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Saratoga Friday Picks — August 2, 2024 | Best Bets & Whitney Weekend Preview

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A racehorse galloping with a jockey in colorful attire, showcasing speed and athleticism on a grassy track.

Frustrating Thursday at Saratoga with the races being taken off the turf and a severely rail biased dirt course. Finally NYRA gives the Conductor his lawn back and he’s ready to mow. Big weekend ahead. Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) OClm 35000

#2 Jhirsch (15/1) – The Conductor likes two prices in this wide open optional claimer. This gelding romped two back and was well bet last time at this level. In that last race, he got a terrible turf trip, chasing the pace 4-wide and uncovered on the turn. Now drawn to the inside, he’ll get a fair chance and the Conductor sees him running a big race.

#6 Typhoon Fury (12/1) – This gelding is exiting a easy sprint victory. Now 1st off the claim for Toscano, he stretches out to a route in a race devoid of other pace. Toscano has a positive ROI this year 1st off the clam and the Conductor thinks Typhoon Fury is a serious gate to wire threat.

Race 8: 1 3/16 Mile. (Turf) F.G2 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Oaks Invitational Stakes

#1 Cinderella’s Dream (6/5) – The Conductor was very impressed with this filly’s stretch run last time in the Grade 1 Belmont Oaks. She showed a serious kick against the frontrunner flow and that was her first try at this distance. The only wild card in this race is the other European, #5 Greenfinch (9/2), making her US debut. However, the Conductor still gives the edge to Cinderella’s dream.

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) G2 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Please Advise (10/1) – This 1st time gelding finished behind the favorite, #4 Neat (5/2), last time but had no chance with the pace scenario. He was far back behind a very slow pace and ran well to make up ground in the stretch. Now getting a major rider upgrade to Prat today and a nice inside draw, the Conductor sees him getting a perfect pocket trip. There isn’t much that separates this group on numbers, so the trip will make all the difference. Please Advise will refuel the train’s coal supply heading into the weekend.

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Force Feed Friday: Saratoga Oaks Day Plays

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A thoroughbred horse named Concrete Rose racing with a jockey in purple and white silks.

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