# Saratoga Meet Picks and Analyst Highlights (July–Sept 2026) > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/saratoga-horse-racing-predictions > Updated: 2026-09-04T22:10:23.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 15. Throughout July 2026, Daily Racing Form handicapper Mike Beer and VSiN columnist Mr Ed supplied daily pick lists for the Saratoga meet. Early-month selections featured Beer’s top bets on filly Waggley (Race 5, July 4) and Liberty’s Secret (Race 7, July 5), while his weekend outlook for July 10-11 highlighted Hadrian’s Wall and Sunna, with additional recommendations from analyst Andrew Champagne. For the July 16-19 card, both Beer and Mr Ed noted leading jockeys Irad Ortiz, Jose Ortiz and Flavien Prat, and highlighted Powerline (son of Flightline) and Jack and Jim among other contenders. A $284.22 Daily Double payout on July 19 signaled strong betting interest. Beer’s July 21 handicap singled out Gold Sovereign as the best bet in Race 10, while Mr Ed’s July 23 picks emphasized Camille’s Legacy, Two by Two by Two and other stakes prospects. The summer meet opened on July 26 with Irad Ortiz Jr. riding six winners; Mr Ed continued to recommend SHOWA and DON’T BE SALTY. On July 31, the card featured the $250,000 Grade 2 Amsterdam Stakes, with Flavien Prat and Irad Ortiz Jr. each securing two wins. In early August, Mr Ed highlighted Todd Pletcher’s five wins and top picks such as Hot Currency and Gezora on August 2, a day where Irad and Jose Ortiz each posted four victories. On August 8, Beer identified Pretty Boy Miah as his best bet in Race 5, noting the colt’s maiden win and 92-Beyer figure. By August 13, Puerto Rican jockey José Luis Ortiz achieved four consecutive days of victories. On that same day, trainers Kenneth McPeek and Bill Mott each secured two wins, while Venezuelan jockey Junior Alvarado earned one victory. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Saratoga horse racing picks for Sunday, September 6 Expert Mike Beer provides handicapping picks and projected finishers for the September 6 Saratoga horse racing card. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-horse-racing-picks-for-sunday-september-6 ### 2026-08-26: Saratoga horse racing picks for Wednesday, August 26 Expert Mike Beer provides horse racing picks and analysis for the August 26 Saratoga racing card, naming Gee No Hollander as the best bet in the sixth race. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-horse-racing-picks-for-wednesday-august-26 ### 2026-08-19: Saratoga horse racing picks for August 19 and 20 Expert Mike Beer provides horse racing handicapping picks and analysis for the Saratoga racing cards on August 19 and August 20. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-horse-racing-picks-for-august-19-and-20 ### 2026-08-13: Saratoga horse racing picks and predictions for August 14 Betting picks and race predictions for Saratoga horse racing on Friday, August 14, featuring selections for various claiming and allowance races. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-horse-racing-picks-and-predictions-for-august-14 ### 2026-08-08: Saratoga August 8 Horse Racing Picks Highlight Pretty Boy Miah Mike Beer’s August 8 Saratoga picks spotlight Pretty Boy Miah as the top bet, with notes on Tagermeen, Fact and other race entries. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-august-8-horse-racing-picks-highlight-pretty-boy-miah ### 2026-08-02: Saratoga Race Day Picks for Sunday, August 2 Mr. Ed’s Saratoga picks for Sunday, Aug 2 feature Todd Pletcher’s stable, top jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., and key horses like Hot Currency, Coach Case and Gezora amid expected rain. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-race-day-picks-for-sunday-august-2 ### 2026-07-30: Saratoga Race Day Picks for July 31 Spotlight Top Jockeys and Amsterdam Stakes Saratoga’s July 31 card featured the $250K Amsterdam Stakes; jockeys Flavien Prat and Irad Ortiz Jr. each won twice, with key picks highlighted for top horses and trainers. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-race-day-picks-for-july-31-spotlight-top-jockeys-and-amsterdam-stakes ### 2026-07-28: Mike Beer Presents Saratoga Race Picks for July 29–30 Mike Beer of Daily Racing Form gave his Saratoga picks for July 29–30, naming top finishers and best bets for each day’s races. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-race-course-releases-july-29-horse-racing-picks-and-jockey-rankings ### 2026-07-25: Saratoga Summer Meet Begins with Betting Picks for July 26 Saratoga's summer meet opened July 26 with added dates due to Belmont rebuilding; columnist Mr. Ed will track daily betting results, highlighting Irad Ortiz Jr.'s six wins and offering Sunday picks like SHOWA ( 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-summer-meet-begins-with-betting-picks-for-july-26 ### 2026-07-23: Saratoga racetrack releases July 24 horse racing picks and stakes details Saratoga’s July 24 card includes a $250k G2 Shuvee stakes and a $200k Rick Violet race; analyst Mr Ed offers picks such as Camille’s Legacy and Cosmic Candy Girl, after a $56.52 win and $15.55 average ticket at 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-racetrack-releases-july-24-horse-racing-picks-and-stakes-details ### 2026-07-21: Daily Racing Form horse racing picks for Saratoga (July 24) and Colonial Downs (July 22) DRF experts Mike Beer and Patrick Moquin provided top picks for Saratoga (July 24) and Colonial Downs (July 22), highlighting Gold Sovereign and White Rocks respectively. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/daily-racing-form-horse-racing-picks-for-saratoga-july-24-and-colonial-downs-july-22 ### 2026-07-19: Saratoga Race Day Picks for July 19 Mr. Ed’s July 19 Saratoga picks feature top jockeys on horses like STURDY, CURVINO, and BARGAIN PURCHASE; the 10‑race card starts at 1:10 p.m. ET under sunny skies. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-race-day-picks-for-july-19 ### 2026-07-16: Saratoga race day picks and predictions for July 18 Analysts released betting picks for Saratoga’s July 18 card, highlighting jockeys like Irad Ortiz and horses such as Powerline, Jack and Jim, and Sweetalkingbourbon. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-july-1718-race-picks-spotlight-top-handicapped-horses ### 2026-07-09: Saratoga horse racing picks and analysis for July 10‑11 Mike Beer and Andrew Champagne offered horse‑racing picks for Saratoga’s July 10‑11 cards, naming top bets like Hadrian’s Wall, Sunna and Uptown Rosie. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-race-day-july-10-horse-racing-picks-and-predictions ### 2026-07-04: Saratoga Race Day Picks for July 4–5 Highlight Top Contenders Mike Beer’s Saratoga picks for July 4 and July 5 spotlight Waggley and Liberty’s Secret as top bets, with detailed notes on each day’s horses. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saratoga-race-day-picks-for-july-45-highlight-top-contenders --- Cite as: Saratoga Meet Picks and Analyst Highlights (July–Sept 2026). 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