Spa selections 2023: Saratoga picks august 11

  • userJoseph Aiello
  • dateAugust 10, 2023

In Spa Selections, Saratoga correspondent Joseph Aiello provides Saratoga picks for a handful of key races at Saratoga, including all of the exciting stakes action!

Follow along all meet with all the exciting action (and good betting opportunities)!

Race 4 – Union Avenue Handicap 

1. #5 Kant Hurry Love (5-2) – Fourteen for sixteen in the money including some solid wins this year for this filly who comes off the bench in good form and a top choice here

2. #2 Grannys Connection (6-5) – This filly by Connect has never finished worse than second in six tries, now getting another crack at stakes company for Tom Morley

3. #3 Temperamental (15-1) – With Betsy Blue likely scratching out having run two days ago, this long shot by Practical Joke could be a decent play to hit the board from the back

4. #6 Bank On Anna (12-1) – Hasn’t quite looked the same since winning this race last year, but if she rediscovers some of that form, this is one that should be able to at least hit the board

Race 8 – Grade II National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes

1. #8 Mysterious Night (10-1) – Hard to sleep on Godolphin and Appleby at a price, as this one has one of the best races at a mile in this field winning a grade I at Woodbine in September

2. #1 More Than Looks (4-1) – Was impressive in the Manila, and is one close beat away from having won four in a row, always with a late run that puts him in the mix in every race

3. #2 Carl Spackler (3-1) – This Chad Brown trainee came up empty in his step up into graded stakes last time, but still has the talent to contend here with a stalking trip 

4. #3 Behind Enemy Lines (8-1) – Nearly won a grade II last time after leading in the stretch at this distance, and will be in the mix with a repeat of that effort here

Race 9 – Evan Shipman Handicap 

1. #1 Americanrevolution (1-1) – Certainly not unbeatable despite the short odds as this five year old hasn’t raced since September over this track, but still appears to be the best in here

2. #5 Bankit (4-1) – This Asmussen trainee usually finds himself in the mix, here keeping Joel Rosario who should have him closing from mid pack with winning chances 

3. #4 Sundaeswithsandy (15-1) – His last two races would put him squarely with the top runners in this group, and if Carmouche can control the pace this one will be a threat

4. #2 Dr Ardito (9-2) – Wasn’t great in grade III company then came up a bit short last time out, but his stretch of six straight wins into February puts him with this group with a return to form

Race 10 – Clm 35000n2L

1. #6 Quick Power Nap (8-1) – This filly is probably more of a threat if she is placed on the lead by Jose Lezcano, but she has some versatility and should be a good price

2. #10 Saratoga Gaze (4-1) – This is one that has struggled holding on to early leads, but may still be a threat from the front at this distance and keeps Flavian Prat in the irons

3. #9 Linarite (4-1) – Ran well over this track in claiming company a month ago, clearly improving upon being switched to turf sprints in May of this year

4. #5 Michele M. (7-2) – This Clement and Rosario filly adds blinkers but will probably be best making a late run or closing from mid pack with a chance to finish in the money

Race 11 – Clm 35000n2L

1. #9 Miscreant (6-1) – Gets a little class relief dropping into claiming, and returns to turf where she had been running better as of late for Phil Serpe 

2. #8 Sweetest Princess (7-2) – Should be one to improve dropping from allowance races into this field, and has speed figures that compare favorably with the others in here

3. #7 Red Hot Chick (6-1) – Broke her maiden against claimers, now dropping down to claimers again where she should be able to make a late move and have a chance to finish top three

4. #3 Ghostly Girl (4-1) – Ran a close fourth on the turf last time in an allowance race, now having something to build off of on the grass for just her second turf try

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