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SARATOGA Race #2

August 11, 2017
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #7 (LION IN WAIT) (7-2) - Stalker has finished second in all three of her grass starts, all coming at this level and distance. Latest came at Belmont Park June 30 when she was beaten less that a length. Claimed that day by Ray Handal for the $40K price tag, he's freshened her up and is adding blinkers. Three-year-old will be tough in this spot.

2nd pick: #10 (Dynamic War) (2-1) - Lasix is added to filly who rallied while wide to miss by a 'head' here July 21. It was her first start in three months and first ever in a claimer. Lightly-raced and well bred, daughter of 'War Chant' is an obvious contender.

3rd pick: #9 (Front Row Debbie) (5-1) - Long time maiden, 'Debbie' has finished second in five of eight when racing on the grass. Latest came at this $40K claiming price June 3 at Churchill Downs. She should factor with her normal effort.

4th pick: #4 (Maddy's Way) (12-1) - The probable main speed, she's racing on the turf for the first time. Bred to handle the surface, disappointing filly by 'Bellamy Road' is a threat on the front end at a big price.

5th pick: #1 (More Than a Legend) (9-2) - Freshened up since June 11, she finished a close up fourth that afternoon racing for a $75,000 claiming tag at Belmont. Good effort came following eight months on the sidelines and she's a late threat after saving ground from her inside post.

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