​Wednesday, August 3, 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

Jonathan Kiser Novice S. 2 1/16 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 5-4-7-6 Rating ⭐⭐

#5 Howyabud-drew off to win by 10 last out after shipping over from Ireland and coming off a 5 month layoff for his second win a row. He is improving with every start and is the one to beat.

#4 Lydford-had a rough trip last out in a 19 horse field before missing by 7 lengths. He runs for 30% winning trainer and should run into the payoffs.

#7 Burn The Evidence-fought for the lead last out but had to settle for second beaten 2 ¾ length by a repeat winner. She has a 3-2-2 record from her 8 starts and will show her speed again today. She is taking on the boys today but has speed and should be close from the start.

#6 Decisive Triumph-is coming off back to back seconds and looks for another in the money finish.

Saratoga – Race 1

#

Win

Place

Show

5

$7.20

$4.10

$2.40

6

.

$5.80

$3.10

3

.

.

$2.70

Results: 1 | ALL

Wager Type

Winning Numbers

Paid

$1.00 Exacta

5/6

$20.70

$0.50 Trifecta

5/6/3

$33.62

$0.10 Superfecta

5/6/3/1

$19.57

Race 2

Post: 1:39 PM ET Dirt

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

Selections 6-7-1-2 Rating ⭐⭐

#6 Frosty Invasion-finished third last out in her best effort to date. She drops from MSW to MCL40k, cuts back in distance and trainer has hit with 2 of his 4 starters here.

#7 Darn That Song-missed by just half a length and was claimed for 25k. She shows a bullet work over the track, gets a rider upgrade to I.Ortiz and should be close from the start.

#1 The Entry. #1 Fuligni-finished 4th in her debut last out while running at this same level. Trainer is hitting at 27% here and this filly needed her debut. #1A Glittering Prize-is coming off her best race to date while finishing second beaten just a length and a quarter. She gets a rider upgrade to Saez and that will help her chances.

#2 Laughter-dropped to this same level last out for her third career start and missed by only 2. She shows a bullet work over the track since and should be a good price.

Saratoga – Race 2

#

Win

Place

Show

1A

$8.80

$4.10

$3.10

2

.

$4.40

$3.60

6

.

.

$4.90

Results: 1 | 2 | ALL

Wager Type

Winning Numbers

Paid

$1.00 Exacta

1/2

$19.20

$0.50 Trifecta

1/2/6

$47.87

$0.10 Superfecta

1/2/6/7

$26.80

$1.00 Double

5/1

$15.80

Race 3

Post: 2:13 PM ET Dirt

6 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds | CLAIMING: $25,000 | Purse: $60,000 Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (3-5) Pick 4 (.50) Races (3-6), Double Wagers

Selections 5-6-2-3 Rating ⭐⭐

#5 Never Early-has won 3 of 7 with a second. He gets a rider upgrade to Gomez and is the one to beat.

#6 Leddy-drew off to win by 7 two back then finished third last out against tougher. He is coming off a 9 month layoff but drops in class and trainer is hitting at 25% here.

#2 Printrack-came off a three month layoff two back and drew off to win by 9 then missed the repeat last out by just 3 lengths. He gets a rider upgrade to I.Ortiz and that always helps.

#3 Ready to March-long shot play has the speed to be close to or on the lead and will be a big price.

Saratoga – Race 3

#

Win

Place

Show

6

$5.30

$3.30

$2.30

2

.

$2.60

$2.10

5

.

.

$2.70

Results: 1 | 2 | 3 | ALL

Wager Type

Winning Numbers

Paid

$1.00 Exacta

6/2

$6.90

$1.00 Quinella

2/6

$3.75

$0.50 Trifecta

6/2/5

$8.20

$0.10 Superfecta

6/2/5/4

$4.62

$1.00 Double

1/6

$13.50

$1.00 Pick-3

5/1/6

$30.50

Race 4

Post: 2:49 PM ET Inner turf

1 Mile | Fillies and Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up | CLAIMING: $25,000 | Purse: $60,000 Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (4-6), Double Wagers

  • # PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.
  • 1 1 ML 10-1 Jasminesque J. Gomez 118 Lbs G. Sciacca $25,000 L
  • 2 2 ML 15-1 Shadolamo D. Davis 125 Lbs J. Toscano, Jr. $25,000 L
  • 3 3 ML 7-2 War Canoe K. Carmouche 123 Lbs S. Klesaris $25,000 L
  • 4 4 ML 5-2 Adelaide Miss L. Saez 123 Lbs B. Russell $25,000 L
  • 5 5 ML 9-5 Golden Voice R. Santana, Jr. 125 Lbs M. Maker $25,000 L
  • 6 6 ML 4-1 Charge Account J. Castellano 123 Lbs T. Morley $25,000 L
  • 7 7 ML 15-1 Carry On T. Gaffalione 123 Lbs J. Sharp $25,000 L
  • 8 M ML 2-1 Chaysenbryn T. McCarthy 125 Lbs M. Kantarmaci $25,000 L
  • 9 M ML 8-5 Invaluable R. Santana, Jr. 123 Lbs R. Diodoro $25,000 L

Selections 5-3-4 Rating ⭐⭐⭐

#5 Golden Voice-has won 3 of her 5 starts with a second this year while taking on tougher. She drops in class and should continue his winning ways.

#3 War Canoe-hard trying 9 year old has a 10-9-13 record from her 51 starts with over 629k in earnings. She has beaten better and this drop down to 25k makes her the one to beat.

#4 Adelaide Miss-yet another dropping in class this one for 25% winning trainer Russell.

Race 5

Post: 3:21 PM ET Turf

5 1/2 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT | Purse: $105,000 Exacta, Quinella, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (5-7) Pick 6 ($1) Races (5-10), Double Wagers

  • # PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.
  • 1 5 ML 9-5 Java Buzz F. Prat 119 Lbs L. Rice L
  • 1A M ML 9-5 Stealththirtyfour . Rider TBA 119 Lbs L. Rice FTL
  • 2 1 ML 4-1 Upper Level J. Gomez 114 Lbs J. Jerkens L
  • 3 2 ML 6-1 Rocket’s Red Glare I. Ortiz, Jr. 119 Lbs L. Rice FTL
  • 4 3 ML 10-1 Triumphant Road J. Castellano 119 Lbs E. Barker
  • 5 4 ML 2-1 Sosua Summer J. Lezcano 119 Lbs W. Mott L
  • 6 6 ML 8-1 Sul Pharoah J. Ortiz 119 Lbs W. Mott L
  • 7 7 ML 30-1 Theregoesmymiracle L. Cardenas 124 Lbs D. Seyler L

Selections 5-1-6-2 Rating ⭐⭐

#5 Sosua Summer– is coming off his career best effort while finishing 3rd last out on the turf at Belmont. He has the speed to be close from the start and today could be graduation day.

#1 Java Buzz-finished second in his debut behind a repeat winner, then finished 4th in a key MSW race in which the top two finishers came back to win then came off a 10 month layoff and missed by just half a length last out. He needed that one and trainer is hitting at 24% with her runners in their second start back.

#6 Sul Pharoah-came off a 5 month layoff last out and finished third. He keeps J.Ortiz, is from the same barn as our top pick and will be a much better price.

#2 Upper Level-showed speed in his debut last out before finishing 4th. He drops 4 lbs, needed this debut and should improve.

Saratoga – Race 5

#

Win

Place

Show

5

$9.70

$3.30

$2.50

1

.

$2.90

$2.20

2

.

.

$4.30

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

Wager Type

Winning Numbers

Paid

$1.00 Exacta

5/1

$7.60

$1.00 Quinella

1/5

$4.10

$0.50 Trifecta

5/1/2

$18.25

$0.10 Superfecta

5/1/2/3

$12.35

$1.00 Double

6/5

$18.80

$1.00 Pick-3

6/6/5

$48.25

Race 6

Post: 3:55 PM ET Inner turf

1 1/16 Miles | State Bred | Fillies | 2 Year Olds | MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT | Purse: $88,000 Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (6-8) Grand Slam Races (6-9), Late Pick 5 (.50) Races (6-10), Double

  • # PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.
  • 1 1 ML 8-1 Amanda’s Folly T. McCarthy 119 Lbs R. Rodriguez
  • 2 2 ML 12-1 Bernt Again L. Saez 119 Lbs D. Schettino
  • 3 3 ML 7-2 Collaboration I. Ortiz, Jr. 119 Lbs L. Rice
  • 4 4 ML 6-1 Dream On Cara J. Castellano 119 Lbs M. Friedman
  • 5 5 ML 4-1 Lady Jasmine J. Velazquez 119 Lbs D. Donk
  • 6 6 ML 5-1 Sweetest Princess M. Franco 119 Lbs G. Weaver
  • 7 7 ML 9-5 Smokie Eyes F. Prat 119 Lbs C. Clement
  • 8 M ML 5-2 Lady Quinn . Rider TBA 119 Lbs J. Thomas

Selections 4-3-7-5 Rating price play

#4 Dream On Cara-is one of only two in the field with a start and it was a solid 4th beaten 5 lengths on the turf at Belmont. She shows four works here since, stretches out and will be a good price.

#3 Collaboration-first timer from the Rice barn gets I.Ortiz and could be in the payoffs.

#7 Smokie Eyes-160k first timer from the Clement barn who is hitting at 23% with his debut runners.

#5 Lady Jasmine-first timer from the Donk barn has four works over the track and David is hitting at 19% here.

Saratoga – Race 6

#

Win

Place

Show

5

$7.70

$3.90

$2.80

7

.

$3.70

$2.70

3

.

.

$3.00

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

Wager Type

Winning Numbers

Paid

$1.00 Exacta

5/7

$12.60

$0.50 Trifecta

5/7/3

$19.12

$0.10 Superfecta

5/7/3/1

$16.57

$1.00 Double

5/5

$15.10

$1.00 Pick-3

6/5/5

$79.25

$0.50 Pick-4

6,7/6/5/5

$129.75

$0.50 Pick-5

1/6,7/6/5/5

$620.25

Race 7

Post: 4:29 PM ET Dirt

1 Mile | State Bred | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up | ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING : $45,000 | Purse: $100,000 Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (7-9) Pick 4 (.50) Races (7-10), Double Wagers

  • # PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.
  • 1 1 ML 4-1 Vintage Hollywood J. Lezcano 122 Lbs G. Rodriguez $45,000 L
  • 2 2 ML 6-1 Daddy Knows M. Franco 122 Lbs J. Englehart L
  • 3 3 ML 8-5 Tiergan I. Ortiz, Jr. 124 Lbs M. Giangiulio $45,000 L
  • 4 4 ML 5-1 Troubleshooter L. Saez 122 Lbs J. Englehart L
  • 5 5 ML 10-1 Bar Fourteen J. Gomez 119 Lbs G. Sciacca L
  • 6 6 ML 5-2 Blewitt D. Davis 122 Lbs J. Toscano, Jr. $45,000 L

Selections 6-3-4 Rating ⭐⭐

#6 Blewitt-has won four of his last six with his two losses coming off sloppy track. He finds an easier field today and should get a fast track.

#3 Tiergan-missed by just a neck last out against similar and was claimed. I.Ortiz stays in the irons and they are the ones to beat.

#4 Troubleshooter-closer has caught speed favoring tracks in his last two. He will come from off the pace and could run into the payoffs.

Saratoga – Race 7

#

Win

Place

Show

3

$3.30

$2.70

$2.10

4

.

$6.30

$3.80

2

.

.

$3.50

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

Wager Type

Winning Numbers

Paid

$1.00 Exacta

3/4

$12.50

$0.50 Trifecta

3/4/2

$25.87

$0.10 Superfecta

3/4/2/5

$24.92

$1.00 Double

5/3

$7.30

$1.00 Pick-3

5/5/3

$34.25

Race 8

Post: 5:05 PM ET Dirt

7 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds | CLAIMING : $50,000 | Purse: $80,000 Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Pick 3 Races (8-10), Double Wagers

  • # PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.
  • 1 1 ML 8-1 Silipo K. Carmouche 120 Lbs L. Rice $50,000 L
  • 2 2 ML 8-1 Must Be Love J. Rosario 118 Lbs G. Rodriguez $50,000 L
  • 3 3 ML 4-1 Buckingham Prince T. Gaffalione 118 Lbs N. Casse $50,000 L
  • 4 4 ML 10-1 Free Square T. McCarthy 118 Lbs J. Robb $50,000 L
  • 5 5 ML 7-2 Dot’s Dollar J. Castellano 120 Lbs T. Morley $50,000 L
  • 6 6 ML 6-1 Sugar Gray Leonard L. Saez 118 Lbs B. Russell $50,000 L
  • 7 7 ML 12-1 Iron Lion in Zion M. Franco 118 Lbs T. Morley $50,000 FTL
  • 8 8 ML 6-1 Hagler I. Ortiz, Jr. 120 Lbs R. Rodriguez $50,000 L
  • 9 9 ML 9-2 Swift Tap R. Santana, Jr. 118 Lbs R. Atras $50,000 L

Selections 1-5-3-8 Rating ⭐⭐

#1 Silipo-was claimed three back and has improved in his two starts for new connections while finishing 2nd in back to back. He has a win in his only start here, drops in class and 8-1 is a nice price.

#5 Dot’s Dollar-won back to back before a third place finish last out. He has the speed to make the lead and will be the one to catch.

#3 Buckingham Prince-ran in second from start to finish last out missing by just half a length at this same 50k level last out in his best effort to date and should be in the money.

#8 Hagler-has won three of seven with a second. He is coming off a win in his last race but that was 2 months ago. He gets I.Ortiz and trainer is hitting at 24% with his runners coming off a layoff.

Race 9

Post: 5:39 PM ET Turf

1 1/16 Miles | Fillies and Mares | 3 Year Olds And Up | ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING : $62,500 | Purse: $120,000 Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10), Double Wagers

  • # PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.
  • 1 2 ML 1-1 Rocky Sky (IRE) F. Prat 122 Lbs C. Brown L
  • 1A 4 ML 1-1 American Bridge (GB) I. Ortiz, Jr. 122 Lbs C. Brown L
  • 2 7 ML 5-2 Angel Palm (GB) M. Franco 124 Lbs B. Cox L
  • 2B M ML 5-2 Millefeuille J. Rosario 124 Lbs W. Mott L
  • 3 1 ML 6-1 Princess Fawzia K. Carmouche 122 Lbs R. Atras $62,500 L
  • 4 3 ML 6-1 Poca Mucha J. Rosario 124 Lbs W. Mott L
  • 5 5 ML 12-1 Movie Moxy J. Ortiz 122 Lbs G. Weaver L
  • 6 6 ML 12-1 Bramble Bay J. Lezcano 126 Lbs M. Dini $62,500 L
  • 7 8 ML 20-1 Juxtapose T. Gaffalione 122 Lbs S. Klesaris $62,500 L
  • 8 M ML 9-5 Played Hard T. Gaffalione 124 Lbs P. Bauer L
  • 9 M ML 10-1 Halo City R. Santana, Jr. 122 Lbs N. Lynch L
  • 10 M ML 8-5 W W Fitzy R. Santana, Jr. 124 Lbs R. Diodoro L
  • 11 M ML 12-1 Family Time . Rider TBA 124 Lbs D. Romans $62,500 L
  • 12 M ML 6-1 Flashndynamite M. Franco 124 Lbs M. Moore $62,500 L

Selections 1-2-4 Rating ⭐⭐⭐

#1 The Chad BrownEntry-#1 Rocky Sky-shipped over from Ireland and joined the Brown barn. She finished second in a grade 2 in her second NA start then missed by just a length and a quarter last out in a 102k stake. She finds easier today and will come from just off the pace. #1A American Bridge-shipped over and joined the Brown barn. She finished 5th in a grade 1 in her first Na start then missed by 5 last out while coming off a 9 month layoff. She gets I.Ortiz and will show speed.

#2 Angel Palm-drew off to win by 3 two back then missed by only 3 last out at this same level. She runs for Cox who is hitting at 21% here and is the one to beat.

#4 Poca Mucha-came off a three month layoff last out and missed by just 2 ¾ at this same level. She needed that one and should be a good price.

Saratoga – Race 9

#

Win

Place

Show

4

$9.00

$3.10

$2.40

1

.

$2.10

$2.10

3

.

.

$3.20

1A

.

$2.10

$2.10

Results: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ALL

Wager Type

Winning Numbers

Paid

$1.00 Exacta

4/1

$6.80

$0.50 Trifecta

4/1/3

$10.30

$0.10 Superfecta

4/1/3/2

$5.42

$1.00 Grand Slam

3,5,7,8/2-4/3,5,9/4

$18.00

$1.00 Double

5/4

$32.50

$1.00 Pick-3

3/5/4

$96.75

Race 10

Post: 6:13 PM ET Dirt

7 Furlongs | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up | CLAIMING: $16,000 | Purse: $35,000 Exacta, Trifecta (.50), Super (.10) Wagers

  • # PP ODDS Horse Jockey Weight Trainer Claim $ Med.
  • 1 3 ML 12-1 Sixty Three S A. Castillo 124 Lbs N. Chatterpaul $16,000 L
  • 1A 8 ML 12-1 Centavo J. Alvarado 122 Lbs N. Chatterpaul $16,000 L
  • 2 1 ML 10-1 Heads Or Tails J. Castellano 120 Lbs R. Klesaris $16,000 L
  • 3 2 ML 3-1 Bezos T. Gaffalione 122 Lbs M. Maker $16,000 L
  • 4 4 ML 6-1 Ginnsu Warrior D. Davis 118 Lbs T. Morley $16,000 L
  • 5 5 ML 30-1 Prince of Joy L. Cardenas 124 Lbs R. Legall $16,000 L
  • 6 6 ML 12-1 Regality J. Gomez 117 Lbs J. Englehart $16,000 L
  • 7 7 ML 5-1 Yono R. Santana, Jr. 118 Lbs B. Walsh $16,000 L
  • 8 9 ML 15-1 Arthurian K. Carmouche 124 Lbs C. Caramori $16,000 L
  • 9 10 ML 8-1 Braciole J. Samuel 120 Lbs O. Noda $16,000 L
  • 10 11 ML 20-1 Flipping Fun T. McCarthy 122 Lbs E. Davis $16,000 L
  • 11 12 ML 7-2 Cathedral Beach M. Franco 120 Lbs G. Weaver $16,000 L

Selections 7-3-11-8 Rating ⭐⭐

#7 Yono-takes a big drop in class for sharp trainer and we should get a good price.

#3 Bezos-showed speed last out before stopping while trying the turf for the first time last out and taking on 30k claimers. He switches back to the main track, drops to 16k and will show his speed.

#11 Cathedral Beach-is another taking a big drop in class this one for Weaver. He shows a bullet work at Belmont two back and should be in the payoffs.

#8 Arthurian-missed by only 4 in his debut then came off a year and 10 month layoff and drew off to win by 3 ¾. That was a big effort and 15-1 is a big price.

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