Saratoga Recap for Thursday (7-10-25)
Fast main track and firm turf course. No front running winners on dirt. On the turf course, a stalking favorite won at 5.5f, stalking favorite Deep Satin captured the first division of the De La Rose (one mile inner turf), a 5-1 stalking first timer scored at 5.5f, and 4-1 stalker Ozara (IRE) tallied in the second division of the De La Rose (one mile inner turf),
Flavien Prat guided home three winners. Jose Ortiz booted home two route winners. George Weaver saddled two turf sprint winners including sharp first timer Cy Fair.
Saratoga Stakes Recaps – July 10
De La Rose (8f inner turf – Division 1): Edict (ARG) set a controlled tempo but faded in the stretch. In Our Time stalked from second, led, and was outfinished by inside stalker Deep Satin ($6.70). The latter was the betting favorite and she was smartly handled by Jose Ortiz, and she won by a neck. In Our Time was a neck in front of Heredia (GB) and the race flow was against the latter. Les Reys (FR) was an even fourth and Way to Be Marie, Edict, and Alluring Angel (GB) also ran. Cherie DeVaux saddled the winner. Fractions: 24.33, 49.30, 1:13.33, 1:24.41, 1:35.49.
De La Rose (8f inner turf – Division 2): Spinning Colors stretched out and set the pace from the outside post and she was in the thick of things for quite some time. Movin’ On Up was the favorite and she chased the pace, and Ozara (IRE) stalked from the inside post. Movin’ On Up came after Spinning Colors in the stretch and Ozara ($10.20) went past both of them and prevailed by a half-length. Spinning Colors turned away Movin’ On Up for runner-up honors. Fun With Flags (IRE), Poca Mucha, Charlottesapproval, and Do Gooder also ran. Dylan Davis rode the winner for Miguel Clement. Fractions: 23.74, 47.51, 1:11.35, 1:22.57, 1:34.25.
July 10 Claims: Race 2 – Devil in Disguise ($50k, Rudy Rodriguez). Race 3 – Bam’s Bliss Kiss ($17.5k, Linda Dixon), Dashing Della ($17.5k, Gary Contessa). Race 4 – Majestic Return ($40k, Ilkay Kantarmaci), Olga ($40k, Rudy Rodriguez), Proud Foot ($40k, Linda Rice). Race 10 – Best Impression ($$17.5k, Linda Rice), Blue Eyed Scout ($17.5k, Wayne Potts).
SAR Full Card Highlights – July 10
SAR 1 – AH CA IRA ($9.70), Exacta ($39.20)
SAR 2 – DEVIL IN DISGUISE ($3.10)
Double (races 1-2, $15.40)
Double (races 2-3, $29.40)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $68.00)
*Full Card Highlights Based on $2 Wagers Unless Noted Otherwise
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Saratoga Recap for Friday (7-11-25)
Fast main track and good turf course. Four turf races were moved to the main track (races 4, 6, 9, 10). One front running winner at 1 1/8 miles on dirt. The Grade 3 Coronation Cup (5.5T) was the lone turf race on Friday and Italian Soiree (14-1) sat behind dueling leaders and won by a length.
Riding doubles for Irad Ortiz, Jr. (dirt) and Jose Ortiz (7f dirt sprints).
Stakes Recaps (7-11-25)
Grade 3 Coronation Cup (5.5T): Spirited Boss scratched along with the three Main Track Only entrants. Six horses broke from the gate and post time favorite Make Haste (inside post) and Cloe ran each other into the ground. Italian Soiree ($31.20) sat behind the dueling leaders and won by a length over Laurice. Abientot rallied from last to complete the trifecta. Cloe, Gata Brazil, and Make Haste (GB) competed the order of finish. Luis Saez rode the winner for John Teranova II. Fractions: 20.99, 44.07, 56.12, 1:02.21.
July 11 Claims: Race 1 – B D Saints ($17.5k, Ilkay Kantarmaci). Race 2 – Bourbon Serengeti ($50k, Linda Rice). Race 9 – Whittington Park ($45k, Rudy Rodriguez).
SAR Full Card Highlights – July 11
SAR 1 – GOLDEN PURCHASE ($6.60), Exacta ($15.60)
Double (races 1-2, $49.00)
SAR 3 – PINEAPPLE MAN ($6.30)
Double (races 2-3, $43.80)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $191.50)
Double (races 3-4, $35.80)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $205.50)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $147.50)
SAR 8 – GALLO DE FUEGO ($5.10)
SAR 9 – Get a Job/Shared Success Exacta ($35.60)
Double (races 8-9, $18.20)
SAR 10 – SOUPER TIMES ($5.50)
Double (races 9-10, $25.80)
Pick 3 (races 8-10, $35.60)
*Full Card Highlights Based on $2 Wagers Unless Noted Otherwise
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Saratoga Recap for Saturday (7-12-25)
Sloppy (sealed) main track and good (Mellon course) and yielding (inner turf) turf courses. Four turf races were moved to the main track (races 5, 6, 9, 12). Five front running winners on dirt (6f, 8f, 5.5f, 9f, 7f). On the turf course, overwhelming favorite Far Bridge stalked from second and was much the best in the Grade 2 Bowling Green (11T), and Excellent Truth chased from second and beat strong favorite She Feels Pretty by a head in the Grade 1 Diana (9T).
Jose Ortiz booted home four winners (3 dirt sprints). Irad Ortiz, Jr. won three dirt sprint races, and Flavien Prat (routes) and Joel Rosario both guided home two winners. Chad Brown saddled two route winners and Prat rode both. Linda Rice saddled two winners.
Stakes Recaps (7-12-25)
Grade 2 Bowling Green (11f inner turf): Corruption, Starting Over, Tawny Port, and Webslinger scratched, along with the three Main Track Only entrants. Four horses went to the gate and Tucson was the clear early leader. Strong favorite Far Bridge ($3.10) chased from second, took over when asked, opened up by 5+ lengths, and was geared down in an easy 3-length victory. El Rezeen rallied from last to finish a clear second, and Harrow was third and Tucson weakened to last. Joel Rosario rode the winner for Miguel Clement. Fractions: 24.44, 48.66, 1:14.83, 1:39.17, 2:03.00, 2:15.38.
Grade 1 Diana (9T): Be Your Best (IRE) scratched and that changed the race shape. Choisya (IRE) made the lead and Excellent Truth (IRE) chased from second. Heavy favorite She Feels Pretty was parked in third under Johnny V and Dynamic Pricing (IRE) and Lady Claypoole (IRE) trailed early. Excellent Truth turned up the pressure around the turn and She Feels Pretty followed her and the race was on. Choisya was battling inside, Excellent Truth was between horses, and She Feels Pretty poked her head in front in the stretch, and she bumped Excellent Truth. Choisya could not keep pace late and Excellent Truth ($8.00) dug in along the inside and turned away She Feels Pretty to prevail by a head. She Feels Pretty was clearly second best and Dynamic Pricing nipped Choisya for the show. Lady Claypoole trailed throughout. Flavien Prat rode the winner for Chad Brown, and this was Brown’s tenth Diana victory. Fractions: 23.78, 48.52, 1:12.61, 1:35.55, 1:47.37.
July 12 Claims: None.
SAR Full Card Highlights – July 12
SAR 7 – MALARCHUK ($4.50)
Double (races 6-7, $13.80)
SAR 8 – Far Bridge/El Rezeen Exacta ($7.00)
Double (races 7-8, $6.70)
Pick 3 (races 6-8, $18.20)
SAR 9 – GILDED CRAKEN ($5.60), Exacta ($8.80)
Double (races 8-9, $8.00)
Pick 3 (races 7-9, $25.00)
Pick 4 (races 6-9, $86.00)
SAR 11 – EXCELLENT TRUTH (SAR Best Bet, $8.00), Exacta ($17.00)
Grand Slam (races 8-11, $33.60)
SAR 12 – Girls Rock/She Wants War Exacta ($13.80), Trifecta ($21.00)
Double (races 11-12, $47.20)
$1 Pick 6 (5 of 6, $31.25)
*Full Card Highlights Based on $2 Wagers Unless Noted Otherwise
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Saratoga Recap for Sunday (7-13-25)
Fast main track and good turf course. Four turf races were moved to the main track (races 2, 4, 7, 10). Two front running winners on dirt (9f, 8f). On the turf course, solid favorite Governor Sam chased from second and easily won the Grade 3 Quick Call (5.5T).
Hat trick for Irad Ortiz, Jr. (2 sprints). Todd Pletcher saddled three winners (2 MSW winners). Linda Rice saddled two winners on dirt.
July 13 Claims: Race 3 – Adventurist ($20k, Linda Rice). Race 5 – Amundson ($25k, Michelle Giangiulio), Big Gain ($25k, Rudy Rodriguez), Meet Me At Mundis ($25k, Gary Contessa). Race 8 – Gone and Forgotten ($12.5k, Ilkay Kantarmaci).
Stakes Recaps (7-13-25)
Grade 3 Quick Call (5.5T): Grayscale was a stakes scratch along with Soontobeking (Main Track Only). Ortley Avenue (IRE) made the lead from the outside post but was no match for race favorite Governor Sam ($3.50), The latter chased from second, took over, and won by 3 1/2 lengths for Irad Ortiz, Jr. and George Weaver. Ortley Avenue held the place and No Evidence grabbed the show by a nose over Insubordination (IRE). Jet Sweep Joe and Supersonic Blue trailed. Fractions: 21.71, 44.68, 56.32, 1:02.68.
SAR Full Card Highlights – July 13
SAR 1 – CLASSICIST ($6.00), Superfecta ($41.20)
Double (races 1-2, $16.00)
SAR 3 – ADVENTURIST ($4.40)
Double (races 2-3, $14.60)
Pick 3 (races 1-3, $50.50)
SAR 4 SCARLET’S HALO ($4.90), Exacta ($17.60), Trifecta ($45.20)
Double (races 3-4, $16.00)
Pick 3 (races 2-4, $38.60)
SAR 5 PAXSATIONAL (Best Bet, $4.90), Exacta ($12.60)
Double (races 4-5, $12.00)
Pick 3 (races 3-5, $36.60)
Pick 4 (races 2-5, $121.00)
Pick 5 (races 1-5, $404.48)
Double (races 5-6, $28.00)
Pick 3 (races 4-6, $91.50)
Pick 3 (races 5-7, $272.00)
Pick 4 (races 4-7, $1,088.00)
SAR 8 GONE AND FORGOTTEN ($7.20)
Double (races 7-8, $75.00)
Pick 3 (races 6-8, $393.00)
Double (races 8-9, $14.20)
Pick 3 (races 7-9, $194.00)
Pick 3 (races 8-10, $50.50)
Pick 4 (races 7-10, $705.00)
*Full Card Highlights Based on $2 Wagers Unless Noted Otherwise
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