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MATTHEW DESANTIS' FULL CARD PICKS - SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
| Race | Post Time (ET) | Picks |
|---|---|---|
| Race 1 | 11:45 AM ET | 5-7-3-4 |
| Race 2 | 12:21 PM ET | 3-8-4-9 |
| Race 3 | 12:57 PM ET | 4-6-3-7 |
| Race 4 | 1:34 PM ET | 8-4-5-7 |
| Race 5 | 2:10 PM ET | 6-7-8-2 |
| Race 6 | 2:47 PM ET | 3-7-4-9 |
| Race 7 | 3:23 PM ET | 3-5-1-9 |
| Race 8 | 4:00 PM ET | 4-12-2-11 |
| Race 9 | 4:36 PM ET | 1-7-3-5 |
| Race 10 | 5:14 PM ET | 3-1-5-7 |
| Race 11 | 5:52 PM ET | 6-10-3-4 |
| Race 12 | 6:33 PM ET | 8-6-1-3 |
| Race 13 | 7:06 PM ET | 1-2-8-5 |
| Race 14 | 7:39 PM ET | 4-2-8-9 |
THIS WEEK'S STAKES RACES
Wednesday, August 5th
- Johnstone Stakes (Listed, NYB)
Thursday, August 6th
- John Morrissey (Listed, NYB)
Friday, August 7th
- Fasig Tipton Saratoga Oaks (G2)
- National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame (G2)
Saturday, August 8th
- Fourstardave (G1)
- Saratoga Derby pres. by Qatar Racing (G1)
- Test pres. by Ticketmaster (G1)
- Whitney (G1)
Sunday, August 9th
- Troy (G2)
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