Saratoga · August 14 · 2026-08-14
Race 8 · Allowance optional claiming
7 furlongs · Dirt · Field size 7
CURRENT — SCRATCHES AND CONDITIONS VERIFIED
Official scratches removed · Active fields reranked · Fast main track
CARD OPINION
RaceSlate has a complete handicapping opinion, but this race is not one of today’s Best Bets.
| Rank | Program | Horse | Rating | Fair Odds | Morning Line | Scratched |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Contrary Thinking | 106.4 | 5/1 | 5/2 | No |
| 2 | 5 | Eliminate | 103.0 | 6/1 | 9/2 | No |
| 3 | 3 | Commuted | 102.3 | 7/1 | 8/1 | No |
| 4 | 1 | Ridgewood Runner | 101.9 | 7/1 | 4/1 | No |
| 5 | 6 | Otello | 101.3 | 7/1 | 8/1 | No |
| 6 | 7 | Bold Strength | 99.2 | 8/1 | 3/1 | No |
| 7 | 4 | Vibrant Express | 96.4 | 9/1 | 6/1 | No |
Exacta / Ticket Builder
$24 total
- $1 Exacta Box: 2, 5, 3, 1
- $2 Exacta Straight: 2 — 5, 3, 1; 5 — 2; 3 — 2, 5