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POST-SCRATCHES

1st: MCLM/$40k, 3+, 5.5f-T (P5, P3, DD)

Messy but well-matched turf dashers seeking diploma level. 1-4-5 the top candidates, but other 6 are all within a few lengths of them. Policy Portfolio (15-1) advanced with move to lawn and cuts back from 7f to 5f. Abolitionist (8-1) does the Triple Whammy (dropping down, cutting back, turf to dirt) for Clement..

Best Value: #7 Abolitionist 8-1 5th
Next Best: #1 Tracking Stock 5-2 2nd
Exotics Use: #3 Policy Portfolio 15-1 4th
Super Add: #5 Just the Zip 12-1 6th

2nd: CLM/N2L, 3+, 7f (P4, P3, DD)

Lots of spotty performers lining up. Tabaddol a new gelding. I. Ortiz gets off Contessa to …

Carryover stretched to a third day after 4 more $20+ winners including Charlie Baker’s debuting wire score Freud’s Friend at 15-1 and hard-to-find Eden Ridge (Carlos Martin) at 13-1. With $502,700 to start the pool, expect the pot to approach $3,000,000 for sequence that includes universal single Flintshire in the Leg B Bowling Green. Races 8 (turf ALW), 9 (Vanderbilt) and 11 (MCLM/$40k on grass) are the budget-challenging spots. Should be a tremendous raceday with 4 stakes as part of the terrific top-to-bottom card..

SARATOGA

POST-SCRATCHES

1st: MSW, 2yo, 5.5f-T (P5, P3, DD)

Paul Pompa’s Connect was tenacious beating stablemate Gift Box in Friday’s Curlin (100 Beyer) and his homebred El Talento could start the day …

As anticipated, Thursday P6 sequence was impossible to navigate as parade of upsetters lit the board. More manageable set of races today, with threat of rain creeping into picture..

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POST-SCRATCHES

1st: MCLM/$30k, 3+, 9f (P5, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #7 Noble and True 8-5 2nd
Best Value: #2 Squeeze Thetrigger 6-1 WON ($22.60)
Next Best: #1 Vilma 3-1 3rd
Exotics Use: #4 Mesojet 8-1 8th

2nd: NY-MCLM/$40k, F&M-3+, 5.5f-T (P4, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #13 Buffalo Miss 3-1 WON ($6.30)
Best Value: #15 Sanfiera SCR
Next Best: #4 Sneaky Fudge Face 10-1 6th
Exotics Use: #9 Cats Halo 10-1 2nd

3rd: OC/N1X, 3yo-F, 9f-IT (P3, DD)

Most …

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POST-SCRATCHES

1st: CLM, F&M-3+, 8.5f-IT (P5, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #7 Bargaining Table 3-1
Next Best: #4 Zubi Zubi Zu 8-5
Best Value: #2 Dark Rain 12-1
Exotics Use: #5 Moon Medal 2-1

2nd: NY-MCLM/$40, 3+, 5.5f-T (P4, P3, DD)

Best Value: #3 Not So Quiet Man 12-1
Next Best: #6 House of Friends 2-1
Exotics Use: #7 Colonel Andy 4-1
Super Add: #9 Risky Sour 6-1

3rd: NY-MSW, 3+, 6.5f (P3, DD)

Most Likely: #2 Born for a Storm 3-1
Best Value: #7 James Lane 8-1
Next Best: #8 Benevolence 5-2
Exotics Use: #3 Only You 7-2
Super Add: #1 Royal Ekati 8-1

4th: S/ALW, 3+, 9f (P3, DD)

Best Value: #4 Flash Trading 4-1
Next Best: #7 River Date 3-1
Exotics Use: #6 Scout Leader 9-5
Super Add: #1 Gone Local …

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POST-SCRATCHES

1st: CLM/N2L, 3+, 6.5f (P5, P3, DD)

There are way too many front end types involved here not be looking for stalker-closers..

Best Value: #5 Branded Hand 15-1
Next Best: #8 Storm Pursuit 7-2
Exotics Use: #10 Chelios 4-1
Super Add: #3 Because I’m Happy 30-1

2nd: MSW, 2yo-F, 8.5f-T (P4, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #8 Teresa Z 3-1
Best Value: #3 Realism 12-1
Next Best: #7 Price Too High 4-1
Exotics Use: #1 Rimanisempreforte 12-1

3rd: ALW/N1X, 3+, 6f (P3, DD)

Most Likely: #6 Portando 5-2
Best Value: #3 Delta Outlaw 5-1
Next Best: #4 Bird Song 3-1
Exotics Use: #2 Homespun Hero 4-1

4th: NY-MSW, F&M-3+, 6.5f (P3, DD)

Most Likely: #8 Grassarla 3-1
Next Best: #2 Askfor Forgiveness 2-1
Exotics Use: #6 Squeezed 6-1
Super Add: #1 Wild With …