulfstream Park that included a one-mile allowance win on January 26 and a 12-furlong optional-claiming score on March 2. Corruption proved his class with a neck second to Far Bridge in the aforementioned Pan American, a race he exited to wire a nine-furlong optional-claimer in May at Churchill Downs ahead of his Manhattan try. 'He's definitely improved. He's our most improved child for the year,' said Casse, with a laugh. 'He likes to get in a rhythm and the farther you go, the easier it is to accomplish that.' The $220,000 OBS Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds-in-Training Sale purchase is out of the multiple graded stakes-placed Sky Mesa mare Thundering Sky. Advertisement Averill Racing's Harrow [post 6, Irad Ortiz, Jr., 122 pounds] fulfilled a lifelong dream for Barbados-born trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr. when he captured the Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup in March at the Garrison Savannah. Harrow, with Rasheed Hughes up, won the nine-furlong event by one-length over Grade 3-winner Smokin' T with graded stakes-placed Jerry the Nipper in third as part of a strong field that included the multiple graded stakes-placed 2024 Barbados Gold Cup winner Portfolio Company. Joseph, Jr. said Harrow exited the Barbados Gold Cup in strong fashion, landing a prominent three-quarter length second last out in the Listed Cape Henlopen over 12-furlongs of firm footing on June 14 at Delaware Park. 'Obviously, I'm from Barbados, and I had never won it. For the ownership group, that was good,' Joseph, Jr. said. 'I thought he was going to need that run last out, but I was pleased with the effort. He ran better than I thought. This race is coming up tough, but I feel like he will run quite well for himself. He always tries." Advertisement The hard-knocking 7-year-old Lea gelding was haltered for $16,000 from a winning effort in April 2024 at Tampa Bay Downs and has won three times since to go along with a 1 3/4-length fifth in the 12-furlong Grade 3 W. L. McKnight in January at Gulfstream Park in his lone graded stakes start for Joseph, Jr. A solid field includes Grade 3-winner Starting Over [post 1, Manny Franco, 124 pounds], who enters from a three-quarter-length third in the Cape Henlopen for trainer Brittany Russell; as well as a pair from Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher in Shadwell Stable's Kentucky homebred El Rezeen [post 2, Dylan Davis, 120 pounds], who was a three-quarter length third behind the victorious Carson's Run and runner-up Deterministic in last year's 11-furlong Grade 3 Jockey Club Derby Invitational, and WinStar Farm and Rock Ridge Racing's three-time winner Tucson [post 4, Luis Saez, 120 pounds]. Yo Daddy, Kuchar and Game Warden are entered for the main-track only. This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
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Think Big Stretches Out For Kelso Triumph
Think Big Stretches Out For Kelso Triumph originally appeared on Paulick Report. Godolphin's Kentucky homebred Think Big, with Jose Ortiz in the irons, proved a stretch out in distance was well within his range, surging late to overtake 9-5 favorite Intellect and capture Saturday's $175,000 Kelso (G3), a one-mile inner turf test for older horses on Day Three of the July 4th Racing Festival, at Saratoga Race Course. Advertisement Trained by Michael Stidham, the 4-year-old Twirling Candy gelding had made his six previous starts at 5 1/2-furlongs, taking the Grade 2 Shakertown in April at Keeneland and the Grade 2 Turf Sprint in May at Churchill Downs. With his Kelso score, he avenged a troubled off-the-board effort as the favorite last out in the Grade 1 Jaipur here and opened up options for potential targets down the road. Stidham said the idea of stretching Think Big out in distance had always been on his mind. 'At some point, we were going to try stretching him at least up to a mile,' Stidham said. 'After what happened last time where he got off bad and had no chance, we thought, 'OK, here's our chance to do it.' He had won two Grade 2s in a row going 5 1/2 [furlongs], so it wasn't something we were going to do out of those races, but when the last race went sideways, we decided now's our chance." Donegal Momentum, last-out winner of the Grade 3 Poker here, broke alertly from post 4 under Hall of Famer Javier Castellano but the Irad Ortiz Jr.-piloted Arzak was hustled from post 6 and led the field into the first turn as Win for the Money traveled up alongside Donegal Momentum. Advertisement Arzak established a clear advantage into the backstretch to mark the opening quarter-mile in 23.14 seconds before Castellano asked Donegal Momentum to advance and narrow the margin through a half-mile in :46.43. Meanwhile, Ortiz and Think Big were content to stalk from fourth position to the outside of Intellect with that pair advancing smartly into the final turn, avoiding Donegal Momentum, who stumbled suddenly when otherwise traveling well. Intellect, with Flavien Prat up, and a wide-rallying Win for the Money loomed large late in the turn with the former overtaking a tiring Arzak in upper stretch. However, Think Big was full of run and reaching for more ground with his terrific turn-of-foot, angling to the outside of Arzak and surging to the inside of Intellect at the sixteenth pole to score by one-length in a final time of 1:32.81. 'That was a good trip. Horse was traveling good every step of the way,' Ortiz said. 'Unfortunately, something happened with the 4 [Donegal Momentum], I don't know what, it was a bit scary, but I was able to make it through without any contact. I was able to get a nice trip, I split horses, and my horse gave me an explosive kick.' Prat said he felt he had to move a little early due to Donegal Momentum's misstep. Advertisement 'The trip was OK. I had to move soon because the horse, [Donegal Momentum] I don't know if he slipped or something, but it changed my plan and then I got to the front, and you wait on horses after that,' Prat said. Stidham said he wasn't sure Think Big was going to have the momentum to secure the win as the field straightened away. 'It looked like we were dropping back and really, I didn't think we were going to have much of a shot,' Stidham said. 'Then all of a sudden, he did what he did going 5 1/2, which is rare for a horse to have the turn-of-foot at 5 1/2 and going a mile. That's what made it impressive to me.' It was 1 1/4 lengths back to Win for the Money in third with Neat, Mountain Bear, Arzak and Donegal Momentum rounding out the order of finish. Nantasket Beach and main-track only entrants Wynstock, Yo Daddy, Bank Frenzy, and Game Warden were scratched. Advertisement Tom Morley, trainer of Donegal Momentum, said all appeared to be in good order with Donegal Momentum, who kept his footing and raced through the wire. 'He went down on his nose, Javier said, 'I was a foot off the ground, he came up underneath me, and galloped through the wire fine, jogged back fine,'' Morley said. 'Thank God he appears to be OK. We'll check him out top to toe obviously, but thank God he appears to be OK." Stidham said Think Big's performance likely earned him a shot in the $750,000 FanDuel Fourstardave (G1) on August 2, a 'Win and You're In' for the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Mile in November at Del Mar. 'It certainly [comes into play], without a doubt. Hopefully that could be our Grade 1 that we missed out on last time,' Stidham said. Advertisement Think Big, out of the stakes-winning Street Sense mare Always Thinking, banked $96,250 in victory while improving his record 11-6-0-1. He returned $15 for a $2 win bet. This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
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NYRA Announces Item Giveaway Schedule
NYRA Announces Item Giveaway Schedule originally appeared on Paulick Report. The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced its highly anticipated lineup of premium giveaways for the 2025 summer season at Saratoga Race Course. This year's items include Saratoga sunglasses, a Spa schedule tour t-shirt presented by NYRA Bets, a Saratoga-themed Hawaiian shirt, a tie-dye tote bag, a polar fleece blanket presented by Rivers Casino, a commemorative pennant, and a stylish quarter-zip sweatshirt. All premium giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last. Advertisement Daily admission to Saratoga Race Course is $7 when purchased in advance at Admissions or $10 at the gates. New for 2025, fans can purchase a Saratoga giveaway general admission package, which includes admission for each of the premium giveaway days. The premium giveaway package is available at Cash will not be accepted for admission, food and beverage purchases, parking, or programs (with the exception of the official Saratoga store) during the July 4th Racing Festival and 40-day Saratoga summer meet. Reverse ATMs, also known as cash-to-card kiosks, will be available at multiple locations throughout the venue. The 2025 Saratoga Race Course giveaway schedule is as follows: Friday, July 4 SARATOGA SUNGLASSES Advertisement First out of the gate are chic Saratoga sunglasses boasting frames in traditional Saratoga red and mirrored shields that feature the classic Saratoga logo. Saratoga sunglasses are available for the first 15,000 fans through the gates on Independence Day for the special July 4th Racing Festival. Friday, July 11 SARATOGA SUMMER TOUR T-SHIRT PRESENTED BY NYRA BETS The first giveaway of the traditional summer meet is a red, high-performance concert-style tour tee. The t-shirt features a silhouette of the Saratoga Race Course Grandstand and a schedule with the meet's stakes races on the back. Emblazoned on the front is a horse and jockey logo denoting the live at the Spa 2025 summer tour. Presented by NYRA Bets, the cool and comfortable t-shirt will be available in two sizes: medium and extra-large. Advertisement Sunday, July 20 SARATOGA HAWAIIAN SHIRT Say 'Aloha' to the ultimate summer statement with a red-and-white floral Saratoga Hawaiian shirt. The t-shirt will be available in two sizes: medium and extra-large to close out the first full week of the summer meet. Friday, July 25 SARATOGA BLANKET PRESENTED BY RIVERS CASINO Fans can get a head start on their summer weekend with a Saratoga blanket perfect for a picnic at the track. Presented by Rivers Casino, the red 50'x60' polar fleece blanket displays a one-sided print with the Saratoga emblem. Friday, Aug. 8 SARATOGA PENNANT Fans can commemorate the midway mark of the meet by claiming a red and white commemorative felt pennant featuring the familiar images of historic Saratoga Race Course. Advertisement Friday, Aug. 22 SARATOGA TOTE BAG Functional and fashionable, this 14'x16' tie-dye cotton Saratoga tote bag is the ideal trackside accessory. Available on the eve of the DraftKings Travers, the Saratoga tote is perfect for stashing racing forms, sunscreen, or Spa souvenirs. Sunday, Aug. 31 SARATOGA QUARTER-ZIP SWEATSHIRT Labor Day weekend ushers in the final premium giveaway with a Saratoga quarter-zip sweatshirt. With summer in its final stretch, fans can stay warm with this red, medium-weight quarter-zip featuring a white embroidered Saratoga logo. The July 4th Racing Festival, typically held at Belmont Park, will take place from Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6, at Saratoga while construction continues on a new Belmont Park. Highlighted by the 156th edition of the Grade 1, $1.25 million DraftKings Travers on Saturday, Aug. 23, and the G1, $1 million Whitney on Saturday, August 2, the 40-day summer meet will open Thursday, July 10, and continue through Monday, Sept. 1. Following the four-day opening weekend, racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, excluding closing week, when the meet will conclude on Labor Day. For more information about Saratoga Race Course, visit All events and activities are subject to change at the discretion of NYRA. This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
