Posts Tagged ‘Saratoga Race Course’

New Race Meets Starting Up Coast to Coast

by Horstradamus

posted on September 9, 2011 in General Discussion, Horse Racing, News, Other Events | No Comments >>

As the weather cools down a bit and the autumn weather slowly arrives, the major race meets of the summer are wrapping up and other tracks are getting ready to open their doors. After another successful summer at Saratoga Race Course, the New York Racing Authority (NYRA) will shift the action to Belmont Park for [...]

Travers Stakes Preview and Picks at Saratoga Race Course

by Horstradamus

posted on August 25, 2011 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, News, Other Events | No Comments >>

On Wednesday August 24 the field for the 142nd Travers Stakes was drawn at Saratoga Race Course.  In a racing season that has seen the same group of top 3-year-olds winning one big race only to fall short next time out, racing fans are looking for a definitive performance by one of the top choices [...]

Free Saratoga Picks for August 11th Late Pick-4 (All Turf)

by Horstradamus

posted on August 10, 2011 in Free Picks and Tips, Handicapping, Horse Racing, Other Events | 4 Comments >>

On Thursday, August 11th the late Pick-4 is all about turf racing.  So if you love the green grass at the Spa, you should definitely plan on throwing down a bet.  The late Pick-4 at Saratoga has been attracting a nice handle averaging around $350,000, which has resulted in generous payoffs for sharp players.  Here [...]

Saratoga Race Course – Expect the Unexpected

by Horstradamus

posted on July 25, 2011 in Horse Racing, News | 1 Comment >>

Last Friday marked the start of the 143rd summer meet at Saratoga Race Course. For the next six weeks horse racing fans from all over the country will be focused on what many believe to be the highest quality racing meet in North America. On tap at the Spa will be a total of 17 [...]

Free Saratoga Pick 4 Selections – Woodward Stakes

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 4, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips, Other Events | No Comments >>

OK, the undercard has gotten us this far. It is time to step up, and take advantage of the $500,000 guaranteed Pick-4. Here is an outline that you may want to run against the tier levels, and see if they may allow for a big score in a series of races that may have a [...]

Free Saratoga Picks

by Ed Meyer

posted on September 3, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips | No Comments >>

There is an incredible card at the Spa, but there are some sweet plays on the undercard that just may get you going to build your daily bankroll. Saratoga – Saturday Race #1 – #2 Rose Catherine (2-1) J.J Castellano in the saddle for Todd Pletcher (28%). They are ITM 67% as a team, and [...]

Free Saratoga Tips

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 29, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips | 1 Comment >>

Now, there won’t be any Rachel Alexandra in this selection sheet, but that doesn’t mean we don’t love her. The Personal Ensign is a big race, and is sandwiched in the middle of the Pick-4.  I would take the chance, and see what turns up, but in the meantime, let’s get fat on some early [...]

2010 Travers Stakes Analysis

by Horstradamus

posted on August 27, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips, General Discussion, Other Events | 3 Comments >>

This year’s running of the 141st Travers Stakes at Saratoga has drawn a large and contentious field of 11 three-year-olds.  Because Preakness and Haskell winner Lookin at Lucky is notably absent from this group, bettors have been left scratching their heads as to who should be the deserving favorite.  This fact alone will make the [...]

Free Travers Stakes Picks

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 26, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips, Other Events | 2 Comments >>

This Saturday at Saratoga will be the 141st running of the Travers Stakes, and best of all, it offers a $1 million guaranteed Pick-4. It will be an all-stakes, and you can bet it will take some heat. Race #9  - Victory Ride (G3) – 6 furlongs: I am going to work up a $72 [...]

Free Saratoga Picks

by Ed Meyer

posted on August 25, 2010 in Free Picks and Tips | 2 Comments >>

I like some plays at The Spa on Wednesday, but the only thing is that they won’t light up the board alone. You are going to have to dig in, and find some value from the WinningPonies tier levels to make it a sweet pay day. Saratoga – Wednesday Race #1 – #1 Remark (9-5) [...]