Play of the Day – July 22nd 2021
| Play of the Day | |
| Race Date | July 22, 2021 |
| Track | Saratoga |
| Race | 9 |
| Overview | A F/M N1X that seems there for the taking, with a strong favorite in #3 Ice Princess (8-5), who doesn’t have to win, and a non-descript field that surrounds her. |
| Pace | On paper it looks hot and contested, especially for a two-turn dirt route, so the ability to pass horses could be key, even though that goes against the overall track profile. |
| Trends | Tactical speed, as per usual, has been extremely important, with very few winners coming from off the pace early in the meet. |
| Best Bet | PORTILLA |
| Number | 5 |
| Morning Line | (6-1) |
| Best Bet Overview | #5 PORTILLA (6-1): Lightly race missed has run just twice and never past 7 furlongs, but she’s bred for it, has settled nice in both career starts, and could be poised for a breakthrough in a race where a fresh new face seems the right approach. |
| Picks & Plays | WPS bet, EXBX with #3, and a must-use in the late Pk5/Pk4 as well. |
| Stats | 202-43-28-29 ($1.75/$5.10 ROI overall through 7/21) Sar Meet: 41-18-2-5 ($3.57/$6.50 ROI through 7/21) |