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SARATOGA Race #5

August 2, 2018
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (LOOSE) (8-5) - Since late September this stalker has gone 7-5-2-0. A winner at this tag and trip June 15 at Belmont, the filly was claimed that afternoon by Brad Cox. Working steadily, new trainer wins at a 33% rate first off the claim and he has leading rider Luis Saez aboard.

2nd pick: #7 (Daring Prospect) (7-2) - Veteran mare is another racing first off a claim (Tom Morley). Taken for $20K June 10 at Belmont she finished second that day going a mile. Capable at this shorter trip, daughter of 'Mineshaft' is dangerous with her best.

3rd pick: #2 (Non Finisce Mai) (8-1) - Very fast from the gate, she's been on the sidelines since late September. The tag and distance are fine and she's one of two entered who has won here in the past. Dangerous if ready at a square price.

4th pick: #1 (Asian Way) (3-1) - Mate won in the Belmont mud at this distance June 28 for a $14K claiming price. She cleared the 3l condition that afternoon but she needed 7 starts since her previous win to do so. That last victory earned her a career best figure and 5yo is a threat if it's repeatable.

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