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SARATOGA TRAVERS DAY! – Pick Pony Daily Tip Sheet – News, Races, Analysis, Picks, and Predictions for August 23, 2025

Saturday, August 23, 2025, marks one of the most anticipated days of the Saratoga summer meet as the historic Spa hosts the 156th running of the DraftKings Travers Stakes. This signature event headlines a spectacular 14-race card that showcases five Grade 1 stakes races worth over $3.25 million in total purses. The program features the Personal Ensign Stakes, H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes, Ballerina Stakes, Forego Stakes, and the marquee Travers Stakes, creating what many consider the finest single day of racing in North America.
Colonial Downs – Pick Pony Daily Tip Sheet – News, Races, Analysis, Picks, and Predictions for August 22, 2025
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Colonial Downs – Pick Pony Daily Tip Sheet – News, Races, Analysis, Picks, and Predictions for August 22, 2025

Colonial Downs presents another exciting Friday card on August 22, 2025, as part of their summer meet running through September 13. Friday racing typically features a 4:00 PM post time, offering afternoon entertainment on Virginia's premier racing surface. The track operates Wednesday through Saturday during the summer meet, with Colonial Downs boasting one of the largest dirt tracks in the country and the widest turf course in North America.
Aerial view of Del Mar Racetrack horse race track
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Del Mar – Pick Pony Daily Tip Sheet – News, Races, Analysis, Picks, and Predictions for August 22, 2025

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club presents an exciting eight-race card on Friday, August 22, 2025, with first post scheduled for 3:00 PM Pacific Time. The program offers a diverse mix of claiming races, maiden events, and allowance competitions across both dirt and turf surfaces. The card features competitive fields with opportunities ranging from California-bred maiden fillies to seasoned older horses seeking their next victory.
Gulfstream Park on Sunshine Millions Day 2006
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Gulfstream Park – Pick Pony Daily Tip Sheet – News, Races, Analysis, Picks, and Predictions for August 22, 2025

Gulfstream Park presents a competitive nine-race card today featuring a mix of maiden claiming, claiming, and allowance races with purses ranging from $24,500 to $38,000. The card kicks off at 12:50 ET with first post and offers opportunities across various claiming levels and conditions. Today's racing features primarily dirt contests with distances ranging from 6.5 furlongs to 1 1/4 miles.
Monmouth Park race track
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Monmouth Park – Pick Pony Daily Tip Sheet – News, Races, Analysis, Picks, and Predictions for August 22, 2025

Monmouth Park presents an eight-race card on Friday, August 22, 2025, with the first post scheduled for 2:00 PM. The racing program features a mix of claiming races and maiden claiming events, with purses ranging from $17,500 to $50,000. The track offers both dirt and turf racing surfaces, providing variety for horseplayers throughout the evening card.
Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Remington Park – Pick Pony Daily Tip Sheet – News, Races, Analysis, Picks, and Predictions for August 22, 2025

Racing returns to Remington Park on Friday, August 22, 2025, continuing the track's thoroughbred season that began on August 8. The evening card features multiple races with varying purse levels, including a $38,000 Maiden Special Weight, $12,500 and $26,000 claiming races, and a $13,000 Starter Allowance. Post time for the first race is 6:00 PM Central Time.
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Saratoga – Pick Pony Daily Tip Sheet – News, Races, Analysis, Picks, and Predictions for August 22, 2025

Friday's 10-race card at Saratoga Race Course serves as the perfect appetizer to Saturday's marquee Travers Day celebration. The day features quality racing with the highlight being the Seeking the Ante Stakes for 2-year-olds, along with competitive claiming and allowance races that should provide excellent wagering opportunities. Post time for the first race is 1:10 p.m. ET, setting up an action-packed afternoon of thoroughbred racing.