TRACK: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY
DATE: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
CARD: 9 races
FIRST POST: 1:10 PM ET
TOTAL PAYOUT: $0.00
REPORT STATUS: Pre-race analysis
DATA SOURCE: ATS Stats racecard
The Wednesday Saratoga card contains nine races across hurdle, dirt, turf, and inner-turf conditions. The card includes maiden claiming races, claiming events, maiden special weights, an allowance optional claiming race, and a $75,000 hurdle stakes.
The ATS Stats selections emphasize the listed Win, Place, and Show order, with Joker and Alternate runners included for coverage. All payout and pool fields are listed at $0.00 before racing.
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CARD SUMMARY
| Race | Post | Condition | Distance / Surface | Purse | Top Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1:10 PM | Stakes | 2 3/8 miles, Hurdle | $75,000 | (6) Famous Figure |
| 2 | 1:48 PM | Maiden Claiming | 5 1/2 furlongs, Dirt | $62,000 | (8) Beechwood’s Best |
| 3 | 2:22 PM | Maiden Claiming | 5 1/2 furlongs, Turf | $62,000 | (3) Ilenas Kaz Way |
| 4 | 2:56 PM | Claiming | 6 1/2 furlongs, Dirt | $76,000 | (1) Mischievous M |
| 5 | 3:30 PM | Claiming | 1 1/16 miles, Inner Turf | $55,000 | (5) Brillante |
| 6 | 4:04 PM | Maiden Special Weight | 5 1/2 furlongs, Turf | $90,000 | (1) Instant Stardom |
| 7 | 4:38 PM | Maiden Special Weight | 6 furlongs, Dirt | $115,000 | (7) Lady Azul |
| 8 | 5:12 PM | Allowance Optional Claiming | 1 1/8 miles, Dirt | $120,000 | (6) Pens Street |
| 9 | 5:46 PM | Maiden Claiming | 1 mile, Inner Turf | $71,000 | (1) Giant Sense |
TOP 5 BETTING OPTIONS
- Race 5 : (5) Brillante (4-5)
Shortest morning-line price on the card. Primary Win selection with (8) Artistic Success as the Place runner. - Race 2 : (8) Beechwood’s Best (9-2)
Top selection in a 5 1/2-furlong dirt maiden claiming race. M Franco listed at 28%. - Race 4 : (1) Mischievous M (4-1)
Rail-position top selection in the $76,000 claiming event. M Franco again listed at 28%. - Race 6 : (1) Instant Stardom (12-1)
Higher-price primary selection in the $90,000 turf maiden special weight. - Race 9 : (1) Giant Sense (30-1)
Longshot Win selection in the final race. Price-driven exotic consideration with (10) Channelview and (2) Resort.
RACE-BY-RACE ANALYSIS
RACE 1 : 1:10 PM ET
CONDITION: $75,000 Stakes
DISTANCE: 2 3/8 miles
SURFACE: Hurdle
| Designation | Selection | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (6) Famous Figure | 5-1 | G Watters (13%) |
| Place | (4) Cyber Ninja | 5-2 | J Bargary (12%) |
| Show | (3) Feeling Festive | 3-1 | F Procter (10%) |
| Joker | (1) Lord Flintshire | 8-1 | S Mulqueen (10%) |
| Alternate 1 | (1) Lord Flintshire | 8-1 | S Mulqueen |
| Alternate 2 | (5) Lynches Knock | 12-1 | C Tierney |
EXACTA: 6/4 BOX; 4/3 BOX; 3/1 BOX
TRIFECTA: 6/4/3 BOX; 1/4/3 BOX
MODEL NOTE: Long-distance hurdle profile. Famous Figure is the primary Win selection, while Cyber Ninja and Feeling Festive provide the central Place/Show structure. Lord Flintshire is duplicated as Joker and Alternate 1.
RACE 2 : 1:48 PM ET
CONDITION: $62,000 Maiden Claiming
DISTANCE: 5 1/2 furlongs
SURFACE: Dirt
| Designation | Selection | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (8) Beechwood’s Best | 9-2 | M Franco (28%) |
| Place | (4) Business Math | 3-1 | J L Ortiz (27%) |
| Show | (1) Madison Moon | 8-1 | I Ortiz, Jr. (23%) |
| Joker | (7) Quality Spring | 15-1 | K Rivera (19%) |
| Alternate 1 | (2) Juneau | 5-1 | L Saez |
| Alternate 2 | (6) My Bestie | 8-1 | S Bridgmohan |
EXACTA: 8/4 BOX; 4/1 BOX; 1/7 BOX
TRIFECTA: 8/4/1 BOX; 7/4/1 BOX
MODEL NOTE: Beechwood’s Best is the top-rated Win selection. Business Math is the primary Place runner, with Madison Moon providing the Show position. Quality Spring is the price-oriented Joker.
RACE 3 : 2:22 PM ET
CONDITION: $62,000 Maiden Claiming
DISTANCE: 5 1/2 furlongs
SURFACE: Turf
| Designation | Selection | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (3) Ilenas Kaz Way | 8-1 | E Gonzalez (32%) |
| Place | (2) Key Actress | 4-1 | M Franco (28%) |
| Show | (7) Lots of Kisses | 7-5 | I Ortiz, Jr. (23%) |
| Joker | (10) Bengalese | 30-1 | D A Rivera (18%) |
| Alternate 1 | (6) Miel Et Citron | 50-1 | S Bridgmohan |
| Alternate 2 | (9) Solaia | 8-1 | K Carmouche |
EXACTA: 3/2 BOX; 2/7 BOX; 7/10 BOX
TRIFECTA: 3/2/7 BOX; 10/2/7 BOX
MODEL NOTE: Ilenas Kaz Way is the value-oriented Win selection at 8-1. Lots of Kisses carries the shortest listed price in the race and is the Show anchor. Bengalese is the primary deep-price Joker.
RACE 4 : 2:56 PM ET
CONDITION: $76,000 Claiming
DISTANCE: 6 1/2 furlongs
SURFACE: Dirt
| Designation | Selection | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (1) Mischievous M | 4-1 | M Franco (28%) |
| Place | (2) Power Attack | 6-1 | J L Ortiz (27%) |
| Show | (5) Inexorable | 5-2 | I Ortiz, Jr. (23%) |
| Joker | (6) Fiddling Felix | 8-1 | T Gaffalione (18%) |
| Alternate 1 | (3) Run Classic | 6-1 | J Castellano |
| Alternate 2 | (4) Classic Time | 3-1 | L Saez |
EXACTA: 1/2 BOX; 2/5 BOX; 5/6 BOX
TRIFECTA: 1/2/5 BOX; 6/2/5 BOX
MODEL NOTE: Mischievous M receives the top Win designation from the rail. Inexorable is the shorter-priced Show selection. Fiddling Felix is the Joker, with Run Classic and Classic Time listed as alternate coverage.
RACE 5 : 3:30 PM ET
CONDITION: $55,000 Claiming
DISTANCE: 1 1/16 miles
SURFACE: Inner Turf
| Designation | Selection | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (5) Brillante | 4-5 | M Franco (28%) |
| Place | (8) Artistic Success | 3-1 | I Ortiz, Jr. (23%) |
| Show | (3) Give Her Another | 12-1 | T Gaffalione (18%) |
| Joker | (6) Greyjoy | 6-1 | D Davis (17%) |
| Alternate 1 | (2) Ur Desire | 8-1 | J Rodriguez |
| Alternate 2 | (7) Olivia’s Grace | 15-1 | C Elliott |
EXACTA: 5/8 BOX; 8/3 BOX; 3/6 BOX
TRIFECTA: 5/8/3 BOX; 6/8/3 BOX
MODEL NOTE: Brillante is the card’s shortest M/L selection at 4-5 and the primary Win anchor. Artistic Success is the main Place alternative. Give Her Another is the higher-price Show selection, while Greyjoy is the Joker.
RACE 6 : 4:04 PM ET
CONDITION: $90,000 Maiden Special Weight
DISTANCE: 5 1/2 furlongs
SURFACE: Turf
| Designation | Selection | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (1) Instant Stardom | 12-1 | S Gonzalez (37%) |
| Place | (4) Bankthemoneyhoney | 8-1 | M Franco (28%) |
| Show | (12) Southern Kiss | 3-1 | J L Ortiz (27%) |
| Joker | (10) Yolo Train | 5-2 | I Ortiz, Jr. (23%) |
| Alternate 1 | (3) Omi Maria | 4-1 | J Alvarado |
| Alternate 2 | (6) Tappin Magic | 8-1 | T Gaffalione |
EXACTA: 1/4 BOX; 4/12 BOX; 12/10 BOX
TRIFECTA: 1/4/12 BOX; 10/4/12 BOX
MODEL NOTE: Instant Stardom is the designated Win selection at 12-1. Southern Kiss and Yolo Train are the two shortest-priced runners among the primary Show/Joker group. Omi Maria is the first Alternate.
RACE 7 : 4:38 PM ET
CONDITION: $115,000 Maiden Special Weight
DISTANCE: 6 furlongs
SURFACE: Dirt
| Designation | Selection | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (7) Lady Azul | 15-1 | E Gonzalez (32%) |
| Place | (2) Baby Beth | 10-1 | M Franco (28%) |
| Show | (3) Under the Moon | 4-1 | J L Ortiz (27%) |
| Joker | (5) She’s Fast Money | 6-1 | I Ortiz, Jr. (23%) |
| Alternate 1 | (13) Chic in Motion | 15-1 | J Alvarado |
| Alternate 2 | (9) Davidson | 5-1 | T Gaffalione |
EXACTA: 7/2 BOX; 2/3 BOX; 3/5 BOX
TRIFECTA: 7/2/3 BOX; 5/2/3 BOX
MODEL NOTE: Lady Azul is the longshot Win selection in the $115,000 dirt MSW. Under the Moon is the primary Show runner at 4-1. She’s Fast Money is the Joker, with Davidson carrying the shortest Alternate price.
RACE 8 : 5:12 PM ET
CONDITION: $120,000 Allowance Optional Claiming
DISTANCE: 1 1/8 miles
SURFACE: Dirt
| Designation | Selection | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (6) Pens Street | 12-1 | M Franco (28%) |
| Place | (7) Seraphia | 7-2 | J L Ortiz (27%) |
| Show | (4) Brunch With Amy | 9-2 | I Ortiz, Jr. (23%) |
| Joker | (1) Answered Prayers | 5-2 | J Alvarado (21%) |
| Alternate 1 | (2) Hidden Rose | 3-1 | T Gaffalione |
| Alternate 2 | (5) Sailaway | 5-1 | R Santana, Jr. |
EXACTA: 6/7 BOX; 7/4 BOX; 4/1 BOX
TRIFECTA: 6/7/4 BOX; 1/7/4 BOX
MODEL NOTE: Pens Street is the primary price selection at 12-1. Seraphia and Brunch With Amy provide the central Place/Show combination. Answered Prayers is the Joker and the shortest-priced runner in the listed primary order.
RACE 9 : 5:46 PM ET
CONDITION: $71,000 Maiden Claiming
DISTANCE: 1 mile
SURFACE: Inner Turf
| Designation | Selection | M/L | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win | (1) Giant Sense | 30-1 | E Gonzalez (32%) |
| Place | (10) Channelview | 10-1 | M Franco (28%) |
| Show | (2) Resort | 6-1 | J L Ortiz (27%) |
| Joker | (6) Battle Winner | 12-1 | J E Morelos (25%) |
| Alternate 1 | (7) Bourbon Milk Punch | 7-2 | I Ortiz, Jr. |
| Alternate 2 | (12) Mappy | 15-1 | J Alvarado |
EXACTA: 1/10 BOX; 10/2 BOX; 2/6 BOX
TRIFECTA: 1/10/2 BOX; 6/10/2 BOX
MODEL NOTE: Giant Sense is the highest-price Win selection on the nine-race card at 30-1. Channelview is the primary Place runner, with Resort assigned the Show position. Bourbon Milk Punch is the first Alternate and the shortest price among the listed Alternates.
RISK AND DATA NOTICE
This is a pre-race tipsheet based on the supplied Saratoga racecard. Morning-line odds, scratches, surface conditions, post positions, weather, and tote prices can change before post time. The reported total payout and pool values are currently $0.00.
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CONCLUSION
The Saratoga card presents a mixed profile: short-price stability with (5) Brillante in Race 5, mid-range selections including (8) Beechwood’s Best and (1) Mischievous M, and longshot exposure through (1) Giant Sense, (7) Lady Azul, (6) Pens Street, and (1) Instant Stardom.
The ATS Stats racecard prioritizes the listed Win/Place/Show sequence while using Joker and Alternate runners for exotic-ticket coverage. Confirm final scratches, conditions, and live odds before the first post.
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