0/2 Friday at Saratoga for the Conductor. However, he did tout Miss Justify on the podcast. Make sure you passengers listen to that as well every morning. Mr. Ductor always divulges more information on a few additional races there. Regardless, 0/2 is unacceptable and the Conductor is salivating at Saturday’s card. Let’s Ride.
Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) OC 62500n2x
#9 Taking Candy (10/1) – This morning line is crazy, but the Conductor likes two horses in here quite a bit. This colt ran his two best races last year at Saratoga and now returns off the bench for Cherie DeVeux. DeVeaux wins at a 21% clip with runners off 90+ day layoffs and Taking Candy has a solid work tab to boot. His races last year make him a contender vs this field and he should improve making his 1st start as a 4-year-old. The only concern for the Conductor is the 10 post with Lezcano.
#11 Bring Me a Check (15/1) – If Lezcano can’t work out a trip, the Conductor hopes this gelding pays him in cash. 1st off the claim for Maker, he stretches out to a route after two sprint races. The Conductor thinks this is the right move for Bring Me a Check. He ran a good 2nd in a stakes race at this distance at Saratoga last year. Plus, there isn’t much early speed in this race. Franco will have no trouble getting over to the rail or two path going into the first turn. This gelding can light up the tote.
Race 10: 1 3/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.G1 Diana Stakes
*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Moira (5/1) – Now this is an awesome stakes race. A full field of quality fillies and mares that all have a chance on paper. However, the Conductor thinks Moira is a cut above this group. She was ultra impressive in the Breeders’ Cup last fall, running 3rd with a troubled trip vs an even tougher field than she faces today. She returns off the bench in a very difficult spot, but her work tab suggests they know she’s ready to roll. Moira will get a favorable ground saving trip, then it’s mow time down the stretch.
