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SARATOGA Race #5

September 1, 2008
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #2 (MRS. HOLDEN) - Ran a strong second three back at Belmont sprinting on the turf. Last out filly "bobbled" at the start, rushed up along the inside, then was spent in the last furlong. She's come back to work smartly and draws the hedge. Wire-to-wire threat.

2nd pick: #1a (Sweet Bama Breeze) - Part of a Linda Rice entry, filly needs a pair of scratches to get in, one of which could be her stable-mate. Daughter of "City Zip" has finished second in her two turf tries, both of which were sprints.

3rd pick: #1 (Ofcr. Sheila T. Rex) - Scratched the other day from a dirt race to await this spot. Her last pair were both good efforts and they came after a seven-month layoff. Recent grass drill was good and that may be where her future is.

4th pick: #3 (City Broad) - Daughter of "City Zip" showed some promise last fall/winter when she finished second in her first two starts. Away since mid-April after a poor try at Aqueduct, filly has been given time to grow and mature by trainer John Morrison. Could impact this at a nice price.

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