Handicapping Ricky’s Rockets ?: Del Mar, Gulfstream Park and Saratoga Picks for August 29, 2020 August 28, 2020 Handicapping Ricky’s Rockets ?: Del Mar, Gulfstream Park and Saratoga Picks for August 29, 2020 August 28, 2020 By: Ricky Pasternak email Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article That’s two days in a row that Ricky’s Rockets have cashed multiple Pick 4’s and Pick 5’s on the same day. Gulfstream and Saratoga have been kind to everyone as of late, and I don’t see the momentum changing anytime soon! Saturday stakes action rolls on at Saratoga four stakes races are on the card. The stakes schedule includes the Amsterdam (G2), the Forego (G1), the Saranac (G3). and the Sword Dancer (G1). Also included below: my 11-race preview of Del Mar and 12-race preview of Gulfstream Park! Best of luck! ( Content Continues Below Ad ) Race 8: Forego Stakes (G1) for 4-year-olds and upward going 7 furlongs on the dirt #2 Whitmore did everything he could to win here in the Vanderbilt (G1) but ultimately finished second behind the great Volatile, probably the best sprinter in the country. He won this race in 2018 and is one of the best horses around. #6 Complexity makes his second career start at Saratoga for Chad Brown who as a trainer is winning at 22% of stakes races in the last 365 days. If Whitmore runs his best race, no one will beat him, but Complexity looks second-best on paper. Race 9: Sword Dancer Stakes (G1) for 4-year-olds and upward going 1 1/2 miles (12 furlongs) on the inner turf #6 Cross Border absolutely loves Saratoga, winning all 5 of his career races here. He placed first in the Bowling Green (G2) last time out when Sadler’s Joy was DQ’d. #8 Sadler’s Joy wants longer distances and wants revenge in this race after finishing second in last year’s running. Race 10: Maiden Special Weight for 2-year-old fillies going 6 furlongs on the dirt #2 Always Carina is a Three Chimneys Farm homebred for Chad Brown Brown is winning at 19% in the last 365 days with first-time starters. #3 Jouster is interesting based on her pedigree. She’s by Noble Mission, whose highest-earning progeny is Code of Honor, who won at Saratoga as a 2-year-old in his first start. Trainer Todd Pletcher teams up with John Velazquez; they’ve won 17% of their races together in the last 365 days. #5 Zainalarab is another Chad Brown debutant for Shadwell Stable. She was purchased last September for $1 million. #7 O’Gotten Girl got some experience in her debut, going 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf and finishing third at over 28/1. It’s fair to expect some improvement, as her experience from her first start should carry over into her second star. Race 11: Allowance for New York-bred fillies and mares 3-year-olds and upward going 6 1/2 furlongs on the dirt #6 Flashpackinbarbie never had a chance against a heavy favorite last time out. Jorge Abreu is winning at 30% this meet as a trainer and figures to have one of the top choices in this spot. #7 Midnight Surprise won with relative ease last time out as Irad Ortiz Jr. had her geared down in the stretch. Due to his injury, Joel Rosario picks up the mount, who is a like-for-like switch based on his stats and ability. This could be a stepping stone to bigger and better things for Midnight Surprise down the road. THE TICKET $5 Pick 4 (Races 8-11) 2 / 6,8 / 2,3,5,7 / 6,7 – $40 Saratoga August 29, 2020 For my full card plays, featuring race-by-race analysis, my top four picks for each race, and full-card multi-race wagers, check out my new product below: Ricky’s Rockets: Saratoga Ricky’s Rockets: Gulfstream Park Ricky’s Rockets: Del Mar
Kentucky Downs and Del Mar Picks & Previews | Blinkers Off 683 The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for this weekend’s… Read More
Kentucky Downs Pick 5 Preview | The Magic Mike Show 565 The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets… Read More
College Football Picks & NFL Tips | Dudes Who Bet Sports 205 Aaron & Papa Dude give their College Football picks for… Read More
Pacific Classic 2024 Picks and Rapid-Fire | Blinkers Off 682 The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for Saturday’s $1… Read More
Del Mar Pick 5 Preview | The Magic Mike Show 564 The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets… Read More
Kentucky Downs Picks | Turf Sprint Stakes 2024 [Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint] Aaron previews the 2024 Turf Sprint Stakes (G2) at Kentucky… Read More
Kentucky Downs FREE Win Picks | September 7, 2024 Get our FREE win picks at Kentucky Downs on September… Read More
Del Mar FREE Win Picks | September 7, 2024 Get our FREE win picks at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club… Read More
Kentucky Downs Exacta Picks & Plays | Turf Cup Stakes 2024 [Breeders’ Cup Turf] Dr. Miranda gives her exacta picks & plays from the… Read More
Rocket Picks 🚀: Del Mar, Kentucky Downs, & Gulfstream Park for September 7, 2024 Let’s kick off another big day of horse racing with… Read More