Saratoga - day #3 (7/25) selections

(5-16) $32.50

Race #1

BY PROXY – ships in from Churchill Downs with bullet work on the polytrack, lightly raced.
THUNDER BUDDY (longshot) – showed speed in straight claimer last time out, know someone that’s fond of these Thunderello offspring.
CLEMENS – another speedy sort, drops from allowance ranks last time out after breaking maiden.
ESTIMATOR – (superfecta include) in the money factor.

Race #2

UNBRIDLE’S DREAM – tries the turf in second start, out of champion turf mare; Gaviola.
CHARLIE TRUMPER – bred for distance grass on both sides, may need to go longer though.
PIOUS DAVID – (main track only) top pick if comes off the turf.
MUSCA – (superfecta include) has had try over the weeds.

Race #3

MUSHKA (best bet) – coming off Fall layoff…was brilliant in the Demoiselle at Aqueduct before getting hurt, anxious to see her return.
HAMSA – throw out last in the Mother Goose losing all chance at the break, easier spot here.
ONE CAROLINE – two for two career both at Churchill, may be a good one.
DOLLASE entry – (superfecta include) prefer IRON BUTTERFLY

Race #4

MIDTOWN BULLET – bullet work for maiden claiming debut.
LOFTLY BANNER – also with bullet work, over at the tracking track though.
NIGHTMARE ALLEY – debuts for a tag from good trainer with babies.
SHOE STRAP – (superfecta include) drops special weights after showing little in first two starts.

Race #5

FRENCHMAN’S COVE – drops into this condition after decent efforts out of town, tricky post though.
THE CUBAN HAWK – good return at this level coming off long layoff, always figures.
INTO THE WIND – second best at 15-1 here last summer in the maiden ranks, needs to draw into the race though.
BIG WIG – (superfecta include) drops for Pletcher after two dull efforts.

Race #6

VISIBLE TRUTH – rock solid in last two out of town, go with the connections here.
AQUINO – this Uruguay bred goes out first time for Kiaran McLaughlin after running in Dubai stakes in the spring.
LAYSH LAYSH LAYSH – faced J Be K last time out in the Bay Shore Stakes in April, prepping for the Kings Bishop?
MY GOLDEN OPINION – (superfecta include) winless since the Spa last year.

Race #7

CALL TIGER – claimed in last start and showed speed before tiring, tough wide open race.
ECTON – finally broke maiden in last start, only out of the money once.
EVADE – ships in from Churchill gets blinkers on and turns back to sprint.
PAY IN KIND – (superfecta include) come off six month layoff, figures on best.

Race #8

MY PRINCESS JESS – two for two in stake victories, never worst than second in six lifetime starts.
ZEE ZEE – tired in the grade III – Regret Stakes last time out, first & second here last year.
MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT – comes from across the pond in France, may like the soggy Saratoga turf course.
ALWAJEEHA – (superfecta include) no factor in the Sands Point after troubled trip.

Race #9

MRS. HOLDEN – second best in turf debut, cuts back a bit.
FIONA FREUD – lost the photo in last three straight, has had lots of chances.
FANFIRE – gets trainer switch today after having two good 2nd place finishes last Fall.
INTOXICATINGBEAUTY – rallied in turf debut last time out, price again?

“WmH Double Feature” 2-3 double play

CHARLIE TRUMPER entry (2nd) with ONE CAROLINE (3RD)