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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.

Scattered thunderstorms forecast for tomorrow, so the Conductor will adjust accordingly if the races are taken off the turf. The Conductor is still hurting after being knocked out of the pick 6 in the last leg on Sunday. He keeps putting himself in position to KO Saratoga, but it keeps escaping from his grasp. Only two weeks left to get its gullet, its Travers week baby. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: Hurdle Race

Race 2: 1 1/8 Mile. F.OC 25000n1x

#1 South of the Shore (8/5) – 2nd behind Dunbar Road who came back to win the Alabama on Saturday. 8/5 in a 5 horse field would not be a bad price.

Race 3: 5 ½ Furlongs. MC 75000

#4 Rejected Again (2/1) – He’s most likely, the Conductor doesn’t have a strong opinion in here.

Race 4: 1 5/8 Mile. (Turf) John Call Stakes 100k

#6 Nakamura (4/1) – The Conductor’s best opinion on Saturday when she won at 5/1, the Conductor wishes more horses returned to the races this quickly when they are feeling good.

Race 5: 5 ½ Furlongs. F.S.Mdn 78k

#2 Sophie Rules (9/2) – This filly is working well and the Jose Ortiz/Englehart jockey/trainer combo have been red hot this meet.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) Mdn 75k

#3 Justintimeforwine (15/1) – Stretching out to a route on turf for the first time, she could drastically improve. She was favorited sprinting on dirt at Saratoga two starts back, which tells the Conductor she has more talent than she’s shown. At a bomb the Conductor will key her in the exacta and trifecta.

Race 7: 7 Furlongs. Clm 20000n3L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Autostrade (6/1) – Switching back to dirt and cutting back to a sprint, he made an early move into a hot pace last time at Saratoga. The Conductor loves him here.

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Race 8: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Clm 50000b

#8 Morisette (8/1) – Dropping back to the claiming ranks today, she was favored against much tougher last time and had trouble at the break. With a clean break, she’ll have every chance.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. S.Alw 80000n1x

#3 Our Last Buck (8/1) – Switching back to dirt and dropping out of open company, his race two back at Aqueduct would be tough for this field to beat. 2nd off the layoff, he’ll be ready to roll.

Race 10: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Clm 40000n2L

#6 Zandora (5/1) – 1st off the claim and switching to turf, her early pace figures give her an advantage over this field.

Empire 6 Mandatory Payout Preview at Saratoga

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Horses and jockeys racing from the starting gate at Saratoga Turf Course during a horse race.

The Conductor is reeling. Every time he starts to build momentum, he gets booted in the face by the pony gods. So many over bet horses winning, so many strange results, Saratoga is a fickle beast. Times are tough and the Conductor doesn’t want to get out of bed this morning. Does he quit and go sit in the back of the train? Or does he throttle it and take down the mandatory payout Empire 6? We all know the answer to that, and that’s why we hopped aboard this train. Let’s Ride.

Race 5: 5½ Furlongs. F.MC 75000

Use: 1,3,4,5,7,8

Race 6: 6½ Furlongs. F.Mdn 90k

*#6 Mrs. Danvers (8/5) – This girl is the one to beat and most of the Conductor’s play will go through her. She missed the break, rushed up, and still finished a good 3rd in her debut.

Backups: 1,7

Race 7: 5½ Furlongs. (OFF Turf) Clm 25000

Use: 2,3,6,8,9,10

Race 8: 1 Mile. (OFF Turf) F.Alw 50000s

Use: 2,4,5,8,9,10,11,12,13

Race 9: 1 1/8 Mile. F.100K Summer Colony Stakes

*Never a Doubt Sunday Scaries Preventer Lock of the Sequence #7 Blue Prize (4/5) – This hard-knocking mare gets class relief today and is the most likely winner in the sequence. She’s run admirably in her last two starts at Saratoga behind Elate, the best female dirt horse in the country.

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*Lone Backup #4 Vexactious (6/1) – If your looking for a price, the Conductor likes this mare switching from turf to dirt. She’s faced stiffer competition on the lawn and has a win on dirt in her career. She’s posting bullet works and Rosario hops in the irons.

Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. (OFF Turf) F.Clm 30000n2L

Use: 2,5,11

Alabama Stakes Day Plays at Saratoga

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Two racehorses competing closely during the Black Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.

Let the Alabama Stakes Day Battle Begin!

Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 7 Furlongs. (OFF Turf) Mdn 90k

#8 Fort McHenry (3/1) – 1.1 million at auction and a strong work tab for Pletcher.

Race 2: 6½ Furlongs. F.Clm 75000

#4 Break Curfew (3/1) – 2nd off the layoff and shortening in distance, the Conductor sees her early speed holding today.

Race 3: 5½ Furlongs. (OFF Turf) MC 40000

#6 Game Boy Benny (8/1) – In a race moved to the dirt, his 2nd at Monmouth last time makes him the one to beat.

Race 4: 6 ½ Furlongs. Clm 14000

#4 Giant Boo Boo (5/2) – The Conductor sees the early pick 5 as very chalky.

Race 5: 1 3/8 Mile. OC 62500n2x

#6 Nakamura (6/1) – Stretching out to his best distance after two easy wins, he looks primed to run a monster race.

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

#11 High Crime (6/1) – He’s shown real ability on dirt and ran very well stretching out for his first start on turf last time. Working well and cutting back to a sprint today, he’s very dangerous.

Race 7: 6½ Furlongs. Mdn 90k

#4 Candy Tycoon (2/1) – Word on the street is this boy is the goods for Pletcher.

Race 8: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) Smart and Fancy Stakes

#5 Morticia (1/1) – She’s a cut above this group. The Conductor likes #8 Broadway Run (9/2) to run 2nd in the exacta.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.G2 Lake Placid Stakes

#7 Wildlife (10/1) – This isn’t the strongest field the Conductor has ever seen and she’s shown a thunderous late kick in her last two victories. She’s stepping up in class, but the Conductor sees her hitting the board and spicing up the exacta and trifecta.

Race 10: 1 1/4 Mile. F. G1 Alabama Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Lady Apple (6/1) – The Conductor loves her in this spot. Winner of 4 of her last 5, she’s steadily progressing and looks to get a great trip, up close to a moderate pace.

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Race 11: 7 Furlongs. F.S.Alw 80000n1x

#6 Take Me to Hardoon (5/1) – She’s working well off the layoff and Englehart thought highly enough of her to put her in G1 company following her debut. The Conductor loves her at a decent price in the finale.

Force Feed Friday: The Conductor’s Plays at Saratoga

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A bustling outdoor gathering at Saratoga with people seated at picnic tables under pavilions surrounded by trees.

We don’t want to do better, we need to do better at Saratoga. C’mon Conductor! Let’s Ride.

 

Race 1: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) S.Mdn 78k

#4 Noble Emotion (8/1) – Bred to go long on the grass, trainer Jonathon Thomas is 27% with a +$0.08 ROI with turf runners this year and can win 1st time out. When Castellano rides for him, they’re live.

Race 2: 7 Furlongs. Clm 75000

#4 Olympic Village (4/1) – He showed talent as a two-year old and is making his return to the races today. He’s working well and Castellano hops aboard for another barn he rarely rides for.

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

#6 Shennan (7/2) – Making his 2nd start off a layoff and in the US, he should take a big step forward today. He ran well last time out, closing for 3rd into a slow pace.

Race 4: 5 ½ Furlongs. F.MC 25000

#3 Flattering Eye’s (12/1) – She was just beaten by a favorite last start and shortens in distance today. This race is wide open.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. OC 62500n2x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Cove Blue (8/1) – This colt just missed last time after setting a hot pace going 7 furlongs. He’s working like he’s going to run a career best today over the Saratoga track.

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

#8 Psalmody (7/5) – Chalk

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) OC 80000b

#5 Maraud (4/1) – 2nd off the layoff, he had no chance last time trying to close into a tepid pace. He’s a Grade 2 winner and the class of the field.

Race 8: 1 1/8 Mile. F.S.OC 25000n1x

*Never a Doubt Friday Night Stew Lock of the Day #5 Ratajkowski (8/5) – She ran very well at Saratoga just getting nailed in her 1st time routing last time. The Conductor sees her graduating today. Her namesake will be cheering her on.

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Race 9: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) Skidmore Stakes 100k

#4 River Hawk (20/1) – Shipping in from Laurel and taking a huge step up in class, Jose Ortiz takes the mount for a barn he hasn’t ridden for this year. The Conductor has a feeling this boy is live and is also a big name hunch play for the Conductor.

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

#8 Blue Parrot (5/1) – 2nd off a layoff, the Conductor thinks she’ll appreciate the added distance after going 5 ½ Furlongs last time.

 

Throat Shot Thursday: The Conductor’s Plays at Saratoga

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Saratoga Picks

Nothing like striking out at Saratoga to start the week. The Conductor only has two options now, dig out of the hole, or dig a deeper one……Either way he’s happy, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Clm 25000

#2 Amazing Audrey (6/5) – She’s the most likely, the Conductor has no feel for this race.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.Mdn 75k

#7 Miraculousblessing (12/1) – This filly is coming up from Monmouth where she is posting bullet works. Gaffalione and trainer Kelsey Danner teamed up for a 33/1 debut winner in their lone start together at Saratoga.

Race 3: 7 Furlongs. OC 80000n2x

#3 No Dozing (9/5) – The Conductor keeps burning money on him so he’ll do it one more time.

Race 4: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) Mdn 90k

#2 Relentless Dancer (8/1) – The Conductor likes this colt’s work tab and Jose Ortiz has been very strong for Maker this meet.

Race 5: 7 Furlongs. MC 50000

#4 Majestic West (8/1) – He’s working well for strong connections and his dam has produced 6 winners from 6 starters. The runners with experience aren’t anything special.

Race 6: 1 1/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) Clm 30000n2L

#12 Southern Brigade (5/1) – He broke his maiden at the return to the races at Belmont last start and this field is abysmal. The Conductor would love 5/1 on him.

Race 7: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.S.Alw 80000n1x

*Double Barreled Shotgun Shots #2 Andarta (12/1) – Her maiden breaker last summer at Saratoga at this distance is the best race this field has. At a big number, the Conductor will use her.

#10 Silencia (9/2) – Shipping in from Laurel, her early pace figures last time out give her an edge against this field.

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Race 8: 6½ Furlongs. F.S. Union Avenue Stakes 100K

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Bonita Bianca (9/2) – She won this race last year and is cutting back to a sprint today in her 2nd start of 2019. Servis puts the blinkers back on her and she looks to get a perfect trip stalking a hot pace.

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Race 9: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.S.Mdn 78k

#12 Crescent Lady (6/1) – Making her 3rd career start and working well, she moved early into a hot pace last start and was only beaten two lengths. The Conductor sees her graduating today.

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.

Saratoga time, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: Hurdle Race – Pass

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. Mdn 75k

#2 More Thunder (4/1) – This colt is posting sharp works and Rosario takes the mount for a low % barn. Rosario has only ridden one other horse for Steve Kiesaris this meet and he won at 21/1. This colt’s also wins at a 19% clip with 1st time starters.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. Clm 16000

#4 Aristocratic (5/2) – He has a major early pace edge against this group and won last time he was at this level.

Race 4: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) S.Alw 80000n1x

#5 Honorable Hero (8/1) – Plunging in class, he was fighting the rider early last start and was much farther back than usual. He’ll be ridden much more aggressively here and will be in a good spot when they turn for home against a very weak group.

Race 5: 7 Furlongs. F.Mdn 90k

#3 Ocean Fire (6/1) – Cutting back to a sprint and switching to dirt, she’s working well entering today and will be fit.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.S.Mdn 78k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #10 Mazal Eighteen (8/1) – Well bet in her debut at Saratoga, that race was taken off the turf. She showed brief speed before fading badly. Switching to the surface she’s bred for, Irad hops aboard for a low % barn he hasn’t ridden for this year. The Conductor has a funny feeling she’s live.

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Race 7: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Bolt Landing Stakes 100k

#5 Kimari (3/5) – Unless she bounces horribly in her return from Ascot, she’ll obliterate this field.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. Clm 40000n2L

#7 Allured (3/5) – Chad Brown chalk.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Clm 25000

#10 Sycamore Lane (5/1) – He’s a consistent hard knocker and is proven at the distance.

Race 10: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Alw 50000s

#12 Subsidiary (6/1) – Dropping in class and cutting back to a sprint, she shit the gate last start and lost all chance. She’s certainly quick enough early to get into a good spot entering the turn from the outside post today.

Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers at Saratoga

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Large crowd gathered at Saratoga Race Course with horses and jockeys preparing for a race.

Yesterday was fun. Except when the Conductor 3 putted from two feet on the 36th hole to lose the match. To be fair, 36 holes and an exuberant amount of stews means it was completely unsanctioned and will be stricken from the record. Saratoga time, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 1/8 Mile. Mdn 90k

#2 One Eyed Jack (5/2) – The “other” Chad in here, the Conductor like him stretching out for the 1st time.

Race 2: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Alw 40000

#1/1A Entry (5/2) – The Conductor sees both entries having major chances.

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

#7 Morning Gold (3/1) – She ran a good 2nd in her debut. With a rider upgrade and experience she’ll be tough in this spot.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 32000

#1 Takecharge Mirella (5/1) – This filly is taking a big class drop and has recent figures that would handle this group.

Race 5: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.S.OC 40000n2x

*Gullet Shot of the Day#4 Stonefactor (12/1) – She’s coming in off a long layoff, but she has the best figures in the field sprinting on the turf. She won last summer at Saratoga and the Conductor sees her doing it again today at a nice number.

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Race 6: 6 Furlongs. F.Mdn 90k

#10 Mundaye Call (7/2) – This filly was 950k at auction, posting bullet works, and Jose Ortiz hops aboard for a tiny barn. All signs point to her running off the screen.

Race 7: 1 1/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) S.Alw 80000n1x

#4 Gosilently (10/1) – 2nd off the layoff, he’s the lone speed in the race and looks to get favorable trip on the front end. He doesn’t like to win often, the Conductor will mostly key him underneath in the exacta and trifecta.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. F.OC 62500n2x

*Never a Doubt Sunday Scary Preventer Lock of the Day #2 Cookie Dough (9/5) – She set a hot pace vs G3 company at Saratoga last time and still held on for 2nd. The Conductor like her at this distance.

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Race 9: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Galway Stakes 100K

#3 Sister Peacock (8/1) – She set a hot pace going longer at Woodbine last start and cuts back to a sprint today. She’s yet to miss the board in 7 career starts on multiple distances.

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

#2 Hurricane Jake (6/1) – 2nd off the layoff, he’s dropping to the maiden ranks and stretching out to a turf route for the 1st time. Trainer Phillip Bauer is 27% with a +$1.52 ROI 2nd time Lasix this year.

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.