Categories: Horse Racing

Saratoga Springs Free Horse Racing Picks – Thursday, July 18th, 2024

Here’s the Saratoga Springs tipsheet for Thursday, July 18th, 2024, providing a detailed analysis for each race:


Race 1 – $100,000 Allowance Optional Claiming

  • Post Time: 01.10 PM
  • Distance: 1 1/8 miles on the Dirt
  • Top Picks:
  • (5) Waitwaitdonttellme – WIN, 20-1, Jockey: K J Coa (49% win rate)
  • (4) Saratoga Kisses – PLACE, 6-1, Jockey: D Davis (23% win rate)
  • Exacta: 5/4 BOX
  • Trifecta: 5/4/6 BOX

Race 2 – $70,000 Starter Allowance

  • Post Time: 01.44 PM
  • Distance: 6 furlongs on the Dirt
  • Top Picks:
  • (8) Six Pack Senorita – WIN, 6-1, Jockey: F Prat (28% win rate)
  • (5) Dolce Sera – PLACE, 15-1, Jockey: J A Torres (26% win rate)
  • Exacta: 8/5 BOX
  • Trifecta: 8/5/3 BOX

Race 3 – $40,000 Claiming

  • Post Time: 02.18 PM
  • Distance: 5 1/2 furlongs on the Turf
  • Top Picks:
  • (1) Bella Voce – WIN, 10-1, Jockey: K J Coa (49% win rate)
  • (5) Call Me Penny – PLACE, 30-1, Jockey: J A Torres (26% win rate)
  • Exacta: 1/5 BOX
  • Trifecta: 1/5/4 BOX

Race 4 – $150,000 Stakes

  • Post Time: 02.52 PM
  • Distance: 1 mile on the Inner Turf
  • Top Picks:
  • (2) Courtly Banker – WIN, 6-1, Jockey: J R Velazquez (27% win rate)
  • (6) Cable Ready – PLACE, 8-1, Jockey: E Ruiz (26% win rate)
  • Exacta: 2/6 BOX
  • Trifecta: 2/6/1 BOX

Race 5 – $50,000 Claiming

  • Post Time: 03.27 PM
  • Distance: 7 furlongs on the Dirt
  • Top Picks:
  • (8) Sweet Soddy J – WIN, 8-1, Jockey: J A Torres (26% win rate)
  • (4) Cool Operator – PLACE, 9-2, Jockey: J L Ortiz (27% win rate)
  • Exacta: 8/4 BOX
  • Trifecta: 8/4/6 BOX

Additional Races:

  • Races 6 through 10 continue with a mix of Maiden Special Weight, Starter Allowance, Claiming, and Allowance Optional Claiming races. The highlights include picks for both win and place with suggested exacta and trifecta boxes to maximize potential returns based on jockey performance and past win percentages.

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This comprehensive guide includes analysis based on jockey win percentages, horse performance, and race conditions, aimed to assist bettors in making informed decisions at the races.

Ron Raymond

Ron Raymond is a well-known sports handicapper who runs ATS Stats and the Raymond REPORT. He has over 21 years of experience in the industry and provides expert analysis and predictions for various sports, including football, baseball, hockey, and basketball.

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