SAT - Travers Day PK4
Saratoga - Races 7 - 9 on ESPN 4:00p - 6:00p eastern
R7 - G2 Bernard Baruch
#6 Cosmonaut - He might be lone speed and long gone, but it just seems to simple. I expect some company on the front end. Logical choice.
#9 Silver Whistle - Ran his best race 3rd off a layoff in last year's G1 Sword Dancer and he's doing the same here. J/T (Desormeaux / Mott) have been on fire this meet.
#1 Shakis (Ire) - Had tough trip in the Bowling Green as the favorite chasing lone speed Sunriver. His 1st two U.S. starts put him in the mix.
#11 Ballast (Ire) - He's also making his 3rd start off the bench and he's not shy of the camera.
#3 Drum Major - Making third start of the year after finishing a nice 2nd in G2. Capable at a price.
R8 - G1 King's Bishop
#9 FIRST DEFENCE - Made short work of the competition in the Long Branch at Monmouth Park and cuts back to a sprint. Frankel lethal 2nd off a long break and Route to Sprint. Expecting a huge effort versus a quality field.
#3 Hard Spun - More than respectable in the Triple Crown Series and 7/8ths looks to hit him square between the eyes. Short price.
#11 King of the Roxy - One turn specialist? 2X Graded winner going one turn.
#7 Teuflesberg - Talented runner was unsuccessful going two turns, but is 2 for 2 at the distance. Trainer needs a win.
#1 E Z Warrior - Should bounce back after disappointing effort versus elders in G2 Bing Crosby at Del Mar (Poly). He's won 1st three career starts from #1 post position.
R9 - G1 Travers
#4 Street Sense - Derby and 2yr old champ towers over this company.
#7 Sightseeing - Should complete the exacta.
#5 Grasshopper - Coming off huge effort and picks up old friend Robby.
R10 - G3 Victory Ride
#6 Allude - Looks to pick up some of the speedsters late. Also, looking to turn the tables on Featherbed after stumbling in last.
#10 Featherbed - Pletcher runner is 2 for 3 at the Spa and 3 for 4 at the distance. Johnny V might not want to get into a speed duel.
#8 La Traviata - $1.1 million purchase has done nothing wrong in two starts and just missed track record at Monmouth in last. Big step up here.
#7 Time's Mistress - Would need a better effort than her upset win on Preakness day.
PK4 - 1 3 6 9 11 with 1 3 7 9 11 with 4 with 6 10 = $50
Good Racing Luck
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