Race of the Day

Play of the Day Race Date August 22, 2021 Track Saratoga Race 9 Overview An extremely strong renewal of the Summer Colony, as five of the six entered are stakes winners. Pace It should be honest, with #2 and #4 ensuring an honest clip, and #6 GOLD SPIRIT (5-2) won’t be too far back. Trends The main track has played very kindly to speed going long throughout the meet, and you need to be close entering the far turn to have a realistic chance. Best Bet GOLD SPIRIT Number 6 Morning Line (5-2) Best Bet Overview #6 GOLD SPIRIT (5-2): Chilean-bred was a group 1 winner in her…

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…

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…

Play of the Day Race Date August 07, 2021 Track Saratoga Race 11 Overview An extremely deep AOC going long on the main, with several different ways to go, which makes looking for a price imperative. Pace It looks hot and contested—a real rarity in a dirt route—so hopefully the field stays in tact and everyone that is supposed to go, actually does go. Trends Tactical speed going long on the dirt is usually preferred, though you can still come from out of it if things gets contested up front, which hopefully is the case here. Best Bet RISK TAKING Number 3 Morning Line (6-1) Best Bet Overview…

Play of the Day Race Date August 06, 2021 Track Saratoga Race 9 Overview An absolutely G1-caliber renewal of the G3 Troy, which has attracted arguably the best three turf sprinters in the country, and several others who could upset with their best. Pace For a world-class turf sprint it doesn’t look overly heated early, so tactical speed—which is always a plus over the course—could be that much more important here. Trends The turf is finally a legitimate firm, though it’s best to take note how it plays Wednesday and Thursday to get a real feel. Best Bet BOUND FOR NOWHERE Number 11 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet…