Art Collector, once on the Kentucky Derby trail, returns to the races Thursday. He was installed as the morning line favorite in the Alydar Stakes from Saratoga.
Saratoga- Race 1
Post: 1:05 PM ET; $55k Maiden Claiming going 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 7
- #2 GIRL AFRAID (5-2) gets the top selection. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
- #3 ACQUA BELLA (2-1) debuts here and appears to be a major player in this race going out for Pletcher and Ortiz.
- #1 LADY QUINN (4-1) debuts here and should be competitive in this spot. She is well bred for this spot.
- #5 SICILIAN GRANDMA (5-1) should improve off the first start and has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 1 – 5
Saratoga- Race 2
Post: 1:39 PM ET; $105k Maiden Special Weight going 5 1/2 furlongs on turf; Entries: 13
- #5 COWICHAN (7-2) is the top pick. She has the pedigree to be a major player here.
- #7 ISABEL ALEXANDRA (12-1) is a price horse and isn’t without hope. She has a start to her name which should provide foundation.
- #10 PERSONAL PURSUIT (6-1) should improve off the first start and makes sense on speed figures.
- #13 MARIA FROM MIAMI (7-2) has races good enough to beat this group. This one will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 10- 13
Saratoga- Race 3
Post: 2:15 PM ET; $120k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 6
- #6 BOSTON POST ROAD (9-5) looks best here. It is Brown and Prat bet against at your peril.
- #4 MILLEFEUILLE (6-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She looks to be the class of the field.
- #3 PLAYED HARD (2-1) should be competitive in this spot. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
- #2 W W FITZY (5-2) makes sense and may benefit from a hot pace up front.
Selections: 6 – 4 – 3 – 2
Saratoga- Race 4
Post: 2:49 PM ET; $46k Claiming going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 8
- #3 VALLARAND (7-2) gets the top selection. She shouldn’t have trouble with the 1 mile distance.
- #7 RAFFINITY (5-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She should be part of the early pace in this spot.
- #1 VOICE OF SPRING (5-1) feels like a fringe contender in this spot. She seems to fit well enough here on class ratings.
- #6 ALPINE QUEEN (5-2) feels like a fringe contender in this spot and figures to be forward.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 1 – 6
Saratoga- Race 5
Post: 3:21 PM ET; $40k Maiden Claiming going 1 1/8 miles on dirt; Entries: 8
- #2 MISTICAL CURLIN (5-2) is the top pick. He goes out for Kenny Mcpeek with Julien Leparoux.
- #8 ONE MORE BABY (3-1) should be competitive in this spot. This one has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
- #6 NORDIC LIGHT (4-1) could be in with a shot in this race. He shouldn’t have trouble with the 1 1/8 mile distance.
- #7 RIVER OF NO RETURN (12-1) is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets but is good at the distance.
Selections: 2 – 8 – 6 – 7
Saratoga- Race 6
Post: 3:55 PM ET; $88k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 12
- #8 NEW YORK PANTHER (5-2) has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
- #12 CAPTAIN PARTY (5-1) should improve off the first start and appears to be a major player in this race. He will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.
- #1 WHO ME (10-1) is a price horse and should be competitive in this spot. He is really good form of late.
- #9 TWIRLING CHARLIE (12-1) makes sense on speed figures and should be set to run a big one.
Selections: 8 – 12- 1 – 9
Saratoga- Race 7
Post: 4:29 PM ET; $120k Allowance Optional Claiming going 5 1/2 furlongs on turf; Entries: 11
- #1 BYE BYE (3-1) gets the top selection. She is very good at these turf sprints.
- #6 MAIL ORDER (7-2) looks competitive in this spot and draws very well.
- #10 BETSY BLUE (2-1) appears to be a major player in this race. She has the top overall power rating in the group.
- #7 ALWAYZ LATE (4-1) should be competitive in this spot. She runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.
Selections: 1 – 6 – 10- 7
Saratoga- Race 8
Post: 5:05 PM ET; $135k Alydar S. going 1 1/8 miles on dirt; Entries: 6
- #5 ART COLLECTOR (7-5) is the top pick. He has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
- #1 MYSTIC NIGHT (5-2) should be competitive in this spot. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Brown and Ortiz.
- #6 MASQUEPARADE (3-1) should be competitive in this spot. He’s run well at 9 furlongs before.
- #2 BAL HARBOUR (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.
Selections: 5 – 1 – 6 – 2
Saratoga- Race 9
Post: 5:39 PM ET; $125k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 12
- #2 ATONE (5-2) looks best here. He has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
- #2B MAXWELL ESQUIRE (5-2) appears to be a major player in this race and may benefit from a hot pace up front.
- #1 EMARAATY (6-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He goes out for the Brown barn and gets Prat in the irons.
- #4 BYE BYE MELVIN (15-1) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
Selections: 2 – 2B- 1 – 4
Saratoga- Race 10
Post: 6:13 PM ET; $70k Starter Allowance going 5 1/2 furlongs on turf; Entries: 11
- #1 STUCK ON KITTEN (3-1) gets the top selection. She has races good enough to beat this group.
- #6 O’GOTTEN GIRL (8-1) should be competitive in this spot. She has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
- #7 MISS DOMINA (5-2) shouldn’t have any trouble with the 5 1/2 furlong distance.
- #4 FREEDOMOFTHEPRESS (9-2) isn’t without hope. She seems to fit well enough here. This one could get the right setup in this race.
Selections: 1 – 6 – 7 – 4
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