Tag: todd pletcher

Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers at Belmont Park

on By
A vine-covered building with large arched windows and a crowd of spectators seated in front, surrounded by greenery and trees.

Chalk fest at Belmont yesterday, which never suits the Conductor. Kentucky Downs also played as a turf highway, gate to wire all day. Let’s pray to the pony gods for a good end to the week. The first NFL Sunday, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) S.Mdn 62k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Hudson Overpass (8/1) – This boy has improved in every start and the Conductor likes the aggressive bump up in class. His early pace figures give him an edge here as well. The Conductor will key him in the exacta.

Belmont

Race 2: 1 Mile. F.Clm 16000n2L

#5 Movie Score (7/5) – Its tough to like any of these fillies.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) MC 40000

#6 Mo Fun (6/1) – He was bumped at the break, forced 5 wide, and still ran a good 4th in his debut at this level. The conductor likes his upside.

Race 4: 7 Furlongs. Clm 16000

#3 Javelin (9/2) – Dropping in class, his effort at Belmont two back will give him every chance.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) S.Mdn 62k

#9 Portfolio Hedge (3/1) – The conductor never hedges.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) F.S.Alw 66000n1x

#3 Matzo Bella (8/5) – Servis looks tough to beat.

Race 7: 1 Mile. F.Mdn 75k

#1 Abilene Trail (8/5) – She ran a figure well above par in her debut sprinting. Her even pace figures tell the Conductor she’ll appreciate the stretchout.

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) 100K Allied Forces Stakes

#2 Uncle Benny (4/1) – He stumbled bad in his return to the races last start and didn’t do much running. He’s the most talented runner in the field and that would be a delicious price.

#3 No Bang No Boom (5/1) – The Conductor can see him wiring this field.

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

#4 Lucky Ramsey (8/1) – This gelding is coming in off a year layoff but is a hard knocker and loves the track and distance. Most importantly he looks to get a perfect setup today, with a hot pace to close into.

Esophagus Slice Saturday: The Conductor’s Plays at Belmont Park

on By
A horse with a jockey in red and white polka dots racing ahead at the Belmont Derby 2019.

The races getting taken off the turf last minute displeased the Conductor yesterday. We’re on the turf today at Belmont and the Conductor cannot wait to sink into his couch and stare at screens for the next 48 hours. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. F.S.Alw 66000n1x

#1 Girl of Tosconova (6/1) – Making her 1st start of the year, she was thrust into Grade 2 competition in her 3rd career last winter. With natural maturity as a 3-year-old, she can improve mightily today. The odds on favorite #2 Cash Offer (3/5) will have early pace pressure to contend with.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) F.S.MC 40000

#5 Cape Cod Diva (6/5) – Dropping to the maiden claiming ranks for the first time against a heinous field, she’s an absolute cinch.

Race 3: 6 ½ Furlongs. Clm 40000

#2 Happy Form (7/5) – A two horse race on paper, the Conductor leans towards the Servis runner.

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

#3 Crypto Gold (3/1) – 2nd off the claim for Linda Rice, she’s 37% with a +$0.78 ROI this year with runners 2nd out.

#1 Highway Flyer (6/1) – He had a brutal trip last time. The Conductor likes his upside at a decent price.

Race 5: 6½ Furlongs. Mdn 75k

#1 Hemlock (3/1) – He went off favored for Mott in his debut, who doesn’t get his 1st timers cranked. The Conductor thinks there is a lot more under the hood.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Alw 50000s

#4 Take Charge Tina (10/1) – This filly was much improved on the turf two back and returns to the lawn 1st off the claim today. The Conductor will key her in the exacta and trifecta.

Race 7: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) Alw 77000n1x

*Double Barreled Buckshot #6 Lonhtwist (6/1) – This colt is progressing and has run well every time sprinting on turf. The Conductor sees him going off at and even bigger price with low % connections.

#9 Quarky (4/1) – He has a major early pace edge over this group and has a chance to wire them.

Belmont

Race 8: 1½ Mile. Grand Prix American Jockey Club Invitational Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Highland Sky (8/1) – He didn’t beat much in his blowout off the turf win at Belmont last start, but the Conductor loved the way he traveled over the surface. He’s faced tougher turf fields most of his career and the Conductor will hammer him if he’s close to that morning line.

Belmont

Race 9: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) F.Jockey Club Oaks Invitational Stakes

#6 Wonderment (7/2) – The Conductor likes her European form and this distance should hit her right between the eyes.

Race 10: 1½ Mile. (Turf) Jockey Club Derby Invitational Stakes

#9 Spanish Mission (3/1) – This isn’t the strongest group of American runners and the Conductor is going to try to beat Chad Brown here. This boy has very strong form vs tougher across the pond. The Conductor will also use the Euro shippers #4 Pedro Cara (12/1) and #5 San Huberto (10/1).

Race 11: 7 Furlongs. S.MC 25000

#1 Champagne Chills (8/5) – He’s the logical choice, if he doesn’t win at Belmont you could see a bomb in here. The Conductor doesn’t have a strong opinion here.

Force Feed Friday: The Conductor’s Plays at Belmont Park

on By
A thrilling horse race at Belmont Park with a leading horse and a cheering crowd in the background, showcasing the excitement of equestrian sports.

Green Bay +155 made the Conductor a happy man last night, but he’ll never get that 3 hours back of his life. What a brutal game to watch. Belmont Park racing has returned and its time to head into the weekend with train gaining speed. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 1 Mile. S.Alw 66000n1x

#1 Bebe Banker (20/1) – She ran an even 4th at this level at Saratoga last start and will closer to the lead today in a race whatsoever. The Conductor sees him hitting the board at a big price.

#6 Red Zinger (7/2) – Returning to dirt and stretching out to a route, he’s the Conductor’s top pick in here. He has a major early pace advantage over this field.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) F.S.Mdn 62k

#1A Strongerthanuknow (5/2) – Her early speed gives her a major edge against this group.

Race 3: 7 Furlongs. F.S.Clm 25000

#7 First Forevor (6/1) – 1st off the claim for a red hot Englehart barn, she looks to get a favorable trip on or near a slow pace.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) Mdn 75k

#8 Imperial Moment (9/2) – Bred well for the grass, the Conductor likes his work tab and bullet August 17. Castellano rarely rides for Mott, which also catches the Conductor’s eye.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) F.S.OC 40000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Stonefactor (12/1) – 2nd off the layoff, she’s 1/1 at Belmont and it came at this distance. She set a hot pace last time and ran well to hang on for 3rd. She’s very dangerous on the early lead and she should get it again today.

belmont park

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. F.Mdn 75k

#2 Stand for the Flag (6/5) – She ran an extremely strong late pace figure last time at Belmont Par, closing into a slow pace. She’ll like the added distance.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. (Turf) Christiecat Stakes 100k

#5 Dancing Vega (5/1), #7 Turf War (10/1) – Whenever Chad has two runners that aren’t favorites, one of them wins.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.S.Mdn 62k

*Never a Doubt Friday Night Stew Lock of the Day #9 Astoria Kitten (7/2) – Heavily favored in her debut, she hit the gate at the start and moved early into a hot pace. The Conductor sees a monster effort coming today.

belmont park

Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers at Saratoga

on By
Saratoga Picks

Two more racing days left at Saratoga. Bitter sweet, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) Mdn 75k

#4 Bahamian Prince (6/1) – 1st off the claim for George Weaver, he moves to turf where this gelding is bred to improve. He was favored in his debut on dirt and ran decent, pressing a hot pace.

Race 2: 7 Furlongs. F.MC 30000

#2 Elegant Rose (7/5) – Chalk

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. Clm 25000n2L

#6 Laughing Manners (6/1) – His early pace figures give him an advantage over this group.

Race 4: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Alw 92000n1x

#9 Honey I’m Good (8/1) – Returning to the races off a long layoff, she ran competitive figures for this level on dirt as a two-year-old. With natural progression she is very dangerous, and she has turf in her pedigree.

Race 5: 5 ½ Furlongs. MC 50000

#10 Bobbyfromthepalm (4/1) – This colt is working well for strong connections and this race is wide open. The Conductor likes that he was only 50k at auction, so he can be well spotted.

Race 6: 7 Furlongs. Clm 32000

#6 Always Forgiven (8/5) – The Conductor never forgives.

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

#3 Bridal Path (6/1) – She lunged at the start in her debut and made a middle move before flattening out late. The Conductor sees her taking a big step forward today.

Race 8: 7 Furlongs. F.Mdn 90k

#2 Orsay (3/1) – This daughter of American Pharoah was 1.2 million at auction and is working well for Chad.

Race 9: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.Clm 75000

#3 Connectivity (5/2) – She looks to get a perfect trip, with a hot pace up front to close into.

Race 10: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 50000s

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Olive Kat (6/1) – She set a blistering pace in the mud at this level last time and posted a bullet last work. She’ll appreciate the shorter distance today.

Saratoga

Race 11: 7 Furlongs. F. G1 Spinaway Stakes

#7 Shippy (9/2) – Drawn well to the outside, the Conductor liked this girl’s grit last time at Saratoga. 9/2 would be an absolute joke.

Race 12: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) S.Alw 80000n1x

#5 Opt (7/2) – He ran a good 2nd behind a next out winner this last start. This is a very weak field and the Conductor is against the Chad Brown runner in this spot.

The Conductor’s Woodward Stakes Day Plays at Saratoga

on By
A racehorse with a jockey in yellow silks competing on a dirt racetrack.

This where the Conductor is at heading into Saratoga’s final Saturday. Be good to him pony gods on Woodward Stakes Day, Let’s Ride.

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

#1 Structor (2/1) – 850k Chad Brown 1st timer. It’s Scructor for the Conductor in the first.

Race 2: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) Clm 40000n2L

#2 No Regrets (7/2) – The Conductor regrets nothing about his decision to live his life on the rails.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. F.G2 Prioress Stakes

#5 Royal Charlotte (4/1) – Dropping out of a loaded G1 Test stakes where she was heavily bet, The Conductor likes that Chad brings her back quickly. She’s drawn nicely to the outside and the Conductor thinks the odds on favorite #3 Break Even (1/2) is vulnerable.

Race 4: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) OC 62500n2x

#4 Fig Jelly (5/2) – She should get the lone lead in this turf sprint and that’s all the Conductor needs to see.

Race 5: 7 Furlongs. Mdn 90k

#8 Mud Pie (10/1) – This colt debuts for a small barn that has a winner from only two starters this meet. He’s posting solid works, his sire is 16% with 1st timers and his dam has produced a stakes winner. The Conductor has that feeling in his left knee that he’s going to pop.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) G3 Saranac Stakes

#2 Good Governance (2/1) – Chad Brown

Race 7: 7 Furlongs. Mdn 90k

#4 Extreme Force (8/1) – She hasn’t broken well in her 1st two career starts but showed talent in her debut, running 3rd in a race that has come back live. With a clean break today, she’ll have every chance at a nice number.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 90k

#1 Get Set (5/1) – Exiting two decent sprint efforts on dirt, he stretches out and tries turf for the 1st time. Trainer Steve Klesaris is 17% with a +$2.75 ROI moving horses to the lawn for the 1st time this year.

Race 9: 7 Furlongs. F.Alw 92000n1x

#3 Arrifana (7/2) – This filly looked like the goods in her debut and is working like a monster entering today.

Race 10: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) G2 Glens Falls Stakes

#2 Fools Gold (5/2) – One of the Chad Brown runners will win this race, you passengers figure out which one.

Race 11: 1 1/8 Mile. G1 Woodward Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Mongolian Groom (15/1) – This gelding is in good form and has run two bang up races in a row. He was only beaten a length by Catalina Cruiser two back and he hung on for 3rd after chasing a lone front-runner around the track in the Pacific Classic last time out. He looks to get a great trip sitting in the first flight of runners behind a moderate pace up front today and there aren’t any superstars in this field. The Conductor is going to key him in the exacta and trifecta and use mainly the three runners exiting the Whitney around him (#3 Vino Rosso (7/2), #5 Preservationist (7/2) and #7 Yoshida (5/2). This will be a great rendition of the Woodward Stakes.

woodward stakes

Race 12: 6 Furlongs. Mdn 90k

#4 Tolerant (4/1) – The Chad Brown and Pletcher trainees are the ones to beat, but this 1st timer catches the Conductor’s eye. He posted a bullet 46 flat work two back and his sire is winning at a 16% clip with runners in their debut. This jockey/trainer combo is also red hot.

Force Feed Friday: The Conductor’s Plays at Saratoga

on By
Saratoga picks

…..BYU did not go well for the Conductor. American Power at 7/2 in race 8 was the Conductor’s best opinion yesterday at Saratoga. However, we need more big prices running in. Only 4 days left in the meet, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 7 Furlongs. Mdn 78k

#7 Financialstability (2/1) – The Conductor likes his work tap b for Chad and he has what the Conductor will never have.

Race 2: 1 1/8 Mile. Clm 12500

#8 Kahramani (9/2) – He stumbled at the start and was fanned wide last start. He’ll improve 2nd off the layoff and will be a fair price.

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

#6 Exchange Fever (6/1) – This colt showed ability in his debut last summer at Saratoga, pressing a hot pace and only beaten 1 ¾ lengths vs tougher. Coming in fresh off a long layoff, this is a weak group and he has the most upside.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. OC 100000b

#1 Wonderful Light (2/1) – The other contenders are wildcards in here, coming in off long layoffs. This horse is making his 3rd start of the year and is in good form, the Conductor trusts him.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.Alw 40000s

*Gullet Shot of the Day #3 Bramble Queen (8/1) – 2nd off the layoff, she’s a mile specialist and looks to get a perfect trip today with a hot pace in front to run at.

saratoga

Race 6: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) S.Mdn 78k

#3 Shandian (6/1) – This colt pressed a scorching pace and still hung on for 3rd in his first try on turf last start. 6/1 would be a mouthwatering price.

Race 7: 5 ½ Furlongs. F.Mdn 90k

#3 Leaveuwithasmile (4/1) – She showed good early speed in her debut and hung on for 3rd behind an impressive runner. She’ll be in a good spot early and should improve with experience.

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

#4 Noble Jewel (8/1) – Stretching out to a route for the 1st time last start, she made a move on the turn and then flattened out. She broke her maiden impressively in her debut, is lightly raced, and will appreciate the shorter distance today.

Race 9: 1 1/8 Mile. Clm 50000

#1 Tour De Force (8/5) – The Conductor doesn’t have anything clever here at Saratoga.

Race 10: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) Lucky Coin Stakes 100k

*Never a Doubt Friday Night Stew Lock of the Day #3 Disco Partner (8/5) – After scratches, he’ll be tough to beat.

saratoga

Race 11: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.S.Alw 80000n1x

#8 Star of the East (9/2) – She had a troubled trip last start and the Conductor sees her getting a perfect one today stalking a hot pace.

Throat Shot Thursday: The Conductor’s Plays at Saratoga

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

Please get the Conductor to Labor Day Weekend at Saratoga, Let’s Ride.

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. F.S.Mdn 78k

#1 Tequila Fog (6/1) – Her dam has produced 3 winners from 4 starters, including a stakes winner. The Conductor likes her work tab and trainer Dermot Magner is 25% with a +$1.49 ROI this year at the maiden special weight level.

Race 2: 1 1/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) S.OC 40000n2x

#6 Cross Border (8/5) – Winner of two in a row, he loves Saratoga and the distance. His price may float up with two Chad Brown runners in the field as well.

Race 3: 6½ Furlongs. F.Clm 20000n3L

*Atom Bomb Shot of the Day #4 Parlapiano (20/1) – She made a wide move on the turn last start after getting vanned off in her start prior. 3rd off the layoff today, the Conductor sees her running her A race, which fits against this tepid group. The Conductor will key her in the exacta and trifecta.

Saratoga

Race 4: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) Alw 50000s

#4 He Iz Gone (12/1) – This gelding folded in his 1st time routing last start. He cuts back to sprinting today, where he won 3 straight prior and will step forward in his 2nd start for the Clement barn.

Race 5: 7 Furlongs. Clm 16000n2L

#2 Bronxville (5/1) – He mad an early move into a hot pace vs tougher last start. 2nd off the layoff he will improve and the Conductor thinks he has every chance to beat the heavy favorite #1 Business Cycle (1/1) at a much better price.

Race 6: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) S.Mdn 78k

#8 Corey Scores (4/1) – Chad not being the favorite in a turf sprint paid nicely yesterday.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. F.S.Mdn 78k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Saratoga Beauty (9/2) – He was favored in his debut and ran ok after breaking slowly. Paco returns to Saratoga to ride him and trainer Patrick McBurney is 32% with a +$0.11 ROI with 2nd time starters this year.

Saratoga

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. OClm 50000

#3 American Power (5/1) – Winner of two in a row, this colt looks to get a great setup with a hot pace to run at.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.P. G. Johnson Stakes 100k

#3 Ginseng (8/1) – Castellano hops aboard the Indiana shipper for Brad Cox. The Conductor really liked her debut win, showing a nice turn of foot on the turn.

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

#13 Ideational (5/2) – Chad draws in.

The Conductor’s Wednesday Preview at Saratoga

on By
Large crowd gathered at a horse racing event, showcasing enthusiastic spectators enjoying the races and social atmosphere.

The final week at Saratoga is upon us. It all comes down to this. The Conductor is in a hole deeper than the grand canyon……but it only takes one pony. Let’s Ride.

Race 1: Hurdle Race – Pass

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. F.OC 25000s

#5 Le Weekend (3/1) – This mare is a hark knocker and her figures fit right in with the favorites in here. Shipping in Colonial, the Conductor is expecting her to be an overlay.

Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.S.OC 40000n2x

#1 Dynamite Kitten (4/1) – She showed a good late lick last time, closing into a slow pace. She gets back to her best distance today.

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. F.Mdn 90k

#3 Doll Collercion (4/1) – She stumbled at the break last time and she was steadily progressing until then. The Conductor likes that Johnny V hops aboard.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.Clm 40000

*Atom Bomb Shot of the Day #5 Alvernia (30/1) – This filly didn’t a run a step in the slop last time, but her win two back on dirt was competitive for this level. She’s stretching out and trying the grass for the first time and her breeding has some turf influences. She’ll be the biggest price on the board and the Conductor will key her underneath in the trifecta like the sicko he is.

Saratoga

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. S.Mdn 78k

#4 Lorenzen (5/1) – This colt is working well for Casse and his dam has produced 7 winners from 9 starter. RIP to the legend Hefty Lefty who passed away this year.

Saratoga

Race 7: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 90k

#5 Jazzique (5/1), #6 Selflessly (8/1) – The Conductor will take the two Chads and carry on.

Race 8: 6 Furlongs. Alw 50000s

#6 Smile Bryan (3/1) – He’s drawn well to the outside at Saratoga and looks to get a perfect stalking trip in this one. He just missed at this level last time.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) G3 With Anticipation Stakes

#2 Our Country (7/2) – The Conductor was very impressed by his maiden breaker last start. He showed a thunderous finish, blowing away the field.

Race 10: 5 ½ Furlongs. F.MC 40000

#12 Beans and Rice (30/1) – Did Carona racing Buy a Conductor t- shirt?

Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers at Saratoga

on By
Saratoga Picks

Saratoga is killing the Conductor. Let’s Ride.

 

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. F.Mdn 90k

#3 Strike Magic (6/1) – This filly was 200k at auction and trainer Mark Hennig is 15% with a +$0.62 ROI with 1st timers this year. Jose Ortiz also rarely rides for Hennig, which is a good sign

Race 2: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) Mdn 90k

#5 Tench (5/1) – He is very quick early and switches to grass for the 1st time. Trainer Timothy Hamm is 18 % with a +$3.24 ROI moving runners to the lawn this year.

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

#4 Tide of the Sea (8/5) – He looks tough to beat.

Race 4: 7 Furlongs. F.Clm 25000n2L

#5 Wisconsin Night (7/2) – 1st off the claim for Linda Rice, her early pace figures give her an advantage over this group.

Race 5: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.OC 62500n2x

*Never a Doubt Sunday Night Scaries Preventer Lock of the Day #6 Violent Times (5/2) – She looks to get a perfect trip on or near a moderate pace for a turf sprint.

saratoga

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. Clm 12500

#8 Scarf It Down (7/2) – The Conductor won’t be scarfing anything but rice down for months.

Race 7: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.MC 75000

#8 Darken a Day (12/1) – Dropping to the claiming ranks for the first time, this filly’s first two starts have been rained off the turf. She’ll finally get a chance on the surface she’s bred for.

Race 8: 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) Better Talk Now Stakes 100k

#1 Front Run the Fed (2/1) – You don’t see colts win by 13 lengths in a turf sprint like she did last time.

Race 9: 1 1/8 Mile. Alw 92000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Felix in Fabula (6/1) – 3rd vs similar at Saratoga last start, this colt has a win at the distance and more wins period than the rest of this field combined.

saratoga

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

#2 Art Theif (7/2) – 1st off the claim for George Weaver, she adds blinkers today and has the strongest late pace figures in the field.

The Conductor’s Travers Day Plays at Saratoga

on By
Group of racehorses with jockeys in colorful silks competing on a racetrack.

The time has come. The biggest day at the biggest meet. It’s put up or shut up time for the Conductor. Will Saratoga defeat him? Or will he come out on top? Only time will tell, but Toga best believe the Conductor is coming out swinging. Protect your neck in the Travers Toga, Let’s Ride.

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

#8 Lemonist (4/1) – Last time was too long for him and he still ran a good 2nd at this level. 3rd off the layoff and shortening to his preferred distance, the Conductor gives him a major chance to upset the chalk.

Race 2: 6 Furlongs. Mdn 90k

7 Onward (7/2) – Drawn well to the outside for strong connections, this boy is well bred and working well.

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

#5 New York Charmer (15/1) – Stretching out to a route and trying grass for the first time, this filly can drastically improve for top connections. She gets a rider upgrade and the Conductor will key her in the exacta and tri.

Race 4: 6½ Furlongs. Alw 92000n1x

#2 Dark N Cloudy (20/1) – He ran 2nd vs similar last start and has past performances above par for this level. He has good early speed and doesn’t need the lead to win. If he can sit just behind a hot pace, he’ll be very dangerous.

Race 5: 7 Furlongs. G1 Forego Stakes

#3 Mitole (4/5) – He was finally defeated last start after having a little trouble at the gate. The Conductor sees him rebounding today and putting on a show.

Race 6: 7 Furlongs. F.G1 Ketel One Ballerina Stakes

#6 Minit to Stardom (8/1) – She’s become a new animal this year in the Camejo barn. She wired the field to upset the Honorable Miss last time and the Conductor sees her having a chance to do the same today.

Race 7: 7 Furlongs. G1 H. Allen Jerkens Stakes

#1 Shancelot (1/2) – The Conductor wanted to take a shot against him from the rail, but his early pace edge looks too much for this group to handle.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.G2 Woodford Reserve Ballston Spa Stakes

#7 Scottish Jig (10/1) – Shortening in distance, she’s the lone speed in the race. She’s a nice price and looks to get a favorable trip setting a slow pace. The Conductor will key her in the exacta and trifecta. This race is wide open on the win end.

Using ALL

Race 9: 1 1/8 Mile. G1 Personal Ensign Stakes

#5 Wow Cat (5/1) – The Conductor will use this mare along with #4 Elate (7/5). She needed that last race off a long layoff, and this has been the goal for Chad all along. The Conductor sees her running back to her Breeders Cup Distaff effort, which will give her every chance.

The Conductor will TOSS #1 Midnight Bisou (6/5)

Race 10: 1½ Mile. (Inner Turf) Grade 1 Sword Dancer Stakes

#7 Annals of Time (5/2) – This Grade 1 winner was dominant last time and has the most talent in the field. The majority of the Conductor’s play will go through him.

Backups: #6 Ya Primo (7/2), #5 Pillar Mountain (10/1)

Race 11: 1 1/4 Mile. Travers G1 Runhappy Travers Stakes

*Gullet Shot of the Day #7 Mucho Gusto (6/1) – The Conductor’s Travers Preview

travers stakes

Race 12: 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) S.OC 40000n2x

#11 Discretionary Marq (4/1) – Dropping out of open company, his early speed will put him in a great spot turning for home.

Race 13: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.Mdn 90k

#1 Aymara (12/1) – 2nd off the layoff, she was favored last time and ran like a short horse. She has talent and the Conductor sees her running a big effort today.