Saratoga Springs Horse Racing Preview: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Race 1: Jonathan Kiser Memorial Novice Stakes

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.

Race 2: Claiming

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.

Race 3: Maiden Claiming

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.

Race 4: Allowance

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.

Race 5: Maiden Special Weight

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.

Race 6: Maiden Special Weight

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.

Race 7: Claiming

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.

Race 8: Stakes

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.

Race 9: Maiden Claiming

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!