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Saratoga Selections for Saturday, August 16

Saratoga Selections for Saturday, August 16

Here are some of my top plays for Saturday’s 12-race card at the Spa, including thoughts on the featured Grade 1 Alabama Stakes. Race 2: 6 Furlongs, Maiden Special Weight, Dirt Top Pick: #4 One More Roller is my top choice in this 2YO New York-bred affair.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 16

Sibling Rivalry: Dylan and Katie Davis Face Off at Saratoga

The “Smiling Assassin” Katie Davis engaged in some friendly fire when she faced off against her brother Dylan in multiple races this weekend at Saratoga.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 16

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, August 16, 2025

DRF handicappers share their plays for the day, including best bets, for racing at Saratoga, Del Mar, Woodbine, Gulfstream, Monmouth, and Colonial Downs.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 14

Best Horse Racing Picks for Friday, August 15, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 14

King's Plate features robust field on Canada's biggest racing day

Canadian racing takes center stage Saturday, as the 166th King’s Plate highlights a stacked card on Canada’s biggest racing day at Woodbine. The $1 million King’s Plate drew a wide variety of 13 3-year-olds.

Mark Casse News / Horse Racing on SI / August 14
Casse's duo of La Cara and Nitrogen take on Good Cheer in the Alabama

Casse's duo of La Cara and Nitrogen take on Good Cheer in the Alabama

Trainer Mark Casse will send out two opposite fillies in Saturday’s Grade 1, $600,000 Alabama Stakes at Saratoga. Casse’s pair of La Cara and Nitrogen will be joined by four other 3-year-old fillies, including Good Cheer, set to go 1 1/8 miles.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 14
She Feels Pretty looks to rebound with another Grade 1 win in E.P. Taylor

She Feels Pretty looks to rebound with another Grade 1 win in E.P. Taylor

She Feels Pretty will return to the site of her first Grade 1 victory Saturday, looking to take down another Grade 1 in the E.P. Taylor for fillies and mares going 1 1/4 miles at Woodbine.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 13
Travers Stakes: Few expected to take on Derby and Belmont winner Sovereignty

Travers Stakes: Few expected to take on Derby and Belmont winner Sovereignty

With the nominations released for the Grade 1 Travers, Saratoga’s biggest race set for Aug. 23, many are asking who will run in the race. It appears the better question may be: who’s going to run second?

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 13

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Thursday, August 14, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 10

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Sunday, August 10, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Bob Baffert News / BloodHorse.com / August 9

Desert Gate, Baffert Dominate Best Pal

Desert Gate gave trainer Bob Baffert a record 12th win in the Best Pal Stakes (G3) with an easy 8 3/4-length victory Aug. 9 at Del Mar.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 9
El Cordobes steals the show with Sword Dancer victory

El Cordobes steals the show with Sword Dancer victory

With all the attention on his stablemate and on Far Bridge’s need for the rail, El Cordobes stole the show in Saturday’s Grade 1, $750,000 Sword Dancer at Saratoga.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 9
Laurelin puts undefeated status on line in graded stakes debut

Laurelin puts undefeated status on line in graded stakes debut

Five fillies entered the Grade 2 Saratoga Oaks with the hopes of ending Laurelin’s undefeated status, although the Graham Motion filly will have something to say about that.  Laurelin is a three-year-old chestnut filly by Zarak.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 9

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Saturday, August 9, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 8

Red-hot Clement sends out Far Bridge for Sword Dancer repeat

The name Clement has become frequent when talking about Saratoga’s biggest turf races. While Christophe Clement passed away in May, his son Miguel has carried on the stable’s success at Saratoga.

Horse Racing News / Horse Racing on SI / August 7

DRF's Horse Racing Playbook for Friday, August 8, 2025

Since 1894, Daily Racing Form has been the most trusted source of horse racing news and information, making horseplayers better bettors by cashing more tickets.

Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / June 8
Sovereignty's Belmont Stakes win sparks huge question 

Sovereignty's Belmont Stakes win sparks huge 'what if' question 

Sovereignty topped Journalism again on Saturday evening, winning the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes and claiming two of the three Triple Crown races in 2025.

Sovereignty outruns Journalism again to win Belmont Stakes
Belmont Stakes recap, winnings
Best photos from Belmont Stakes 2025
...and best outfits from Belmont Stakes
Renovated Belmont to host Breeders' Cup in 2027
Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / May 17
Watch: Journalism wins Preakness Stakes with incredible finish

Watch: Journalism wins Preakness Stakes with incredible finish

After a close second-place finish at the Kentucky Derby, Journalism bounced back in a big -- and thrilling -- way on Saturday to gets its big win of 2025 by taking the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes.

Journalism was resilient to the end with Preakness victory
Preakness Stakes 2025 results, payouts after Journalism's fantastic finish
Can you name every Preakness Stakes winner since 1873?
The 'Triple Crown winners' quiz
Horse Racing News / Yardbarker / May 4
Watch: Sovereignty edges out Journalism in 151st Kentucky Derby

Watch: Sovereignty edges out Journalism in 151st Kentucky Derby

It may not have been as close as last year's photo finish Kentucky Derby, but the 151st running on Saturday evening still produced plenty of drama down the stretch.

Mike Tirico forced to exit Kentucky Derby coverage early
Ahmed Fareed steps in as host
NBC provides update on Tirico
Bob Baffert horse was suddenly scratched from Kentucky Derby
Meet the Kentucky Derby horses who ran in the 2025 race

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