SARATOGA

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 …

SARATOGA

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 …

Saratoga opener got meet off to a literal hot start with some terrific racing in mid-90’s heat that baked a crowd of 32,000. Most notably for wagering purposes, main track had a distinct late-runner/outside path flow to it that bogged pacesetters by midstretch. Only $750k weanling Bowie was able to hang on after cutting out fractions up front and was fortunate the 5.5f wire arrived when it did. Obviously, watch for how Saturday’s surface plays with 4 sprints before the ALW route 9th featuring the return of My Man Sam from the Derby. Turf was seemingly fair with stalkers fairing better than deep closers. ATR listeners came within a nostril of giant win mutuel off Gary Gullo visit and explanation …

Here’s to a great Saratoga meet! Good times with friends old and new, lots of winners and safe trips for all..

SARATOGA

POST-SCRATCHES

1st: NY-OC/N2X, 3+, 9f (P5, P3, DD)

Meet kicks off with deep state bred set with promising sophs facing tough tagging elders. None are easily crossed out. Jet Black has stepped up at 3 for Sciacca and Parcells and makes 2 turns debut here. Comfortably stretched out last and Jose Ortiz can adjust to any pace scenario with him..

Most Likely: #4 Jet Black 3-1 3rd
Best Value: #7 Battle of Evermore 10-1 2nd
Next Best: #6 Beyond the Green 6-1 4th
Exotics Use: #5 Thirst for Glory 5-1 …