Saratoga: Whitney Day, 8/02 plays - Pete's Picks
- Little Pete
- Aug 1, 2025
- 3 min read
Whitney Day at the Spa. Four G1's and a G2 at the August place to be. I will be condensing my plays down to just the number and attacking the early double (Races 1 & 2) and a spot pick 3 (Races 8-10). Big Pete will attack his "Play of the Days" and the late pick 3 (Races 11-13). We appreciate you taking a look at this write-up and GOOD LUCK.
Little Pete's $ 3.00 Early Double:
R1: 1, 5
R2: 2, 5, 7 Cost: $ 18.00
Little Pete's $ 1.00 Spot Pick 3:
R8: 6, 7, 8, 9
R9: 5, 6, 7
R10: 4, 6, 8 Cost: $ 36.00
Big Pete's $ 1.00 Late Pick 3:
R11: 3, 5, 6
R12: 1, 3, 5
R13: 2, 4, 7, 10 Cost: $ 36.00
Big Pete's "Play of the Day":
Race 3:
Much of the focus will be on Obliteration and rightfully so. But (4) DAZZLE D'ORO also put on a show in his debut and after seeing his stablemate One More Freud jog yesterday, this guy looks special too as his works appear to be better. Jose is up for this one too .
I’ll use (1) Ewing and (6) Obliteration to grab the place spot.
$ 7.00 WPS 4 Cost $ 21.00
$ 3.00 Ex Box 1, 4, 6 Cost $ 18.00
We’ll also use (4) Dazzle D'Oro in R3 and try to cash in on a Daily Double.
(1) Entry and (10) Final Verdict look sharp in the 4th.
$ 7.00 Daily Double 4 w/ 1, 10j Cost $ 14.00
Big Pete's "Play of the Day":
Race 5:
(2) MY SHERRONA is getting L1 today and cuts back to one turn here. She's faced better already in her short career and gets some relief. She's been up here getting ready for this one with some fast works. The jockey switch means they are all business today.
I’ll use (1) Metfardeh and (7) Delightful Claire to grab the place spot.
$ 7.00 WPS 2 Cost $ 21.00
$ 3.00 Ex Box 1, 2, 7 Cost $ 18.00
We’ll also use (2) My Sherrona in R5 and try to cash in on a Daily Double.
(2) Cadenza and (7) Fletch's Rockette look sharp in the 6th.
$ 7.00 Daily Double 2 w/ 2, 7 Cost $ 14.00
Big Pete's Late Pick 3:
Race 11:
(5) SIERRA LEONE has been sharp this year and continues to improve. He has yet to win here, but he's a different animal these days. The Cox runner, (3) HIGHLAND FALLS prefers two turns, so he will likely sit chilly and wait for Luis's cue. He gets the first jump on the speeds and will have to hold off Sierra. (6) DISARM is my wise guy that I'll include. He was 2nd last year in the Travers, so he can handle this track.
$ 7.00 WPS 5 Cost $ 21.00
$ 3.00 Exacta 3, 5 w/ 1, 3, 5, 6 Cost $ 18.00
Race 12:
(1) TALES OF THE HEART has burned some cash but always shows up. Well-spotted to save ground, and she'll rely on Jr to lead the way. (3) LA SALVADORENA is the one I want. She sports a high-speed figure for this level and retains Prat. Just needs clear sailing to get it done. (5) SHE'S GOT WILL is interesting as she drops from the G2 Ms Grillo for this.
$ 7.00 WPS 3 Cost $ 21.00
$ 3.00 Ex Box 1, 3, 5 Cost $ 18.00
Race 13:
We'll spread out here with this tough turf MSW. (2) PEAK HYPE ran a big speed figure in her debut, and Irad returns for another shot. I will too. (4) MAGNUM'S MICROBURST picks up Saez and has shown speed to go. More of the same today. (7) TWOLATEBABYDOLL picks up a hot rider in Santana. This one will stalk and come with a run. (10) SAY YE TO DREAMS runs first time for the Brown barn after showing some ability overseas. Would be no surprise here.
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