A competitive card of racing is set for Saratoga on Friday, as the anticipation mounts ahead of the Belmont Stakes. One of the first Grade 1s to be staged at the track this weekend will be run on the turf, with the field involved in the G1 New York Stakes competing over 1 3/16 miles.
Before Betting On New York Stakes
The New York Stakes has a wide-open feel this year, with the contest being run at Saratoga due to renovation work at Belmont Park. This Grade One has been staged annually since 1940, and it typically attracts a field of international runners. However, Chad Brown has trained the victors in each of the last two, and four of the last six.
Brown has two runners in the race this year, including an outside chance with Royalty Interest. McKulick appears to be his leading hope, but she was well beaten by his stablemate over a mile and three in the G3 Sheepshead Bay Stakes at the start of last month. But, she could be good value to bounce back from that disappointing run.
Charlie Appleby brings a very strong hand to Saratoga this weekend, and he throws one dart at the New York Stakes. English Rose has recent American experience under her belt after finishing a close second behind Beaute Cachee in the G1 Jenny Wiley. She was incredibly progressive throughout the winter in the Middle East.
War Like Goddess has been a great servant to the William Mott yard, but the seven-year-old mare isn’t getting any younger. Sparkle Blue isn’t without her chance on ratings. Fev Rover also has plenty of standout form in the book, but she could be vulnerable to progressive rivals this week.
New York Stakes Offshore Odds & Pick
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
| English Rose | 4.00 |
| Didia | 4.50 |
| War Like Goddess | 4.50 |
| Fev Rover | 9.00 |
| American Sonja | 11.00 |
| McKulick | 11.00 |
| Neecie Marie | 16.00 |
Plenty of runners have excellent chances this weekend, but the slight preference is for Joseph O’Brien’s American Sonja, who will be the ride of Frankie Dettori. She was an excellent winner on her return to form in Group Three company in France last year, and has proven speed if she can adapt to U.S. racing.
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