A group of racehorses with jockeys in colorful silks competing on a racetrack during sunset.

Two solid winners last Saturday at Saratoga. The passengers are begging the Conductor for more picks. You’ll get what he serves on a platter for free and you’ll like it. Skip.

Saratoga Race 10: 1½ Mile. (Inner Turf) G1 Resorts World Casino Sword Dancer Stakes

#1 El Cordobes (4/1) – The “other” Appleby in the feature race. This gelding has been steadily progressing across the pond and is in good form. He gets an ideal rail draw with Prat aboard and this is a weak Grade 1. His two main rivals are #5 Nations Pride (3/1), who’s best days are behind him, and #6 Far Bridge (9/5), who has Rosario aboard with an outside post. El Cordobes is the Conductor’s best bet on the Saratoga card.

Colonial Downs Race 7: 5½ Furlongs. (Inner Turf) F. Andy Guest Stakes

#8 Cart Girl Sam (8/1) – This filly overcame a terrible turf trip and ride by Leparoux last time to still one nicely. She has real talent and upside. With a new rider aboard, the Conductor sees her firing a career best race today.

Race 11: 1 1/4 Mile. (Outer Turf) G1 Arlington Million Stakes

#6 Fort Washington (4/1) – This is another weak Grade 1 field, with #8 Integration (8/5) as the heavy favorite. The Conductor sees this race having a quick pace for this distance, so Fort Washington should sit a nice trip. He’s a dead closer, but has the strongest late pace figures in the field and has taken a step forward this year. He had no chance last time behind a tepid pace.

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  1. […] good Saturday for the Conductor last week, going 2/3 with 4/1 and 5/1 winners. August has been kind to the […]

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