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Esophagus Slice Saturday: Fourstardave Day Plays at Saratoga

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A jockey riding a chestnut horse named Fourstardave during a race on a grassy track.

Fourstardave Day at Saratoga and Arlington Million Day in Chicago. Hell of a day of racing, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) S.MC 25000

#2 Startup Nation (9/5) – This looks like a classic low level claiming race Chad is going to steal to try and win the meet.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. S.Mdn 78k

#2 Luna’s in Charge (8/1) – 2nd off the layoff, he easily cleared to the lead before fading last start. He’ll be in good spot in a race without much pace and will be more fit today.

Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 90k

#4 My Sacred Place (6/1) – Heavily bet in his two sprints on dirt, he stretches out and tries the turf for the first time. Servis is a gaudy 39% with a +$1.24 ROI with runners 1st time routing this year and has a positive ROI moving them to the grass as well.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. Clm 16000

#2 Bustin Match Four (12/1) – He stumbled at the start and didn’t run well last time. The Conductor liked his maiden breaker two back and likes his juicy price today,

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. Mdn 90k

#2 Kittansett (5/2) – 1.4 Milli at auction and fast works to boot. He’s gotta be good.

Race 6: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Alw 92000n1x

#9 Paper Clip (10/1) – 2nd off the layoff, she was well be last time and set a scorching pace before fading. With a better post draw this time, the Conductor sees her running a big one.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. Mdn 90k

#7 Gozilla (5/2) – That 59’ flat work two back catches the Conductor’s eye.

Race 8: 6 ½ Furlongs. Saratoga Special Stakes Presented by Miller Light

#3 Green Light Go (2/1) – The Conductor really like his debut win, dueling the opening up. He’ll be tough to beat.

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Race 9: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) G1 Fourstardave H.

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Got Stormy (6/1) – Her blowout win last time looks to set her up perfectly for this spot. Her 3rd in the Jenny Wily three back gives her a chance vs Uni and the Conductor sees her bringing her best today.

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Race 10: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 92000n1x

#4 La Chancla (5/2) – She looks like a clear Saratoga standout to the Conductor. He won’t try to beat her.

Race 11: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) S.MC 40000

#4 I’m Elmer J Fudd (8/1) – Dropping to the state-bred claiming ranks he showed early speed in his debut vs much tougher. He’s working well leading into today.

Force Feed Friday: The Conductor’s Plays at Saratoga

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Horses racing on a grassy track at Saratoga Race Course with a scoreboard in the background.

Decent start to the racing week yesterday with a few nice prices underneath and a great 8/1 winner in the 7th. Fast and firm again today, the weather gods are now being nice to Saratoga. The Conductor needs the pony gods to do the same. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 30000n2L

#4 El Dulce (8/5) – Taking a big class drop, this colt is wickedly quick early. The Conductor won’t try to beat him with his early pace edge.

Race 2: 1 1/8 Mile. MC 40000

#1 Burn and Turn (10/1) – The Conductor will get a little nuts and play the Zito entry. This 1st time gelding is lightly raced, faced tough fields in Oaklawn and Keeneland and also drops to the claiming ranks today. He gets a weight break with the bug aboard, who hit with a bomb for Zito earlier in the meet.

Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Alw 60000n1x

#3 Halstaat (15/1) – The allowance he’s exiting at Belmont came back very fast. The Conductor sees this race as wide open and will try to sneak him into the exacta at a bomb.

Race 4: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) S.Mdn 78k

#4 Very Replaceable (15/1) – In a wide-open race, this colt is drawn well, posting solid works and bred for the grass. Shipping up from Finger lakes, trainer Anthony Ferraro’s runners have been live at Saratoga with a 2nd and 3rd in two starts.

Race 5: 1 1/8 Mile. OC 62500n2x

*Never a Doubt Friday Night Bottle Service Lock of the Day #2 Spinoff (2/1) – They tried the turf last time and he didn’t care for it. Getting back to the dirt and adding blinkers today, he’s had tough trips in his last few and hasn’t faced this weak of competition. His Louisiana Derby effort makes him the clear one to beat.

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Race 6: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 90k

#5 Our Little Jewel (15/1) – Rosario almost never rides for Trombetta and when he does, they’re usually live. Trombetta is also 10% with a +$0.70 ROI debuting turf runners this year.

Race 7: 7 Furlongs. Clm 25000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Hollywood Critic (10/1) – 1st off the claim for trainer Joe Sharp, this gelding is taking a big class drop and cutting back to a sprint after setting the pace going longer. This is the distance he’s best at with 3 win in 5 starts and never missing the board.

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Race 8: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.OC 62500n2x

#2 Malakeh (2/1) – She was rank early and still closed well into a moderate pace last start. Additionally, with Castellano back aboard, the Conductor sees her getting the job done.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. Tale of the Cat Stakes 100k

#2 Bellybegs Captain (5/2) – Dropping out of G2 company where he ran a solid 3rd, the Conductor sees him as the one to beat.

Race 10: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.OC 80000n1x

#1 Foolish Living (7/2), #8 Dancing Vega (3/1) – The Conductor will use the two Chad Brown runners to end all of his horizontal wagers at Saratoga. If he’s alive in the last, he’s guaranteed victory.

 

Throat Shot Thursday: The Conductor’s Plays at Saratoga

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A diverse crowd of people gathered at an outdoor event, leaning against a fence, showcasing excitement and anticipation.

We hit that first exacta nicely yesterday, then we faded down the stretch. We got lucky with the rain holding off and we have a similar scenario today with a weather guessing game. The Conductor capped for on the turf at Saratoga and if the later half gets taken off, then you passengers are on your own. Do something yourselves for once, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 1/8 Mile. F.Alw 14000s

#5 Colorincolonel (6/1) – Shipping in from Laurel, she ran a huge late pace figure in her last start, closing into a moderate pace. She’s trending in the right direction and the added distance won’t be a problem.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.S.Clm 25000

*Underneath Upper Cut of the Day #5 Moondance Joy (8/1) – With the favorites coming off layoffs in here, the Conductor will look to key this mare, who is in good form. She’s stepping up in class, but trainer Orlando Noda has been successful bumping horses up this year. She may not be good enough to win, but the Conductor sees her hitting the board.

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Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) Clm 50000n2L

#5 Sargeant Drive (3/1) – 1st off the claim for Mike Maker, this gelding switches back to turf where he has run well early in his career, and drops to the claiming ranks for the first time.

Race 4: 7 Furlongs. Clm 40000

#6 I’m an Ocala Dude (6/1) – He’s exiting a key race at Monmouth and the shippers from NJ have been running very well over the Saratoga dirt this meet.

Race 5: 6 ½ Furlongs. S.Mdn 78k

#7 Dream Bigger (4/1) – This race is wide open, but the Conductor will lean towards Rudy Rod, who’s barn is heating up. He had a big day yesterday.

Race 6: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 90k

#2 Prosperity (6/1) – She didn’t have a fair chance closing into a slow pace in her debut, and still ran ok to only be beaten 3 lengths. She’ll get a better setup today and will take a step forward with experience.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. S.OC 40000n2x

#5 Ready to Escape (8/1) – He took a step forward last start and is working well leading into today. He showed major ability in his maiden breaker and still has potential to drastically improve.

Race 8: 1 1/8 Mile. F.S. Saratoga Dew Stakes 100k

#2 Fetching (7/2) – This filly broke her maiden on the turf at Saratoga earlier in the meet. She’s bred to run just as well on the dirt and trainer Mark Casse is 17% this year with the turf to dirt move.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Alw 92000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Belgrano (10/1) – He won nicely in his last race at Belmont and is steadily progressing. No chance he’ll be double digit odds, but the Conductor will still play him at half that price.

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Race 10: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) Clm 40000

#6 Baffin Bay (9/2) – He’s in good form and hopefully the low % barn will keep his price from dropping. Castellano taking the mount means he’s live.

The Conductor’s Wednesday Preview at Saratoga

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Horses and jockeys at the starting gate during a race at Saratoga, showcasing the excitement of horse racing.

This is going to be our week at Saratoga. The Conductor can feel it in his bones……or maybe that’s just the stew rotting him out? Either way, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: Hurdle Race, pass

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. S.MC 25000

#8 Sobersick N Sorry (8/1) – He made a middle move after having trouble at the break in his debut. The Conductor sees him taking a big step forward with a race under his belt.

Race 3: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) S.Mdn 78k

#3 Lead Guitar (4/1) – She showed a strong late kick in his debut at Belmont and adds blinkers today, which should help her be closer early. Rider upgrade to Irad as well.

Race 4: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.Clm 50000

#9 Positive Skew (6/1) – 1st off the claim for David Cannizzo, Chad dropped this filly to the claiming ranks last time to try and win the Saratoga meet title. She will be a better price today and has a good a chance as any.

Race 5: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.S. Mdn 78k

#7 Lady Kaza (5/2) – This filly is working very well by all counts for Chad.

Race 6: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) Mahony Stakes 100k

#1 Uncle Benny (5/2) – He gets a tough post draw and is making his return from the Breeders Cup last year, but the Conductor would still love that price. He’s the most talented in the field and Servis will have him ready to run.

Race 7: 6 ½ Furlongs. Clm 25000

#5 Brush Country (5/1) – He ran 2nd vs similar last time and is now 1st off the claim for trainer Thomas Morley. With beaten favorites this year, Morley is 28% with a +$1.74 ROI running back beaten favorites this year.

Race 8: 6 ½ Furlongs. Alw 50000s

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Pryor (12/1) – Making his 1st start of the year, this is trainer Ron Moquett’s first runner of the Saratoga meet. This gelding’s figures fit against this group and the Conductor can smell a big effort coming.

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Race 9: 1 1/8 Mile. S.Evan Shipman Stakes

#1 Vincento (10/1) – Running back after a win at this distance over the Saratoga track, he had an easy trip last time but still ran a very strong late pace figure. He doesn’t need the lead and looks to get a good trip again here sitting just behind a hot pace.

Race 10: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.MC 40000

#1 Paradise Retained (5/1) – Dropping to the claiming ranks off a long layoff for Pletcher, her 2nd two starts back at Saratoga is the strongest effort this field has.

Whitney Stakes Day Plays at Saratoga

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After a long day in all aspects of life, the Conductor had enough stew to kill an elephant last night. He can barely open his eyes this morning…..but that’s when he reads the form the best. Whitney Stakes Day, Let’s Ride.

 

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

#1 Chimney Rock (8/1) – This colt ran well in his debut in a sprint rained off the turf. He is bred to be much better stretching out on the lawn like he is today.

Race 2: 1 1/8 Mile. Alw 92000n1x

#7 Uncle Sigh (6/1) – This old gelding is a warrior, exiting a troubled trip last time out he offers value today.

Race 3: 7 Furlongs. Mdn 90k

#2 Dubai Bobby (8/1) – The Conductor bet this boy in his debut and he ran a decent closing 3rd. He should appreciate the added furlong and trainer Jonathan Thomas is 29% with a +$0.19 ROI switching horses from turf to dirt this year.

Race 4: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) Clm 45000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Siding Spring (8/1) – Dropping in class and shipping in from Woodbine, he’s faced much tougher recently. Woodbine shippers have been running well on the lawn at toga.

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Race 5: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) G3 Troy Stakes

#1 World of Trouble (3/5) – He’s a monster.

Race 6: 6½ Furlongs. Mdn 90k

#4 Westport (12/1) – Previously trained by Baffert, he ran a dud in his debut but was well bet. Now in the Servis barn, the Conductor will bet he runs off the screen.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) Lure Stakes 100K

#8 Ticonderoga (4/1) – Dropping out of G3 company, he ran a thunderous late pace figure closing into a slow pace last start. The Conductor has always liked his finish.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. F.G1 Test Stakes

#2 Bellafina (2/1) – The Conductor sees her as a cut above these fillies.

Race 9: 1 ¼ Mile. G1 Whitney Stakes

*Feature Double Barreled Favorite Beater #4 Thunder Snow (3/1) – The Conductor will use two horses in the feature to try and beat the favorite #6 Mckinzie (7/5). Mckinzie is ultra-talented, but he must prove to the Conductor he can win a race of this caliber going this far at a short price. Thunder Snow is tough as nails and one of the Conductor’s favorite horses in training.

#8 Preservationist (3/1) – Improving with every start and added distance, his win in the Grade 2 Suburban last time against a good horse in Catholic Boy gained the Conductor’s attention.

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***Thunder Snow Has Scratched, All Aboard #8 Preservationist

Race 10: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.De La Rose Stakes 100K

#5 Rock My Love (9/2) – Dropping out of Grade 2 stakes company where she ran well, the Conductor sees her taking a big step forward in her 2nd start off a long layoff.

Race 11: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) S.Alw 80000n1x

#6 Brockmoninoff (8/1) – Coming in off a long layoff, he broke his maiden impressively at Saratoga last year at this distance. George Weaver will break through at the Spa soon.

Force Feed Friday: Saratoga Oaks Day Plays

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Decent day yesterday for the Conductor, better early in the card than late. A few short-priced winners and a few big prices hitting the board. His best opinion was #12 Avocado Toast running 2nd at 14/1 in race 5. Damn millennials. The Conductor’s car just got towed right in front of his face this morning, so he is an angry capper. Somebody will pay for this, and its going to be the track. Saratoga Oaks Day, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. MC 20000

#6 Go Get That (6/1) – Switching back to the dirt and dropping in class, he showed good early speed vs tougher two back. Another Churchill shipper.

Race 2: 7 Furlongs. F.Clm 14000n3L

#3 Cool as You Like (9/5) – 1st off the claim for Linda Rice, she won handily last year at Saratoga. She looks well spotted for a win today.

Race 3: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.S.Mdn 78k

#3 Light The Sky (3/1) – She took money in her debut at Saratoga and had a rough trip in a race taken off the turf. She’ll take a big step forward with experience and switching to the surface she’s bred for.

Race 4: 1 Mile. (Turf) S.OC 40000n2x

#1 Macagone (5/2) – He has an early pace edge against this group and Servis doesn’t seem to lose.

Race 5: 1 1/8 Mile. Clm 12500

#1 Tactical Pursuit (6/1) – Dropping back to a class level that suits him, he has every chance.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Clm 35000n3L

#5 Bemma’s Boy (6/1) – He closed well into a slow pace forward and looks to get a more favorable setup today.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) G2 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes

*Double Barreled Shotgun Gullet Shots #1 Sombeyay (15/1) – This is a very weak G2 field and the Conductor thinks its primed for an upset. This colt ran well on the derby trail last year and will now try routing on turf for the 1st time. He’s also been working well on the lawn for Pletcher.

#6 Limonite (8/1) – Additionally, he’s the other colt the Conductor likes at a price. He’s shown ability on the dirt and has also run against strong competition lately.  He’s bred to take a major step forward on the lawn.

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Race 8: 1 1/8 Mile. Alydar Stakes 100K

*Never a Doubt Pay For The Conductor’s Car Getting Yanked This Morning Lock of the Day #2 Tom’s d’Etat (7/5) – His class absolutely lays over the field.

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Race 9: 1 3/16 Mile. (Turf) G2 Saratoga Oaks

#5 Concrete Rose (2/5) – She’s certainly turned into a very classy filly and BBN Racing has had the Conductor’s back from day 1. The Conductor can be bought.

Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.S.MC 40000

#5 Tarallucci (8/1) – Trainer Raymond Handal is 19% with a +$1.09 ROI 1st off the claim this year. She also is stretching out to a route after two sprints and gets a rider upgrade to Rosario.

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Race 7: 1,6 / 2

Throat Shot Thursday: The Conductor’s Plays at Saratoga

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Horses and jockeys in a race at Saratoga Race Course, viewed from behind.

The Conductor’s play of the day yesterday came back a nice 25/1 for an ice cold double at Saratoga (Suck It). He then couldn’t hit the broad side of the barn at Del Mar, but the Conductor will take it. He likes a bunch of nice prices on today’s Saratoga card, let’s get the train into 2nd gear. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) Mdn 75k

#2 Get Smokin (8/1) – Whenever Castellano hops aboard a debut runner for a low % barn, the horses tend to outrun their odds. The Conductor will key him in the exacta and trifecta.

#3 Frosted Rose (6/1) – She was well bet in her debut and showed a strong finish despite a troubled trip. She adds blinkers today and Rosario hops aboard.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 25000s

#4 Lady’s Island (3/5) – The Conductor can’t see her losing.

Race 3: 5½ Furlongs. MC 50000

#9 Feeling It (8/1) – The Conductor has a feeling that Kentucky Shippers will continue to run well on the dirt, even from Ellis Park.

Race 4: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.S. MC 40000

#1 Ideational (5/2) – Chad Brown.

Race 5: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Clm 30000n2L

#12 Avocado Toast (8/1) – 2nd off the layoff, she pressed a hot pace and was just nailed at the wire vs similar in her comeback race. She is quick enough early to be in a good spot going into the turn.

Race 6: 1 1/8 Mile. Clm 16000n2L

#3 Gray Nile (2/1) – The Conductor doesn’t know why he was so bad last time, but if that race didn’t exist, he’d be 3/5 in here. The big class drop and switch to Saez will wake him up.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.S.OC 40000n2x

#3 Broken Border (3/1) – She’s exiting a nice victory and is now 3rd off the layoff. Trainer Jason Servis is 12/25 with a +$2.37 ROI with horses moving from two sprints to a route this year.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.OC 62500n2x

*Never a Doubt Chad Brown Leg Lock of the Day #5 My Sister Nat (6/5) – 2nd time in the US, she’s the class of the field.

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Race 9: 1 ¾ Mile. Birdstone Stakes 100k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Third Day (8/1) – Dropping out of graded stakes company at Saratoga and switching back to dirt where he’s run his best, his late pace figures suggest the added distance will suit him well.

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Race 10: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) S.Mdn 78k

#6 Zechariah (12/1) – Coming in off the layoff after being clipped, he’s taken money in each start and has shown ability. Graham Motion brings geldings back ready to run.

The Conductor’s Wednesday Preview at Saratoga

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Horses and jockeys racing at the Saratoga Race Course with starting gates in view.

Decent Sunday for the Conductor. We had a 7/1, 5/2, 4/1 winning streak in the beginning of the card, but couldn’t get the knockout late. The Conductor shall not rest until he defeats Saratoga. Back to the lab, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.Alw 50000s

#4 Joy of Treasure (5/2) – She’s the best closer in the field and looks to get a good setup, with a speed duel up front to run at.

Race 2: 6 1⁄2 Furlongs. F.Clm 25000n2L

#1 Zandera (7/2) – He’s dropping in class and cutting back to a sprint after chasing a hot pace last start. He is also trying a fast dirt track for the first time

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. F.S.Mdn 78k

#8 Playtone (6/1) – The Conductor likes this daughter of Tapit’s work-tab at Keeneland for solid connections.

Race 4: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.S. NY Stallion Stakes Series 150K

*Never a Doubt Early Pick 5 Single #7 Niko’s Dream (8/5) – 3rd off the layoff, she narrowly missed closing into a slow pace last time. The Conductor loves her.

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Race 5: 5 1⁄2 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 75k

#7 Blessingsofliberty (8/1) – Trainer Michael Trombetta is 10% with a +$0.70 ROI with debut runners on turf this year. The Conductor doesn’t like the runners with experience in here. He’s looking at the fist timers.

Race 6: 51⁄2 Furlongs. F.Mdn 90k

#2 Tulanian (7/2) – That 59 flat 5 furlong work at Churchill three back catches the Conductor’s eye.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.Alw 92000n1x

#2 Masch (6/5) – Her European form lays over this field.

Race 8: 5 1⁄2 Furlongs. (Turf) F.S.Alw 80000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Theaterintheround (10/1) – This girl has an early pace edge over this group. The Conductor sees her scampering away on the front end.

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Race 9: 7 Furlongs. F.Shine Again Stakes 100k

#2 Talk Veuve to Me (2/1) – The Conductor has always been a fan of this mare. He sees her getting the job done at Saratoga.

Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 40000

#8 To a Friend (3/1) – She’s taking blinkers off, which is a profitable angle for trainer Jonathon Thomas. She showed ability in her debut at Gulfstream.

Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers at Saratoga

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Dynamic horse race featuring jockeys in colorful silks, showcasing speed and competition on a dirt track.

Saratoga: The only place on earth where you can get your face smashed in at the windows all day and still have a good time. The Conductor will be back….he just needs to pick up a few more jobs first. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. S.Mdn 78k

#5 Fifty Cents (8/1) – Saez takes the mount for a low volume Gulfstream trainer who has yet to have a starter at Saratoga. This colt’s sire wins at a 18% clip with 1st timers and the Conductor has a funny feeling that this boy is live.

Race 2: 7 Furlongs. Clm 14000n3L

#1 Stink Man (12/1) – He’s dropping in class 1st off the claim and gets a rider upgrade to Rosario. His win two back gives him every chance against this group.

Race 3: 5 1⁄2 Furlongs. (Turf) Alw 50000s

#4 Our Srormin Norman (8/1) – 2nd off a long lay-off, he ran a solid 2nd at Churchill last start. He’s bred to like the turf and has never tried sprinting on the lawn. The Conductor likes his upside.

Race 4: 7 Furlongs. S.Alw 80000n1x7

#1 Kazmania (4/1) – 3rd off the layoff, he returns quickly from a start at Saratoga where he had a troubled trip. The Conductor sees him taking a step forward vs an average field and he gets a rider upgrade as well.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 30000n2L

#5 Clyde’s Runner (7/2) – The Conductor doesn’t have a strong opinion in here, but he’s logical.

Race 6: 1 1/8 Mile. Clm 40000

#7 Super Dude (6/1) – He was up against it last time, trying to close into a slow pace. He adds blinkers today, which should help his early position.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.Mdn 90k

#9 Aymara (8/1) – She’s stretching out and switches back to the turf, which she is bred to do. Her debut was better than it looked closing into a slow pace over a speed favoring Gulfstream turf course.

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. F.S.Mdn 78k

#4 Queenofeverything (6/1) – She ran poorly over a sloppy track last time, but her race two back on a fast dirt track gives her every chance. Trainer James Bond is red hot at toga.

Race 9: 51⁄2 Furlongs. (Turf) Alw 50000s

*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Macho Blue (15/1) – Stepping up in class, this gelding has won 3 in a row and is very quick early. This group is not very strong for this level.Saratoga

Race 10: 1 3/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.OC 25000n1x

*Never a Doubt Best Bet From God #3 Dyna Passer (4/1) – Dropping out of Grade 1 company, she ran well to split the field closing into a slow pace. That price would be more than enough for the Conductor.

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Race 11: 6 1/2 Furlongs. G2 Amsterdam Stakes

#5 Honest Mischief (7/2) – He moved early in the Woody Stephens, a race that favored closers. This colt has loads of talent, his maiden breaker at Keeneland was freaky good.

Race 12: 5 1/12 Furlongs. (Turf) F.S.MC 40000

#3 Traci’s Girl (8/1) – There’s 12 runners, throw a dart.

The Conductor’s Jim Dandy Day Plays at Saratoga

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Jim Dandy Day at the Spa, what a treat. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) MC 40000

#6 Blacktop Legend (6/1) – Making his 2nd start off the claim for Gary Guillo, this gelding cuts back to a sprint after pressing a hot pace going a route last time.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. Mdn 90k

#5 Bossy Bride (8/1) – He’s run well closing into slow paces in his young career. He looks to get a good trip today.

Race 3: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 25000

#4 Psychic Energy (9/2) – 1st off the claim for Linda Rice, she’s heating up.

Race 4: 5½ Furlongs. Mdn 90k

#5 Kawalski (4/1) – Well bet in his debut, he got off to a slow start and ran well to close for 3rd into a slow pace. With experience, the Conductor sees him taking a big step forward.

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

#5 Prioritize (10/1) – Chad Brown will likely win this race with either the #2 or #7, but the Conductor will key this boy in the exacta. Making his 3rd start off the layoff, he’s had no pace to run at in his last two starts. With a fair setup he’ll be right there at the wire.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.S.Alw 80000n1x

#9 More Mischief (9/2) – Making her 2nd start of the year, she’s steadily progressing and looks to get a perfect strip up close to a slow pace.

#7 Sweet Meadow List (8/1) – Switching back to dirt, there is noting to knock about her dirt efforts.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 90k

#5 Economic Policy (5/2), #2 Blanket of Roses (6/1) – Chad Brown

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. Alw 92000n1x

#9 Overdeliver (3/1) – Cutting back to a sprint, he looks to get a perfect staking trip drawn to the outside with a wicked pace up front.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. G1 Alfred G. Vanderbilt H.

*Gullet Shots of the Day #2 Strike Power (6/1) and #7 Do Share (15/1) – The Conductor sees the favorite #1 Mitole (1/1) vulnerable in here. Strike Power ran a monster race behind Catalina Cruiser last start and will put mighty pace pressure on Mitole, who must send from the rail.  The Conductor thinks Strike Power has a major chance to pull the upset and will also give Do Share one more shot. There is a possibility of a pace meltdown in here and Do Share will be flying late at a juicy number.

Jim Dandy

Race 10: 1 3/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) G2 Bowling Green Stakes

#3 Ya Primo (8/1) – Watch the replay of her last start in Chile. She has major trouble at the start and still obliterates a 15-horse field. The Conductor doesn’t care who she beat, she has talent and is in Chad Brown’s hands.

Race 11: 1 1/8 Mile. G2 Jim Dandy Stakes

*Never a Doubt Feature Race Lock of the Day #4 Global Campaign (2/1) – In a race devoid of pace, the Conductor sees him controlling the race on the front end. Gate to wire, #5 Tacitus (7/5) will be too far back to run him down.

Jim Dandy

Race 12: 1 Mile. (Turf) Clm 30000n2L

#4 My Macho (5/1) – He’s lightly raced and trending in the right direction.