Saturday’s With Anticipation Stakes brings a compact field of five 2 year olds to Saratoga for a 1 1/16 mile Grade 3 test on the inner turf.
The race carries a $225,000 purse and is scheduled as Race 2 on the card, with a 12:38 p.m. post time. High Official drew post 3 for Todd Pletcher and is the 7 to 5 morning line favorite. Stablemates Liam’s Law and Bold Leadership give Pletcher three of the five starters.
Field and morning line odds
- Howard’s Hope 8 to 1
- Liam’s Law 5 to 2
- High Official 7 to 5
- Bold Leadership 8 to 5
- Perfect Dream 12 to 1
The race is restricted to 2 year olds, with maidens receiving a small weight allowance. NYRA also notes that the race can be transferred to the main track if weather requires it.
Race details
- Race: With Anticipation Stakes (G3)
- Track: Saratoga
- Distance: 1 1/16 miles
- Surface: Inner Turf
- Purse: $225,000
- Date: September 5, 2026
- Scheduled post: 12:38 p.m.
Because juvenile turf races can change quickly with scratches or weather, OTB Bet will keep this preview tied to official NYRA updates rather than projecting beyond the confirmed field.
