Saturday at 'the Spa': Saratoga Race Course picks for Whitney Day, including four Grade 1 stakes races

Take my word for it: Saratoga, New York is one of the best summer towns in the country. The concerts, restaurants, nightlife, and most importantly, the Saratoga Race Course, attract a terrific party vibe. Every Saturday during the summer, horse racing’s best thoroughbreds, jockeys and trainers go to The Spa.

And Whitney Day, headlined by the self-titled Grade 1 stakes, is one of the best of the days in Saratoga’s summer meet. Along with the Whitney are three more Grade 1 races, such as the Test Stakes, Fourstardave Stakes and Saratoga Derby.

In my first trip to The Spa this summer, I went 0-for-3 on Jim Dandy Day last week, losing $100. I’m heading back to Saratoga for this loaded Whitney Day card with $125 I’m willing to risk. Here’s how I’m betting races 9-12 Saturday, August 8.

Saratoga Race Course Bet Slip: ‘Whitney Day’

Statistically speaking, #6 On Time Girl (7-2) has the best jockey (Irad Ortiz) and trainer (Brad Cox) combo in this field.

Lastly, Sovereignty broke his maiden in his third start as a two-year-old and won the Kentucky Derby in his third start last year, followed by his three wins at Saratoga last summer. At this price, I’m betting Sovereignty will continue this pattern as a four-year-old.

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