Archives: Free Picks & Plays

August 23rd, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site ten years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,735/25,520 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,928/25,520. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Middle Pick 5 for last Saturday at Saratoga…$863.29 on a $144 ticket…

*Pick 6 for us Thursday at Saratoga…$855.34 on a $96 ticket…

*Late Pick 4 yesterday at Saratoga…$354.90 on a $64 ticket…

*Sunday’s Full Card Saratoga Picks/Plays below…

Saratoga Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#2 Ice Chocolat (BRZ) 2-1 34
#6 Presider 5-2 33
#4 Belouni (FR) 3-1 32
#5 Conman 5-1 31

Dirt Selections

#8 Secured Landing 9-5
#10 Alternate Reality 2-1
#9 Bernin Hot 5-2
#3 Sara’s Shaman 20-1

Race 2:

#2 And the Runner Is 8-5 19
#1 Harbaugh 5-2 18
#6 Obliterated 12-1 ’17
#5 Hyperscaler 6-1 17

Dirt Selections

#11 Gold On Black 5-2
#9 Motawaali 2-1
#1 Harbaugh 5-2
#10 Warrior At Heart 5-1
#8 Broadcast 4-1

Race 3:

#1 Hot Currency 9-5 33
#7 Tennessee Belle 2-1 31
#2 Chatter 4-1 30
#3 Meg’s Foxy Grey 8-1 29

Race 4:

#5 Commitment Fund 5-2 19
#6 Gadget Play 9-5 19
#7 Chili Palmer 6-1 18
#4 Ize a Runner 4-1 17

Race 5:

#8 Boltage 5-1 32
#7 Antares 7-2 31
#6 Cold Feet 8-1 30
#1 Run Curtis Run 5-2 30

Dirt Selections

#9 Oil Capital 2-1
#3 Alder 12-1
#5 Gold Luck 12-1
#6 Cold Feet 8-1

Race 6:

#6 Emirates Road 3-1 33
#3 Two Eagles River 4-1 32
#4 Barb 4-1 32
#5 Reddington 7-2 31

Race 7:

#3 Dividend Recap 6-1 31
#7 Mommy’s Turn 7-2 30
#8 Brokealltherules 4-1 29
#4 Starship Pegasus 3-1 29

Dirt Selections

#9 Nina Kay 7-5
#10 Royal Bobbie 5-2
#8 Brokealltherules 4-1
#5 Sweet Anniversary 6-1

Race 8:

#7 Kyle’s Mom 3-1 30
#8 Pens Street 5-1 29
#1 Moon Gate 10-1 28
#4 Tough Street 7-2 28

Race 9:

#7 Tuning In 5-1 33
#4 Onebigbeautfulbill 3-1 32
#6 Talk to Me Jimmy 8-5 32
#3 Minorinconvenience 8-1 31

Race 10:

#1 Vivaldi 9-2 17
#7 Franklin Delano 3-1 16
#9 Tamarin 10-1 15
#4 Melody Man 8-1 15

Dirt Selections

#16 Evenly Alert 5-2
#14 Salvation 6-5
#15 Holding Power 10-1
#7 Franklin Delano 3-1
#6 Instantly 10-1

Saratoga Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 2,6,4 Dirt: 8,10,9

Race 2: 2,1 Dirt: 11,9

Race 3: 1,7,2

Race 4: 5,6,7

Race 5: 8,7,6,1 Dirt: 9,3,5,6

$.50 Ticket: $108

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 2,1 Dirt: 11,9

Race 3: 1,7,2

Race 4: 5,6,7,4

Race 5: 8,7,6,1 Dirt: 9,3,5,6

$.50 Ticket: $48

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 1,7

Race 4: 5,6,7,4

Race 5: 8,7,6,1 Dirt: 9,3,5,6

Race 6: 6,3,4

Race 7: 3,7,8 Dirt: 9,10,8

$.50 Ticket: $216

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 5,6

Race 5: 8,7,6,1 Dirt: 9,3,5,6

Race 6: 6,3,4

Race 7: 3,7,8,4 Dirt: 9,10,8,5

$.50 Ticket: $48

Pick 6:

Race 5: 8,7 Dirt: 9,3

Race 6: 6,3,4

Race 7: 3,7,8 Dirt: 9,10,8

Race 8: 7,8

Race 9: 7,4,6

Race 10: 1,7 Dirt: 16,14

$1.00 Ticket: $216

Late Pick 5:

Race 6: 6,3,4,5

Race 7: 3,7,8 Dirt: 9,10,8

Race 8: 7,8,1,4

Race 9: 7,4,6

Race 10: 1,7 Dirt: 16,14

$.50 Ticket: $144

Late Pick 4:

Race 7: 3,7,8,4 Dirt: 9,10,8,5

Race 8: 7,8,1,4

Race 9: 7,4,6,3

Race 10: 1,7 Dirt: 16,14

$.50 Ticket: $64

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

August 22nd, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site ten years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,730/25,508 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,925/25,508. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Middle Pick 5 for last Saturday at Saratoga…$863.29 on a $144 ticket…

*Pick 6 for us Thursday at Saratoga…$855.34 on a $96 ticket…

*Saturday’s Full Card Saratoga Picks/Plays below…

Saratoga Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#6 Modest Maclean 8-5 19 4th
#8 Term Premium 7-2 18 2nd $3.70
#7 Bubster 2-1 18 1st $6.68
#3 Just Tipsy 10-1 17

Race 2:

#7 Arkhipov 3-1 34 3rd $2.36
#3 Mutaawid 7-2 33 4th
#4 Asbury Park (GB) 2-1 32 2nd $3.28
#2 L’Imperator (FR) 15-1 31

Race 3:

#8 Art Museum 4-1 20 2nd $6.50
#1 Powerline 8-5 20 4th
#5 Pass On By 15-1 19
#4 Barrel Roll 8-1 18

Race 4:

#6 Five Dozen Roses 9-2 28 3rd $2.74
#1 Americanexpression 2-1 28 2nd $3.26
#3 Give Her Another 10-1 27 4th
#2 Heads in Beds (FR) 3-1 27 1st $9.12 Spr $339

Race 5:

#5 Just Tell Anne 5-1 17
#10 Loveontheleftbank 7-2 16
#6 U Vicky 6-1 15 4th
#1 Private Property (IRE) 4-1 15 1st $8.90

Race 6:

#11 Very Clever 5-1 21 4th
#9 Above All Odds 6-1 20
#4 Key Colony Beach 7-2 20
#7 White Truffles 15-1 19

Race 7:

#5 Over and Ollie (ON) 6-1 35 2nd $5.64
#8 Sacrosanct 5-2 34 scratched
#2 Cat On Time 9-2 33 1st $7.72 Ex $37.50
#7 Gunmetal 9-2 32

Race 8:

#9 Maria Callas 5-1 29
#11 Tuthilltown 4-1 28 4th
#5 Vernon Valley 12-1 28 3rd $14.30
#6 Fairy Godmother 6-1 27 1st $10.96

Race 9:

#5 Stimulate 5-2 33 1st $4.16
#4 Freddie B 6-1 32 2nd $4.74 Ex $22.62
#8 Fact 6-1 31 scratched
#2 Willintoriskitall 8-1 30 scratched

Race 10:

#7 Grayosh 8-1 37 4th
#6 Segesta 7-5 36
#4 Play With Fire 15-1 35 scratched
#5 And One More Time 3-1 34 1st $14.62

Race 11:

#6 Counting Stars 1-2 38 3rd $2.10
#4 My Gun’s Loaded 3-1 36 1st $8.74
#2 Ati Girl 10-1 34
#3 Measure 6-1 33 2nd $8.38

Race 12:

#4 Fango Creek 4-1 19
#6 Mary Lois (IRE) 7-2 19 3rd $3.02
#8 Osmosis (FR) 9-2 18
#2 Prime Connection 8-1 17 1st $30.26

Saratoga Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 6,8,7

Race 2: 7,3,4

Race 3: 8,1,5,4

Race 4: 6,1

Race 5: 5,10,6

$.50 Ticket: $108

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 7,3,4

Race 3: 8,1,5,4

Race 4: 6,1,3,2

Race 5: 5,10,6

$.50 Ticket: $72

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 8,1,5,4

Race 4: 6,1,3,2

Race 5: 5,10,6

Race 6: 11,9,4

Race 7: 5,8 *8 scratched using 5,2

$.50 Ticket: $144

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 6,1,3,2

Race 5: 5,10,6

Race 6: 11,9,4

Race 7: 5,8,2 *8 scratched using 5,2,7

$.50 Ticket: $54

Pick 5 (5-9):

Race 5: 5,10,6,1

Race 6: 11,9,4

Race 7: 5,8,2,7 *8 scratched using 5,2,7,4

Race 8: 9,11

Race 9: 5,4,8 *8 scratched using 5,4,3

$.50 Ticket: $144

Pick 6:

Race 7: 5,8,2 *8 scratched using 5,2,7

Race 8: 9,11,5,6

Race 9: 5,4,8 *8 scratched using 5,4,3

Race 10: 7,6

Race 11: 6

Race 12: 4,6

$1.00 Ticket: $144

Late Pick 5:

Race 8: 9,11,5,6

Race 9: 5,4,8 *8 scratched using 5,4,3

Race 10: 7,6,4,5 *4 scratched using 7,6,5,2

Race 11: 6,4

Race 12: 4,6,8

$.50 Ticket: $144

Late Pick 4:

Race 9: 5,4,8,2 *8,2 scratched using 5,4,3,7 5

Race 10: 7,6,4,5 *4 scratched using 7,6,5,2 5

Race 11: 6,4 4

Race 12: 4,6,8,2 2

$.50 Ticket: $64 $354.90

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

August 21st, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site ten years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,725/25,498 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,920/25,498. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Middle Pick 5 for last Saturday at Saratoga…$863.29 on a $144 ticket…

*Pick 6 for us yesterday at Saratoga…$855.34 on a $96 ticket…

*Friday’s Full Card Saratoga Picks/Plays below…

Saratoga Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#3 Cugino 8-5 36 3rd
#5 Right to Vote 5-2 35 scratched
#4 Capture the Flag 8-1 34 4th
#2 Carson’s Run 5-1 33 2nd $4.98

Race 2:

#3 Whittington Park 5-2 33 scratched
#5 Dr. Kraft 3-1 32 1st $4.72
#6 Concorde Spirit 9-2 31 2nd $5.84 Ex $22.68
#4 Shadow Dragon 7-2 30 3rd $3.34 Tri $80.60

Race 3:

#7 Hypnotica 4-1 18 2nd $4.14
#3 Moonlit 8-5 17 4th
#6 Epic Selloff 10-1 16
#1 Romala 6-1 15

Race 4:

#2 Island Town 2-1 29 3rd $2.26
#6 Hot Property 6-1 28 scratched
#7 Metatron 9-2 28
#5 Unauthorized 8-1 27 4th

Race 5:

#2 Good Aim 4-1 17 4th
#8 Fire Marshal 4-1 16 2nd $7.46
#3 Raise the Roof 7-2 15
#4 Royal Reserve 8-1 15 scratched

Race 6:

#3 Golden Siren 5-2 19 1st $7.56
#6 Doves and Hawks 9-2 18 2nd $4.76 Ex $31.22
#10 Bluegrass Princess 4-1 AE 18 scratched
#1 Belmont Street 15-1 17 3rd $6.22 Tri $273.60
#8 Energy Flows 3-1 17

Race 7:

#6 Georgia Magic 4-1 35 1st $3.94 Dbl $19.62
#4 Render Judgment 5-1 34 2nd $4.20 Ex $14.24
#7 Solo Venturi 3-1 33
#9 Yo Daddy 7-2 33 scratched

Race 8:

#3 Boston’s Phinest 7-5 32 1st $3.18 Pk3 $31.48
#6 Sod Siren (FR) 7-2 31 4th
#1 One Last Knock 4-1 30
#7 Only for Now 9-2 29 3rd $4.44

Race 9:

#6 New York Special 12-1 33
#3 Venetta 5-2 32 3rd $2.30
#5 Lady Rose 8-1 31 2nd $5.08
#2 Hot Currency 7-2 30 scratched

Race 10:

#7 Amazing Gracer 4-1 17
#8 Coach of the Year 9-2 16 1st $15.16
#1 Ganderella 5-1 16 2nd $4.32
#4 Fifty Shades Free 6-1 15

Saratoga Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 3,5 *5 scratched using 3,4

Race 2: 3,5,6,4

Race 3: 7,3

Race 4: 2,6,7

Race 5: 2,8,3

$.50 Ticket: $72

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 3,5,6,4

Race 3: 7,3,6,1

Race 4: 2,6,7 *6 scratched using 2,7,5

Race 5: 2,8,3

$.50 Ticket: $72

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 7,3,6,1

Race 4: 2,6,7 *6 scratched using 2,7,5

Race 5: 2,8,3

Race 6: 3,6,10 *10 scratched using 3,6,1

Race 7: 6,4,7

$.50 Ticket: $162

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 2,6,7 *6 scratched using 2,7,5

Race 5: 2,8,3

Race 6: 3,6

Race 7: 6,4,7,9 *9 scratched using 6,4,7,8

$.50 Ticket: $36

Pick 6:

Race 5: 2,8,3

Race 6: 3,6

Race 7: 6,4,7

Race 8: 3,6

Race 9: 6,3

Race 10: 7,8

$1.00 Ticket: $144

Late Pick 5:

Race 6: 3,6,10,1 *10 scratched using 3,6,1,8

Race 7: 6,4,7

Race 8: 3,6

Race 9: 6,3,5,2 *2 scratched using 6,3,5,1

Race 10: 7,8,1

$.50 Ticket: $144

Late Pick 4:

Race 7: 6,4,7,9 *9 scratched using 6,4,7,8

Race 8: 3,6,1,7

Race 9: 6,3,5,2 *2 scratched using 6,3,5,1

Race 10: 7,8,1

$.50 Ticket: $96

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

August 20th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site ten years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,719/25,490 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,917/25,490. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Middle Pick 5 for last Saturday at Saratoga…$863.29 on a $144 ticket…

*Thursday’s Full Card Saratoga Picks/Plays below…

Saratoga Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#6 Oath 9-5 15 scratched
#5 Jayme’s Turn 3-1 14 scratched
#3 Ms Nikki D 6-1 13 scratched
#7 Ready Rosie Jane 4-1 12 2nd

Race 2:

#3 Into Diamonds 9-2 29
#4 Armet 4-1 28 3rd $4.14
#8 Tamino 7-2 28
#6 Light Fantastic 3-1 27 1st $8.70

Race 3:

#6 Maddenbleu 5-2 16
#4 Parkridge 4-1 15 1st $8.32
#5 Gadget 10-1 15 scratched
#2 Boer War 8-1 14 2nd $4.90

Race 4:

#2 Dry Drastic 2-1 17 2nd $2.78
#4 Cash Burn 8-5 16 1st $3.62
#6 Early and Often 8-1 15 4th
#3 Chic in Motion 6-1 14

Race 5:

#7 Deported (GB) 8-5 17 2nd $2.86
#4 Ink Lies 4-1 16 scratched
#5 Escapades 2-1 16 1st $5.26 Ex $11.04
#1 Himothy 10-1 15

Race 6:

#3 Sweetest Princess 5-1 28 3rd $3.18
#2 Valtellina 1-1 28 1st $2.78
#6 Princess Becca 7-2 27
#1 Boxed Wine 9-2 26 2nd $4.10

Race 7:

#7 Jaxer 5-2 32 3rd $2.52
#1 Chummers 3-1 32 1st $8.52
#3 A Little At First 3-1 31 2nd $2.92 Tri $37.76
#6 Spirit of New York 6-1 30

Race 8:

#2 She’s Got Will 3-1 31 4th
#9 From Scratch 5-1 30 1st $9.46
#1 Oklahoma Smoke 4-1 29 scratched
#6 Gracie’s Delight 8-1 28

Saratoga Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 6,5,3 *5,3 scratched using 6,7,1

Race 2: 3,4,8,6

Race 3: 6,4

Race 4: 2,4

Race 5: 7,4,5 *4 scratched using 7,5,1

$.50 Ticket: $72

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 3,4,8,6

Race 3: 6,4,5,2 *5 scratched using 6,4,2,5

Race 4: 2,4

Race 5: 7,4,5 *4 scratched using 7,5,1

$.50 Ticket: $48 $76.05

Pick 6:

Race 3: 6,4 4

Race 4: 2,4 4

Race 5: 7,4,5 *4 scratched using 7,5,1 5

Race 6: 3,2 2

Race 7: 7,1 1

Race 8: 2,9 9

$1.00 Ticket: $96 $855.34

Late Pick 5:

Race 4: 2,4,6,3 4

Race 5: 7,4,5 *4 scratched using 7,5,1 5

Race 6: 3,2 2

Race 7: 7,1,3 1

Race 8: 2,9,1 *1 scratched using 2,9,6 9

$.50 Ticket: $108 $124.25

Late Pick 4:

Race 5: 7,4,5 *4 scratched using 7,5,1 5

Race 6: 3,2,6,1 2

Race 7: 7,1 1

Race 8: 2,9,1 *1 scratched using 2,9,6 9

$.50 Ticket: $36 $42.02

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

August 19th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site ten years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,715/25,482 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,916/25,482. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Middle Pick 5 for last Saturday at Saratoga…$863.29 on a $144 ticket…

*Wednesday’s Full Card Saratoga Picks/Plays below…

Saratoga Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#5 All Class 2-1 30 3rd $2.34
#3 Snide 3-1 29 scratched
#4 Street View 9-2 28 1st $11.96
#2 Save Us Melania 9-5 28 2nd $2.78 Tri $50.08

Race 2:

#3 Ultimate Authority 6-1 33 4th
#6 Pronghorn 8-5 33 1st $4.88
#7 Concurrently 7-2 32 3rd $3.00
#2 Low Country Magic 9-2 32 2nd $5.56 Spr $166.40

Race 3:

#8 Celestial Body 8-1 31
#6 L’Eclair 3-1 30 3rd $3.58
#7 Hot Gossip 4-1 29 4th
#4 Cravings 5-1 28 1st $17.48

Race 4:

#3 Treaty Obligation 4-1 30 3rd $3.56
#7 Gardiner 8-5 29
#2 Big Hat Willie 10-1 28 4th
#5 Mischievous M 5-1 27 1st $13.70

Race 5:

#1 Hot Off the Beach 4-1 18 4th
#8 Story of Rory 6-1 17 2nd $2.96
#2 Engraved 6-1 16
#6 True Legend 7-2 15 1st $10.46

Race 6:

#5 South Bend Tom 9-2 33 3rd $3.08
#3 Discotheque 9-2 32 1st $8.24
#6 Big Gain 3-1 31
#4 Moment’s Notice 6-1 30 4th

Race 7:

#7 She’s Country 2-1 29
#4 Combat Move 6-1 28
#5 Celtic Dawn 3-1 28 3rd $2.70
#3 Morning Prayer 7-2 27 2nd $5.10

Race 8:

#3 Paula’s Choice 5-2 16
#10 Roasted Reds 5-1 15
#5 Bounding Along 6-1 15
#4 Not Tapping 8-1 14

Saratoga Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 5,3,4,2

Race 2: 3,6,7

Race 3: 8,6,7

Race 4: 3,7

Race 5: 1,8,2

$.50 Ticket: $108

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 3,6,7,2

Race 3: 8,6,7,4

Race 4: 3,7

Race 5: 1,8,2,6

$.50 Ticket: $64

Pick 6:

Race 3: 8,6,7

Race 4: 3,7

Race 5: 1,8,2

Race 6: 5,3,6

Race 7: 7

Race 8: 3

$1.00 Ticket: $54

Late Pick 5:

Race 4: 3,7,2,5

Race 5: 1,8,2,6

Race 6: 5,3,6

Race 7: 7,4,5

Race 8: 3,10

$.50 Ticket: $144

Late Pick 4:

Race 5: 1,8,2,6

Race 6: 5,3,6,4

Race 7: 7,4,5

Race 8: 3,10

$.50 Ticket: $48

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

August 16th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site ten years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,711/25,472 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,912/ 25,472. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Middle Pick 5 for us yesterday at Saratoga…$863.29 on a $144 ticket…

*Check back later in the week for Saratoga Picks/Plays…

August 15th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site ten years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,703/25,460 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,903/25,460. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Saturday’s Full Card Saratoga Picks/Plays below…

Saratoga Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#6 Salming 2-1 30
#7 Math Tutor 4-1 29 1st $10.50
#5 Antietam 6-1 28
#3 Schlomo 10-1 27

Race 2:

#1 Top Thriller 6-1 20
#7 Big Handsome 4-1 19 3rd $2.92
#4 Mindfield 7-2 19 2nd $5.92
#2 Equilibrate 8-1 18 4th

Race 3:

#4 Road Show 7-5 18 1st $3.74
#7 Cut Down the Nets 3-1 17 2nd $3.04 Ex $10.20
#9 Sweet Redemption 12-1 16 scratched
#8 Arawak 8-1 16

Race 4:

#2 Lady Rose 9-5 28 1st $4.24
#6 Fedupwiththefed 9-2 27 2nd $3.78 Ex $13.74
#5 Top of the Table 3-1 26
#1 Honest Reason 15-1 25

Race 5:

#6 Athena’s Fury 8-1 29
#8 Considerate City 8-5 28
#2 Tongue Twister 3-1 27
#1 Bertrille 5-1 27

Dirt Selections

#5 Britain 5-1 2nd $2.90
#1 Bertrille 5-1 1st $8.40 Ex $18.42
#4 Diptique 50-1

Race 6:

#9 Groves 8-1 21 2nd $4.44
#8 Tumoohaat 5-2 20
#6 Belle N Brooke 7-2 19 scratched
#1 Clock 12-1 18 scratched

Race 7:

#3 No Evidence 4-1 32
#2 Bite and Strike 6-1 31
#6 Candytown 9-2 31
#1 Spiced Up 4-1 30

Dirt Selections

#9 Vettriano 5-2 2nd $2.84
#5 War Stride 8-1 3rd $2.44
#6 Candytown 9-2 4th

Race 8:

#2 Card Man 7-2 20 2nd $4.46
#3 Q B Rocket 4-1 20 1st $4.52 Ex $16.54
#6 Dallas Star 8-1 19
#1 McCoy 6-1 18 scratched

Race 9:

#7 Survie (IRE) 6-1 38 1st $10.96
#2 Tawny Port 8-1 38
#3 Ole Crazy Bone 4-1 37
#5 Fort George (GB) 9-2 36 scratched

Race 10:

#8 Mythical 9-2 33 4th
#4 Queen Juno 10-1 32
#6 Mauna Loa 3-1 32
#7 Triskelion 5-1 31

Race 11:

#7 Come Full Circle 3-1 28 *Best Bet 2nd $2.92
#8 Sociably Johnny 8-1 27 scratched
#2 Calling Card 5-2 26 1st $5.66 Ex $13.04
#6 Takahama 12-1 26

Race 12:

#8 Gilbane 5-2 17
#10 Fivedollarsforsox 5-1 16
#1 Before the Wind 3-1 16
#7 Surfside Dan 20-1 15

Dirt Selections

#11 Maximum Heat 2-1 1st $3.50
#10 Fivedollarsforsox 5-1 scratched
#3 D C Boy’s 10-1 3rd
#12 True Adirondacker 15-1 scratched

Saratoga Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 6,7,5

Race 2: 1,7,4

Race 3: 4,7

Race 4: 2,6,5

Race 5: 6,8,2 Dirt: 5,1,4

$.50 Ticket: $81

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 1,7,4,2

Race 3: 4,7

Race 4: 2,6,5

Race 5: 6,8,2 Dirt: 5,1,4

$.50 Ticket: $36

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 4,7,9,8 *9 scratched using 4,7,8,5

Race 4: 2,6,5

Race 5: 6,8,2 Dirt: 5,1,4

Race 6: 9,8,6 *6 scratched using 9,8,3

Race 7: 3,2,6 Dirt: 9,5,6

$.50 Ticket: $162

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 2,6,5

Race 5: 6,8,2,1 Dirt: 5,1,4

Race 6: 9,8,6 *6 scratched using 9,8,3

Race 7: 3,2,6,1 Dirt: 9,5,6,3 *3 scratched using 9,5,6,2

$.50 Ticket: $72

Pick 5 (5-9):

Race 5: 6,8,2 Dirt: 5,1,4 1

Race 6: 9,8,6 *6 scratched using 9,8,3 3

Race 7: 3,2,6,1 Dirt: 9,5,6,3 *3 scratched using 9,5,6,2 2

Race 8: 2,3 3

Race 9: 7,2,3,5 7

$.50 Ticket: $144 $863.29

Pick 4 (6-9):

Race 6: 9,8,6 *6 scratched using 9,8,3 3

Race 7: 3,2,6,1 Dirt: 9,5,6,3 *3 scratched using 9,5,6,2 2

Race 8: 2,3,6,1 3

Race 9: 7,2 7

$.50 Ticket: $72 $150.79

Pick 6:

Race 7: 3,2,6 Dirt: 9,5,6

Race 8: 2,3

Race 9: 7,2,3

Race 10: 8,4,6

Race 11: 7

Race 12: 8,10,1 Dirt: 11,10,3 *10 scratched using 11,3,5

$1.00 Ticket: $162

Late Pick 5:

Race 8: 2,3,6

Race 9: 7,2,3

Race 10: 8,4,6,7

Race 11: 7,8,2

Race 12: 8,10,1 Dirt: 11,10,3 *10 scratched using 11,3,5

$.50 Ticket: $162

Late Pick 4:

Race 9: 7,2,3,5

Race 10: 8,4,6,7

Race 11: 7,8,2

Race 12: 8,10,1 Dirt: 11,10,3 *10 scratched using 11,3,5

$.50 Ticket: $72

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

August 14th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site ten years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,698/25,450 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,898/25,450. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*5 on top winners Wednesday at Saratoga…

*Friday’s Full Card Saratoga Picks/Plays below…

Saratoga Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#1 Into the Light 3-1 30 2nd $3.42
#6 Who’s Your Zaddy 5-2 29
#2 Jets Rio 9-2 28 3rd $5.10
#4 Stickupwithoutagun 3-1 27 1st $5.64

Race 2:

#6 Southern Kiss 2-1 19 3rd $2.20
#8 Night Sky 8-1 18 2nd $10.90
#7 Split the Blanket 7-2 18 4th
#1 White Star 15-1 17

Race 3:

#2 Cosmic Year (GB) 8-5 33 2nd $2.36
#5 Intellect (FR) 9-5 32 1st $5.80 Ex $10.52
#4 Maui Strong 5-1 31 4th
#6 Paros 4-1 30 3rd $3.14 Spr $46

Race 4:

#7 Swaging 5-1 31 2nd $8.00
#4 Toga d’Oro 5-2 30
#1 Hot Property 6-1 29 4th
#2 Daiquiri Sommelier 4-1 28

Race 5:

#6 Old Time Rocknroll 2-1 19 3rd $3.04
#1 Disparate Impact 6-1 18 4th
#7 Stream It 3-1 18 2nd $6.24
#2 Gordy 5-1 17

Race 6:

#4 May December 6-1 20
#8 Baliage (IRE) 5-2 19 1st $3.82
#9 Into Forever 6-1 18
#2 Whatever It Takes 8-1 18 3rd $4.08

Race 7:

#7 Glen Airy 8-5 32 1st $5.00
#5 Sharp Spark 5-1 31 2nd $5.50 Ex $23.36
#4 Fever Night 6-1 30 scratched
#9 Apalta 9-2 293rd $2.62 Tri $42.52

Race 8:

#5 Eliminate 9-2 36
#7 Bold Strength 3-1 35 3rd $2.32
#2 Contrary Thinking 5-2 34 1st $7.42
#1 Ridgewood Runner 4-1 33 4th

Race 9:

#9 Zeitlos 2-1 37 1st $4.76
#5 Capturing 5-1 36
#6 Miss Vyvyanne 5-2 35
#4 Le Amazonia 8-1 34 3rd $6.76

Race 10:

#2 About Face 2-1 19 *Best Bet
#7 Languid 6-1 18
#1 Vivaldi 4-1 17
#8 Duty 5-1 17

Saratoga Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 1,6,2,4

Race 2: 6,8,7

Race 3: 2,5

Race 4: 7,4,1

Race 5: 6,1,7

$.50 Ticket: $108

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 6,8,7

Race 3: 2,5

Race 4: 7,4,1,2

Race 5: 6,1,7,2

$.50 Ticket: $48

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 2,5

Race 4: 7,4,1,2

Race 5: 6,1,7,2

Race 6: 4,8,9

Race 7: 7,5

$.50 Ticket: $96

Pick 4 (4-7):

Race 4: 7,4,1,2

Race 5: 6,1,7

Race 6: 4,8,9

Race 7: 7,5,4

$.50 Ticket: $54

Pick 6:

Race 5: 6,1,7

Race 6: 4,8,9

Race 7: 7,5

Race 8: 5,7,2

Race 9: 9,5,6

Race 10: 2

$1.00 Ticket: $162

Late Pick 5:

Race 6: 4,8,9

Race 7: 7,5

Race 8: 5,7,2

Race 9: 9,5,6

Race 10: 2,7

$.50 Ticket: $81

Late Pick 4:

Race 7: 7,5,4,9

Race 8: 5,7,2

Race 9: 9,5,6

Race 10: 2,7,1

$.50 Ticket: $54

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

August 13th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site ten years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,690/25,441 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,894/25,441. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*5 on top winners yesterday at Saratoga…

*Thursday’s Full Card Saratoga Picks/Plays below…

Saratoga Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#3 Combat Move 3-1 17 1st $6.06
#7 Liberty’s Advance 5-1 16 3rd $2.10
#4 Daylight Dreamer 9-2 16 scratched
#1 Galway Gurl 8-1 15 2nd $7.12 Tri $79.56

Dirt Selections

*Leaving as is…

Race 2:

#2 Mo the Merrier 9-5 18 1st $4.28 Dbl $14.64
#5 The Standard 2-1 17
#4 Cost Effective 6-1 16
#3 Grand Gesture 5-1 15 3rd $4.78

Race 3:

#1 Lady Wisdom 7-5 28 1st $3.36 Pk3 $22.96
#7 Spirit of Esther 15-1 27
#2 Our Preferred Pal 6-1 26 2nd $3.62
#4 Babcie 4-1 25

Race 4:

#1 Majaz (GB) 2-1 33 3rd $2.34
#5 Tulip 5-2 32 2nd $6.20
#4 Midnight Concerto 7-2 31 1st $5.22 Tri $72.68
#2 Make You Mine (IRE) 3-1 30 4th Spr $120.20

Race 5:

#3 Vekomancer 2-1 30 3rd $2.54
#8 Mascara 3-1 28 1st $7.64
#4 Spun Size 8-1 27 4th
#1 Vino Frizzante 5-1 26

Race 6:

#1 Fionn 6-5 34
#3 Table First 3-1 32 1st $7.54
#2 Shotgun Wedding 7-2 31 3rd $3.58
#6 Spinning Colors 10-1 30 2nd $6.06

Race 7:

#6 Shoot It True 1-1 36 1st $3.20
#3 Highway Harmony 5-2 33 2nd $3.00
#4 Quiet Confidence 5-1 32
#1 Abientot 6-1 31 3rd $2.84

Race 8:

#6 Interceptor 9-2 37
#7 Jokestar (ON) 4-1 36
#1 Parchment Party 8-5 35 2nd $2.84
#3 Stars and Stripes 5-2 34 1st $6.86

Race 9:

#10 Holy Seven 5-1 18 4th
#2 Criteria 5-2 17 1st $5.32
#7 Bamboozie 6-1 17
#5 Dark Force 12-1 16

Saratoga Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 1: 3,7,4 *4 scratched using 3,7,1

Race 2: 2,5

Race 3: 1,7,2,4

Race 4: 1,5,4,2

Race 5: 3,8

$.50 Ticket: $96 $82.40

Early Pick 4:

Race 2: 2,5,4,3

Race 3: 1,7,2,4

Race 4: 1,5

Race 5: 3,8,4,1

$.50 Ticket: $64

Pick 5 (3-7):

Race 3: 1,7,2,4

Race 4: 1,5,4,2

Race 5: 3,8

Race 6: 1

Race 7: 6

$.50 Ticket: $16

Pick 6:

Race 4: 1,5,4,2

Race 5: 3,8

Race 6: 1

Race 7: 6

Race 8: 6,7,1,3

Race 9: 10,2,7

$1.00 Ticket: $96

Late Pick 5:

Race 5: 3,8,4,1

Race 6: 1,3

Race 7: 6,3

Race 8: 6,7,1,3

Race 9: 10,2,7

$.50 Ticket: $96 $192.28

Late Pick 4:

Race 6: 1,3,2

Race 7: 6,3

Race 8: 6,7,1,3

Race 9: 10,2,7

$.50 Ticket: $36 $33.43

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

August 12th, 2026 Free Picks & Plays

Since the launch of this site ten years ago, our statistics have remained consistent. The race winner is in the top three selections 65% of the time, 16,682/25,432 and the top choice first or second 46% of the time, 11,888/25,432. The algorithm is very good at zeroing in on live runners with regularity. You will often find the triple and super in our picks.

*Wednesday’s Full Card Saratoga Picks/Plays below…

Saratoga Selections

Race 1: Strength Variable:

#4 Cyber Ninja 5-2 1st $3.90
#7 Phillip My Dear 4-1 3rd $2.70
#2 King Al (GB) 6-1 4th
#3 Feeling Festive (IRE) 3-1 scratched

Race 2:

#4 Business Math 3-1 18 1st $5.76 Dbl $15.62
#8 Beechwood’s Best 9-2 17
#3 Dream About 7-2 16
#2 Juneau 5-1 16 2nd $4.02

Race 3:

#7 Lots of Kisses 7-5 16 1st $5.46 Dbl $19.86
#4 R P Byrne (IRE) 3-1 15 Pk 3 $33.84
#9 Solaia 8-1 14
#3 Ilenas Kaz Way 8-1 13

Race 4:

#3 Run Classic 6-1 34 3rd $3.44
#5 Inexorable 5-2 33
#4 Classic Time 3-1 32 1st $6.60
#1 Mischievous M 4-1 31

Race 5:

#5 Brillante (FR) 4-5 29
#6 Greyjoy 6-1 28 2nd $4.24
#8 Artistic Success 3-1 27 1st $6.54
#3 Give Her Another 12-1 26 3rd $5.12

Race 6:

#9 Decimal Point 20-1 18 3rd $9.88
#10 Yolo Train 5-2 18 1st $5.74
#8 Sweet Grace 6-1 17
#2 Mi Gordita 5-1 16

Race 7:

#3 Under the Moon 4-1 19 2nd $4.66
#6 Lauren’s Time 6-1 19
#4 In the Queue 8-1 18 4th
#5 She’s Fast Money 6-1 17

Race 8:

#1 Answered Prayers 5-2 30 1st $5.10
#2 Hidden Rose 3-1 29
#7 Seraphia 7-2 28
#6 Pens Street 12-1 27 4th

Race 9:

#5 Gum 9-2 17 1st $6.00 Dbl $18.00
#9 Mistborn 8-5 16 3rd $2.82
#2 Resort (FR) 6-1 15 scratched
#3 Serenique 12-1 15

Saratoga Plays

Early Pick 5:

Race 2: 4,8,3

Race 3: 7,4

Race 4: 3,5,4,1

Race 5: 5,6

Race 6: 9,10,8,2

$.50 Ticket: $96

Early Pick 4:

Race 3: 7,4,9,3

Race 4: 3,5,4

Race 5: 5,6,8

Race 6: 9,10,8,2

$.50 Ticket: $72

Pick 6:

Race 4: 3,5,4

Race 5: 5

Race 6: 9,10,8,2

Race 7: 3,6,4

Race 8: 1

Race 9: 5,9

$1.00 Ticket: $72

Late Pick 5:

Race 5: 5,6,8

Race 6: 9,10,8,2

Race 7: 3,6,4,5

Race 8: 1,2,7

Race 9: 5,9

$.50 Ticket: $144

Late Pick 4:

Race 6: 9,10,8,2

Race 7: 3,6,4,5

Race 8: 1,2,7

Race 9: 5,9,2 *2 scratched using 5,9,3

$.50 Ticket: $72

“Strength Variable” – Is a numerical value that gets assigned to each runner, the end result of the system that I use, which evaluates the horses in as many as thirty categories per race. It gives a visual of races where there are standouts , or conversely, heats where it is very difficult to separate. The races with better quality of horses will score higher values, while lower level claimers and maiden races with limited information will be lower numbers. Top picks that eclipse the second and third choice by three, four or more points will be runners that have a higher percentage of winning. These may be races where it is easier to find a single, where as races in which the values are close , and even tied in some instances may be races to spread in.

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