Saratoga Picks: Shuvee Stakes Analysis (7/24/2026)

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Saratoga Picks: Shuvee Stakes Analysis (7/24/2026)

Saratoga Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:10 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $41k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 TWO BY TWO BY TWO (9-5): Best Bet of the Card. Strong early pace figs. Race may setup for this runner. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 CAMILLE'S LEGACY (6-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Davis and Duggan team up on this one.
• #1 ALL FUN N GAMES (12-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #8 OATH (3-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 1 – 8

The Plays

Win: #7 at 1-1

Pick 3 (Races 1-3): #7 with #3,5 with #1,6

Exacta: 7 / 5,1

Saratoga Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:44 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #3 CONFLICT (4-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 MARGIE'S GIRL (7-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 JUST PEACHY (5-2): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 MANDY STEPH (9-2): Contender. Franco and Clement team up on this one. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 7 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 3-1

Exacta: 3 / 5,7,2

Saratoga Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:18 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 BRUNCH WITH AMY (8-1): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Prat puts this one in with a chance.
• #6 MY GUN'S LOADED (4-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 FAST AND FRISKY (30-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Could wear these ones down late.
• #8 BOW DRAW (8-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 4 – 8

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-1

Exacta: 1 / 4,8

Saratoga Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:52 PM ET; Claiming $52k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 NEON BORDEAUX (9-2): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 GLEN AIRY (2-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #7 RUNGIUS (7-2): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #4 AWESOME EMPIRE (5-1): Contender. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 7 – 4

The Plays

Win: #8 at 7-2

Exacta: 8 / 1,7,4

Saratoga Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:26 PM ET; Claiming $42k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #10 SWAGING (7-2): Top Pick. Race may setup for this runner.
• #1 SALMING (5-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #11 TEDDER (9-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #5 SHELLAC (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 10 – 1 – 11 – 5

The Plays

Win: #10 at 3-1

Exacta: 10 / 1,11,5

Saratoga Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 4:01 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #9 GIRLS WEAR PEARLS (9-2): Top Pick. Race may setup for this runner. Looks good based on the 75 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #13 WITHOUT HESITATION (2-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 DAZZLING (6-1): Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 HUNTER CREEK (15-1): Contender. Bloodlines fit this race. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 9 – 13 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #9 at 7-2

Exacta: 9 / 13,2,3

Saratoga Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:35 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $110k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #4 NONNA LYNNE (4-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Franco puts this one in with a chance.
• #8 MOMMY'S TURN (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 STARSHIP PEGASUS (7-2): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently.
• #1 SARATOGA SNOW (6-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 5 – 1

The Plays

Win: #4 at 3-1

Exacta: 4 / 8,5,1

Saratoga Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:10 PM ET; Shuvee Stakes $250k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 FULLY SUBSCRIBED (2-1): Top Pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 SCOTTISH LASSIE (9-5): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #6 EUNOMIA (8-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #5 BLESS THE BROKEN (7-2): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 6 – 5

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-5

Exacta: 3 / 4,5

Saratoga Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:45 PM ET; Rick Violette Stakes $200k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 A LITTLE AT FIRST (2-1): Top Pick. Ortiz and De team up on this one. Looks good based on the 89 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #7 CAROLINE ST. BEAT (3-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #1 SPIRIT OF NEW YORK (6-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #8 SUNDAY BOY (3-1): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 1 – 8

The Plays

Win: #6 at 7-5

Exacta: 6 / 7,1,8

Saratoga Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:19 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $115k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 WAR AND MAJESTY (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 93 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #5 INSTANTLY (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 LAHAINALUNA (8-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #8 DAUNTING (8-1): Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 1 – 8

The Plays

Win: #9 at 5-1

Trifecta: 9 / 5,1 / 5,1,8

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