Saratoga - day #16 (8/9) selections

(39 - 141) $249.70

Race #1

Great Emperor – second best last time out at the level, safe play also if race is switched to the main track .
Big Wig – drops from allowance ranks to this non-winners of two event, half brother to top turf runner; Rutherienne.
Wesley Ward (entry) – prefer Fiumes off of maiden breaker and stablemate Osceola Prince if race goes to the main track.

Race #2

Zito (entry) – Rocket Returns has off track breeding if needed, Miami Hammer may want added distance.
Ryan’s Comet – being out of the sire; Mineshaft, this runner may need a race to show full potential. .
Florentio – this Japanese / Darley bred comes from sire that was a good miler, watch the board with these connections.

Race #3

Contessa (entry) – Debating won versus similar company here on an off track in last jump, stablemate Lights of Broadway drops off of Finger Lakes try.
R Fast Favorite – couldn’t hold on versus slightly tougher in last, should blaze the way.
Lost Going Home – wired a field of cheaper downstate, statebred fits well here.

Race #4

Most Distinguished – three of four over the track with a victory in last year’s Amsterdam Stakes, second start off of layoff.
Eternal Star – boasts fine record 10 of 13 lifetime, bullet work for Spa debut.
Callmetony – old campaigner makes 55th career start, definite exotic factor.

Race #5

Stunt Man (Best Bet) – returns to statebred route after breaking poorly last time out here sprinting, winner of the Albany Stakes here last summer.
Dr. DFC – overmatched last time out versus open company, factor here back against own kind.
Tommasi – rallied in Finger Lakes stake on July 4th for 3rd, may be rounding back to form.
Superfecta include: Building New Era

Race #6

Fermi – even effort in debut, blinkers off today and doesn’t meet any world beaters.
Strategic Vission – throw out last start on sloppy main track, trainer may be a price here.
Above All Odds – first time turf for the “Chief”, got some turf breeding and is ok if race is switched to main track.

Race #7

Ossun – ships in first time from France for Bill Mott, will enjoy the current turf surface with “give” in it.
Remarkable Remy – won on a yielding turf course last Fall in similar situation, figures to be a square price here.
Lickety Lemon (Longshot) – Woodbine invader should be closing late, trainer with two wins in three starts here…$$$.
Superfecta include: Sea Chanter

Race #8

Darkside Holiday – comes off winter layoff, runner-up in both lifetime starts.
Chosen Empire – well bred firster from Juddmonte Farms, may take ALL the money.
Bet the Limit – late start for this son of Storm Cat out of the mare Educated Risk, typical great Phipps breeding.

Race #9

Forest Command – goes from tough one post, very sharp in both lifetime starts.
Smart Hit – makes N.Y. debut for Roddy Valente & Bruce Levine, always a great angle to play.
Golden Age – second best here in the slop on opening day.
Superfecta include: Blackfoot Trail

Race #10

Angliana – even third last time out in the Brooklyn Handicap, will enjoy this marathon distance.
Deputy Indy – this “plodder” has gotten good this year with two victories after going winless the past few years, fast pace will aid him.
Fairbanks – may sit the perfect stalking trip, can hold on for a piece.

Race #11

Mr. Sidney – regally bred runner only makes second career start coming off very long layoff, and his return is on grass….
Storm Harbor – couldn’t hold on last time after good lead in the stretch, maybe today.
Rogue Victory – rallied in his debut at Monmouth, gets blinkers on today.
Hamilton Lewis – the unknown Brazilian first time starter.


The “WmH” Double Feature” 2-3 double play

Most Distinguished (4th) with Dr. DFC (5TH)