Saratoga - day #9 (8/1) selections

(23-77) $143.30


Race #1

Panthera Tigre – goes into non-winners of three lifetime category after winning two straight, razor sharp since trainer switch.
Royal Spaudling – finally found the winners circle after going 0 for 12 the last two years, but has over half her starts in the money though.
I’llthinkofsumthin – one for one sprinting on the grass, best of the rest.
Superfecta include: Whisper Alley

Race #2

Casino Kay – comes in from California for Bruce Levine & Roddy Valente connections first time, a dangerous move in the past.
Onlygotaminute – speedy sort drops into claimer coming up from Delaware Park, bullet work for this.
Hope Street – turf to dirt and into claimer for Contessa.

Race #3

Afleet Aya – second best and claimed in debut as lukewarm favorite, not much to beat here.
Judiciary – even effort when dropped into maiden claimer last start, best of the rest.
Calling My Colors – set the pace in last three, may hang on for a piece.

Race #4

Beyond the Trees – second best going a mile on the turf in last, returns to turf sprint where he broke his maiden.
Linda Rice (entry) – American Cruiser just won in maiden claimer last start, Frozen Prospect comes off short layoff for return to NY.
Prime Obsession – unlucky start in last, drops into optional claimer for the first time.

Race #5

Halton – weakened late in slightly higher maiden claiming company at Churchill, taking a stab in wide open race.
Repenthouse – three straight 2nd place finishes, be there again?
Ridge Royale – drops into maiden claimer after even 3rd last time out as favorite.
Superfecta include: Tonisa

Race #6

Queen Joanne – two for two over this turf course, slight edge in wide open event.
Jibboom – won a grade II stake on the “polytrack” last start, stretches back out on grass.
Palm Princess – seeks third in a row, meets tougher here.
Superfecta include: Final Refrain (Longshot)

Race #7

Clemens – winner over the track last Sunday, wheels back quickly to become first two time winner here this year.
Holla Bend – speedy sort been facing tougher at Oaklawn Park this past winter, fits well here.
Bang Bang Bang – tries this company after good 2nd in straight claimers last start.
Superfecta include: Secret Stocks

Race #8

Prussian (Best Bet) – been facing much tougher this season, still looking for first victory of the year though.
Lucky Money – comes from across the pond for first start in the Pletcher barn, faced tough company over there.
Big Al – rallied in overnight stake last time out, needs to stay in touch with the rest.
Superfecta include: Blue Lion

Race #9

Graeme Six – comes off grade III victory at Churchill Downs, fits well here.
Any Limit – won in the mud going longer on July 4th at Belmont, the “Chief” always has them ready!
Miss Macy Sue – sharp victory at Prairie Meadows last start, 2nd best behind top pick two back.

Race #10

Sweet Slam – just missed turf sprinting downstate, gets the call here.
Fair Game – 2ND best in maiden claimer turf sprinting, goes a mile here.
Here Comes Rita – rough start in only turf try two back.
The Ag – disappointed in first five career starts get new trainer today, coming off layoff.


The “WmH Double Feature” 2-3 double play

Unicorn Girl (2nd) with Afleet Aya (3rd)