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SARATOGA Race #9

July 25, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (BERMUDA TRIANGLE) (5-1) - He's moving from grass to dirt, is shortening up in distance, and trainer Rick Violette is dropping him way down in class. He's been flashing speed facing tougher, and the rail draw is a plus. Has a shot at a square price.

2nd pick: #1 (Heliodoro) (6-1) - He continues to disappoint. Well bred gelding has had serious 'trouble' at the break in three straight facing a bit tougher. The Zito barn drops him to a new low, cuts him back in distance, and John Velazquez stays with him. Can factor at a big price with an alert break.

3rd pick: #6 (Porch Pounder) (6-1) - Speedy and well bred, he's dropping a bit after chasing a quick pace before weakening last out at Belmont. It was his first start in almost two months, and he had a tough outside post. Trainer Gary Gullo has Jose Ortiz aboard for this attempt. Win candidate.

4th pick: #3 (Where's Willy) (7-2) - Even paced type drops a bit and shortens up in distance. He has stalking ability, breaks just off the rail, and must be left in the mix.

5th pick: #4 (Tradfest) (8-1) - $280,000 colt by 'Unbridled's Song' drops into a $40K claimer for the first time. 'Hall of Famer' Bill Mott moves him from turf to dirt and cuts him way back in distance. May be ready to be competitive at a big price with the changes.

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