Yesterday was a complete mess from a handicapping standpoint at Saratoga. The race card was totally decimated with scratches and I kindly watched as a viewer, throwing out everything I saw. Today I am hoping racing will return to the turf even if it's soft because a soft turf is better than what I endured yesterday. Boca Babe won by over twenty lengths while my pick Crashing Conclave with Manny Franco riding just crossed the finish line, ready to go around again because she didn't run a step the first time around. My hands went up in the air and so did my program. Hopefully today will bring sunshine that will begin the drying process for an exciting Saturday.
Things to watch for Aug 1st at Saratoga:
Race 1: No Nukes.. has been going well since dropping to more inviting company..had many chances to blow up tote board but hasn't delivered, and I don't like faves who had too many chances.
Fidelius.. is dropping for George Weaver..going back to dirt..if No Nukes is fave why not play this one.
Invasion Point.. is another dropper trying to find some love..son of Invasor should appreciate the stretch out and relief.
Jacob's Here ... yet another dropper..shortening up..state bred first time..will be on ticket.
Race 2: Point To The Wild... If the mare is correct and ready to make a point add your ten cents to your two dollar bet...she will love the green or dirt..only challenger in this soft spot should be Ave's Halo if it stays on green..sit back and enjoy this one.
Race 3: Samantha Nicole had people watching first time out but the party and hype was short lived..she had some time off and changed barns..working well and may just decide to be good like her sister.
Dragonberry...finished fourth last time out to Predicate who came back to finish second in allowance company..5/1 morning line.. I likey.
Cali Star... is rightfully the morning line fave... had many chances..play but try to beat in top spot.
Twenty In One... Three starts..three times in the money...is this another Smart Ashley in the making?
Race 4: North Slope enjoys dirt..third last time out behind sail mate who stunk up the joint yesterday but the entire card stunk up the joint with the mud..give this one a look.
Ever Rider..has kept company my mother would be proud of..will be tough.
All Tied Up...last time ran against horses that were window dressing for Bayern in Haskell.
Race 5: Herd Mentality..broke maiden a year ago at Saratoga...given a month off by Asmussen..coming back in a race that is screaming for a price.
Solly's Mischief... fits with these at 10/1 morning line..Franco will have to work out a trip.
Race 6: How..takes a drop..play at 7/5 or just watch... I hate just watching so I am playing but not this one on top.
Once A Week ... 6/1..fits nicely with these..she will be coming and maybe the right play if you don't like HOW.
Race 7: Lunar Tales...looks like the right one if race is on turf.
Let's Go Ben..will be played if taken off green..Blinkers added will put this son of Songandaprayer in the game early.
Race 9: I loved Munnings Sister the moment I saw the card... She is one of those I always enjoy watch running... going to turf after extended campaign on dirt..if this taken off I love her even more.
Selections:
Race 1: Jacob's Here
Fidelius
Invasion Point
Race 2: Point To The Wild
Ave's Halo
My Bella Beauty
Race 3: Dragonberry
Cali Star
Samantha Nicole
Race 4: Ever Rider
North Slope
All Tied Up
Race 5: Solly's Mischief
Herd Mentality
Stowe
Race 6: Once A Week
How
Daddy Loves Gold
Race 7: Lunar Tales
Let's Go Ben
Stalagmite
Race 8: Smokey Brown
Aripeka
Jigsaw
Race 9: Munnings Sister
Free As A Bird
Believe In Charlie
Race 10: Romans Paradise
Dividend
All My Trails
Things to watch for Aug 1st at Saratoga:
Race 1: No Nukes.. has been going well since dropping to more inviting company..had many chances to blow up tote board but hasn't delivered, and I don't like faves who had too many chances.
Fidelius.. is dropping for George Weaver..going back to dirt..if No Nukes is fave why not play this one.
Invasion Point.. is another dropper trying to find some love..son of Invasor should appreciate the stretch out and relief.
Jacob's Here ... yet another dropper..shortening up..state bred first time..will be on ticket.
Race 2: Point To The Wild... If the mare is correct and ready to make a point add your ten cents to your two dollar bet...she will love the green or dirt..only challenger in this soft spot should be Ave's Halo if it stays on green..sit back and enjoy this one.
Race 3: Samantha Nicole had people watching first time out but the party and hype was short lived..she had some time off and changed barns..working well and may just decide to be good like her sister.
Dragonberry...finished fourth last time out to Predicate who came back to finish second in allowance company..5/1 morning line.. I likey.
Cali Star... is rightfully the morning line fave... had many chances..play but try to beat in top spot.
Twenty In One... Three starts..three times in the money...is this another Smart Ashley in the making?
Race 4: North Slope enjoys dirt..third last time out behind sail mate who stunk up the joint yesterday but the entire card stunk up the joint with the mud..give this one a look.
Ever Rider..has kept company my mother would be proud of..will be tough.
All Tied Up...last time ran against horses that were window dressing for Bayern in Haskell.
Race 5: Herd Mentality..broke maiden a year ago at Saratoga...given a month off by Asmussen..coming back in a race that is screaming for a price.
Solly's Mischief... fits with these at 10/1 morning line..Franco will have to work out a trip.
Race 6: How..takes a drop..play at 7/5 or just watch... I hate just watching so I am playing but not this one on top.
Once A Week ... 6/1..fits nicely with these..she will be coming and maybe the right play if you don't like HOW.
Race 7: Lunar Tales...looks like the right one if race is on turf.
Let's Go Ben..will be played if taken off green..Blinkers added will put this son of Songandaprayer in the game early.
Race 9: I loved Munnings Sister the moment I saw the card... She is one of those I always enjoy watch running... going to turf after extended campaign on dirt..if this taken off I love her even more.
Selections:
Race 1: Jacob's Here
Fidelius
Invasion Point
Race 2: Point To The Wild
Ave's Halo
My Bella Beauty
Race 3: Dragonberry
Cali Star
Samantha Nicole
Race 4: Ever Rider
North Slope
All Tied Up
Race 5: Solly's Mischief
Herd Mentality
Stowe
Race 6: Once A Week
How
Daddy Loves Gold
Race 7: Lunar Tales
Let's Go Ben
Stalagmite
Race 8: Smokey Brown
Aripeka
Jigsaw
Race 9: Munnings Sister
Free As A Bird
Believe In Charlie
Race 10: Romans Paradise
Dividend
All My Trails
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