Saratoga - day #32 (8/28) selections

Record (79-301) $547.10

Race #1

Hurricane Annie – enters this 35k with two wins at Suffolk going five furlongs on turf, Linda Rice has been the “queen” of these type races.
Caesar Beware – strong victory going six panel on the Belmont lawn, consistent at this level.
Rockhurst – weakened last time out with with trip versus similar, old timer always puts up a good fight.
Superfecta include: Storm N Lightning

Race #2

Best for Last – trainer stats (30 % when MSW to claimer with ROI $4.16), showed speed in debut.
Saratoga Moonlight – first time trained & co-owned by Bruce Levine with Roddy Valente, watch the board.
Irish Mama – stronger part of the Linda Rice entry, stablemate gets 3 for 82 jock.

Race #3

Seeking Eldorado – debuts for Rice, what more can be said?
Scientist – Delaware Park shipper showed speed in debut, trainer has $3.00 ROI first time turf & $3.84 turf to dirt ROI (return on $2.00 investment).
JT Moore – dueled with winner in dirt debut, tries the weeds today.
Superfecta include: Gargantua

Race #4

Silver Knockers – 2nd best with even running line last two out in overnight restricted stake, lukewarm choice here.
Debbie Got Even – rallied behind top pick in last.
Iron Butterfly – turns back from route race in last start setting the pace, could be dangerous.

Race #5

Nergal – drops from stakes win at Suffolk to this high price claimer,
3 for 4 in this country.
Minister’s Joy – McGaughey runner has no early foot; but fits well versus this group with class edge.
Classic Campaign – weakened last time out in overnight stake at Monmouth, winless this year though.
Superfecta include: Formal Decree

Race #6

Southern Oaks – first time starter from the McLaughlin barn which he owns a part, watch the board.
Rock Candy – well bred first from Kentucky connections; Howard & Farish, may need a race.
So Probable – first time starter with bullet works for debut.
Saver : Remedy

Race #7

Dose of Reality (Best Bet) – 2nd best in the slop last time out, back on weeds today & very tough in this spot.
Fiona Freud – finally got her victory after 19 attempts last start, exotic factor if draws into the race.
Easy Ashley – tries the grass first time for Wesley Ward (33 % winner this meet).

Race #8

High Action – two for two with solid wins this year over the jumps, gets the nod in tough field.
Salford City – weakened last time over the course in stateside debut, pointed toward this race?
Dark Equation – good 2nd in prep race for this event, likes the Spa.
Longshot include: Duke of Earl

Race #9

Justwhistledixie – encountered trouble in debut when made the lukewarm favorite, improves today.
You Can Dream – Baffert firster for his California connections, all systems go!
Atalaya – Pletcher firster with bullet work, trainer / jockey (Dominguez) combo winless for the meet though.
Superfecta include: Tapitha (Longshot)

Race #10

Seeing Clearly – just missed last time out going shorter, fits nicely here.
Swamp Willow – comes off two straight wins out-of-town, well spotted here.
Amanyara – throw out last race in the mud here, previous turf tries put her in the mix.
Frozen Prospect – winner here turf sprinting in last start, tries a route distance for the very first time.


The “WmH Double Feature” 2-3 double play

Storm N Lightning (1st) with Karakorum Cayu (2nd)