These 2nds at Saratoga are getting as old as Linda Rice horses re-breaking to win at 3/5. Hopefully Wednesday‘s 11/1 gullet shot gave you passengers a nice exacta. Looks like there are some thunderstorms in the forecast for Thursday, but the Conductor thinks it’s still likely to be on the turf. If it’s a washout, it’s going to be one boring Thursday. No more silver medals. Let’s Ride.

Race 5: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.OC 62500n2x

#3 Mise En Scene (8/1) – This filly disappointed in the stretch last time, but that was going longer and she’s run plenty of prior races that can beat this group. She has the potential to step forward adding blinkers for the first time and the Conductor likes the rider switch back to McCarthy. 8/1 looks to be a major overlay.

Race 8: 1 3/8 Mile. Birdstone Stakes

#5 Time for Trouble (10/1) – The Conductor is not sure why they keep running this gelding on the turf when he is clearly better on dirt. Last time on dirt at Keeneland he pulled off a 17/1 upset and ran a solid figure. There is going to be a quick early pace in this Marathon and Time for Trouble looks to get a perfect stalking trip. He can inject value into this race even if he runs underneath #7 Next (4/5). He has the potential to win at another big price.

Race 9: 1 3/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) OC 62500n2x

#5 *Gullet Shot of the Day Good Skate (8/1) – Maker stretched out this gelding on the turf last time and he ran better than it looks with a no chance trip. He was rank and 3-wide going into the first turn and expended a ton of energy early. He still ran evenly that day and now gets a 2nd chance going long on the turf at Saratoga in his 2nd start off the bench. With a turf rider upgrade to Irad as well, all signs point to a big effort.