On the turf for now at Saratoga to start the racing week. That puts the Conductor in a good mood after a frustrating Sunday. But nobody cares your mood Mr. Ductor. Shut up and give us winners. Skip.
Race 5: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) Clm 50000n2L
#4 Image of Quality (15/1) – The Conductor thinks this gelding is a live longshot in this race. He’s only had three turf starts in his career and they have all been sprinting. Now 2nd off the layoff, he drops in class and stretches out to a route for the first time. This race is devoid of any other speed and Image of Quality may carry his speed further than the public thinks. He’ll set slower fractions than he’s used to and the NYRA jockeys may wait to long to put pressure on him like they’re known to do. He’s a wildcard that could wire this field.
Race 7: 6 Furlongs. F.G2 Honorable Miss Handicap
#4 Clearly Unhinged (5/1) – This filly’s best race came last year at Saratoga in the Test, where she ran a game 2nd. She’s moved into the Assmusen barn this year and he has her sharp cutting her back to shorter sprint distances. She has the early speed to work out a favorable trip in here and looks to be her best at 6-furlongs. Clearly Unhinged is certainly worth a win bet north of 4/1.
Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.S.MC 40000
*Gullet Shot of the Day #7 Lu’s Redemption (4/1) – Making her 3rd start off the layoff, this filly drops to the claiming ranks for the 1st time. She ran much better than it looks last time vs tougher too. She was 3-wide into the first turn, uncovered on the backstretch, and made a nice 3-wide move on the 2nd turn. Lu’s Redemption looks primed to run a career best effort today and the Conductor sees her getting her picture taken at a square price.
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