They Are Off At Saratoga

Today is the start of the Saratoga meet but the end of a journey also begins. Tom Durkin, whose hyperbolic voice littered the New York tracks for decades will be coming to an end.

Highlights for Friday July 18th: Johnny Velasquez should start the meet off right with three winners...

Ring Weekend will run big and if I can get the morning line I will be a happy player....

Saluda, train by Mike Dilger is coming out of New York Bred Stake race where she set the pace and faltered to third behind that  impressive winner Wonder Gal.

Frankie Dettori is coming into Saratoga for Wesley Ward and is sitting on live horse



Selections:

Race1: Goodnewsisnonews
            Kowboy Boots
            Inovation


Race2: Wall Street Lady
             Vinolicious
             Lady Of Victory


Race3: Tulira's Star
            Fashion Alert
            Take Charge Brandi


Race4: Mumtaozah
            Judy Legend
            Premuria


Race5: Papy
            Special Agent
            Can'thelpbelieving


Race6: Saluda
            In Spite Of Mama
            Nonna Jo


Race7: Frazil
            Monument Hill
            Joe's Blazing Aaron



Race8: Love You Loads
            Gratitude
            Aventure Love



Race9: Ring Weekend (best bet)
            Cabo Cat
            Storming Inti



Race10: Jet Majesty
              Piccolo Floats
              Chasing Paradise

Belmont Park Selections

Race1: Kiss of Thunder
            Media Kid
            Grand Rapport


Race2: Easy Living
            SaythreehailMary
             Daddy's Lil Saint


Race3: Four Directions
            Beyond Empire
            Onecats Chance


Race4: Three Hearts
             How
             Love Train



Race5: King Gettigan
            Pepi's Find
            Hampden Fiveone



Race6: Wild Finish
             Asset Inflation
             Wakeup In Malibu



Race7: Benny's Bullet
            Eddy's Time
             Rock N Cozy



Race8: Zoebear
            Cousin Michael/Groomedforvictory
            Divine Child



Race9: Reflecting
            Grandeur
            Hangover Kid


Race10: Pie's First lady
              Molly Jordan
              Josie Prospect

Belmont Card Selections

Breakout stars of the day: Room Service will show her talent once again... Captain Serious impressed me a few weeks back when he won in hand..he will dominate Belmont Derby Invitational S. 


Race1:Di Lissa Giant's Jewel Silverama 


Race2:Confrontation Eastwood Green Gratto 



Race3:Isn'tlovejustgrand Adirondack Dancer American Progress



Dwyer S.:Captain Serious Spot 




Race5:Dowse's Beach Latigo Trail Junger 



Belmont Sprint Championship S.:Central Banker Salutos Amigos Palace 



Belmont Derby Invitational S.:Mr Speaker Toast of New York Gailo Chop



Suburban S. Moreno Mylute Norumbega 



Belmont Oaks Invitational S. Room Service Xcellence Sea Queen 



Race10:Mr Algebra Point Roll Hidden Vow 

Belmont Park Card

Untapable is back on the track and look prime for another major win. Todd Pletcher is scratching StopCharginmaria who had no chance against the big filly. I like House Rules to run big and America to do some nice work underneath. Untapable should be huge in New York today.

Best Value Race is race 10...money to be made if the right combo can be hit

Tiger Bourbon...Longshot with a chance..

Best Bet: Cushion

Jockeys Joel Rosario and Castellano should have a nice day and Asmussen should be golden just because of the big filly.


Race1: Round
            Indian Rain Dance
            Pecorino


Race2: Moon Map
            Tordita
             Naughty Matilda


Race3: Chelsea Road
            Starship Gamble
            Kilnockagain


Race4: Untapable
            House Rules
            America


Race5: Winner's Legacy
             Shaikha
             Acrostic


Race6: Cushion
            Hit Squad
            Lawn party


Race7: Big Business
            Irsaal
            Sailmate


Race8: Tiger Bourbon
            Bashart
            Green Mask


Race9: Riposte
            Scampering
            inimitable Romance


Race10: Sneaky Kitten
               Why Not Whiskey
               Storm

Churchill Downs Card

Today Jockey Shaun Bridgmohan and trainer Steve Asmussen are sitting on a big day.

Best Bet: Wizardly....

Race 5 offers best value

Live Longshot: King Cyrus/ Jeweliana


Race1: Don't Tell Me No
            Miz Minnie Moon
            Fredette


Race2: Alerty And Perky
            Air Squadron
            Kowboy Boots


Race3: Hottap
            Hashtag Bourbon
            Alzanbaq


Race4: Wizardly
            Moon Traveler
            Rankhasprivileges


Race5: King Cyrus
            Hesinfront
            Xtra Luck



Race6: Cinco Charlie
            Lucky Player
            Governmentshutdown


Race7: Pass The Dice
             Good Lord
             Cozzetti


Race8: Regally Ready
            Villandry
             Free World


Race9: Gold Hawk
            Cary Street
            Brink Of War


Race10: Engaginlee
              Jeweliana
              Cash In My Pocket

Churchill Downs Selections

Best bet on card: Conquest Titan...He will win big

Race 1: Stage Street
             Dynamical
             Cold Facts


Race 2: Life At Sea
             Nesterenko Ridge
             Athens


Race 3: Film Shot
             Marine Patrol
             Jomelo


Race 4: Carve
             Guilt Trip
             Pick Of The Litter


Race 5: Cov
             Coastal Moon
             Blarp


Race 6: Conquest Titan (Best Bet)
             Tapiture
             Almost Famous


Race 7: Flashy American
            Ondine
            On Fire Baby


Race 8: Long River
             Will Take Charge
             Mylute


Race 9: Tepin
              Aurelia's Belle
              Handmade


Race 10: Smoke House


Race 11: Sherika
               Justice Judy
               Tarpy's Dream

Belmont Park Selections

 Race 1: Roaring Conquest
              Brother Ralphie
               Go To The Net


Race 2: Hannibal Lecter
             Lofty Heart
             Take Down Two


Race 3: Darnley Boy
             Rosie My Way
             We'll Talk


Race 4: Fashion Alert
             Liatris
             Lindy


Race 5: Beyond Empire
             Saturday Appeal
             Mark Twain


Race 6: Dawly
             Swift Warrior
             Infinite Magic


Race 7: Pretension
             Sports Writer
             Tug Of War


Race 8: Uncle Southern
              Atlantic Smile
              Desert Bliss


Race 9: Front
             Spa City Fever
             Readthebyline


Race10: Spa City Treasure
             Alabaster City
             Canarsie Kid