Saratoga Two a Day

[Dahoss]

Day 21

Best bet: Race 4- #1 Ghost Giant
Has apparently been working well since his last. I thought he ran well last time, while being blocked just as he was hitting stride. Should get plenty of pace to run at and I think he runs them down late.

Longshot: Race 10- #6 Aleste
I have no idea what she's actually going to go off at. She's 6-1 on the ML, so she might get bet, in which case "longshot" doesn't really apply. But I think there is a lot to like about this filly. Second dam won multiple stakes on grass. More importantly, I watched her hold her own while working with graded stake winner Rinaldi last month on grass. No world beaters here and the Bond barn has woken up after a tough Belmont. I think there might be some talent here.

[Dahoss]

Did Vic really delete his post in this thread?

That was quite a performance he put on this week bullying fellow announcer Craig Braddick (again.) Announcer brotherhood don't ya know.

[jms62]

Omar Moreno threw that race. He stopped on his horse was looking around and then half assed it...

[fpsoxfan]

Keep up the good work Hossy. I check your picks every day. I appreciate your work. It’s fun to follow.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

Keep up the good work Hossy. I check your picks every day. I appreciate your work. It’s fun to follow.

Thanks buddy. Hope all is well

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Day 21

Best bet: Race 4- #1 Ghost Giant
Has apparently been working well since his last. I thought he ran well last time, while being blocked just as he was hitting stride. Should get plenty of pace to run at and I think he runs them down late.

Longshot: Race 10- #6 Aleste
I have no idea what she's actually going to go off at. She's 6-1 on the ML, so she might get bet, in which case "longshot" doesn't really apply. But I think there is a lot to like about this filly. Second dam won multiple stakes on grass. More importantly, I watched her hold her own while working with graded stake winner Rinaldi last month on grass. No world beaters here and the Bond barn has woken up after a tough Belmont. I think there might be some talent here.

Ghost Giant got a very good ride and just got up, paying $14.80 and $7.10. I really blew the last. Saratoga Chrome was my best bet on Day 3 of the meet and ran so bad. Back yesterday with Rosario and wins. Should have had that one.

Meet totals
$168 wagered
$198.90 returned

[Dahoss]

Day 22

Don't like this card at all today.

Best bet- Race 8- #3 Tiergan
Just romped up here, fresh off the claim and should sit another good trip. Recency edge on Bankit and feels like the now horse.

Longshot: Race 10- #6 Classic Lynne
Good effort last time off the layoff. Made a winning move and got tired late. Like the jock switch, should be more fit this time and I'm hoping she gets lost on the board.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Day 22

Don't like this card at all today.

Best bet- Race 8- #3 Tiergan
Just romped up here, fresh off the claim and should sit another good trip. Recency edge on Bankit and feels like the now horse.

Longshot: Race 10- #6 Classic Lynne
Good effort last time off the layoff. Made a winning move and got tired late. Like the jock switch, should be more fit this time and I'm hoping she gets lost on the board.

Didn't like the card and my picks ran like it. Might give Classic Lynne another look next time. 3 wide throughout is not the kind of trip you wanted on the inner yesterday (or any day for that matter)

Meet totals
$176 wagered
$198.90 returned

[Dahoss]

Day 23

Best bet: Race 5- #8 Captainsdaughter
Ultimately I just think she's a better horse than these. Was competitive sprinting in stakes, ran okay going 9 furlongs last time, is drawn well outside and I think the cutback is the key here. I can't imagine her ML holds up, but I think she's going to be very tough to beat today

Longshot: Race 8- #5 Piqua
Bit of a stab, as I think there is a lot going on in this race. I guess Portfolio Company is the horse to beat, but he's not exactly a winning machine and he's disappointed a lot at short prices. I'll use him defensively in the pick 5 as well as Constitutionallawyer and Daunt and I flirted with picking Daunt but the post scares me. I think he runs a big one today. As for Piqua, he hardly disgraced himself here last summer. Returned from an 11 month break last time and was game in winning at Laurel. I think he falls into the right trip here, behind the speed, inside and he's tactical enough that if Junior is able to follow Rosario, maybe he can spring the upset. Fun race.

[Dahoss]

All Junior had to do on Piqua was follow Rosario. I said it 7 hours ago.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Day 23

Best bet: Race 5- #8 Captainsdaughter
Ultimately I just think she's a better horse than these. Was competitive sprinting in stakes, ran okay going 9 furlongs last time, is drawn well outside and I think the cutback is the key here. I can't imagine her ML holds up, but I think she's going to be very tough to beat today

Longshot: Race 8- #5 Piqua
Bit of a stab, as I think there is a lot going on in this race. I guess Portfolio Company is the horse to beat, but he's not exactly a winning machine and he's disappointed a lot at short prices. I'll use him defensively in the pick 5 as well as Constitutionallawyer and Daunt and I flirted with picking Daunt but the post scares me. I think he runs a big one today. As for Piqua, he hardly disgraced himself here last summer. Returned from an 11 month break last time and was game in winning at Laurel. I think he falls into the right trip here, behind the speed, inside and he's tactical enough that if Junior is able to follow Rosario, maybe he can spring the upset. Fun race.

Captainsdaughter was bad, but she broke on top, Jose Gomez yanked her back and then kept her in the 8 path the entire race for reasons that only he knows. Nice ride by Jackie Davis on the winner.

Piqua was probably best at 14-1 but for some reason Junior didn't want to follow the even money favorite and instead tipped out wide. He flew home missing 2nd by a neck and the win by 3/4's of a length. Frustrating day.

Meet totals
$184 wagered
$198.90 returned

[Dahoss]

Day 24
Week 5 comes to a close today. Some frustrating beats, DQ's and rides this week, but lots of great racing to go.

Best bet: Race 10- #5 Hatch
I wanted this horse last time on grass, as he's bred very well for it. The race was washed off very close to post and he ran blah to be 4th. Was claimed by Carlos Martin off that effort and he immediately puts him on grass. The Martin barn has sent out some winners and Rosario hops on. I just think this horse will step up big time on grass and with the exception of favorite Reckless Spirit, I think all of the others have big question marks

Longshot: Race 2- Shesjustanicegirl
Loved her last work, plenty of turf breeding and the Justify's have come out running. Dam is a 1/2 to Escena and has two foals to win on grass. Cherie can have one ready first out and should be nice price.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by UncleBenelli

Jockey blaming is just rationalizing a bad pick. Your ego is so huge, you feel the need to explain your loss. No different then commenting on every post on every page on every topic. The need to fuel such a large ego must be exhausting. The I am the best look at me, attack others, and kick and scream all the way down the hall to your bedroom.
Exhausting , I feel and pray for you. Therapist can help with Narcissist's ,
but not with the form reading.

God bless the unfortunate.

I appreciate the prayers.

Just want to remind you that you’re now on month 5 of having your feelings hurt because you came on here claiming extravagant hits and myself and about 5 others questioned you on it. When questioned, you did what all frauds do. You lashed out, tried to be confusing and everyone saw through your BS.

Five months is a pretty long time to still be so upset. You claimed “documented” scores over the years on every Derby trifecta. I simply asked where I could find this documentation. You had another meltdown/ tantrum.

But the real kicker is when you told AZDave that you were me when you met him. Then when I called you on it, you tried to lie, because that’s what liars do. Then I showed you proof and you went into hiding for a few weeks.

Again, five months is a long time to still be so upset by the words of a complete stranger. Maybe you should be praying for yourself instead. I can’t help that you’re a jealous guy and no one listens to your podcast. Hopefully you get the help you need. You don’t have to be such a jealous loser. It’s a choice at this point.

Be better

Originally Posted by UncleBenelli

Jockey blaming is just rationalizing a bad pick. Your ego is so huge, you feel the need to explain your loss. No different then commenting on every post on every page on every topic. The need to fuel such a large ego must be exhausting. The I am the best look at me, attack others, and kick and scream all the way down the hall to your bedroom.
Exhausting , I feel and pray for you. Therapist can help with Narcissist's ,
but not with the form reading.

God bless the unfortunate.

Jockey blaming is a sacred God given right of every horse player that's EVER placed a $2.00 wager.