SARATOGA
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
Next Best: #1 Tracking Stock 5-2
Exotics Use: #3 Policy Portfolio 15-1
Super Add: #5 Just the Zip 12-1
2nd: CLM/N2L, 3+, 7f (P4, P3, DD)
Lots of spotty performers lining up. Tabaddol a new gelding. I. Ortiz gets off Contessa to ride Leitrim. Papa Shot 2nd/layoff, drops and goes T2D. Toohottoevenspeak drops and puts blinkers back on for outside stalking trip that should work..
Most Likely: #9 Toohottoevenspeak 5-1
Best Value: #3 Leitrim 12-1
Next Best: #7 Papa Shot 8-1
Exotics Use: #6 Tabaddol 4-1
3rd: CLM, 3yo, 8.5f-IT (P3, DD)
Almost all drop in for a tag, most for the first time. Chad Brown, Ramsey entry and other Maker are all apparent (1e-2-7), but there are plenty of price options to consider. Bibbo (10-1) rises a tick for Bond off claim from Mott and John Servis, who could have run Kingslayer (12-1) in easier spots at PRX, MTH, LRL or DEL, shows up here to attack $67k pot. Superb betting affair..
Best Value: #4 Bibbo 10-1
Next Best: #1e Ramsey entry 5-2
Exotics Use: #2 Kingslayer 12-1
Super Add: #3 Stevie Q 2-1
4th: ALW/N1X, F&M-3+, 9f (P3, DD)
Most Likely: #4 A Few Good Friends 2-1
Next Best: #1 Literata 8-5
Exotics Use: #3 Linda Mimi 5-2
5th: MCLM/$40k, F&M-3+, 5.5f-T (P6, P3, DD)
$35k C/O starts here..
Most Likely: #5 Rexy 4-1
Best Value: #4 Gateway to Gold 12-1
Next Best: #8 Kirby’s Penny 8-1
Exotics Use: #6 Quanique 5-2
P5 Grid:
1: 1-7 (A), – (B), 3-4-5 (C)
2: 3-7-9 (A), – (B), 4-6-8 (C)
3: 1-4 (A), 2-3-7 (B), 6 (C)
4: 1-3-4 (A), – (B), 2-5-6 (C)
5: 4-5 (A), – (B), 3-6-7-8 (C)
Simple (A+B): 2x3x5x3x2 = 180 x .50 = $90
All A’s: 2x3x2x3x2 = 72 x .50 = $36
P4 Grid:
2: 3-6-7-9 (A), – (B), 4-8 (C)
3: 1-4 (A), 2-3 (B), 6-7-8 (C)
4: 1-3-4 (A), – (B), 2-5-6 (C)
5: 4-5 (A), 8 (B), 3-6-7 (C)
Simple (A+B): 4x4x3x3 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 4x2x3x2 = 48 x .50 = $24
6th: MSW, 3+, 9f (G/S, P3, DD)
Fascinating MSW featuring Encrypt out of famed dam Ava Knowsthecode (Keyed Entry, Algorithms, Justin Phillip, et al) and Tale of Mist, half to Tonalist..
Best Value: #6 Tale of Mist 6-1
Next Best: #4 Encrypt 2-1
Exotics Use: #7 Admiral Blue 8-1
Super Add: #8 Happy Match 12-1
7th: O/CLM, 3+, 11f-IT (P4, P3, DD)
Money Multiplier will be widespread P6 single..
Most Likely: #8 Money Multiplier 6-5
Best Value: #3 Gold Shield 12-1
Next Best: #9 Hello Don Julio 8-1
Exotics Use: #6 Animal Instinct 8-1
8th: OC/N2X, F&M-3+, 6.5f (P3, DD)
Most Likely: #3 Casual Cocktail 2-1
Best Value: #5 Splendid Gold 8-1
Next Best: #2 Making Havoc 7-2
Exotics Use: #4 Fair Point 5-2
9th: 32nd Hall of Fame (G2), 3yo, 8.5f-IT (DD)
Chess match of a stake. Airoforce gets back to appropriate trip. Is Isotherm going to be 4-1? Think that number floats up. Camelot Kitten obviously a major player but he never looks appealing to me and this spot no exception at certain low odds. Giant Run, Strike Midnight and Unbridled Daddy have their pluses. Tricky call for P6 tix especially..
Most Likely: #6 Airoforce 7-2
Next Best: #9 Camelot Kitten 8-5
Best Value: #5 Isotherm 4-1
Exotics Use: #1 Giant Run 6-1
10th: CLM, 3+, 5.5f-T
Best Value: #6 Thomas Hill 10-1
Next Best: #11 Risetotheoccasion 4-1
Exotics Use: #12 El Botas 12-1
Super Add: #2 Rivzinthehouse 6-1
P6 Grid:
5: 4-5 (A), – (B), 6-8 (C)
6: 4-6 (A), – (B), 1-2-7-8 (C)
7: 8 (A), – (B), 2-3-6-9 (C)
8: 3-5 (A), – (B), 1-2-4-6 (C)
9: 6-9 (A), 5 (B), 1-4-8 (C)
10: 6-11 (A), 2-12 (B), – (C)
Simple (A+B): 2x2x1x2x3x4 = 96 x $2 = $192
All A’s: 2x2x1x2x2x2 = 32 x $2 = $64
P4 Grid:
7: 8 (A), – (B), 3-6-9 (C)
8: 2-3-5 (A), 1-4-6 (B), – (C)
9: 1-5-6-9 (A), – (B), 4-8 (C)
10: 6-11-12 (A), 2-3-7 (B), 1-8-10 (C)
Simple (A+B): 1x6x4x6 = 144 x .50 = $72
All A’s: 1x3x4x3 = $36 ($18 for .50)
Good luck!
Steve
