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SARATOGA Race #5

July 21, 2019
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (SPICE ROAD) (5-2) - This Godolphim home bred has been sharp in all three starts and was a winner last out at Belmont going a mile June 20. However, he was disqualified and placed 2nd for drifting out late. He earned a big figure and has been working at his owners local training facility just a mile from the track here. The colt has Luis Saez aboard for the first time and gets a slight edge.

2nd pick: #6 (Majority Rules) (3-1) - One of two entered by Chad Brown, the pair race uncoupled. This son of 'Tiznow' rallied while extremely wide to miss by a 1/2-length when debuting at Belmont going a mile May 11. Brown wins at a 29% rate second time out, and Javier Castellano is back on the re-ride.

3rd pick: #2 (Per Capita) (9-2) - The second of the pair from Chad Brown, this son of 'Tapit' finished an even 3rd debuting at Belmont going seven furlongs June 7. He was bumped at the break, so he did have a legitimate excuse. Brown (29% second time out) stretches him out, and that's a strong 33% move (36 of 111 in 2018-19) by the barn.

4th pick: #5 (Ranger Up) (5-1) - A $575,000 gelding by 'First Samurai,' he's finished 2nd in four of five starts and has done so in three in a row at this level going 8.5 furlongs. He has a speed/stalking style and must be left in the mix.

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