Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Start The Week Off Right At Saratoga

Saratoga begins the week with the John Call Stakes to compete over the turf course. The field is comprised of some hard knocking horses who are all capable of putting forth a good effort.

Tricky Hat..while this gelding's last two have been less than pleasing on the eyes he does conduct himself in a professional manner most of the time..he owns a win at the track and the distance won't be an issue.

Horvat Clan.... will have to beat me and surprise me.

Bohemian Dance..is a filly trying to dance with the boys in the open stake race..she will have to party and dance very hard to hit the board.


Micromanage....Todd Pletcher/Castellano..Todd Pletcher/Velasquez..winning combo no matter who he legs up...will appreciate the green..his race two back beat any of these...won't get 3/1...bet and bet some more when you find more money.


Seton Hall...he is just as consistent as the Pirates playing in the Big East in New Jersey....Leave him alone.


Manchurian High...He is not a candidate in this spot.


Winning Cause...see Micromanage..the bet in this race should be to see if Johnny had his choice between the two charges...I like Micromanage better but this one is proven on the green..bet the choice that offers the better bang for the buck.


Grand Rapport... I love how this one is going..this is one of those multiple second and thirds that Jacobson had during the first week or so...he could be the main danger to Pletcher's studs.


Holiday Star.... leave Motion out if you like wasting money..I am always rooting for Prado one of the most classiest dudes.... Prado can ride with the best of them but a jock is as good as the horse's effort..If he wins I will be happy for Edgar Prado.


Race 2: Moonluck is a deserving morning line favorite but months off..dropping in for a price..no Rosario for the comeback effort... let's try beating this one.

One horse that should get a look is the David Carrol charge Boss Daddy. His last work was fourth best of 85 and while it has taken him some time to get to the track most of these haven't done much running for a while..first time lasix... 3/5 on a horse coming back off a layoff or 12/1 on a horse fresh out of the barn.


Race 3: will be a good betting race and also probably the most entertaining when the day is over.

Springcourt..has been consistent in last three and should once again be there..blinkers off..Jose Ortiz..watchout!


Sacred Ground..if this one performs well then you may want to pay attention to Grand Rapport later on...In the money for the last five tries...some time off.... Got my eyes on this one.


Conspiracy..is coming off a break..five starts this year with one win and three third place finishes...if I get 3/1 on Castellano and Brown then I am thinking I got away with one.


Race 4...try to beat Wesley Ward...something about his horses that is not impressing me and last week I got suckered with the Ascot playback... I felt the pinch.


Race 5: One element of handicapping is taking a look at the horses' past performances, but the jockeys and trainers are a major component of this process. If a trainer is not firing and the horse looks good in the program I would pass and the same thing goes for the jockeys. With that said I am going to throw it all out and look at Wesley Ward in this spot because I love a price that makes sense in my mind and Sweetmarys Success is the play.


Race 6: love love Zo Zo...first time out she finished fourth in debut..Trainer Dutrow is doing one of my favorite things...equipment change..Blinkers will be fitted on the daughter of Super Saver whose first crops are banging hard on the track.


Race 7: Kitten's Queen is my best bet of the day...I love the four year old filly's company line.. I loved Keening going into the last start and that one didn't disappoint me.. should appreciate everything about this field and Castellano was gifted by the racing gods to do this thing.



Selections:


Race 1: All The way Jose
             All That Rules
             Mr. Starr's Report



Race 2: Boss Daddy
             Moonluck
             Yankee Dime



Race 3: Springcourt
             Conspiracy
             Sacred Ground



Race 4: Jet Alley
             Astron
             Thirtysilverpieces


Race 5: Sweetmarys Success
             Quay
             Making Havoc


Race 6: Zo Zo
             Building Permit
             Cool Temper



Race 7: Kitten's Queen
             Satisfaction
             Get Gorgeous



Race 8: Middleburg
             Upgrade
             Casino Dan



Race 9: Micromanage
             Winning Cause
             Grand Rapport



Race 10: Rontos New York (if he draws in)
               Full Pads
               Sole Train
               Lotza Heat

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