Saratoga - day #6 (7/28) selections

(11-47) $66.70

Race #1

Overextended – just got up in the mud as the lukewarm favorite sprinting, faced some nice open company runners as a two year old.
Brookhaven’s money – upset winner going a mile on a good track in statebred restricted race, seeks 4th in a row.
Bayou Timber – ships down from Finger Lakes after running an even 2nd as the lukewarm favorite, fits well here.
Superfecta include: Atlas Mountain

Race #2

Rice (entry) – Blazing Buddha drops into maiden claimer, It’s Goodtobetheking off only one start last Fall in the mud.
Crafty CJ – also drops into claimer after setting the pace in last two.
Contessa (entry) – Diamond Tough won his last vs. open company & cheaper…but was D.Q. and placed 2nd, Digital Age gets blinkers on today.
Superfecta include: Golden Guska

Race #3

Like Now – won in a very similar spot a year ago to the day; distance, field size & condition the same!
Wanderin Boy – drops from graded stakes company and to a sprint, bullet work up here for this old veteran.
Mr. Umphrey – also gets class relief today, will press the pace.

Race #4

Stormy Relations – easy winner as the odds-on favorite in non-winners of one, goes into optional claimer today.
Blitzen Too – just missed in restricted stake last start, gets “killer” post to go from today.
One in a Romp – an old favorite of mine, good return race at this level last time out.
Superfecta include: Cagey Girl

Race #5

Amanwella – solid turf pedigree from Hickory Tree Stable for good grass trainer.
Barbadillo – another with grass breeding on both sides from Dogwood Stable.
Sally’s Song – Pletcher firster, watch the board.
Superfecta include: Remedy

Race #6

Fra Lippo – scratched the other day when race came off the turf, first time Clement & blinkers on.
Burnished Copper – rough trip in last with improved effort, exotic factor.
Pegasian – troubled trip also behind second pick, not bad for first grass effort.
Superfecta include: Iron Gate

Race #7

Fiona Freud – drops into maiden claimer after three straight photo defeats, now or nothing today.
Kemly – a firster for Linda Rice, good as any here.
Alyssa Givonna – no factor versus cheaper downstate, has had lots of chances.
Superfecta include: Je Suis Shiekh

Race #8

Circuit Breaker (Best Bet) – solid out-of-town competitor hasn’t been worst than in nearly two years, looks tough here.
Inside Passage – scratched from the Go for Wand Stakes for this much easier spot, returns to sprint.
Windy – sharp win here a year ago at this distance, locally born young trainer doing quite well.
Superfecta include: Debbie Got Even

Race #9

Kodiak Kowboy – trainer switch to Larry Jones after 2nd place finish in the Derby Trial, winner of the Saratoga Special last summer.
Eaton’s Gift – speed from the outside, consistent 3yr.old runner.
Fidelio – comes off huge effort at Belmont , thought this guy would stretch out though.
Superfecta include: Devereux

Race #10

Irish Bride – well spotted here for crafty trainer, bullet work for this.
On Lake – Florida shipper gets trainer switch today, no early foot.
Dance Lesson – just missed at this level last time out.
Frisky Rosie (Longshot) – 2nd best in last start for out “main man” Mr. Sciacca!


The “WmH Double Feature” 2-3 double play

Circuit Breaker (8th) with Desert Key (9th)