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SARATOGA Race #7

August 6, 2017
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (DIAMOND JIM) (3-1) - Speedy and lightly raced, he's dropping in class, and does so with blinkers on. From the Pletcher barn, gelding draws the rail, and is capable of running a sub :45 half-mile. That may lead to a gate to wire win in this spot.

2nd pick: #10 (Main Road) (8-1) - He tired badly after rushing up following a troubled break here at this distance facing tougher. Competitive in the Midwest in six straight prior to that, he can factor today at a big price with an alert beginning.

3rd pick: #11 (Mutaraamy) (4-1) - Gelding cost $500,000 back in 2014 and will approach that sum based on his talent. However, he has sharp early speed, is dropping down in class, and trainer Kiaran McLaughlin is eight for 25 (32%) so far at the meet. This 4yo by 'Tapit' is dangerous in this spot.

4th pick: #6 (Legal Precedent) (12-1) - Mid-Atlantic shipper has finished 2nd in three of his last four racing on the Maryland circuit. Stalker may grab a minor award, but a win seems to be a bit out of his range at this point.

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