Saratoga Picks: Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes (8/01/2026)

Published: Sat Aug 01, 2026, 8:00 am ET

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The racing action from Saratoga on Saturday features the Jim Dandy Stakes Presented by Mohegan Sun. @HandicappingT3 has all the Saratoga picks for the entire card!

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Saratoga Full Card Analysis

Saratoga Picks: Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes (8/01/2026)

Saratoga Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

#3 CORRELATION TRADE (2-1): Prime Win Player. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Brown.
#5 VOYAGER (8-5): Fringe Contender. Comes home strong. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.
#1 PAVLOVA'S PALACE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Should sit a good trip. Alvarado and Mott team up on this one.
#8 JOY OF LIFE (5-2): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 1 – 8

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-5

Exacta: 3 / 1,8

Saratoga Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:04 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

#2 ANNOTATE (6-1): Top Pick. Santana and Asmussen team up on this one. Looks good based on the 60 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
#4 VELORA (7-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.
#1 BLESSEDNOTBOTHERED (8-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely.
#9 WILDEST DREAMS (10-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 1 – 9

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-1

Exacta: 2 / 4,1,9

Saratoga Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:38 PM ET; Claiming $95k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

#3 DREAMLIKE (9-2): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
#6 REASONED ANALYSIS (2-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Speed figures match this group well.
#1 GEWURZTRAMINER (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
#4 OTELLO (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 1 – 4

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-2

Exacta: 3 / 1,4

Saratoga Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:12 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

#1 SUBJUGATION (9-2): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
#9 DREAM MORE (3-1): Major Player. Well bred for this race. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#7 PINPOINT (8-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
#3 FARSIDEOFTHEMOON (10-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Rodriguez and Green team up on this one.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 7 – 3

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-2

Exacta: 1 / 9,7,3

Saratoga Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:46 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

#10 FIRST SITE (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
#1 CHARLOTTE'S BEACH (8-1): Fringe Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Good race flow for this runner.
#7 VIRABHADRASANA (6-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
#9 FLIGHTRESS (8-1): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 10 – 1 – 7 – 9

The Plays

Win: #10 at 5-1

Trifecta: 10 / 1,7 / 1,7,9

Saratoga Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:20 PM ET; Saratoga Special Stakes $250k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

#4 BOOKED (7-5): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#6 FLIGHT COMMAND (9-5): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#1 HOW'S AL TODAY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
#2 RASASI (15-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 1 – 2

The Plays

Win: #4 at 6-5

Exacta: 4 / 1,2

Saratoga Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:54 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

#8 IRON DOME (7-2): Top Pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Fits well with this group.
#7 PAGODE (5-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
#4 UNIVERSE (8-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
#2 HOP SING (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 8 – 7 – 4 – 2

The Plays

Win: #8 at 3-1

Exacta: 8 / 7,4,2

Saratoga Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:28 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

#16 BEACH HEIST (3-1): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#12 ONE LAST KNOCK (8-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
#2 LADY JANCIS (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Could wear these ones down late.
#1 BIG EARN (6-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 16 – 12 – 2 – 1

The Plays

Win: #16 at 5-2

Pick 3 (Races 8-10): #16,12 with #8,1 with #5

Exacta: 16 / 12,2,1

Saratoga Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:06 PM ET; Lake George Stakes Presented by Surfside $225k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

#8 DEEP LEARNING (7-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#1 HONFLEUR (10-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
#6 AMBERGLEN (5-2): Major Player. The 91 speed rating is among the best in the field. Potential to kick home late.
#9 LION LAKE (3-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 6 – 9

The Plays

Win: #8 at 3-1

Exacta: 8 / 1,6,9

Saratoga Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:44 PM ET; Jim Dandy Stakes Presented by Mohegan Sun $500k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

#5 COMMANDMENT (6-5): Best Bet of the Card. Prat puts this one in with a chance. Barn has been solid. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
#3 RENEGADE (7-5): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#1 CHIP HONCHO (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Likely in the mix early.
#4 SILENT TACTIC (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 1 – 4

The Plays

Win: #5 at 1-1

Exacta: 5 / 3,1

Saratoga Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:18 PM ET; Allowance $105k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

#9 DAKOTA COUNTRY (8-5): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly.
#2 JOKER ON FIRE (5-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
#8 DILIELLO (15-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
#4 VAN VOLLENHOVEN (10-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 9 – 2 – 8 – 4

The Plays

Win: #9 at 6-5

Exacta: 9 / 2,8,4

Saratoga Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:51 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

#10 JADORLINIJA (2-1): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#5 NONCONSECUTIVETRMS (5-2): Major Player. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#7 HEDGE BOOK (3-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
#2 MUSIC BOX (8-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 5 – 7 – 2

The Plays

Win: #10 at 7-5

Exacta: 10 / 5,7,2

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