(49-182) $303.40
Race #1
Prep School – wily veteran returns to the races after being off for over a year, well known to these parts when on the flats.
Swagger Stick – assumed the lead only to give it up late in last, been disappointing throughout career
Slip Away – tired late last time out when facing similar, speed dangerous against this group.
Superfecta include: Fogcutter
Race #2
Seminole Lass – bullet works at Fairhill for sneaky good trainer with first time 2 yr.olds.
Cherokee Star – Pletcher baby with decent breeding.
Selective – Asmussen charge with bullet work for this.
Superfecta include: Luster
Race #3
Megapixel – weakened late in the Mike Lee Stakes last time out, gets easier group today.
Law Enforcement – sharp in optional claimer last time out, back to stake competition today.
Mr. Windjammer – won an overnight stake at Finger Lakes last start, logical spot here.
Race #4
Chauette – weakened last time out on yielding surface, must draw into the race from the AE’s.
Artistic Talent – goes dirt to turf for Frankel & drops to maiden claimer, your call.
Je Suis Shiekh – blazed the way first time turf in last start, negative jockey switch today.
Superfecta include: Kewland
Race #5
Vinnie’s Wild Tale – beat several of theses last time out while racing greenly.
Persian – finished in front of top pick after tough break at the beginning, bullet work for return.
Winitback – Delaware shipper just missed at same level in career debut, new face of the group.
Superfecta include: Nightmare Alley
Race #6
Georgian – “new face” of group that fits well in this spot, got DQ though in last start out-of-town.
New Member – disappointed big-time in last start, makes amends today???
War Ruler – rallied in these conditions last time out, needs easier trip though.
Superfecta include: Halton
Race #7
Sharif Al Medina – sharp debut on turf in last, gets key jockey switch today.
Radical Sabbatical – game effort turf sprinting downstate last Fall, may need a race.
Whitley – even third in turf debut, best of the rest.
Superfecta include: Sognatore
Race #8
Friday Meeting (Best Bet) – loved this horse last time out at 6-1 just missing, gets the job done today.
Go Lex Go – tries the weeds today off of maiden claiming dirt win, trainer had string at Aqueduct this past winter.
Fiumes – so far scratched two times this meet, maybe goes today???
Superfecta include: Ectoplasm
Race #9
Break Water Edison – gets the call here in very evenly match Saratoga Speical, solid debut.
Run Away and Hide – scored in Kentucky stake last time out, the “one to beat” from the rail.
Join in the Dance – nearly 7-2 in victory for Pletcher in off-the-turf event, race over the track.
Superfecta include: Unsung Song (Longshot)
Race #10
Tom and Dicks Girl – gets the call here in dreadful finale.
Love for a Price – rallied in maiden claimer last start, gets blinkers on & back to special weights.
Welcome to Wista – if this race should come off-the-turf…she’s the pick!
Kaz Dear – got a third at Colonial on the grass.
The “WmH Double Feature” 2-3 double play
Ecton (6th) with Sharif Al Medina (7th)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Saratoga - day #19 (8/13) selections
(47-172) $295.20
Race #1
C.T. Phone Home – this statebred broke maiden wire in the slop two races back, may try the weeds today.
Last Boat Home – weakened versus cheaper last time out in the slop, showed speed in only turf try.
Maggie’s Miracle / Demaliat – prefer the latter wheeling back quickly from this past Sunday, Maggie drops into optional claimer.
Race #2
Laver – runner-up in April debut at Keeneland, comes from More Than Ready’s connections.
Celestial Diamond – West Point charge gets lasix for debut.
Capt. Candy Can – one of the well-thought-of Candy Ride offspring, may be a price here.
Race #3
Ravel – makes his return to the races off of eight month layoff, well-thought-of runner may be prepping for the Woodward Stakes.
Temporary Saint – gets class relief today after some nice efforts this spring, may lead the way.
Extreme Supreme – comes off short layoff , two wins in three starts here.
Race #4
Jehan – gets the call here because race most likely will come off the turf, failed as favorite in first two starts.
Pletcher (entry) – both Platinum Girl & River Fancy are well bred runners, they race on dirt too!
Ain’t Love Grand – even effort in dirt debut.
Race #5
Contessa (entry) – Truly Devine & Girl Band are the selections in this wide open maiden claimer for the babies.
Gossip Gil – drops into claimer, even effort two back.
Who Plays Brahms – firster from the “Chief”.
Race #6
Casey’s Joy – faced better last time out and one of the few here the can either turf or dirt.
Real Quality – if this can stay on the weeds…he’s the one to beat, much the best two back at this level.
Bill Place – claimed in last, steps up a bit as MTO but will fit well here.
Superfecta include: Certain Circles & King Rush
Race #7
Sneakin Up – just missed in last start here, getting closer.
Speed Dating – another West Point runner, 29% winning jockey/trainer combo.
Gem for Hook – Kimmel firster, watch the board.
Superfecta include: Alexandra’s Halo (for Dr. Paul & the twins!)
Race #8
Premium Wine (Best Bet) – drops from graded stake races to this much softer spot, tough at this level.
Starforaday – won at monster price here last summer for different trainer, in tough last time out.
Out of Gwedda (entry) – sneaky good effort over the track in last start, entrymate Like Now could be also dangerous.
Race #9
Garden District – won a grade III stake last time out at Churchill, before that a good 2nd against the boys.
Bold Union – won first two starts by over 20 lengths, could be any kind.
Mani Bhavan – easy debut at Delaware, gets tested today.
Superfecta include: Doremifasollatido
Race #10
Castle Harbour – looks like he can handle either surface, Finger Lakes connections.
Cops Fever – second best again in off-the-turf route race on a sloppy track, beginning to look like a pattern.
El Tamberito – comes in as MTO, last two were even efforts, but can’t take at a short price.
Mail Heroics (Longshot) – “bomber” connections, last wasn’t that back on the turf, blinkers on for aptly named horse for me.
The “WmH Double Feature” 2-3 double play
Callmetony (8th) with Doremifasollatido (9th)
Race #1
C.T. Phone Home – this statebred broke maiden wire in the slop two races back, may try the weeds today.
Last Boat Home – weakened versus cheaper last time out in the slop, showed speed in only turf try.
Maggie’s Miracle / Demaliat – prefer the latter wheeling back quickly from this past Sunday, Maggie drops into optional claimer.
Race #2
Laver – runner-up in April debut at Keeneland, comes from More Than Ready’s connections.
Celestial Diamond – West Point charge gets lasix for debut.
Capt. Candy Can – one of the well-thought-of Candy Ride offspring, may be a price here.
Race #3
Ravel – makes his return to the races off of eight month layoff, well-thought-of runner may be prepping for the Woodward Stakes.
Temporary Saint – gets class relief today after some nice efforts this spring, may lead the way.
Extreme Supreme – comes off short layoff , two wins in three starts here.
Race #4
Jehan – gets the call here because race most likely will come off the turf, failed as favorite in first two starts.
Pletcher (entry) – both Platinum Girl & River Fancy are well bred runners, they race on dirt too!
Ain’t Love Grand – even effort in dirt debut.
Race #5
Contessa (entry) – Truly Devine & Girl Band are the selections in this wide open maiden claimer for the babies.
Gossip Gil – drops into claimer, even effort two back.
Who Plays Brahms – firster from the “Chief”.
Race #6
Casey’s Joy – faced better last time out and one of the few here the can either turf or dirt.
Real Quality – if this can stay on the weeds…he’s the one to beat, much the best two back at this level.
Bill Place – claimed in last, steps up a bit as MTO but will fit well here.
Superfecta include: Certain Circles & King Rush
Race #7
Sneakin Up – just missed in last start here, getting closer.
Speed Dating – another West Point runner, 29% winning jockey/trainer combo.
Gem for Hook – Kimmel firster, watch the board.
Superfecta include: Alexandra’s Halo (for Dr. Paul & the twins!)
Race #8
Premium Wine (Best Bet) – drops from graded stake races to this much softer spot, tough at this level.
Starforaday – won at monster price here last summer for different trainer, in tough last time out.
Out of Gwedda (entry) – sneaky good effort over the track in last start, entrymate Like Now could be also dangerous.
Race #9
Garden District – won a grade III stake last time out at Churchill, before that a good 2nd against the boys.
Bold Union – won first two starts by over 20 lengths, could be any kind.
Mani Bhavan – easy debut at Delaware, gets tested today.
Superfecta include: Doremifasollatido
Race #10
Castle Harbour – looks like he can handle either surface, Finger Lakes connections.
Cops Fever – second best again in off-the-turf route race on a sloppy track, beginning to look like a pattern.
El Tamberito – comes in as MTO, last two were even efforts, but can’t take at a short price.
Mail Heroics (Longshot) – “bomber” connections, last wasn’t that back on the turf, blinkers on for aptly named horse for me.
The “WmH Double Feature” 2-3 double play
Callmetony (8th) with Doremifasollatido (9th)
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Saratoga - day #18 (8/11) selections
(45-163) $287.30
Race #1
Golden Glen – on class…this one sticks out, turf to dirt & drops into winning level, 24 for 51 in money lifetime.
Solid Strike – drops to straight claimers and also dirt, might be needed wake-up for this statebred.
Delta Sea – old timer has no early foot, can land a piece.
Superfecta include:Gold to Go
Race #2
Hope Street – sharp victory here in claimer last time out, retry of last Friday’s 4th race.
Earle’s First Girl – second best as the favorite last time out at this level downstate.
Trillian – sharp wire to wire maiden victory, DQ from purse money though.
Race #3
Tar Heel Mom – won for fun in maiden breaker downstate, will be tough to handle in this group.
Cool the Economy – hasn’t missed the board in eight straight tries, stablemate tries open company (City Spirit).
Shop It – drops into optional claimer for the “Chief”.
Race #4
Hellvelyn – European invader sports fine turf sprinting across the pond, gets lasix for American debut.
Rallying Cry – Godolphin color bearer weakend late in overnight stake similar to this one downstate, barn looking for first winner of the meet.
Salute the Count – proven commodity in these type races, 5 for 6 in the money this year…but still looking for first victory.
Superfecta include: Perfect Casting
Race #5
Smokin Hero – runner-up in last two, will be the “chalk” again.
Remarkable Storm – rallied behind runaway winner last time out at 25-1, connections make him a price again.
Hot Pace – from the Sackatoga connections who found the winners circle last Wednesday afternoon.
Superfecta include: Paramedic
Race #6
Valtrus – just missed last two starts at Churchill Downs, very sharp since trainer change.
Calcutta Clipper – broke maiden in impressively last time out at Presique Isle Downs on the Tapita surface, second best on grass two back.
Miracle Hill – won for new connections in opitional claimer last start, steps back up today.
Superfecta include: Austin Laviva Baby
Race #7
Early Response (Longshot) – trainer has good stats with these type of ruuners, taking a “flyer” here at a price.
Bitabaz – drops into maiden claimer after being no factor in debut, gets lasix today.
Shifty Guy – a first time starter from the “Chief”, watch the board.
Superfecta include: Mr. Petersson
Race #8
Smart Enuf – like the way this one broke his maiden last time out, doesn’t meet world beaters here.
Sammy’s Toy – second best last time out at this distance & company.
Piazza Di Spangna – rallied for third last time out at 30-1, exotic factor in this spot.
Race #9
Winning Point (Best Bet) – needed last race going out for new connections, returns sprinting today.
Boca Grande – my money maker from the Spa last year, comes off Fall layoff, may need a race.
Sumthingtotalkabt – out-of-town invader goes turf to dirt, may get over looked in the betting here.
Race #10
Concorde’s Dance – first time starter from sharp connections, gets lasix for debut.
No Speed Limit – switches from polytrack to turf, bullet grass work for grass debut.
Closing Speed – Canadian connections debut this one with decent turf breeding, two wins & a third with four starters this meet.
Debbie H – Zayat Stables send this one trained by Dale Romans whose’s son Jake could be the “next big thing”.
The “WmH Double Feature” 2-3 double play
Earle’s First Girl (2nd) with Tar Heel Mom (3rd)
Race #1
Golden Glen – on class…this one sticks out, turf to dirt & drops into winning level, 24 for 51 in money lifetime.
Solid Strike – drops to straight claimers and also dirt, might be needed wake-up for this statebred.
Delta Sea – old timer has no early foot, can land a piece.
Superfecta include:Gold to Go
Race #2
Hope Street – sharp victory here in claimer last time out, retry of last Friday’s 4th race.
Earle’s First Girl – second best as the favorite last time out at this level downstate.
Trillian – sharp wire to wire maiden victory, DQ from purse money though.
Race #3
Tar Heel Mom – won for fun in maiden breaker downstate, will be tough to handle in this group.
Cool the Economy – hasn’t missed the board in eight straight tries, stablemate tries open company (City Spirit).
Shop It – drops into optional claimer for the “Chief”.
Race #4
Hellvelyn – European invader sports fine turf sprinting across the pond, gets lasix for American debut.
Rallying Cry – Godolphin color bearer weakend late in overnight stake similar to this one downstate, barn looking for first winner of the meet.
Salute the Count – proven commodity in these type races, 5 for 6 in the money this year…but still looking for first victory.
Superfecta include: Perfect Casting
Race #5
Smokin Hero – runner-up in last two, will be the “chalk” again.
Remarkable Storm – rallied behind runaway winner last time out at 25-1, connections make him a price again.
Hot Pace – from the Sackatoga connections who found the winners circle last Wednesday afternoon.
Superfecta include: Paramedic
Race #6
Valtrus – just missed last two starts at Churchill Downs, very sharp since trainer change.
Calcutta Clipper – broke maiden in impressively last time out at Presique Isle Downs on the Tapita surface, second best on grass two back.
Miracle Hill – won for new connections in opitional claimer last start, steps back up today.
Superfecta include: Austin Laviva Baby
Race #7
Early Response (Longshot) – trainer has good stats with these type of ruuners, taking a “flyer” here at a price.
Bitabaz – drops into maiden claimer after being no factor in debut, gets lasix today.
Shifty Guy – a first time starter from the “Chief”, watch the board.
Superfecta include: Mr. Petersson
Race #8
Smart Enuf – like the way this one broke his maiden last time out, doesn’t meet world beaters here.
Sammy’s Toy – second best last time out at this distance & company.
Piazza Di Spangna – rallied for third last time out at 30-1, exotic factor in this spot.
Race #9
Winning Point (Best Bet) – needed last race going out for new connections, returns sprinting today.
Boca Grande – my money maker from the Spa last year, comes off Fall layoff, may need a race.
Sumthingtotalkabt – out-of-town invader goes turf to dirt, may get over looked in the betting here.
Race #10
Concorde’s Dance – first time starter from sharp connections, gets lasix for debut.
No Speed Limit – switches from polytrack to turf, bullet grass work for grass debut.
Closing Speed – Canadian connections debut this one with decent turf breeding, two wins & a third with four starters this meet.
Debbie H – Zayat Stables send this one trained by Dale Romans whose’s son Jake could be the “next big thing”.
The “WmH Double Feature” 2-3 double play
Earle’s First Girl (2nd) with Tar Heel Mom (3rd)
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Saratoga - day #17 (8/10) selections
(42-152) $272.50
Race #1
Hawkwood – much the best in optional claimer going wire to wire last out, back in allowance conditions today.
Coastal Drive – makes belated 3yr.old debut today, ran in statebred stakes last Fall.
Dr.W – consistent sort seems to fire everytime, but rarely wins…0 for 6 in this condition this year.
Race #2
Precursor – second best in debut with wide trip, bred to stretch out.
Trevelyan – Pletcher firster with distance breeding too.
Prince of Wealth – Mott runner also has great breeding, tough trio here to beat.
Race #3
Blowout / Pauillac (entry) – Pletcher sends out theses two that fit well here; first listed ships in from Churchill with optional claimer win, the latter goes from turf to dirt & drops…winner here last summer.
Defrereoftheheart – claimed last start for sharp trainer, statebred has showed promise in the past.
Gold Is Mine – first starter this meet for dangerous Delaware trainer; Scott Lake, speed factor.
Race #4
You Go West Girl – the new “stranger” of this bunch, never faced her own statebreds before, sports fine record
Rewrite – consistent as they come, the one to beat.
Latitude Forty – upset winner of this race last year at 23-1, just missed behind second choice last time out.
Race #5
Can She Dance – narrowly missed last time out, gets blinkers on today.
Offhand Remark – very sharp wire to wire victory in maiden breaker, tough off that effort.
Fast n’ Sassy – impressive maiden breaker also, stablemate MTO if we get more rain.
Superfecta include: Debbie’s Fast Girl
Race #6
Casanova Move – even 3rd in debut, gets lasix today & gets slight edge with second start.
Unbridled Action – firster from Stanley Hough with bullet work here, watch the board.
Belle Jour – a newbie from the Zito barn and freshman sire; Smarty Jones.
Superfecta include: Boleyn
Race #7
Al Basha – even effort off of layoff versus open company, back vs. statebreds where he’s done his best.
Banrock – two sharp statebred stake turf wins this year, the one to beat.
Mission Approved – the “lightning” speed of the race, will try to wire this group.
Superfecta include: Classic Pack
Race #8
Swept the Series – second best in allowance ranks two weeks ago, may be dangerous here.
Demaliat – just missed last time out versus slightly easier, stablemate drops from the statebred ranks & gets blinkers on.
Chit Chat Cat – Kentucky shipper first off the claim here, steadied as the favorite in last start.
Race #9
Groomedforvictory (Best Bet) – second best in 3yr.old statebred stake last time out, in against older with bullet work for this spot.
Spanky Fischbein – even effort off of layoff, may be tighter this time.
Democrat – distant 3rd last time out in 25k open company, back in statebred condition.
Superfecta include: Gansevoort
Race #10
Discreet Treasure – half brother to one of my favorites; Discreet Cat, romped by over 12 lengths in off-the-turf debut as the favorite, could be any kind.
Dr. Pleasure – a lot was thought of this colt out of a Kentucky Derby winner and Distaff champion, but has never lived up to the hype, one lifetime victory was here.
Encanto (Longshot) – interesting Delaware shipper from the Michael Matz barn, could be a price here.
Superfecta include: Screen to Screen
Race #11
It’s Not for Love – blazed the way in last three only to be second best each time, maybe today?
Sandstorm Cat – runner up also in last two on grass, could set a good trip.
Fine Line – well bred runner rallied for place first time weeds in last, may upset them all.
Granny Smith – first time starter from sharp turf trainer.
The “WmH Double Feature” 2-3 double play
Discreet Treasure (10th) with Fine Line (11th)
Race #1
Hawkwood – much the best in optional claimer going wire to wire last out, back in allowance conditions today.
Coastal Drive – makes belated 3yr.old debut today, ran in statebred stakes last Fall.
Dr.W – consistent sort seems to fire everytime, but rarely wins…0 for 6 in this condition this year.
Race #2
Precursor – second best in debut with wide trip, bred to stretch out.
Trevelyan – Pletcher firster with distance breeding too.
Prince of Wealth – Mott runner also has great breeding, tough trio here to beat.
Race #3
Blowout / Pauillac (entry) – Pletcher sends out theses two that fit well here; first listed ships in from Churchill with optional claimer win, the latter goes from turf to dirt & drops…winner here last summer.
Defrereoftheheart – claimed last start for sharp trainer, statebred has showed promise in the past.
Gold Is Mine – first starter this meet for dangerous Delaware trainer; Scott Lake, speed factor.
Race #4
You Go West Girl – the new “stranger” of this bunch, never faced her own statebreds before, sports fine record
Rewrite – consistent as they come, the one to beat.
Latitude Forty – upset winner of this race last year at 23-1, just missed behind second choice last time out.
Race #5
Can She Dance – narrowly missed last time out, gets blinkers on today.
Offhand Remark – very sharp wire to wire victory in maiden breaker, tough off that effort.
Fast n’ Sassy – impressive maiden breaker also, stablemate MTO if we get more rain.
Superfecta include: Debbie’s Fast Girl
Race #6
Casanova Move – even 3rd in debut, gets lasix today & gets slight edge with second start.
Unbridled Action – firster from Stanley Hough with bullet work here, watch the board.
Belle Jour – a newbie from the Zito barn and freshman sire; Smarty Jones.
Superfecta include: Boleyn
Race #7
Al Basha – even effort off of layoff versus open company, back vs. statebreds where he’s done his best.
Banrock – two sharp statebred stake turf wins this year, the one to beat.
Mission Approved – the “lightning” speed of the race, will try to wire this group.
Superfecta include: Classic Pack
Race #8
Swept the Series – second best in allowance ranks two weeks ago, may be dangerous here.
Demaliat – just missed last time out versus slightly easier, stablemate drops from the statebred ranks & gets blinkers on.
Chit Chat Cat – Kentucky shipper first off the claim here, steadied as the favorite in last start.
Race #9
Groomedforvictory (Best Bet) – second best in 3yr.old statebred stake last time out, in against older with bullet work for this spot.
Spanky Fischbein – even effort off of layoff, may be tighter this time.
Democrat – distant 3rd last time out in 25k open company, back in statebred condition.
Superfecta include: Gansevoort
Race #10
Discreet Treasure – half brother to one of my favorites; Discreet Cat, romped by over 12 lengths in off-the-turf debut as the favorite, could be any kind.
Dr. Pleasure – a lot was thought of this colt out of a Kentucky Derby winner and Distaff champion, but has never lived up to the hype, one lifetime victory was here.
Encanto (Longshot) – interesting Delaware shipper from the Michael Matz barn, could be a price here.
Superfecta include: Screen to Screen
Race #11
It’s Not for Love – blazed the way in last three only to be second best each time, maybe today?
Sandstorm Cat – runner up also in last two on grass, could set a good trip.
Fine Line – well bred runner rallied for place first time weeds in last, may upset them all.
Granny Smith – first time starter from sharp turf trainer.
The “WmH Double Feature” 2-3 double play
Discreet Treasure (10th) with Fine Line (11th)
Friday, August 8, 2008
***Arlington Million stake selections***
Secretariat Stakes (8th)
Plan - Ieah Stables European version of Big Brown to a very lesser extent, rich American dirt breeding, a good spot for stateside debut.
Tizdejavu - once dismissed as a longshot at 21-1 on the Kentucky Oaks undercard, has now reeled off three straight victories, the best of the Americans (which isn't saying much!)
Secret Getaway - won Canadian stake last time out in first try on the grass, could be a square price.
Superfecta include: Your Round
Beverly D. Stakes (9th)
Communique - won the prep race for this event on a soft turf course in last, distance is right up her alley and at the 12-1 morning line price taken to upset.
Dreaming of Anna - will attend the pace with Precious Kitten, will she her sticking around longer than the latter?
Mauralakana - this distance loving mare will make her presence felt in the late going, the one to beat.
Superfecta include: Precious Kitten
Arlington Million (10th)
Mount Nelson - European import won the group I - Ecilpse Stakes last time in England at this distance in last jump, may be overlooked in the betting.
Einstein - America's hope is as consistent as they come, can handle any type of turf surface.
Archipenko - the pride from "across the pond" is the "one to beat" here in many opinions.....not mine!
Superfecta include: Spirit One
Pick #3 play - 3/9 - 1/3/4/8 - 6/7
Plan - Ieah Stables European version of Big Brown to a very lesser extent, rich American dirt breeding, a good spot for stateside debut.
Tizdejavu - once dismissed as a longshot at 21-1 on the Kentucky Oaks undercard, has now reeled off three straight victories, the best of the Americans (which isn't saying much!)
Secret Getaway - won Canadian stake last time out in first try on the grass, could be a square price.
Superfecta include: Your Round
Beverly D. Stakes (9th)
Communique - won the prep race for this event on a soft turf course in last, distance is right up her alley and at the 12-1 morning line price taken to upset.
Dreaming of Anna - will attend the pace with Precious Kitten, will she her sticking around longer than the latter?
Mauralakana - this distance loving mare will make her presence felt in the late going, the one to beat.
Superfecta include: Precious Kitten
Arlington Million (10th)
Mount Nelson - European import won the group I - Ecilpse Stakes last time in England at this distance in last jump, may be overlooked in the betting.
Einstein - America's hope is as consistent as they come, can handle any type of turf surface.
Archipenko - the pride from "across the pond" is the "one to beat" here in many opinions.....not mine!
Superfecta include: Spirit One
Pick #3 play - 3/9 - 1/3/4/8 - 6/7
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)
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)
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Saratoga - day #15 (8/8) selections
(37-139) $236.20
Race #1
Ambling Rose – “outkicked” in the stretch last time out at this level, runs bests at this lowest level that the Spa offers.
Mutakaway – returns off of winter layoff half the price she was claimed for then, only third start this year compared to 19 in 2007, blinkers off.
Most Charming – rallied for 2nd last time out at this level, 7yr. mare sometimes runs a big one.
Superfecta include: Princess BG
Race #2
Mega – drops into maiden claimer and goes from polytrack to turf, A Pletcher trained & partial owned runner.
Misty Daylight – rallied in previous two on the turf, goes for 10th attempt to break maiden today.
Dove Nest – tries the grass for the first time after four straight 2nd place finishes on dirt, trainer 1 for 2 first time turf ($33.75)
Superfecta include: Flashbulb Breeze
Race #3
Sam P / Ravel (entry) – both drop out of stake races for easier spot to pick up a check, both were on the Derby Trail at one point in ’07.
Temporary Saint – drops back to level where he put it all together last winter, may lead the way in this nice route test.
Loose Leaf – won a restricted 3yr.old race here last summer, first start in quite some time.
Race #4
Hope Street (entry) – sharp victory here in claimer last time out, French Song claimed for cheaper here in the slop after even effort.
Earle’s First Girl – second best as the favorite last time out at this level downstate.
Trillian – sharp wire to wire maiden victory, DQ from purse money though.
Race #5
Warm Shower – turf breeding written all over this youngster.
Silver Reunion – no factor in dirt debut, trainer good with first time turf runners.
Dynaslew – another bred to the max with grass pedigree, nice baby race.
Race #6
Early Response (Longshot) – good trainer stats with these type, taking a “flyer” here with connections looking for their first Spa victory of ’08.
Bitabaz – drops into maiden claimer after being no factor in debut, gets lasix today.
Shifty Guy – a first time starter from the “Chief”, watch the board.
Superfecta include: Mr. Petersson
Race #7
Smokin Hero – runner-up in last two, will be the “chalk” again.
Remarkable Storm – rallied behind runaway winner last time out at 25-1, connections make him a price again.
Hot Pace – from the Sackatoga connections who found the winners circle on Wednesday afternoon.
Superfecta include: Paramedic
Race #8
Tejida – the definite speed and class of the race, has a win over the track here too.
Caprice – rallied first time stateside going a shorter distance, will love this marathon trek.
Jive – this distance loving plodder can grab a piece late, no early foot.
Race #9
Winning Point (Best Bet) – needed last race going out for new connections, returns sprinting today.
Sumthingtotalkabt – out-of-town invader goes turf to dirt, may get over looked in the betting here.
Grace Happens – faced much tough in last on the grass, another that fits well here…at a price!
Race #10
Smart Enuf – like the way this one broke his maiden last time out, doesn’t meet world beaters here.
Sammy’s Toy – second best last time out at this distance & company.
Piazza Di Spangna – rallied for third last time out at 30-1, exotic factor in this spot.
Kettle Two – came from another “time zone” last time out to win, back in allowance conditions.
The “WmH Double Feature” 2-3 double play
Ambling Rose (1st) with Misty Daylight (2nd)
Race #1
Ambling Rose – “outkicked” in the stretch last time out at this level, runs bests at this lowest level that the Spa offers.
Mutakaway – returns off of winter layoff half the price she was claimed for then, only third start this year compared to 19 in 2007, blinkers off.
Most Charming – rallied for 2nd last time out at this level, 7yr. mare sometimes runs a big one.
Superfecta include: Princess BG
Race #2
Mega – drops into maiden claimer and goes from polytrack to turf, A Pletcher trained & partial owned runner.
Misty Daylight – rallied in previous two on the turf, goes for 10th attempt to break maiden today.
Dove Nest – tries the grass for the first time after four straight 2nd place finishes on dirt, trainer 1 for 2 first time turf ($33.75)
Superfecta include: Flashbulb Breeze
Race #3
Sam P / Ravel (entry) – both drop out of stake races for easier spot to pick up a check, both were on the Derby Trail at one point in ’07.
Temporary Saint – drops back to level where he put it all together last winter, may lead the way in this nice route test.
Loose Leaf – won a restricted 3yr.old race here last summer, first start in quite some time.
Race #4
Hope Street (entry) – sharp victory here in claimer last time out, French Song claimed for cheaper here in the slop after even effort.
Earle’s First Girl – second best as the favorite last time out at this level downstate.
Trillian – sharp wire to wire maiden victory, DQ from purse money though.
Race #5
Warm Shower – turf breeding written all over this youngster.
Silver Reunion – no factor in dirt debut, trainer good with first time turf runners.
Dynaslew – another bred to the max with grass pedigree, nice baby race.
Race #6
Early Response (Longshot) – good trainer stats with these type, taking a “flyer” here with connections looking for their first Spa victory of ’08.
Bitabaz – drops into maiden claimer after being no factor in debut, gets lasix today.
Shifty Guy – a first time starter from the “Chief”, watch the board.
Superfecta include: Mr. Petersson
Race #7
Smokin Hero – runner-up in last two, will be the “chalk” again.
Remarkable Storm – rallied behind runaway winner last time out at 25-1, connections make him a price again.
Hot Pace – from the Sackatoga connections who found the winners circle on Wednesday afternoon.
Superfecta include: Paramedic
Race #8
Tejida – the definite speed and class of the race, has a win over the track here too.
Caprice – rallied first time stateside going a shorter distance, will love this marathon trek.
Jive – this distance loving plodder can grab a piece late, no early foot.
Race #9
Winning Point (Best Bet) – needed last race going out for new connections, returns sprinting today.
Sumthingtotalkabt – out-of-town invader goes turf to dirt, may get over looked in the betting here.
Grace Happens – faced much tough in last on the grass, another that fits well here…at a price!
Race #10
Smart Enuf – like the way this one broke his maiden last time out, doesn’t meet world beaters here.
Sammy’s Toy – second best last time out at this distance & company.
Piazza Di Spangna – rallied for third last time out at 30-1, exotic factor in this spot.
Kettle Two – came from another “time zone” last time out to win, back in allowance conditions.
The “WmH Double Feature” 2-3 double play
Ambling Rose (1st) with Misty Daylight (2nd)
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