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SARATOGA Race #7

August 11, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #9 (SKY CHAPARRAL) (6-1) - Colt finished fourth here at this level going six furlongs. He started from a tough outside post (11th of 12) and had a very wide journey. Three-year-old is brought back in nine days and the additional furlong and the outside draw are positives in this spot. Price play.

2nd pick: #6 (Blarney Stones) (3-1) - The probable favorite, he tired badly when sent hard from an inside post in the same Aug. 3 race that 'Sky Chaparral' exits. He was five lengths in back of that rival at the finish, but stalker is a threat today at this distance in his third start back off a seven week break.

3rd pick: #3 (How Frosty It Is) (8-1) - Longshot ships up from Monmouth where he's been working bullets for his first race since early October. Four-year-old has some early speed and it's a plus that rider Emilio Esquivel is coming to Saratoga for the mount.

4th pick: #10 (Southern Gentleman) (8-1) - Un-raced since May 30, speedy sort saw his form go sour in his last pair. He had been competitive in his first three starts and finished second at this level and distance April 1 at Aqueduct. Must be left in the mix.

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