img HORSE

SARATOGA Race #9 (THE ALABAMA STAKES (G1))

August 18, 2018
img5:40 PM Eastern
Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #3 (MIDNIGHT BISOU) (8-5) - One of two entered by Steve Asmussen and the pair race uncoupled. Filly finished second here to 'Monomy Girl' at this distance in the CCA Oaks (G1) July 22 and that runner would be heavily favored if in this contest. Stalker has positive wet track experience and gets top billing.

2nd pick: #4 (She's a Julie) (8-1) - Longshot is the second of the fillies from trainer Asmussen. She ships from Prairie Meadows where she was an easy winner of the G3 Iowa Oaks and the figure earned was by far her best and fits with the highest that this group can bring to the table. Stretch threat at a big price.

3rd pick: #8 (Talk Veuve to Me) (3-1) - Lightly-raced and fast from the gate, she ships back from Indiana Downs where she was an easy winner by almost 5 lengths in the G3 Indiana Oaks July 14. Very sharp in all five starts, she's working fast here and is a strong win candidate.

4th pick: #2 (Eskimo Kisses) (8-1) - No-speed type finished a non-threatening fourth here in the CCA Oaks (G1) and was 5.5 lengths behind 'Midnight Bisou' that afternoon. She tries hard every time and is capable of getting a minor award at a square price.

TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF SPORTS BETTING

Get my free Horse picks and predictions.

Join 411,813 Subscribers!