Race fans watch horses break from the starting gate during the first race on opening day of the season at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Friday, July 22, 2016. Clifton Pleasure (1) with jockey Manuel Franco won the race. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)
Post Time: 1:10 PM
Distance: 2 3/8 miles on the hurdle
Purse: $75,000
The opening race at Saratoga today is the Jonathan Kiser Memorial Novice Stakes, a challenging hurdle race over 2 3/8 miles. The favorite, Zarak the Brave (1-1), ridden by G. Watters, is poised to take the win with strong backing. Hold Hard (6-1), with jockey B. Dalton, is a solid contender for second place, while Cibolian (15-1) under J. Bargary is a long shot to watch for a show finish. An interesting outsider is Hidden Path (12-1), piloted by P. Hendriks, who could surprise in this field.
Post Time: 1:44 PM
Distance: 7 furlongs on the dirt
Purse: $50,000
In the second race, Night Effect (6-1) with jockey F. Geroux is the top pick. Squire Creek (2-1), ridden by T. Gaffalione, is expected to place, while Lucency (6-1) under M. Franco rounds out the top three. Certified Loverboy (8-5) with K. Carmouche is the joker in this race, capable of shaking up the results.
Post Time: 2:18 PM
Distance: 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf
Purse: $40,000
The third race features Egyptian Quest (3-1) with T. Gaffalione as the favorite. Spoken Bluntly (5-1), ridden by T. McCarthy, is the second pick, and Spoofy (12-1) with R. Santana, Jr. is a long shot for a show finish. Braca (15-1), guided by D. Davis, is another horse to keep an eye on.
Post Time: 2:52 PM
Distance: 1 1/8 miles on the dirt
Purse: $95,000
In the fourth race, Bad Larry (10-1) with T. Gaffalione is the top pick. Bob John Ray (5-2), ridden by M. Franco, is a strong contender for second place, while Jaa Mode (9-2) under K. Carmouche is expected to show. Toscano (3-1) with I. Ortiz, Jr. is the joker in this competitive field.
Post Time: 3:26 PM
Distance: 1 1/16 miles on the inner turf
Purse: $90,000
The fifth race sees Serious Lady (8-1) with T. Gaffalione as the favorite. Marvelous Madison (7-2), ridden by M. Franco, is expected to place, and Jackpot Julie (12-1) under F. Prat is a long shot for a show finish. Slightly Busy (6-1), guided by D. Davis, is another horse to watch.
Post Time: 4:00 PM
Distance: 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf
Purse: $80,000
In the sixth race, Mean Eileen (7-2) with T. Gaffalione is the top pick. Divorced of Course (5-1), ridden by F. Prat, is a strong contender for second place, while Bisa (20-1) under J. A. Torres is a long shot for a show finish. Episode (6-1) with R. Santana, Jr. is a joker in this race.
Post Time: 4:34 PM
Distance: 7 furlongs on the dirt
Purse: $10,000
The seventh race features Lord Captain (15-1) with T. Gaffalione as the favorite. Nottoway (15-1), ridden by M. Franco, is expected to place, and Khozy My Boy (4-1) under J. Rosario rounds out the top three. American Gentleman (10-1) with F. Prat is the joker in this field.
Post Time: 5:10 PM
Distance: 1 mile on the inner turf
Purse: $135,000
In the eighth race, Sister Lou Ann (8-1) with T. Gaffalione is the top pick. Five Towns (30-1), ridden by M. Franco, is a long shot for second place, while Poca Mucha (15-1) under J. Rosario is expected to show. Evvie Jets (7-2) with F. Prat is the joker in this stakes race.
Post Time: 5:42 PM
Distance: 1 mile on the dirt
Purse: $75,000
The final race of the day has Dark Devil (9-2) with F. Geroux as the favorite. Bold Ambition (7-2), ridden by T. Gaffalione, is expected to place, and Confabulation (6-1) under M. Franco is a strong contender for a show finish. Stately Order (12-1) with I. Ortiz, Jr. is the joker in this race.
Enjoy the races at Saratoga Springs, and may the odds be in your favor!
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