Saratoga

POST SCRATCHES – FAST / FIRM

BEST BET : R3 – MSW 83k (Turf 5.5F)

#10 Machismo (3-1) – Flashed speed before tiring in debut at odds on earlier in the meet. The $500k purchase son of More Than Ready should relish the turf and the Pletcher barn stays red hot. Should be tighter for 2nd start and prove difficult to reel in late.

LIVE LONGSHOT: R10 – NYB Md 25k

#11 Our American Star (12-1) – He’s been competitive at this level and slightly higher, but low profile connections assure juicy price. Fits.

Wagered $180.00 – Cashed $138.90 = $-41.10

R6 – MSW 83k (Turf 8F)

#6 Oiseau de Guerre (5-2) – Was caught wide and JJ had a little traffic trouble down the stretch.
#5 Le Pin (Ire) (7-2) – Two turns should help the cause after losing to a repeat winner.
#2 Now in a Drive (9-2) – Blinkers off after being in good position in latest and coming up short.
#9 Unforeseeable (12-1) – Made up some ground for respectable finish in most recent and adds lasix today.

R7 – MSW 83k

#5 Parade (5-1) – With his running style and breeding the 9 panels seem ideal.
#2 Heavenly Grace (10-1) – Another one that should relish the distance being by Tapit out of Havre de Grace.
#8 Tiz Super (7-2) – She should be the controlling speed and could get brave up front.
#9 Red Curls (30-1) – No reason to think the daughter of Curlin can’t take to the dirt and light up the toteboard.

R8 – John’s Call 100k (Turf 13F)

#5 Renown (GB) (10-1) – The distance will not be a problem for G3 winner. Likes to win.
#7 Red Rifle (9-5) – Yes, it’s been a while since he last visited the winner’s circle, but fits perfectly in this race.
#3 Infinite Wisdom (2-1) – He’ll make his presence felt early, but will he be able to hold off the others late?
#6 Nesssy (4-1) – Has been consistent and with the addition of Castellano, he has an outside chance.

R9 – NYB OC 40k/N2X (Turf 8.5F)

#6 Voodoo Song (3-1) – Barn is really clicking lately and this one has the ability to build an insurmountable lead.
#3 Mr Harlan (15-1) – The other Rice trainee had some trouble in most recent, but has been good enough to win this previously.
#8 Nevisian Sky (8-5) – Missed by a nose versus similar foes earlier in the meet and is a logical contender for top barn.
#1 The J Y (6-1) – Comes in fresh and could find himself in the cat bird seat right behind the pace setter.

R10 – NYB Md 25k

#11 Our American Star (12-1) – He’s been competitive at this level and slightly higher, but low profile connections assure juicy price. Fits.
#8 Souper Colors (3-1) – Makes 3rd career start after big improvement in race #2. I Ortiz sticks.
#2 I Miss My Father (6-1) – Lost all chance at the break in only start and picks up the meets top jock. Clean break is key.
#4 Money Laundering (9-2) – Barn does well with the Turf/Dirt angle and if he translates the figs, he’s right in the mix.

PK5 – 5 6 / 2 5 6 8 9 / 3 5 7 / 6 / 2 4 8 11 = $60 for $.50

PK4 – 2 5 6 8 9 / 5 7 / 3 6 8 / 2 4 8 11 = $60 for $.50

Good Racing Luck