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Play of the Day Race Date August 28, 2022 Track Saratoga Race 8 Overview An absolutely sterling renewal of the G1 Ballerina, with several who not only bring winning credentials, but championship ones as well. Pace This is a legitimate G1 sprint, and there’s legitimate G1 speed entered, so things should be hot and contested early. Trends The track has been a tricky read this week, especially with the heavy rains on Friday, so monitoring it Travers Day, as well as early on this card, would prove beneficial. Best Bet OBLIGATORY Number 2 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #2 OBLIGATORY (7-2): G1 winner has never disappointed as…
Play of the Day Race Date August 27, 2022 Track Saratoga Race 13 Overview A relatively modest N1X for f/ms going long on turf, especially for the Travers Card, which means this is a race there for the taking. Pace Don’t expect much heat up front, especially in this day and age on the NYRA circuit where everyone takes back, which means this will likely be a bunched sprint off the far turn. Trends Dropping out the back on the inner turf isn’t a great idea, as speed usually plays well, though the course has played a bit more neutral this year than in years past. Best Bet…
Happy Travers Day! Today’s card has five Grade I races. Only Belmont Stakes Day has more Grade 1s on the New York racing calendar. There are three reigning Champions running today – Malathaat, Jackie’s Warrior, and Letruska – along with Channel Maker who won the 2020 male turf division.
Play of the Day Race Date August 26, 2022 Track Saratoga Race 9 Overview A very strong NYB AOC sprinting 7Fs with a strong favorite in #3 Key Point (2-1), though he could be vulnerable as he hasn’t been out since May and rises in class. Pace For a full field there’s not a ton here, so tactical speed seems at a premium, at the very least. Trends The main track has been very fair for the majority of the meet, though on such a big weekend it bears watching, as it could be hard and fast—and therefore playing to speed. Best Bet ANEJO Number 12 Morning Line…
Play of the Day Race Date August 25, 2022 Track Saratoga Race 7 Overview A typically loaded N!X allowance route going 1 3/16 miles on turf, that could go any number of different ways, with a field that all look eerily similar on paper. Pace Don’t expect much heat up front, especially in this day and age on the NYRA circuit where everyone takes back, which means this will likely be a bunched sprint off the far turn. Trends The wider turns on the Mellon will help the stalker/closers, especially since they’ll likely be winding up off the far turn. Best Bet THE GREY WIZARD Number 7 Morning…
Play of the Day Race Date August 24, 2022 Track Saratoga Race 8 Overview A compact 25k claimer sprinting on the main, with several that bring winning credentials to the table. Pace There’s not much here, so you better be able to lay close early, especially since the favorite #6 Lastchanceatglory (9-5) looks to be the pacesetter. Trends The main track sped up a bit over the weekend, with speed winning more often than not, though several were the right horses too. Best Bet LIL COMMISSIONER Number 5 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #5 LIL COMMISSIONER (4-1): potential pace presser goes to an Antonacci barn that has…
Play of the Day Race Date August 21, 2022 Track Saratoga Race 3 Overview A seemingly evenly matched group of 12.5k claimer sprinting on the main track, though class-dropping #4 LINNY KATE (3-1) looks poised for a big form reversal. Pace It looks average, at best, as there are no confirmed front runners. Trends The main track has continued to play fair throughout the majority meet, and continued to do so last week, though being close is always preferred. Best Bet LINNY KATE Number 4 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #4 LINNY KATE (3-1): Stiff class dropper also goes turf-to-dirt and two turns to one for Noda,…
The Alabama has a big time match up. Secret Oath was the divisional leader before she was crushed by Nest last month in the Coaching Club American Oaks. If either Nest or Secret Oath win the Alabama today – they will be the three year old filly divisional leader heading into the Fall.