August 12, 2025
Cover photo by Nyra/Adam Coglianese.
In SPA selections, Saratoga -correspondent Joseph Aiello offers Saratoga -picks for a handful of important races in Saratoga, including all the exciting Stakesactie!
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Race 1 – Michael G. Walsh Novice Stakes
1. #6 Roja Redemption (7-2) – A winner of the fourteen length previous time – out at Colonial as one that is new to obstacles, this gelding by Flintshire should go up well in this step
2. #8 Clifton Down (8-1) – usually remains involved in the early stages of this Steeplechase races, which often ends respectably and is familiar with Stakes Company
3. #2 Walk the Warrior (9-2) – Has been a little more consistent here than some others who give him a good chance of finishing the money, even if he is not that stylish
4. # 7 Carloun (5-1) – has not been completed in his last two attempts, but still has the previous form that he could make a winner with a little more happiness this time
Race 7 – CLM 17500N2L
1. #7 Melle Mel (6-5) – falls from an optional claimant where she ran well and adds clippings where she should improve against this class
2. #8 Spirit of Esther (7-2) – did not properly adapted to the slop in her drop in Claiming Company last time, and should be a little more aggressive with Saez here
3. #2 Onze-Lady Peace (9-2) – has not won in this company, but gets Irad Ortiz and should be in the mix, even if she is not a top win candidate
4. #6 She is complicated (6-1) – is good in her last two, but can be a factor if the job is sloppy or if she avoids a fast first half miles
Race 8 – New York Stallion Series Stakes
1. #1 Disco Star (5-2) – Ran well in the Suzie O’Cain previous time –out and has solid place efforts at Saratoga, but has to end up stronger to win here
2. #8 Nonna Lynne (4-1) – MAIDEN broke the lead last time for Chad Brown, but may need a little pace to meet to have a winning opportunities here
3. #5 Boston’s Phinest (5-1) – is perhaps not the most likely winner based on her recent stretch runs, but is in good shape and is completed in the mix at this level
4. #6 Hangover Heaven (7-2) – A big question that arises from a girl who claims the victory to this class, but was great in that effort and should appreciate the added distance
Race 9 – MDN 100K
1. #1 RP Byrne (8-1) – Espinoza only comes to the city to ride Gerrievefeulen for Wesley Ward this first time with his only victory of the meeting so far with Wijk
2. #4 Bint Mischief (4-1) – the only mountain for Velazquez on the day, this marefolds to disaster has a good tracks pattern and would like to have to be a peat first
3. #6 Delightful Darling (3-1) – The likely winner based on her two attempts against mainly first timers, plus this mandriffen must be in excellent stalking to win here
4. #10 Enlightened ship (7-2) – Quiet Street deserves a can and keto drink cannot be ignored when it comes in, but this jockey trainer combination is too strong to let the money continue
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