They Are Off At Saratoga

Things to watch for on Sunday July20th:

Irad  and Jose Ortiz are off to a nice start to the Saratoga meet and today they will continue  do well at the Spa. They are sitting on  live mounts for the Sunday card. The young riders may just give the veterans a run for the title.

I have been waiting for Unbridled Forever to find her Churchill and Fairgrounds ways and today she may unlock the key in the Coaching Club America Oaks. I love America in the CCAO...the Bobby Flay filly broke her maiden in her second start and then went on to compete with the big girls. She has not fully put it together, but in her last race she finished a well beaten third behind Untapable. There are no Untapable types in this spot, and I can't play Stopchargingmaria on top as a player.  Take America and hope for some good cooking.




Price Play: Race 7: Gentrify

                   Race 11: Tsonga


Race 1: Tax Package
              Navy Blue
              Sandler


Race 2: Tizmas
             Le Deluge
             Cease/Groomeforvictory


Race 3: Maximova
             Gathering
             Scampering



Race 4: Denzel
             Glickman
             In The Dark



Race 5: Strong Impact
             Great Attack
             Spring To The Sky



Race 6: Dreaming Of Danny
             Gourmet Dinner
             Lay It Down



Race 7: Hidden Candy
             Gentrify
             Eternal Bull



Race 8: Sir Leslie
             Fiona Hero
             Ultimate Empire



Race 9: Crown Queen
             Silky
             Fizzy Pink


Race 10: America
               Unbridled Forever
               Stopchargingmaria



Race 11: Rontos New York
               Hushhushmushmush
               Tsonga

They Are off At Saratoga

Things to watch for on Saturday July 19th:

Todd Pletcher and Steve Asmussen will go after each other in the Sanford Stakes. Pletcher will send out the ultra impressive Nonna's Boy and Asmussen will counter with Cinco Charlie who was boastful in his two wins. I like Cinco Charlie to keep on progressing further, but if he is not up to the task then Pletcher will capture the first two stake races for two year olds.

I am intrigued to see Bold Conquest perform today from the Asmussen's barn.
I am giving Discreet Marq another shot to make some noise.

Jockey Corner:
Look for Joel Rosario and Javier Castellano to have a great Saturday at the Spa.  They both can easily win three to four races.


Selections:

Race1: Kamarius
            Luck Of The Kitten
            Dubai Sky


Race2: Handy Stan
            Ogermeister
            Sidearm


Race3: Taghleeb
            Cosmic Gold
            Contrary Opinion


Race4: Bold Conquest
            Smithereen
            Money Changer



Race5: Piquant
            One King's Man
            Sam Sparkle


Race6: Thurgood
            Forever Utopia
            Ready Heart And Soul


Race7: Cinco Charlie
            Nonna's Boy
            Silverhill


Race8: Tasmona
            Divine Luck
            Weave    



Race9: Pyrite Mountain
            Battle Force
            Casino Dan


Race10: Discreet Marq
              Tannery
              Abaco


Race11: Bingo Kitten
             All Included      
             Mcllroy

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