A nice 4/1 winner Thursday to kick off the Saratoga meet. Rain and scratches ruined yesterdays card, and only two stakes races remain on the turf today. Saratoga is already making the Conductor angry. Alas, there are still opportunities out there. Let’s Ride.
Race 8: 1 3/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) G2 Bowling Green Stakes
#2 El Razeen (8/1) – The Conductor is going to play against the heavy favorite #7 Far Bridge (6/5). He’s a bit overrated and will likely get a tough trip with Rosario aboard and an outside post. El Rezeen ran big off the bench last time at Keeneland. He chased a quick pace while wide and still hung on for 2nd. Now 2nd off the layoff, he stretches out to his best distance and he’s improving.
#5 Webslinger (7/2) – The Conductor is a sucker for this horse, so he’ll have to use him a bit. Castellano and and poor trips have cost him multiple graded stakes in the past (and the Conductor’s wallet). Webslinger has the best late pace figures in the field and looks ready fire in his 2nd start this year.
Race 11: 1 3/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.G1 Dunkin’ Diana Stakes
#1 She Feel Pretty (1/1) – The Conductor hates chalk, but doesn’t see this filly losing today. She’s a cut above this field and should boss them around. The Conductor was intrigued with #6 Be Your Best (6/1) as the lone speed, but not after the rain on the turf course.