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SARATOGA Race #8

July 23, 2011
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #6 (DANCING TIZ) - The probable favorite is in the Pletcher barn and has shown steady improvement since switching to the infield. Home-bred filly by "Tiznow" just missed at belmont at this condition June 19 and she had a tough inside post there going a mile. She goes around two-turns today, runs 2nd off a a 7 week break, and Dominguez is back aboard. Tough to beat with a "clean" trip.

2nd pick: #2 (Notell) - Daughter of "Quiet American" was away for 10 months going into her race at Belmont June 25. Racing off a trainer switch to Jonathan Sheppard, she rallied strongly to finish 4th in a 6 furlong grass contest. He stretches her out in distance today and she had a pair of competitive races last year here at this trip. Win candidate.

3rd pick: #10 (Bazinga) - Another who's stretching-out and this grey filly has finished 2nd in all three turf races going 6 furlongs. One run type tries going two-turns for the first time and should be competitive. Leparoux replaces Dominguez, who takes "Liz" over this filly.

4th pick: #9 (Strikealinethruit) - Strong finisher has finished 2nd in her last three grass starts. Runs 3rd off a long layoff and last out she 'nipped" "Liz" out of the place spot by a nose. Stretch threat.

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