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SARATOGA Race #3

August 31, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #8 (JUNGER) (7-2) - He's had a lot of chances, but has been competitive at this $40K claiming price in the past. Stalker is dropping back down and Javier Castellano replaces apprentice Torres. This 5-year-old worked a bullet half-mile here Aug 16 and looks set for a big effort.

2nd pick: #3 (Stony Brook) (3-1) - The probable favorite, he ships from Monmouth where he raced evenly facing tougher when debuting there on the dirt July 17. Trainer Jay Servis (21% second- time out) drops him in class and switches him to the grass. Servis has won with 8 of 16 (50%) on this particular drop and wins at a 29% when teamed up with Irad Ortiz Jr.

3rd pick: #4 (Colonel Andy) (8-1) - Longshot is racing first of a Tom Morley claim. Young trainer is making his mark on this tough circuit and won his first G1 stakes last Saturday. This gelding has sharp early speed and should be involved from start-to-finish at a square price.

4th pick: #2 (Catapult Jack) (10-1) - He broke without his rider here at this level and distance Aug 18 and was declared a non-starter. Grey gelding was competitive at Belmont July 2 and can factor today at large odds.

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