The Whitney Stakes 2024
Whitney Day at Saratoga is just about a guarantee of a great day of racing with plenty of opportunities. This year lives up to the billing and The Whitney drew a full field of 12. That is rare nowadays in the older horse division.
First things first, Saratoga Saturday brought to you by AmWager is out and you can catch that show RIGHT HERE
Next we have The Test by The Thorograph Numbers and Patterns and you can catch that show again brought to you by AmWager RIGHT HERE
Now we’ll move to The Whitney.
Post Time breaks from the rail for a sharp outfit. I think he is not quite as good at two turns as one and he would need his best to win this. I’ll pass at this distance.
Disarm takes a bar shoe off, like Saratoga, is overdue for a big race, and gets a nice set up with a good deal of pace on paper signed on. I like his chances at a nice price.
National Treasure is a legitimate favorite and has come of age. He dominated The Met Mile over this track and can be on the lead or sit just off the pace. He is the one to beat.
Warrior Johnny appears overmatched.
First Mission will get his share of support. Not mine. He just has not delivered enough on the big stages for me.
Il Miracolo is another who appears a cut below at least a few in here.
Crupi is a deep closer which often leaves him with much to do. That said he gets Irad here and a fair amount of pace to run at late over a track he likes. I think he is a late threat for an upset.
Tumbarumba is as honest as they come and is always trying. He is another I believe prefers one turn as opposed to two.
Bright Future must be viewed as a contender. He comes in off a tough win at Monmouth and his two for two record over the track including the Jockey Club Gold Cup jumps out. He will be another who should benefit from the pace scenario.
Skippylongstocking should be part of this early. I have reservations if he will be strong enough late to win.
Arthur’s Pride is another speed type but might be the fastest early and could wind up clearing this field even from that dreadful post. If he clears, he becomes very dangerous in my view.
Charge It seems to disappoint whenever he faces a high-quality field. Stalking from the wide post doesn’t look like the right recipe to cook up a win here.
With many ways to go I will say Disarm is my top choice in here. He will save ground, and I think run a much improved race compared to his last. If Rosario gets out or gets through smoothly when it counts I think he can win this Whitney.