8/31: Saratoga (Day 33)

[Kasept]

Just could not resist plunging on a few Thursday despite obviously goofy card, but missed the best opportunity of the day with 25-1 Sleek John, who was high on my radar screen, winning the 3rd race ($53.00). (Truth be told, I was "busy" making shrimp salad for Sciacca as race went off...). Dropped $60 on the day.

Much better action available on 2nd twilight racing card Friday leading into what should be a terrific closing weekend... Was hoping for a double carryover into this afternoon, but despite glut of juvy sprints, "6" was hit and brought back $200,000 Thursday.


SARATOGA


Selections Key:

1. "Best Value win candidate"
2. "Most Likely Winner"
A. "Possibility/Exotics Use"
B. "Exotics Inclusion"


1st: NYB-OC/N2X, F&M-3+, 6.5f (DD)

1. #2e Bush entry 6-1: Sharp trainer has feasted on these races all meet.. 2nd/5th
2. #6 Seventeen Love 3-1: Lightly-campaigned Hills' runner bested next out winner last.. 7th
A. #5 Fighting Speedy 6-1 3rd
B. #4 Smokin Sarah 5-2 6th


2nd: NYB-MDN CLM, 2yo, 6f (P3, P4)

1. #4 SIR SHEFFIELD 8-1: Schosberg has been close to perfect all meet.. 8th
2. #1e W. Ward entry 2-1: Pair of babies from game's most odious owner.. 4th/5th
A. #8 SCR
B. #7 Friendslikethese 4-1 WON


3rd: OC/N2X, F&M-3+, 5.5f-T (P3)

1. #3 Zaynab 2-1: Liked her last time (3rd) and Clement adds goggles.. 4th
2. #6 Egypt Lane 5-1: Consistant rednut has been sharp grass sprinting.. 3rd
3. #2 Sweet Ransom 9-5: $290k Live Oak buy DQ'd from check last; Fits well.. 2nd


4th: MDN CLM, 3+, 6f (P3, P6)

1. #1 SCR
2. #5 Mike's Dream Team 2-1: Wide in debut but came on late; Drops.. 3rd
A. #7 Coastal Flare 8-1 6th
B. #10 SCR


5th: CLM/N3L, F&M-3+, 1m-IT (P3, GS, Super)

1. #1 Stashed Away 5-1: Ritvo 5yo back quick 3rd off break.. 5th
2. #5 Survived 2-1: Jerkens' bay may own class edge; Close to Rutherienne 2 back.. 2nd
A. #7 Quiet Cay 12-1 7th
B. #4 Seeing Clearly 20-1 6th


6th: MSW, 2yo-F, 8.5f-T (P4, DD)

1. #7 Sankobaski 8-1: KMc Shadwell miss has wiseguy debut tattooed on her.. 8th
2. #4 Valid Humor 3-1: Hughes' bred red by DistHumor drilling beautifully for bow.. 4th
A. #8 Boston Cat 5-2 2nd
B. #3 Magnificent Truth 8-1 7th

LONGSHOT NOTE: #1e Romans entry (15-1): Get feeling these may be better than they look on paper.. 9th/10th


7th: NYB-ALW/N1X, F&M-3+, 8.5f-IT (P3, Super)

1. #3 AS DO I 6-1: Cheap bay from Contessa has already overachieved.. 10th
2. #5 Turning Leaves 6-1: Levine stretchout lawn mover may get overbet.. 8th
A. #9 Storm Dixie 7-2 5th
B. #6 Daring Dreamer 4-1 3rd


8th: 3rd With Anticipation, 2yo, 8.5f-T (DD)

1. #4 Nownownow 8-1: Attractive tote on Biancone bay adding Lasix.. WON
2. #3 High Appeal 3-1: Trombo has had nice 1st Spa meet; Great with stretchouts.. 6th
A. #1 Mott entry 7-2 2nd
B. #9 Day of Victory 12-1 8th


9th: MDN CLM, 3+, 8.5f-IT (Super)

1. #9 Decisive Play 10-1 9th
2. #1 (POE) PAY IN KIND 7-2 8th
A. #7 Tu Sandy 12-1 5th
B. #3 Brave Emperor 2-1 4th

SUPER ADD: #5 Star Studded 6-1 3rd


<$50 P4 Play:

6: 3-4-7-8
7: 3-5-9
8: 1-3-4-9
9: 1

4x3x4x1 = $48


Good luck!
Steve