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SARATOGA Race #4

August 11, 2017
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #5 (HARD HITTER) (2-1) - Gelding was beaten a 'head' here at this level and distance July 27. Speed/stalker is in shape and his trainer, Linda Rice is having a strong meet. The top selection, but make sure you reverse your exactas with this 4-year-old.

2nd pick: #6 (Star Empire) (9-2) - Price play had some traffic issues when finishing second here facing tougher Aug 4. It was his first following a Dave Jacobson claim and he drops him back down to the price he paid for him ($14,000) here July 27.

3rd pick: #4 (Swift One) (4-1) - Stalker chased while wide before weakening late to finish 2.5 lengths in back of 'Hard Hitter' here July 27. Lightly-raced 5-year-old should be involved from start-to-finish.

4th pick: #2 (Play Big) (7-2) - He's dropping down a bit in price and is shortening up in distance in his first off a Bob Diodoro claim (a 24% winning angle). Gelding tired going a mile facing tougher June 30 after being razor sharp in three straight sprints. Fits and he should secure the rail at the break. Dangerous in this spot.

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