Spa Selections 2025: Saratoga Picks July 10
Joseph Aiello- July 9, 2025
Cover photo by NYRA/Adam Coglianese.
In Spa Selections, Saratoga correspondent Joseph Aiello provides Saratoga picks for a handful of key races at Saratoga, including all of the exciting stakes action!
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Race 5 – De La Rose Stakes
1. #3 Deep Satin (7-2) – Has been close in all of her starts with her most recent try in grade III company the only one where she failed to finish in the top two
2. #1 Alluring Angel (6-1) – Off a long layoff, this mare goes into the Mott barn and can be a contender at a price with a return to her previous form
3. #2 Les Reys (9-2) – Drops from a grade II and has specialized at a mile but also comes off a long layoff from September
4. #4 Heredia (3-1) – Motion trainee ran well in her first start in North America, but may need some pace to take aim at in this spot to have a real chance
Race 8 – De La Rose Stakes
1. #1 Ozara (7-2) – Drops from a grade III and has been relatively consistent in her career and at this distance with a win over this track two years ago
2. #7 Charlottesapproval (6-1) – Has hit the board in all five of her turf tries lifetime, continuing to show improvement but steps up in class here and may prefer shorter
3. #4 Movin’ On Up (6-5) – One of the classier runners of the bunch, this filly by Accelerate can win if she puts forth a top notch effort
4. #8 Spinning Colors (10-1) – Has won both tries at this distance and is three for four at Saratoga plus she should have the lead on a turf course playing to speed
Race 9 – Alw 20000s
1. #7 Problematica (6-1) – Has a real chance to take them gate to wire if she can get away from Short Shift early and has three wins at the distance
2. #5 Our Liberty Belle (3-1) – This mare by American Pharoah is another that is strong at the distance and gets back to her preferred race after a string of eight furlong tries
3. #6 Despo’s Dream (9-2) – Filly by Mitole is usually in the mix with some of the better top end efforts in this field plus keeps Flavian Prat in the irons
4. #3 Killy Start (7-2) – Hasn’t been winning as of late, but might be one to take advantage of a fast pace and has some back class
Race 10 – Clm 17500n2L
1. #8 Rock Harbor (6-1) – Should be near the lead at good value and will get a more modest pace than last time plus cuts back in distance
2. #7 Best Impression (3-1) – Deserves a play purely off the class drop, but still needs to improve to be a winner here
3. #3 Blue Eyed Scout (7-2) – Adds blinkers and has some early speed but will need to show that she can hold on to the lead at this distance
4. #5 Just Words (15-1) – Dream On Cara can finish in the money as well at a price, but this filly has clearly improved with lasix and adds blinkers here with upside
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