Good morning to all our subscribers and followers from the Spa! We had a very successful day, though marred by tragedy with the death of New York Thunder who broke his fetlock ar around the 16th pole on his way to victory. This is the SECOND horse we have had break down (Maple Leaf Mel) in the shadow of the wire this past month. However, this card which showcases NY-Breds offers some interesting opportunities so here we go starting in the 2nd race:
2nd Race Saratoga-#1 Amanda's Folly (9-5) WIN & PLACE This filly owned and trained by Linda Rice and ridden by Irad Ortiz gets the nod in a very competitive race. She comes off two superb efforts since the rider switch and figures to best her closest rival, Timely Conquest, who is stretching out from 7 furlongs.
2nd Race Saratoga-Exactas 1-4 4-1 1-5 4-5
4th Race Saratoga-#6 The Wine Steward (2-1) WIN & PLACE This colt comes off a dazzling win in the Bashford Manor Stakes in his last outing and after a short freshening should stalk early and show them who's the boss in the stretch. Manny Franco replaces Luis Saez (injured) in the saddle and knows how to make the most of a horse's abilities and running style.
4th Race Saratoga-Exactas 6-3 3-6 6-1 1-6 6-5 5-6
7th Race Saratoga-#5 Concerti (7-2) ***BEST BET*** WIN & PLACE This filly was impressive winning her debut under Luis Saez and will be ridden by Irad Ortiz due to Saez'z injured status.Look for her to wire this field and get her picture taken today again.
7th Race Saratoga-Exactas Boxes 5-6 5-1 5-2
10th Race Saratoga-#4 Mariachi (5-2) WIN & PLACE This colt stretches out from 6 furlong to today's 1 1/8 mile and Kendrick should be able to set a comfortable pace that allows him to have gas left in the tank down the stretch. He will need it to prevail over Drake's Passage, another talented colt under Manny Franco.
10th Race Exactas 4-6 6-4 4-3 4-2 6-3 6-2
Good luck to all our players and we'll see you back on Wednesday!
2nd Race Saratoga-#1 Amanda's Folly (9-5) WIN & PLACE This filly owned and trained by Linda Rice and ridden by Irad Ortiz gets the nod in a very competitive race. She comes off two superb efforts since the rider switch and figures to best her closest rival, Timely Conquest, who is stretching out from 7 furlongs.
2nd Race Saratoga-Exactas 1-4 4-1 1-5 4-5
4th Race Saratoga-#6 The Wine Steward (2-1) WIN & PLACE This colt comes off a dazzling win in the Bashford Manor Stakes in his last outing and after a short freshening should stalk early and show them who's the boss in the stretch. Manny Franco replaces Luis Saez (injured) in the saddle and knows how to make the most of a horse's abilities and running style.
4th Race Saratoga-Exactas 6-3 3-6 6-1 1-6 6-5 5-6
7th Race Saratoga-#5 Concerti (7-2) ***BEST BET*** WIN & PLACE This filly was impressive winning her debut under Luis Saez and will be ridden by Irad Ortiz due to Saez'z injured status.Look for her to wire this field and get her picture taken today again.
7th Race Saratoga-Exactas Boxes 5-6 5-1 5-2
10th Race Saratoga-#4 Mariachi (5-2) WIN & PLACE This colt stretches out from 6 furlong to today's 1 1/8 mile and Kendrick should be able to set a comfortable pace that allows him to have gas left in the tank down the stretch. He will need it to prevail over Drake's Passage, another talented colt under Manny Franco.
10th Race Exactas 4-6 6-4 4-3 4-2 6-3 6-2
Good luck to all our players and we'll see you back on Wednesday!
