8/31: Saratoga (Day 33)
 

Just could not resist plunging on a few Thursday despite obviously goofy card, but missed the best opportunity of the day with 25-1 Sleek John, who was high on my radar screen, winning the 3rd race ($53.00). (Truth be told, I was "busy" making shrimp salad for Sciacca as race went off...). Dropped $60 on the day.

Much better action available on 2nd twilight racing card Friday leading into what should be a terrific closing weekend... Was hoping for a double carryover into this afternoon, but despite glut of juvy sprints, "6" was hit and brought back $200,000 Thursday.


SARATOGA


Selections Key:

1. "Best Value win candidate"
2. "Most Likely Winner"
A. "Possibility/Exotics Use"
B. "Exotics Inclusion"


1st: NYB-OC/N2X, F&M-3+, 6.5f (DD)

1. #2e Bush entry 6-1: Sharp trainer has feasted on these races all meet.. 2nd/5th
2. #6 Seventeen Love 3-1: Lightly-campaigned Hills' runner bested next out winner last.. 7th
A. #5 Fighting Speedy 6-1 3rd
B. #4 Smokin Sarah 5-2 6th


2nd: NYB-MDN CLM, 2yo, 6f (P3, P4)

1. #4 SIR SHEFFIELD 8-1: Schosberg has been close to perfect all meet.. 8th
2. #1e W. Ward entry 2-1: Pair of babies from game's most odious owner.. 4th/5th
A. #8 SCR
B. #7 Friendslikethese 4-1 WON


3rd: OC/N2X, F&M-3+, 5.5f-T (P3)

1. #3 Zaynab 2-1: Liked her last time (3rd) and Clement adds goggles.. 4th
2. #6 Egypt Lane 5-1: Consistant rednut has been sharp grass sprinting.. 3rd
3. #2 Sweet Ransom 9-5: $290k Live Oak buy DQ'd from check last; Fits well.. 2nd


4th: MDN CLM, 3+, 6f (P3, P6)

1. #1 SCR
2. #5 Mike's Dream Team 2-1: Wide in debut but came on late; Drops.. 3rd
A. #7 Coastal Flare 8-1 6th
B. #10 SCR


5th: CLM/N3L, F&M-3+, 1m-IT (P3, GS, Super)

1. #1 Stashed Away 5-1: Ritvo 5yo back quick 3rd off break.. 5th
2. #5 Survived 2-1: Jerkens' bay may own class edge; Close to Rutherienne 2 back.. 2nd
A. #7 Quiet Cay 12-1 7th
B. #4 Seeing Clearly 20-1 6th


6th: MSW, 2yo-F, 8.5f-T (P4, DD)

1. #7 Sankobaski 8-1: KMc Shadwell miss has wiseguy debut tattooed on her.. 8th
2. #4 Valid Humor 3-1: Hughes' bred red by DistHumor drilling beautifully for bow.. 4th
A. #8 Boston Cat 5-2 2nd
B. #3 Magnificent Truth 8-1 7th

LONGSHOT NOTE: #1e Romans entry (15-1): Get feeling these may be better than they look on paper.. 9th/10th


7th: NYB-ALW/N1X, F&M-3+, 8.5f-IT (P3, Super)

1. #3 AS DO I 6-1: Cheap bay from Contessa has already overachieved.. 10th
2. #5 Turning Leaves 6-1: Levine stretchout lawn mover may get overbet.. 8th
A. #9 Storm Dixie 7-2 5th
B. #6 Daring Dreamer 4-1 3rd


8th: 3rd With Anticipation, 2yo, 8.5f-T (DD)

1. #4 Nownownow 8-1: Attractive tote on Biancone bay adding Lasix.. WON
2. #3 High Appeal 3-1: Trombo has had nice 1st Spa meet; Great with stretchouts.. 6th
A. #1 Mott entry 7-2 2nd
B. #9 Day of Victory 12-1 8th


9th: MDN CLM, 3+, 8.5f-IT (Super)

1. #9 Decisive Play 10-1 9th
2. #1 (POE) PAY IN KIND 7-2 8th
A. #7 Tu Sandy 12-1 5th
B. #3 Brave Emperor 2-1 4th

SUPER ADD: #5 Star Studded 6-1 3rd


<$50 P4 Play:

6: 3-4-7-8
7: 3-5-9
8: 1-3-4-9
9: 1

4x3x4x1 = $48


Good luck!
Steve

You know Steve, you must have your priorities in order! :D

Is there a more important priority than keeping Sciacca fed?

That was a High Dollar Sandwich, If I ever seen one. Where is the dollar menu when you need it ?

How bout these payoffs...

4 Sleek John - Coa E M 118 : 53.00 15.60 16.60
2 Nkosi Reigns - Gomez G K 118 : 7.10 17.60
5 Evening Attire - Velasquez C 123 : 11.40

$2 Exacta (4-2) Paid $277.50
$2 Trifecta (4-2-5) Paid $923.00

What did Sciacca say when you presented him with a 53.00 tab for his sandwich?

"Put it on my tab.."

That's all it takes?

*Note to self.....*

Hell of a tout here my friend. The board was hot on him early and the TG sheet plus his "T" works screamed PLAY ME. Hope you had this horse straight and the exotics.

Now Now Now
 

Scavs:

Agree. A major sheet play. Had an okay win place on him and alive to the 1 and 3 for $25 doubles. Lets see if we can close the deal....

PSH

Thanks Tom..

It was the only thing I got right all day..

At least you got something right. I haven't hit a ticket since my last day at Toga.

And would you figure I played the 4 in the DD and got sucked into the 1 and 3, when I used the 8,9 on my pick threes and fours. Frustrating. Not thinking clearly