Saratoga & Del Mar Horse Racing Picks, Predictions and Best Bets – August 14, 2026

Saratoga Race 9 Smart and Fancy Stakes

9 Zeitlos has been facing tougher in graded competition and gets the services of a red hot Jose Ortiz. Mare was last seen finishing a solid second in the Grade 2 Caress Stakes over this turf course here at the Spa. With sharp early speed to her inside, this Steve Asmussen trainee should get an ideal stalker trip and showcase her late kick in the stretch run. Top Pick

6 Miss Vyvyanne enters here riding a three race win streak on the turf. This Mare has established herself as a solud grass runner on the blades, winning 7 of 10 starts for trainer Brad Cox.

7 Itzelhas been a popular claim lately. This son of Mo Town stepped up in class off a recent claim and ran a good second in the 25OK Hummingbird Stakes at Ellis Park two weeks ago. Trainer John Ennis doesn’t ship much but when he does, his runners are usually live. Live Longshot 

Selections 9-6-7-3

Saratoga Race 10

7 Languid closed with authority to finish second last out, even while chasing a pedestrian pace upfront against slightly softer competition. If this Gelding gets a hotter early tempo,I love her chances to mow them down in the stretch drive. Win Contender

8 Duty becomes a viable option with the lack of early speed types in here. Lone speed with a class drop makes him a serious threat to steal this race wire-to-wire. Win Contender

2 About Face is a lightly raced son of Candy Ride , he flashed serious potential in his lone turf start with a sharp second place finish versus better. Ignore the youngster at your own peril. Major Threat 

Selections 7-8-2-1

Del Mar Race 6

9 Jack Fish looks to rebound from a fading 9th place finish over a mile on the turf. Cutting back to this 5 furlong distance, where he he boasts a win and a placing in 2 starts. This Gelding looks primed to make it back to the winners circle today. Win Contender 

7 Mo Holland Drive could make some noise in here at a price. Returning from a 6 month layoff with a sharp work tab, he also gets second time Lasix after showing massive improvement on the first time juice. This is precisely the kind of set utrainer Peter Miller drops a massive bomber. Live Longshot 

1 Frank Bullitt  is still chasing his first turf win after 10 tries on the blades. With 5 runner-up finishes and a third  make him a must-use underneath. Don’t Ignore

Selections 9-7-1-5

Today’s Most Likely Winner 

Saratoga Race 9 

#9 Zeitlos

Top Value Play 

Saratoga Race 10

#7 Languid