Another frustrating Thursday at Saratoga. With rain in the forecast tomorrow, we need to capitalize today. Don’t want, need. C’mon Conductor. Skip.

Race 2: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) S.Mdn 90k

#2 Shoot the Waves (15/1) – This colt took money in his debut and was severely bothered at the start. He didn’t do much running after that, but that race can be completely ignored. Now Maker stretches him out to a route for the 1st time and puts the blinkers on him. We still have no idea how good this colt is, and will get at least double the price today than he was last time. Santana is also 4/9 riding for Maker this meet with a +$3.20 ROI.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) S.Mdn 90k

#4 Orie (9/2) – This colt is another Maker horse exiting the same race as Shoot the Waves. He was also slammed at the start that race, but he was able to rally for 3rd. Maker adds blinkers and stretches Orie out to a route today, the exact same move as he’s doing with Shoot the Waves. If Shoot the Waves fires in race 2, it bodes well for Orie later in the card.

Race 12: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) S.Mdn 90k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #10 Six Fortyfive (6/1) – This gelding’s turf debut at this level two starts back caught the Conductor’s eye. He chased 3-wide uncovered around both turns and backstretch and still got up for 2nd, galloping out in front of the pack. He was best in that race and Atras thrust him up in class to a stakes race as a result. The stakes proved too tough a group for him last time, so now he returns to the maiden ranks. The 10 post is a concern for the Conductor, but he trusts Franco to give him a fair chance. The Conductor will lean n Six Fortyfive to close out the day.

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