Saturday’s Stakes Races See Bold Picks from Racing Analyst Mr. Ed
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – August 30, 2024 (5:02 PM ET) – A trio of meaningful stakes races at Saratoga Race Course and a million-dollar event at Del Mar Racetrack are set to unfold this afternoon, wiht racing analyst Mr. Ed offering his selections and wagering strategies. The action includes the Grade 2 flower Bowl Stakes, the Grade 1 Spinaway Stakes, and an allowance race, alongside the Grade 1 pacific Classic at Del Mar. These races carry ample purses and represent key stepping stones for horses aiming for championship titles.
Today’s selections, totaling $150 in wagers, come as Mr. Ed’s overall plays of the day are currently down $223.50 across 23 bets, while his best bets of the day are down $166.50 over the same number of races. The outcomes of these races will significantly impact Mr. Ed’s performance record and provide valuable insights for horse racing enthusiasts.
Saratoga Race Course Selections
Race 10: $500,000 Grade 2 Flower Bowl Stakes (5:02 p.m. ET)
Mr. Ed has identified #7 BE YOUR BEST (5-2 morning line) as his top choice in the 1-mile turf race for fillies and mares aged four and up. The Irish import is expected to perform well, and Mr. ed designates this horse as his BEST BET OF THE DAY. Trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr. will see Florida-based jockey edgard zayas aboard.
SARATOGA SELECTION: $30 to Win. ($30)
Race 11: $300,000 Grade 1 Spinaway Stakes (5:38 p.m. ET)
In the 7-furlong race for two-year-olds,Mr. Ed favors #4 MYTHICAL (5-2 morning line). Trained by Jorge Delgado and ridden by Esmisael Jaramillo, the undefeated colt (3-3) is expected to handle the increased distance.
SARATOGA SELECTION: $10 to Win.($20)
Race 13: $110,000 Allowance Race (6:45 p.m.ET)
Mr. Ed is taking a chance with #6 RAMBLIN’ WRECK (8-1 morning line) in the 1 1/16-mile turf race for three-year-olds and up. The analyst is banking on a strong performance from the team of trainer Linda Rice and jockey Junior carmouche.
SARATOGA SELECTION: $10 to Win,$5 to Place & Show. ($20).
Del Mar Race 9: $1 Million Grade 1 Pacific Classic (8:39 p.m. ET)
for the prestigious Pacific Classic, Mr.Ed offers a trifecta selection:
- #6 JOURNALISM
- #1 FIERCENESS
- #4 NYSOS
TOTAL WAGERS: $150
PLAYS OF THE DAY: (23 bets): -$223.50
BEST BETS OF THE DAY: (23 bets): -$166.50
