Saratoga Picks: 2024 Diana Stakes

The racing action from Saratoga Race Course on Saturday features the Diana Stakes. Check out our Saratoga Race Course picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:35 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $80k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 DARE TO BREEZE (4-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 79 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Top jock on the circuit with Gaffalione.
• #2 MISCHIEF MAXEY (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #6 BISA (12-1): Contender. Should step forward from the first start. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #3 GERLIN’S EMPIRE (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Stewart is the leading trainer in the standings.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 6 – 3

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:07 PM ET; Kelso Stakes $175k; 1 M Turf; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 TALK OF THE NATION (2-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Top trainer at the meet in Pletcher.
• #2 MYSTERIOUS NIGHT (8-5): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Appleby is a good bet at the meet.
• #5 CARL SPACKLER (2-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 NORTHERN INVADER (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 5 – 3

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:40 PM ET; Claiming $80k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 LOST IN ROME (8-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Top trainer at the meet in Ibrahim.
• #1A TOP GUNNER (2-1): Contender. Kantarmaci is a good bet at the meet.
• #2 POPPY’S PRIDE (6-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. May be able to find the right setup.
• #5 I GOT NO MUNNY (9-2): Fringe Contender. Maker is the leading trainer in the standings.

Selections: 7 – 1A – 2 – 5

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:13 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 CLASSIC LEGACY (5-2): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Mott. Strong early pace figs.
• #5 ABADIN (8-1): Major Player. Gets a top-notch pilot in Saez. Maker is a good bet at the meet.
• #2 ILLUMINARE (7-5): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Trainer, Pletcher, is having a lot of success this meeting.
• #4 KUNSHAN BRIDGE (8-1): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 2 – 4

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:46 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #1A UNIT ECONOMICS (6-5): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Brown. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 HUNT BALL (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 RAMBLIN’ WRECK (4-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Potential to kick home late.
• #8 SAMBURU (8-1): Major Player. Maker is the leading trainer in the standings.

Selections: 1A – 4 – 7 – 8

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:20 PM ET; Allowance $95k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #11 STRICTLY TABOO (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
• #7 STOLEN FUTURE (7-2): Major Player. Gets a top-notch pilot in Ortiz. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 TURRIGA (5-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late.
• #6 U SHOULD B DANCING (6-1): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Prat.

Selections: 11 – 7 – 1 – 6

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:54 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 MUNSON (6-1): Best bet of the card. Should improve off the debut. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 ASLEEP AT EIGHT (8-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Gets a top-notch pilot in Santana.
• #1 TOUGH CATCH (8-1): Contender. Trainer, Stewart, is having a lot of success this meeting. Saez makes this one a player.
• #2 MOMENT’S NOTICE (8-1): Contender. Clement is the leading trainer in the standings. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 1 – 2

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:29 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #10 HURRICANE NELSON (3-1): Top pick. Races that could beat these. Top trainer at the meet in Clement.
• #3 UPSTANDING (4-1): Contender. Gets a top-notch pilot in Ortiz. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 READY AS EVER (20-1): Contender. Trainer, Mott, is having a lot of success this meeting.
• #2 POINT CLEAR (5-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Ortiz.

Selections: 10 – 3 – 8 – 2

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:04 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $115k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #2 RUSE (15-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Should still have something in the tank late.
• #8 IRISH ACES (2-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Comes home strong.
• #4 MAGICAL WAYS (12-1): Worth a look. Trainer, Rodriguez, is having a lot of success this meeting. Could wear these ones down late.
• #13 OCEAN ATLANTIQUE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Dutrow is the leading trainer in the standings. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 4 – 13

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:43 PM ET; Diana Stakes $500k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #1 MOIRA (5-1): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Attard. Race sets up perfectly.
• #10 CHILI FLAG (9-2): Contender. Brown is a good bet at the meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 GINA ROMANTICA (8-1): Contender. Trainer, Brown, is having a lot of success this meeting.
• #4 DIDIA (7-2): Contender. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Ortiz. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 10 – 5 – 4

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:17 PM ET; Sanford Stakes $175k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 STUDLYDORIGHT (7-2): Top pick. Odds suggest this colt is ready to fire on debut. Top trainer at the meet in Robb.
• #5 THREE ECHOES (4-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #8 MO PLEX (6-1): Major Player. Trainer, Englehart, is having a lot of success this meeting. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #1 MENTEE (6-5): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 8 – 1

Saratoga Race Course Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:50 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $70k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #2 DR OSERAN (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Fits well with this group.
• #13 TIVY (2-1): Contender. Gets a top-notch pilot in Castellano. Antonucci is a good bet at the meet.
• #3 HE’S GOT IT (15-1): Contender. Trainer, Abreu, is having a lot of success this meeting.
• #9 RITHM NIC (9-2): Fringe Contender. Gets one of the best jockeys at the meet with Santana.

Selections: 2 – 13 – 3 – 9

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Thursday

• Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Schuylerville Stakes.

Friday

• Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Coronation Cup

Saturday

• Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 1 Diana Stakes
• Gulfstream Park picks featuring the Azalea Stakes

Sunday

• Saratoga Race Course picks featuring the Grade 3 Quick Call Stakes