How to bet Saratoga for Monday, Aug. 31

The penultimate week closes out with an appealing card with many very competitive races, and some with stand-out favorites. Whether we bet any, all, or some of the horse races at Saratoga will depend on the odds offered as close to post time as possible, and how they compare to our personal betting line.

1st race – Ready for Summer (3-1); Ave’s Halo (7-2); Starship Pleasant (4-1); Sunrise Kitty (6-1)

2nd race – No line; three of the seven maidens are first-time starters

3rd race – First Service (1-1); Myfourchix (5-1); Golden Gem (6-1)

4th race – Roll Tide Roll (7-2); Proven Commodity (4-1); Tennessee (4-1); Juan and Bina (9-2)

5th race – No line; the majority are first-time starters

6th race – Written in Stars (3-1); Fine Instincts (7-2); Strong Incentive (4-1); The Strip (6-1)

7th race – Rosalind (2-1); Crisolles (4-1); Patsy’s Holiday (6-1); Keri Belle (6-1)

8th race – Looking Cool (5-2); Prospero (3-1); Congenial (6-1); Marriage Fever (6-1)

9th race – A Lot (8-5); Offering Plan (7-2); Nucifera (4-1)

10th race – Self Starter (3-1); Tiz Time to Shake (7-2); Tempietto (5-1); Blast Away (5-1).