Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Saratoga Thoroughbred

I Play Exacta Boxes

In races with 3 selections the total cost will be $6 for a $1 bet In races with 4 selections the total cost will be $12 for a $1 bet

The Win Candidates are in order from our top pick to our fourth (or third).

However, we root for the two biggest prices to run 1st and 2nd as it helps our payoffs in our exacta boxes. It does not matter to me if it is our top pick or our fourth- I am trying to make money!

If you have any questions just let me know,

Tom – support@battagliaspicks.com

RATING KEY:⭐⭐⭐ = GREAT BETTING RACE ⭐⭐ = GOOD BETTING RACE⭐ = BAD BETTING RACE

Race 1

Post: 1:05 PM ET Hurdle

Michael G. Walsh Novice S. About 2 3/8 Miles | Open | 4 Year Olds And Up | G STAKES | Purse: $75,000 Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (1-3), Double Wagers

Selections 7-1-3 Rating ⭐⭐–canceled

Hurdle racing is not my cup of tea.

#7 Scorpio’s Revenge-has won 3 of 5 with a second. He came from 39 lengths back to win by 3 last out which seems crazy to me but welcome to hurdle racing I guess.

#1 Freddy Flintshire-has rallied to win his last two in a row including last out over this course. He is improving and will come running late.

#3 Decisive Triumph-fast gelding has the speed to make the early lead and will be the one to catch.

Race 2

Post: 1:39 PM ET Dirt

7 Furlongs | State Bred | Fillies | 2 Year Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT | Purse: $88,000 Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (2-4) Early Pick 5 (.50) Races (2-6), Double Wagers

Selections 3-5-1 Rating ⭐⭐

#3 Gambling Girl-rallied to finish third last out in just her second career start while racing over this track for the first time. She seems to have found a soft spot, at least on paper, and should prove tough.

#5 Maddie’s Grace-I am not sure I have ever seen a relatively good trainer struggle so much at a particular meet than Rudy Rodriguez is here. He is hitting at 18% on the year but is only 1 for 66 here. This filly finished third in her debut last out with the second place finisher coming back to win and is the one to beat.

#1 Sweet Blush-200k first timer from the Morey barn is working solid for her debut and could be in the payoffs at first asking.

Saratoga – Race 2

#

Win

Place

Show

3

$4.40

$2.80

$2.30

6

.

$12.00

$6.90

4

.

.

$7.50

Results: 1 | 2 | ALL

Wager Type

Winning Numbers

Paid

$1.00 Exacta

3/6

$34.25

$0.50 Trifecta

3/6/4

$200.25

$0.10 Superfecta

3/6/4/1

$121.35

$0.00 Double

Refund

$0.00

Race 3

Post: 2:13 PM ET Turf

5 1/2 Furlongs | State Bred | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up | MAIDEN CLAIMING: $40,000 | Purse: $50,000 Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (3-5) Pick 4 (.50) Races (3-6), Double Wagers

Selections 12-13-4 Rating ⭐⭐ OFF TURF

#12 Tommy Gun-dropped to this same level last out, made the lead and finished second missing by just 3 lengths. He has the speed to be close from the start, keeps I.Ortiz and should get the money

#13 Full Complement– drops from MSW to MCL 40k and fits better with these.

#4 Built to Last-drop from MSW to MCL for 19% winning trainer however, he is 0 for 11 with his runners making this drop.

Race 4

Post: 2:49 PM ET Dirt

6 1/2 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds | CLAIMING: $32,000 | Purse: $64,000 Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (4-6), Double Wagers

Selections 3-4-5 Rating ⭐⭐

#3 Cathedral Beach-dropped down to 16k and drew off to win by 6 in his first start over this track last out and was claimed. New trainer moves him up to 32k and has the one to beat.

#4 Cole Spur-finished second last out against similar with the third place finisher coming back to win. This gelding shows four works since and should be in the payoffs.

#5 Zen Master-is coming off back to back third place finishes, last out just a length behind the second place finish who came back to win his next start. He runs for 24% winning trainer and should be close from the start.

Saratoga – Race 4

#

Win

Place

Show

3

$6.10

$3.30

$2.50

1

.

$5.70

$3.10

2

.

.

$4.10

Results: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ALL

Wager Type

Winning Numbers

Paid

$1.00 Exacta

3/1

$12.60

$0.50 Trifecta

3/1/2

$25.87

$0.10 Superfecta

3/1/2/5

$12.57

$1.00 Double

4/3

$12.20

$1.00 Pick-3

3/4/3

$19.70

Race 5

Post: 3:21 PM ET Dirt

1 Mile | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up | CLAIMING: $50,000 | Purse: $57,000 Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (5-7) Pick 6 ($1) Races (5-10), Double Wagers

Selections 5-3-4 Rating ⭐⭐

#6 Kinetic Sky-came off an 8 month layoff last out and finished 5th in his first start over this track. Trainer Cox is hitting at 29% with his runners in their second start back off a layoff and should prove tough to hold off.

#5 Roderick-has the speed to make the lead and trainer has won with 4 of his 8 starters here.

#3 Good Culture-dropped to this same level last out and finished third over this track. He gets more ground today and should be in the payoffs.

#4 Forty Two Ace-drops from allowance company to this 50k non winners of three. He gets a rider upgrade to Saez and should be a decent price.

Saratoga – Race 5

#

Win

Place

Show

5

$3.50

$2.60

$2.10

4

.

$4.70

$2.90

1

.

.

$2.30

Results: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ALL

Wager Type

Winning Numbers

Paid

$1.00 Exacta

5/4

$9.50

$1.00 Quinella

4/5

$6.20

$0.50 Trifecta

5/4/1

$11.40

$0.10 Superfecta

5/4/1/3

$4.17

$1.00 Double

3/5

$5.50

$1.00 Pick-3

4/3/5

$20.60

Race 6

Post: 3:55 PM ET Turf

5 1/2 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up | ALLOWANCE | Purse: $115,000 Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (6-8) Grand Slam Races (6-9), Late Pick 5 (.50) Races (6-10), Double

Selections 5-13-3 Rating ⭐⭐

#5 King Angelo-is coming off a wire to wire score for his second win from just three starts here. He will show his speed again today and will be the one to catch.

#13 Risk Profile-main track only runner draws in. He is coming off a third over this track last out while coming off a 5 month layoff. Trainer is hitting at 19% with her runners in their second start back and this one should improve.

#3 Under Oath-came off a 3 month layoff and showed little last out in his first start over this track. Pletcher is hitting at 26% with his runners in their second start back and 24% winning rider takes the mount.

Race 7

Post: 4:29 PM ET Inner turf

1 Mile | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up | MAIDEN CLAIMING: $75,000 | Purse: $60,000 Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (7-9) Pick 4 (.50) Races (7-10), Double Wagers

Selections 8-5-9-7 Rating ⭐⭐

#8 The Prince’s Spur-missed by just 2 ¾ in his debut while catching a sloppy track then missed by 3 ¾ over the turf here with both races coming against tougher MSW runners. Pletcher drops him in for a tag, a 24% winning move for him and this one should be tough to hold off late.

#5 Proven Hope-ran his best race to date in his only turf start to miss by just 3 ¾. He drops from MSW, gets back on the turf, adds blinkers and will come running late.

#9 Drakon-made the lead last out at this same level before missing by 2 ½ length. He looks like the speed again today and the cut back in distance will help.

#7 Secret Cargo-showed nothing in his debut last out while taking on MSW runners. Brown drops this 300k gelding down to 75k, a 24% winning move for him and he is coming off a bullet work.

Saratoga – Race 7

#

Win

Place

Show

8

$4.40

$3.10

$2.60

6

.

$5.90

$4.50

1

.

.

$7.00

Results: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ALL

Wager Type

Winning Numbers

Paid

$1.00 Exacta

8/6

$17.10

$0.50 Trifecta

8/6/1

$86.37

$0.10 Superfecta

8/6/1/7

$89.30

$1.00 Double

3/8

$4.30

$1.00 Pick-3

5/3/8

$9.00

Race 8

Post: 5:05 PM ET Dirt

7 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up | CLAIMING: $25,000 | Purse: $60,000 Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (8-10), Double Wagers

Selections 6-4-5 Rating ⭐⭐⭐

#6 Lastchanceatglory-was claimed two back for 40k then went wire to wire for his new connections in his first start over this track last out and was claimed again, this time for 32k. New trainer is hitting at 25% with his claims in their first start, this gelding shows a bullet work over the track and drops to 25k.

#4 Mount Travers-finished 6 lengths behind our top pick last out. He cuts back to 7f and that will help his chances at a solid price.

#5 Lil Commissioner-came off a two month layoff last out and got the money at Belmont for 16k. He moves up in class and should be close from the start.

Saratoga – Race 8

#

Win

Place

Show

4

$14.80

$5.00

$2.90

6

.

$2.70

$2.20

3

.

.

$2.80

Results: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ALL

Wager Type

Winning Numbers

Paid

$1.00 Exacta

4/6

$15.10

$0.50 Trifecta

4/6/3

$23.50

$0.10 Superfecta

4/6/3/2

$8.97

$1.00 Double

8/4

$25.25

$1.00 Pick-3

3/8/4

$54.00

Race 9

Post: 5:39 PM ET Turf

John’s Call S. 1 5/8 Miles | Restricted | Open | 4 Year Olds And Up | G STAKES | Purse: $135,000 Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Double Wagers

Selections 3-4-2 Rating ⭐⭐⭐

#3 Tide of the Sea-looks like the only speed and looks to take them all the way on the front end.

#4 Oceans Map-rallied to finish second missing by less than a length last out in his best effort to date. He gets more ground today and that makes him the one to beat.

#2 Bluegrass Parkway-is making his third start off a 7 month layoff and should be ready for his best.

Race 10

Post: 6:13 PM ET Inner turf

1 Mile | Fillies and Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up | STARTER ALLOWANCE | Purse: $70,000 Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10) Wagers

Selections 14-13-4 Rating ⭐⭐

#14 Maybe Later-finished third last out at this same level while racing wide on a double speed favoring track. She keeps I.Ortiz and should prove tough.

#13 Chaysenbryn-was claimed two starts back for the 25k then moved up to 32k and got the score in her first start for new connections. She moves up again and will come running late.

#4 Lady of Thoroton-we will keep our long shot pick even tough the race is off the turf. This filly does shows winning back to back on the dirt and could help our payoffs.