Free Horse Racing Picks for Saratoga Race Course

Rob Gregorka, OTB Writer

Welcome to the OTB Free Saratoga Race Course Picks page where you can find free horse racing handicapping picks for Saratoga Race Course race track in Saratoga Springs, New York! Get Full Card Saratoga Selections and Horse Betting Analysis for all Saturday horse races this season at Saratoga Race Track.

Bookmark this page and check back each week for Free Saratoga Picks, tips and odds. Get up to speed with our weekly articles on race betting strategies, horse racing tips and the latest news from around the horse racing world. After that, log in to the Racebook to check our horse racing odds and bet your Saratoga races.

Don't forget that you can get up to a 6% horse betting rebate here at Off Track Betting. We also offer Saratoga racing results, live race video & horse racing replays. JOIN OTB

Saratoga Race Course Free Picks

for Saturday, August 25, 2012

Race 1
13 #13 Brigand (5/2)- Consistent horse, and switch to sprint should help.
8 #8 Southbeachsandy (12/1)- Trainer A. Dutrow has had success in similar spots.
12 #12 Preachintothedevil (8/1)- Exiting a key race, should be in the mix.
Race 2
8 #8 Hot West (7/2)- Great recent workout, and exiting a key race.
6 #6 Honorable Dillon (4/1)- Making second start for trainer Kenneally.
Race 3
4 #4 Saint Viguer (4/1)- First time lasix, and trainer C. Brown enters hot.
2 #2 Slamarama (7/2)- Very good trainer/jockey combo.
8 #8 Security Analysis (8/1)- First start for trainer Pompay, decent value.
Race 4
11 #11 Cinematize (8/5)- Class of the field, very consistent.
10 #10 Bonita Sonata (10/1)- Well rested, and trainer Bond enters hot.
Race 5
13 #13 Reload (7/2)- Looks to return to his previous impressive form.
7 #7 Major Gain (12/1)- Excellent recent workout, could surprise.
8 #8 Nevada Kid (20/1)- Also a good recent workout, and trainer Zito enters hot.
Race 6
6 #6 Worthwhilepursuit (6/1)- Switch from sprint to route should help a lot.
1 #1 Wave Theory (3/1)- First time lasix, and good trainer/jockey combo.
Race 7
9 #9 Gossip Column (9/5)- Keeps improving, should be tough to beat here.
11 #11 Stephen's Revenge (10/1)- Very good recent workout, and good value.
2 #2 Sneaky Kitten (7/2)- Impressive in last start, tough to throw out.
Race 8
4 #4 Which Market (5/1)- Well rested, and ready to run a big one.
11 #11 Optimizer (4/1)- Talented horse, should be included.
10 #10 Arc Above (6/1)- Trainer Clement has had success in similar races.
Race 9 - $250,000 G2 Ballston Spa Stakes
4 *Our Pick of the Day* (79% Have Finished 1st or 2nd)
#4 Hungry Island (3/1)- Excellent at this distance, clearly the horse to beat.
Race 10 - $500,000 G1 Test Stakes
8 #8 Contested (2/1)- Great recent workout, and switch to sprint should help.
3 #3 Book Review (5/2)- Looks to keep winning, and excels at this distance.
Race 11 - $500,000 G1 King's Bishop Stakes
3 #3 Currency Swap (5/2)- Loves running at Saratoga, and good recent workout.
7 #7 Ever So Lucky (12/1)- Also a very good recent workout, and keeps improving.
1 #1 Willy Beamin (10/1)- Fresh, and the switch to sprint should help.
Race 12 - $1,000,000 G1 Travers Stakes
6 #6 Alpha (5/2)- Well rested, and loves running at Saratoga.
5 #5 Street Life (5/1)- Great trainer/jockey combo, and looks to keep winning.
Race 13
7 #7 Night Site (3/1)- Very consistent horse, could win easy here.
12 #12 Kris Royal (7/2)- Exiting a key race he narrowly lost.
2 #2 Ruthless Alley (10/1)- Sharp recent workout, and good value.

Be sure to visit us here at Off Track Betting to get in your horse racing wagers and check out our free horse picks for every Saturday at Saratoga Race Course.

Race Results

for our free Saratoga Picks from Saturday (08/18/12)

Race 1: #7 Leroidessioux- PLACE $4.80
Race 2: #5 Elmutahid- PLACE $12.20, #7 Lemon Drop Dream- SHOW $2.50
Race 3: #5 Raffie's Factor- WIN $10.80, #1 Karakorum Holiday- SCRATCHED.
Race 4: #4 Violence- WIN $3.60, $2 Daily Double Paid $28.00
Race 5: #3 Post Pattern- SHOW $2.50
Race 6: #9 Colonel Bill- WIN $6.40, #7 Kathy's Kitten- SHOW $4.50
Race 7: #2 Hello Lover- PLACE $3.90
Race 8: #7 Marquet Cat- PLACE $7.00, #6 Count Catamount- SHOW $5.40
Race 9: #2 Point Of Entry- WIN $4.80 (*Our Pick Of The Day*)
Race 10: #6 Questing- WIN $6.40, Daily Double Paid $15.60
Race 11: #2 Bakin' With Cindy- SCRATCHED.


Free Horse Racing Picks & Selections

Bookmark this page and check back each week for Full Card Selections, Odds and Horse Betting Analysis for all Saturday horse races this season from some of the best US racetracks: Aqueduct Free Picks, Gulfstream Park Free Picks, Del Mar Free Picks, Santa Anita Free Picks, Belmont Park Free Picks and Saratoga Free Picks.

In addition to those racetracks, our growing team of horse handicapping experts offers free horse betting picks for the Triple Crown: Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes, plus the Breeders' Cup.


Saratoga Horse Racing Picks

Free Horse Racing Picks

are provided as a courtesy to augment your handicapping process. We do not provide any warranty or guarantee either implied or expressed.

OTB Race Previews

Bet Horse Racing with OTB

Race Tracks Time (ET)

Mobile Horse Betting

Mobile Horse Betting
Watch & bet Horse Racing & Greyhound Racing from any mobile device - iPhone, iPad, Android or Tablet. Our easy-to-use mobile wagering platform is compatible on all of the most popular smartphones and tablets.