By Jarrod Horak
The Grade 1, $600,000 Alabama Stakes will be run at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Eight sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/4 miles on the main track and Candied is the 7-5 morning line favorite. The Alabama goes as the tenth race with a scheduled post time of 5:43 p.m. EDT.
Alabama Historical Trends: 2011-2023
Todd Pletcher – 4 Alabama wins since 2011
Favorites in Alabama since 2011: (13 7-2-2)
Final prep at Saratoga since 2011 – 23 Top 3 finishes in Alabama (10 wins)
Key Alabama prep – Coaching Club American Oaks – 9 winners in last 13 years exited that race
