Happy Alabama Day!
Today we have two Graded Stakes for three year old fillies. Malathaat was the consensus divisional leader of this group before losing last month in the Coaching Club American Oaks to Maracuja. Search Results was another contender, but she didn’t fire at seven panels in the Test Stakes, finishing a distant third to Bella Sofia.
Play of the Day Race Date August 21, 2021 Track Saratoga Race 6 Overview A deep and competitive NYB AOC that could go any number of different ways, though a lack of pace could prove key. Pace It doesn’t look fats at all, which means #4 SILKY BLUE (5-2) should be able to control things early, and when you’re doing that sprinting over this course, it’s a huge edge. Trends With all the rain this week (and potentially Saturday as well), it’s tough to figure what the course will be like, so pay close attention, though speed typically rules in these turf sprints. Best Bet SILKY BLUE Number…
Play of the Day Race Date August 20, 2021 Track Saratoga Race 8 Overview A deep and competitive 50k starter-allowance with several different ways you can go, and one in which prices abound. Pace It doesn’t look all that fast, so tactical speed is at a premium, especially if the track is wet and playing to inside speed. Trends The main track has played very kindly to speed going long throughout the meet, and take note of Wednesday (all speed), and especially Thursday and the off-track, as it may well be wet again. Best Bet MISTER LUIGI Number 6 Morning Line (10-1) Best Bet Overview #6 MISTER LUIGI…
Play of the Day Race Date August 19, 2021 Track Saratoga Race 4 Overview A very modest N1X going long on the main, with a strong favorite (#5) facing winners off a debut romp in the mud, and a potential sleeper who is a track and distance winner. Pace It looks there for the taking, and #1 MISTY VEIL (4-1) did just that when she wired lesser over the track/distance last time. Trends The main track has played very kindly to speed going long throughout the meet, and take note of individual days too, because it’s been an inside highway for some of them. Best Bet MISTY VEIL…
If there is any one horse that symbolizes racing at Saratoga, it is Fourstardave. “The Sultan of Saratoga” won a race at the Spa for eight consecutive years from 1987 to 1994. He found the winner’s circle in twenty-one of his remarkable one hundred starts, finishing in the money fifty-five times. “Dave” was a winning horse, a blue collar horse, a New York bred – he was one of our own. Appropriately, Fourstardave is forever with us at Saratoga as he is buried on the backside at Clare Court.
Play of the Day Race Date August 14, 2021 Track Saratoga Race 5 Overview A tough 16k claimer for the veterans, many of which enter in good form and with winning credentials. Pace It looks like #3 WIN WITH PRIDE (3-1) should be able to control the tempo early, as the other speed entered seems more the kind that wants to settle a tad early. Trends The main track was an inside highway Thursday, so check how it played Friday and early Saturday, but regardless, being up close is always the spot to be in here. Best Bet WIN WITH PRIDE Number 3 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet…
Play of the Day Race Date August 13, 2021 Track Saratoga Race 9 Overview A strong renewal of the Tale of the Cat, with everyone owning a winning chance if they deliver their best. Pace It should be hot and contested, especially with all the heat on the outside, which suggests something has to give late. Trends The main track played decidedly to early speed over the weekend, but that was more in the routes, though this play is dependent on pace, and therefore needs the field to stay intact. Best Bet BON RAISON Number 3 Morning Line (8-1) Best Bet Overview #3 BON RAISON (8-1): Cagey veteran…
Play of the Day Race Date August 12, 2021 Track Saratoga Race 8 Overview A compact AOC for older where everyone can win, but where none of the favorites really inspire either. Pace It should be honest, as both #3 and #4 want to go, and #6 CHOCOLATE BAR (4-1) won’t be too far back either, but it doesn’t look overly fast either. Trends The main track played decidedly to early speed over the weekend, so being close seems imperative. Best Bet CHOCOLATE BAR Number 6 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #6 CHOCOLATE BAR (4-1): Intriguing sort tried the main after 13 turf attempts to start is…
Play of the Day Race Date August 08, 2021 Track Saratoga Race 4 Overview A very modest N1X that looks ripe for a newcomer. Pace It looks honest but not overly fast, so tactical speed is an asset. Trends The track has been on the fair side, but as always, early speed never hurts. Best Bet SEMBLE JUSTE Number 2 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #2 SEMBLE JUSTE (IRE) (4-1): Recent MSW winner aired on her return to dirt, figures to have plenty of foundation on the cutback, and the CD shippers have been fairing very well at the meet. Picks & Plays Aggressive WP bet and…
