Saratoga Picks: Christophe Clement Turf Stakes (8/15/2026)

Published: Sat Aug 15, 2026, 9:00 am ET

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The racing action from Saratoga on Saturday features the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Saratoga picks for the entire card!

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Saratoga Full Card Analysis

Saratoga Picks: Christophe Clement Turf Stakes (8/15/2026)

Saratoga Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 PM ET; Claiming $54k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

#6 SALMING (2-1): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Races competitive with the top contenders.
#2 THE TOY CANNON (5-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Trainer is having a great meet.
#7 MATH TUTOR (4-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Should sit a good trip.
#1 EPITAPH (8-1): Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 7 – 1

The Plays

Win: #6 at 7-5

Exacta: 6 / 2,7,1

Saratoga Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:03 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

#3 SARATOGA TEA (9-2): Prime Win Player. Strong early pace figs. Santana and Brisset team up on this one.
#8 UPPER ECHELON (5-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
#1 TOP THRILLER (6-1): Underneath. Previous success in similar race types.
#7 BIG HANDSOME (4-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 8 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-2

Exacta: 3 / 8,7

Saratoga Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:36 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

#4 ROAD SHOW (7-5): Top Pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#7 CUT DOWN THE NETS (3-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Top connections on the circuit with Ortiz and Gree.
#8 ARAWAK (8-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
#9 SWEET REDEMPTION (12-1): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 8 – 9

The Plays

Win: #4 at 6-5

Exacta: 4 / 7,8

Saratoga Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:09 PM ET; Allowance $105k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

#2 LADY ROSE (9-5): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition.
#5 TOP OF THE TABLE (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Can run with these.
#3 LAST GLORY (8-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
#6 FEDUPWITHTHEFED (9-2): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #2 at 7-5

Pick 3 (Races 4-6): #2,5 with #8 with #6

Exacta: 2 / 5,3,6

Saratoga Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:43 PM ET; Allowance $105k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

#8 CONSIDERATE CITY (8-5): Best Bet of the Card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
#2 TONGUE TWISTER (3-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
#3 BOOMINGTON (6-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
#5 BRITAIN (5-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 8 – 2 – 3 – 5

The Plays

Win: #8 at 1-1

Exacta: 8 / 2,3,5

Saratoga Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:17 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

#6 BELLE N BROOKE (7-2): Top Pick. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#9 GROVES (8-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Alvarado and Mott team up on this one.
#3 LIBBY LLOYD (9-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
#8 TUMOOHAAT (5-2): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 6 – 9 – 3 – 8

The Plays

Win: #6 at 1-1

Exacta: 6 / 9,3,8

Saratoga Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:53 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

#4 FINAL VERDICT (7-2): Top Pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
#6 CANDYTOWN (9-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Seems to be up against the right competition.
#7 VACATION DANCE (8-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
#5 WAR STRIDE (8-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 7 – 5

The Plays

Win: #4 at 3-1

Exacta: 4 / 6,7,5

Saratoga Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:29 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

#2 CARD MAN (7-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
#7 DECIMATION (6-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Good race flow for this runner.
#3 Q B ROCKET (4-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
#6 DALLAS STAR (8-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #2 at 3-1

Exacta: 2 / 7,3,6

Saratoga Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:06 PM ET; Christophe Clement Turf Stakes $750k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

#7 SURVIE (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
#5 FORT GEORGE (9-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Seems to be up against the right competition.
#3 OLE CRAZY BONE (4-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Should sit a good trip.
#6 MINARET STATION (3-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Ortiz and Walden team up on this one.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-1

Trifecta: 7 / 5,3 / 5,3,6

Saratoga Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:44 PM ET; Galway Stakes $200k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

#5 CADENZA (7-2): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
#3 OSCAR'S ENCORE (6-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
#7 TRISKELION (5-1): Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Barn has been sending out runners.
#6 MAUNA LOA (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 7 – 6

The Plays

Win: #5 at 3-1

Exacta: 5 / 3,7,6

Saratoga Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:19 PM ET; Starter Allowance $70k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

#4 CELTIC PRINCE (6-1): Top Pick. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Should be able to work out a trip.
#2 CALLING CARD (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
#7 COME FULL CIRCLE (3-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
#5 MCDIESEL (6-1): Underneath. Race shape gives this one an edge. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 7 – 5

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-1

Exacta: 4 / 2,7

Saratoga Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:52 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $56k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

#11 MAXIMUM HEAT (2-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.
#10 FIVEDOLLARSFORSOX (5-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#8 GILBANE (5-2): Contender. Potential to kick home late. Franco and Green team up on this one.
#1 BEFORE THE WIND (3-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Solid turn of foot.

Selections: 11 – 10 – 8 – 1

The Plays

Win: #11 at 7-5

Exacta: 11 / 10,8,1

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