Derby Trail Forums - 8/11: Saratoga (Day 16)

Warning to lay low with slop/off turf Friday was good idea as more chalk poured in on the few occasions I was close.. Saturday dawns with a beautiful afternoon expected and an outstanding betting card in the offing..

SARATOGA

1st: CLM, 3+, 7f (DD)

1. #10 Mighty Gulch 15-1: Broke badly in hot heat opening day here; Surprise package..
2. #1e Jacobson entry 3-1: #1 taken from Amoss, a risky gambit; 'Myturf' adds to entry..
A. #2e Contessa entry 5-1
B. #11 Himmarshee 6-1

2nd: MSW, 2yo, 6f (P4, P3)

1. #7 Immortal Eyes 7-2: Top pair exit Fed Watcher maiden event; Both stand out..
2. #2 The Leopard 8-5: Most likely winner bested value play above by a length in bow(s)..
A. #9 Aquarian 8-1
B. #6 Big Stick 12-1

3rd: The Saratoga Sunrise, NYB-3+, 9f (P3)

1. #7 Building New Era 8-1: "Other" Contessa looks set for big try at value tab..
2. #6 SCRATCHEDWatched 'Maddnes' roll by in Shipman..
A. #5 Naughty New Yorker 9-2: Kelly stalwart popped with Edgar here last year..
B. #1 Shuffling Maddnes 4-1: Pal Joe Gioia's bay typically alternates efforts..

4th: NYB-OC/N2X, 3+, 1m-T (P3, Super)

1. #2 Couth 15-1: Hernandez scored Friday and bay's best a fit here..
2. #6 Spurred 2-1: Donk turf terror 2-1-1 in 4 tries '07..
A. #5 SCRATCHED
B. #8 Of All Times 8-1

LONSHSHOT/EXOTICS ADD: #1 SCRATCHED

5th: NYB-MSW, 2yo, 6f (P3, P6)

Cannot reccommend exacta box of top pair strongly enough..

1. #8 ALEXANDROS 12-1: From barn/family who gave you Stellianos, Levendis, et all..
2. #1e GALLUSCIO ENTRY 6-5: Potent Empire pair from red-hot Dom..
A. #3 SCRATCHED1
B. #6 Alabama's Jumpin 8-1

<$50 P4 Play:

2: 2-7
3: 6-SCR-7 (SCR into the 5)
4: 1-SCR-2-3-5-SCR-6-8
5: 1e-8

2x2x4x2 = $32

6th: CLM, 4+, 9f-T (P3, GS, DD)

1. #4 ROYAL GUARD 6-1: Motion sends 7yo second off break; Will like cut in ground..
2. #1 Grand 3-1: Logical player from potent Romans' shed..
A. #8 True to Tradition 4-1
B. #11 Military Major 5-1

7th: MSW, 3+, 8.5f-T (P4)

1. #7 Uncle Indy 4-1: Penna adds blinks to colt out of Flower Bowl winner..
2. #4 Equitable 2-1: Mott.. Desormeaux.. A.P. Indy.. 2nd start career..
A. #5 Wild Wizard 9-2: Dutrow-Prado clicking on regular basis..
B. #10 Open Sleigh 8-1: Pletcher Peachtree product has been OK in lawn tries..

8th: OC/N1X, 3+, 7f (P3)

Utterly headbusting event with tons of possible winners..

1. #10 Greater Fool 6-1: Upset potential on best from plus post this trip..
2. #7 Kong the King 8-1: Stabbing as Edgar lands here v. #1 'Attire'..
A. #5 Democrat 9-2
B. #6 Run Red Run 4-1

LONGSHOT/EXOTICS ADD: #4 Spirit of Gulch 12-1

9th: 32nd Sword Dancer (Gr. I), 3+, 12f-T (DD, Super)

1. #9 Always First 8-1: Grabbing price here as distance a question for ML fave..
2. #5 English Channel 8-5 His race to lose..
A. #2 Trippi's Storm 4-1
B. #4 Embossed 15-1

10th: NYB-ALW/N1X, 3+, 5.5f-T (Super)

1. #2 Zip to the City 8-1: First grass/sprints has been potent for City Zip progeny..
2. #10 Sense of Speed 4-1: Big shot with repeat try; Note Akebono earlier in day..
A. #9 Takemeoutodabalgame 8-1
B. #3 One for Allison 12-1

LONGSHOT/EXOTICS ADD: #4 Passing Dream 50-1

<$50 P4 Play:

7: 4-7
8: 1e-4-5-6-7-10
9: 5-9
10: 2-10

2x6x2x2 = $48

Good luck!
Steve