8/25: Saratoga (Travers Day-C/O)

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Travers Day upon us and should be a corker, and scorcher... Carryover of nearly $80,000 but NYRA kicking in $1,000,000 anyway, as well as on all-stakes P4.. Card terrific top to bottom with Derby winner looking to add Mid-summer Classic to resume in the feature's 138th edition..

One of the meet's nicest trifecta hits came Friday in the 2nd with me unable to get down on the $537.00 ($1) score, but $130.00 triple in the 5th did help keep the day from injuring bankroll (+$180.00). Scratches tore up the 2nd half of the selections with 4 of the principals in the Late Quad taking a pass. Hope you did well..


SARATOGA -- TRAVERS DAY


Selections Key:

1. "Best value win candidate"
2. "Most likely winner"
A. "Possible winner/Exotics include"
B. "Exotics include"


1st: OC/N2X, 3+, 8.5f-T (DD)

1. #5 Mathematician 6-1: Atttractive number on Godolphin 5yo.. 7th
2. #4 Loconia 3-1: Motion bay for top client Adam has strung big tries together before.. 4th
A. #7 Tiverton 9-2 3rd
B. #1 Got the Last Laugh 12-1 WON


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

1. #8 Elusive Schemes 8-1: Darley bay wide in bow; Can improve, score at a price..
2. #3 Mythical Pegasus 6-1: Lukas FuPeg colt chased a good one; Big chance.. WON
A. #5 He's Solid Gold 3-1 4th
B. #1 Grand Minstrel 5-1 2nd


3rd: MSW, 3+, 8.5f-T (P3)

1. #5 Konqueror 8-1: German-bred exits ordinary event but drilled miles for return.. 5th
2. #9 Virginia Minstrel 7-2: Has bit of career maiden look but has faced quality foes.. 2nd for wagering purposes
A. #3 Peace Mon 5-1 2nd, but won for wagering purposes
B. #2e Frankel entry 3-1 WON (as purse only entrant after late scratch of entrymate)


4th: CLM, 4+, 8.5f-IT (P3)

1. #1 Forget the Judge 4-1: Absolutely loves the Spa and Parisella winless meet.. 6th
2. #2 Noah A. 3-1: Desormeaux knows 5X winning 6yo Kimmel red.. 4th
A. #8 Westmoreland 5-2 3rd
B. #9 Taming the Tiger 5-1 2nd

INTERESTING LONGSHOT: #4 El Prado Rob (12-1): Disanto suddenly hot with wins both Thurs/Fri.. 10th


5th: ALW/N1X, F&M-3+, 5.5f-T (P3)

1. #9 FOREST JAZZY 12-1: May now be recovered from huge debut score.. 10th
2. #1 Genuine Devotion 12-1: Has KMc upsetter look; NOTE tote action from betting barn.. 6th
A. #4 Smartgabrielle 6-1 9th
B. #10 Motor City Mama 8-1 7th


<$50 P4 Play:

2: 1-3-5-8
3: 3-5-9
4: 1-2-8-9
5: 9

4x3x4x1 = $48


6th: MSW, 3+, 6.5f (P3, GS, DD)

1. #2 Hedge Fund 5-1: Love fact Phipps homebred has been legging up on lawn in a.m... 10th
2. #8 Salzburg 5-1: Dutrow 2nd out for top client (Fastok family).. 9th
A. #10 Forest of Dreams 8-1 3rd
B. #12 Now a Victor 15-1 WON


7th: 49th BERNARD BARUCH (Gr. II), 3+, 9f-T (P6. P4, Super)

1. #9 Silver Whistle 10-1: Mott 5yo for Stronach; May get lost on board.. 8th
2. #4 Linda's Lad 8-1: Criterium (Grp I) winner adds Lasix; Perfect spot for Kenneally's 1st meet win.. 9th
A. #6 Cosmonaut 3-1: Biancone's LDK 5yo threat on front end; Won here at 3.. 5th
B. #1 Shakis 4-1: KMc elder saves all the ground; Gr. I placed in Manhattan.. WON

LONGSHOT/EXOTICS ADD: #12 Gun Salute (12-1): Classy 'other' Mott snapped back to form last; Post a hinderence.. 10th


8th: 23rd KING'S BISHOP (Gr. I), 3yo, 7f (P3, DD, Super)

1. #2 Spin Master 12-1: Speed of speed and fear Romans here; Repeat of Matt Winn scores.. 11th
2. #3 Hard Spun 3-1: Jones a favorite and elongated sprint suits Danzig bay.. WON
A. #7 Teufelsberg 7-2: Successful despite trainer's over-eager handling; Respect.. 4th
B. #11 King of the Roxy 10-1: Last 2 one turn tries resulted in Kodak moments.. 7th

LONGSHOT/EXOTICS INCLUDE: #5 Longley (20-1): Gets cutback treatment; Repeat of race three back juices exotics.. 8th


9th: 138th TRAVERS STAKES (Gr. I), 3yo, 10f (P3, P4, DD, Super)

1. #5 Grasshopper 8-1: Came to hand for Howard; Farish visits these races ONLY if ready.. 2nd
2. #4 STREET SENSE 3-5: Derby winner looks to give conditioner-owner 2nd canoe paintjob.. WON
A. #2 C P West 5-1: May drift up on board and could set soft fractions.. 5th
B. #7 Sightseeing 6-1: Phipps' Pulpit colt in best form yet; Always 'going well late'.. 4th


10th: 5th VICTORY RIDE (Gr. III), 3yo-F, 6f (P3, DD)

1. #6 ALLUDE 6-1: Possibly day's best value if close to this ML; Lost chance at break last.. 6th
2. #8 La Traviata 5-2: Biancone, Tabor-Smith, et all; Stalked successfully at MTH (!).. WON
A. #11 SCR
B. #10 SCR


<$100 P4 Play:

7: 1-4-6-9-12
8: 2-3
9: 2-4-5-7
10: 6-8

5x2x4x2 = $80


11th: OC/N1X, 3+, 6f (DD)

1. #4 Garifine 6-1 8th
2. #9 South Pacific 7-2 9th
A. #1e Darley-Godolphin entry 4-1 3rd/5th
B. #8 Vicarian 3-1 6th


12th: NYB-ALW/N1X, 3+, 6f (Super)

1. #1 Mor Chances 12-1 6th
2. #7 Zipperoo 5-2 WON
A. #13 Alright Now 3-1 4th
B. #3 Makin Me Famous 9-2 12th

LONGSHOT/EXOTICS ADD: #5 Yeah Mon 30-1 8th


<$50 P4 Play:

9: 4-5
10: 6-8-10
11: 1-4-8-9
12: 1-7

2x3x4x2 = $48


<$100 P6 Play:

7: 4-6-9
8: 2-3
9: 4
10: 6-8
11: 1-4-8-9
12: 7

3x2x1x2x4x1 = 48 x $2 = $96


Good luck!
Steve