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SARATOGA Race #8 (THE TEST STAKES(G1))

August 4, 2018
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (MIA MISCHIEF) (7-2) - Very consistent filly has a speed/stalking style and draws towards the outside which is a plus at this 7-furlong distance. She tired July 8 at Belmont in the Victory Ride Stakes (G3) but had to rush up following a troubled start. An impressive winner of her prior pair, she broke her maiden by almost 17 lengths at Keeneland last Oct in her only previous attempt on an 'off' track.

2nd pick: #6 (Separationofpowers) (3-1) - A G1 winner at Belmont last fall, she then finished fourth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Del Mar Nov. 4. Away for eight months, she rallied following a bad stumble to finish 4th in the Victory Ride Stakes at Belmont July 8. She was a 'neck' in front of 'Mia Mischief' that afternoon and is a serious threat in this spot.

3rd pick: #4 (Classy Act) (4-1) - Busy filly was involved every step when beaten a 'neck' in the Victory Ride Stakes at Belmont July 8. She finished in front of both 'Mia Mischief; and 'Separationofpowers' that day but each of that pair had solid excuses. Working fast locally, she must be left in the mix.

4th pick: #2 (Spectator) (8-1) - A G2 winner as a 2yo at Del Mar, she finished second to 'Midnight Bisou' in the G1 Santa Anita Oaks (G1) earlier this year. She made up some ground in the Victory Ride Stakes and is capable of impacting at a square price in this spot

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