Saratoga Picks for July 19:
HORSING AROUND WITH MR. ED: The 12-race program Saturday at the Spa offered a little something for everyone — smoke, chalk, rain, mud, repeat. Those who excelled under those conditions included popular NY jockey Manny Franco with three wins, and trainer Brad Cox, also with a hat trick. Also, a quirk at the windows when through the first ten races not a single win ticket paid double digest. Then the tote exploded with a final Daily Double paying $284.22 for $2. Turning to Sunday’s 10-race cad, first post is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET/10:10 a.m. PT. Sunny skies with a high in the upper-70s are expected. Let’s look at Mr. Ed’s exclusive VSiN picks.
Mr. Ed’s Saratoga Selections for Sunday, 7/19
Race 1 (1:10 p.m. ET/10:10 a.m. PT) — $43K CLAIMING for 3YOs & up going 1⅛-mile
Mr. Ed likes these two: #6 STURDY (7-5 morning line) sort of gelding from George Weaver barn with new rider Manny Franco, and #7 CURVINO (9-5) for super-deep Linda Rice outfit with perennial top rider Irad Ortiz, Jr. Either one gets Leg 1 of DD.
SARATOGA SELECTION: $5 Daily Double of 6,7&8,10. ($20)
Race 2 (1:44 p.m. ET/10:44 a.m. PT) — $56K MAIDEN CLAIMING for fillies & mares going 5½-furlongs on the turf
Mr. Ed likes either #8 ALL BRIGHT (10-1 morning line), making debut for trainer David Duggan with smilin’ Katie Davis in the saddle, and #10 TICKET TO RIDE (7-2) from Saffie Joseph stable with huge ride upgrade to Irad Ortiz, Jr. Either of two will do.
Race 3 (2:18 p.m. ET/11:18 a.m. PT) — $44K MAIDEN CLAIMING for 3YOs & up going a mile from the Wilson Shute
A young gelding from Chad Brown is a #1 BARGAIN PURCHASE (3-1) for Mr. Ed. With blinkers ON from the inside post, looks like a steal with Manny Franco aboard.
SARATOGA SELECTION: $10 to Win. ($10)
Race 4 (2:52 p.m. ET/11:52 a.m. PT) — $78K STARTER OPTIONAL CLAIMING for 3YO fillies going a mile from the Wilson Shute
Mr. Ed likes #5 HOT GOSSIP (8-1 morning line) with Manny Franco returning on drop for savvy Linda Rice. Mid-field post big boost for Curlin offspring.
SARATOGA SELECTION: $10 to Win. ($10)
Race 6 (4:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT) — $90K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT for 2YOs going 5½-furlongs
Mr. Ed’s money is going on first-time-starter #4 GEORGE ST. (7-2 morning line) from excellent Brad Cox barn. Irad Ortiz, Jr. aboard well-bred youngster.
SARATOGA SELECTION: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
Race 7 (4:35 p.m. ET/1:35 p.m. PT) — $125K ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING for fillies and mares, 3YOs & up going 1⅜-mile on the turf
Mr. Ed likes a trio: #3 NATIONAL ARCHIVE (9-2 morning line), reuniting trainer Miguel Clement and jockey Flavien Prat; #6 DON’T JINX IT (9-2), also for Clement with Manny Franco up; and #7 VRONTI (5-2) with Irad Ortiz aboard for trainer Graham Motion.
SARATOGA SELECTION: $5 Exacta Box $30. ($30)
Race 8 (5:09 p.m. ET/2:09 p.m. PT) — $120K ALLOWANCE for 3YOs & up going a mile from the Wilson Shute
Mr. Ed’s VALUE PLAY OF THE DAY is #3 ENVISION (8-1 morning line) goes with blinkers OFF following dull effort. Will Walden trains with Irad Ortiz riding. Look for late kick.
SARATOGA SELECTION: $10 to WPS. ($30)
Race 9 (5:45 p.m. ET/2:45 p.m. PT) $225K G3 QUICK CALL STAKES for 3YOs going 5½-furlongs on the turf
Mr. Ed likes #10 JOHNNY’S RED STORM (5-1 morning line) for trainer George Weaver, who recruits hot Flavien Prat to ride. Undefeated turf sprinter goes for three-bagger.
SARATOGA SELECTION: $20 to Win. ($20)
TOTAL WAGERS: $140
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