Saratoga will host 2 stakes races on Friday. The Troy will feature the ultra talented Wesley Ward trainee, Golden Pal. He was installed as the odds on favorite in the race.
Saratoga- Race 1
Post: 1:05 PM ET; $75k Starter Handicap going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 6
- #5 CUSTOMEREXPERIENCE (2-1) gets the top selection. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
- #1 WELL SPENT (9-5) could be in with a shot in this race. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
- #2 MIA BEA STAR (5-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
- #6 INDIAN BELLA (9-2) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She makes sense on speed figures.
Selections: 5 – 1 – 2 – 6
Saratoga- Race 2
Post: 1:39 PM ET; $55k Claiming going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 11
- #10 MAYBE LATER (2-1) is the top pick. She has the top speed figures and power rating in the group.
- #3 MAMA RINA (9-2) appears to be a major player in this race. She may benefit from a hot pace up front.
- #7 COMMAND POINT (9-5) appears to be a major player in this race. She seems to fit well enough here.
- #5 QUARIA THUNDER (10-1) is a price horse and should be competitive in this spot. She should be part of the early pace in this spot.
Selections: 10- 3 – 7 – 5
Saratoga- Race 3
Post: 2:15 PM ET; $42k Maiden Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7
- #2 DEVIL OR ANGEL (3-1) looks best here. He has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
- #1 THE OTHER CHAD (6-1) should improve off the first start and should be competitive in this spot.
- #6 CAPT’ REMINGTON (7-2) should be a player here. He will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.
- #3 BARONE MARCHIS (7-2) could be in with a shot in this race. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Noda and Ortiz.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 6 – 3
Saratoga- Race 4
Post: 2:49 PM ET; $55k Claiming going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7
- #2 JEMOGRAPHY (4-1) gets the top selection. He has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
- #3 TAPIZEARANCE (5-2) appears to be a major player in this race. This one comes into the race in really good form.
- #7 GANDY DANCING (10-1) should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders.
- #5 MAGNETRON (3-1) should be competitive in this spot. He projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 7 – 5
Saratoga- Race 5
Post: 3:21 PM ET; $115k Allowance going 1 1/2 miles on turf; Entries: 13
- #5 RHEAUME (4-1) is the top pick. She seems to class up well here.
- #1 SHAD NATION (5-2) appears to be a major player in this race. She has races good enough to beat this group.
- #11 WASP (2-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one could get the right setup in this race.
- #7 GOOD MEASURE (8-1) should be competitive in this spot. She comes into the race in really good form.
Selections: 5 – 1 – 11- 7
Saratoga- Race 6
Post: 3:55 PM ET; $83k Maiden Special Weight going 5 1/2 furlongs on turf; Entries: 10
- #2 LOVE TANK (7-2) looks best here. She has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
- #8 STELLAR LADY (3-1) should improve off the first start and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She has races good enough to beat this group.
- #10 SHE’LL NEVER KNOW (8-1) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
- #9 BELLA COSA (8-1) debuts here and is probably best to put underneath on the ticket.
Selections: 2 – 8 – 10- 9
Saratoga- Race 7
Post: 4:29 PM ET; $42k Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 9
- #5 RAGTIME BLUES (9-2) gets the top selection. He shouldn’t have trouble with the 1 mile distance.
- #4 DIRECT ORDER (3-1) makes sense on speed figures.
- #3 LIL COMMISSIONER (5-2) has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
- #7 HANDY (8-1) has the stamina to carry the speed the mile.
Selections: 5 – 4 – 3 – 7
Saratoga- Race 8
Post: 5:05 PM ET; $200k National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame S. going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 9
- #5 STOLEN BASE (8-1) is the top pick at a price. He should be involved early and the price provides more value than the other top pick.
- #9 TIZ THE BOMB (7-2) is a co-top pick, but offers less value. He also has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
- #6 READY TO PURRFORM (9-2) appears to be a major player in this race. This one goes out for Cox and Rosario.
- #4 WOW WHATA SUMMER (20-1) is a price horse that could outrun the odds. This one comes into the race in really good form.
Selections: 5 – 9 – 6 – 4
Saratoga- Race 9
Post: 5:39 PM ET; $300k Troy S. presented by Horse Racing Ireland going 5 1/2 furlongs on turf; Entries: 7
- #5 GOLDEN PAL (1-2) looks best here. This horse is just a beast on American turf.
- #6 TRUE VALOUR (8-1) could be in with a shot in this race. He will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
- #4 CAROTARI (6-1) isn’t without hope. He may benefit from a hot pace up front.
- #1 SPYCRAFT (15-1) is a solid price horse who seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest.
Selections: 5 – 6 – 4 – 1
Saratoga- Race 10
Post: 6:13 PM ET; $42k Maiden Claiming going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 9
- #6 WICKED LADY (5-2) gets the top selection going out for Mcpeek and Leparoux.
- #4 BIG BEAN CHRISTINE (7-2) has races good enough to beat this group. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Grossman and Saez.
- #7 SKYWARD PRINCESS (7-2) goes out for the Brown barn and gets Franco in the irons. This one has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
- #5 ROZ (10-1) is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. She’s hit the board in this type of race before.
Selections: 6 – 4 – 7 – 5
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