Saratoga Race Course 2014

[h=1]Saratoga - Stakes Schedule[/h]
[h=1]Saratoga 2014[/h][TABLE="class: standardTable noPad, width: 766"]
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[TH="bgcolor: #E6E2C9"]Date[/TH]
[TH="bgcolor: #E6E2C9"]Race[/TH]
[TH="bgcolor: #E6E2C9"]Grade[/TH]
[TH="bgcolor: #E6E2C9"]Purse [/TH]
[TH="bgcolor: #E6E2C9"]Age[/TH]
[TH="bgcolor: #E6E2C9"]Distance[/TH]
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[TR]
[TD]Fri., Jul. 18[/TD]
[TD]Schuylerville[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]III[/TD]
[TD]$150,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F2YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>6 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Fri., Jul. 18[/TD]
[TD]Sir Cat*[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 Mile (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sat., Jul. 19[/TD]
[TD]TVG Diana[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$500,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sat., Jul. 19[/TD]
[TD]Sanford[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]III[/TD]
[TD]$150,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>2YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>6 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sun., Jul. 20[/TD]
[TD]Coaching Club American Oaks[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$300,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sun., Jul. 20[/TD]
[TD]Lucky Coin[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>4&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>5 1/2 Furlongs (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Mon., Jul. 21[/TD]
[TD]Shine Again[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>7 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Wed., Jul. 23[/TD]
[TD]Lake George[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]II[/TD]
[TD]$200,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/16 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Thu., Jul. 24[/TD]
[TD]Quick Call[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>5 1/2 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Fri., Jul. 25[/TD]
[TD]Curlin[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sat., Jul. 26[/TD]
[TD]Amsterdam[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]II[/TD]
[TD]$200,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sat., Jul. 26[/TD]
[TD]Jim Dandy[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]II[/TD]
[TD]$600,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sun., Jul. 27[/TD]
[TD]Shuvee Handicap[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]III[/TD]
[TD]$200,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Mon., Jul. 28[/TD]
[TD]HRTV Honorable Miss Handicap[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]II[/TD]
[TD]$200,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>6 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Wed., Jul. 30[/TD]
[TD]Coronation Cup[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>5 1/2 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Thu., Jul. 31[/TD]
[TD]A. P. Smithwick Memorial (Steeplechase)[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>4&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>2 1/16 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Thu., Jul. 31[/TD]
[TD]Evan Shipman (NYB)[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Fri., Aug. 1[/TD]
[TD]Smirnoff Sorbet Caress[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>5 1/2 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 2[/TD]
[TD]Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$350,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>6 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 2[/TD]
[TD]De La Rose[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 4&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 Mile (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 2[/TD]
[TD]Whitney[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$1,500,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 2[/TD]
[TD]Test[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$500,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>7 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 2[/TD]
[TD]Lure[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>4&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/16 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sun., Aug. 3[/TD]
[TD]Waya[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/2 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Mon., Aug. 4[/TD]
[TD]NYSS Cab Calloway Division[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 Mile (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Mon., Aug. 4[/TD]
[TD]NYSS Statue of Liberty Division[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 Mile (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Wed., Aug. 6[/TD]
[TD]John's Call[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 5/8 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Thu., Aug. 7[/TD]
[TD]Birdstone*[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 3/4 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Fri., Aug. 8[/TD]
[TD]National Museum of Racing Hall Of Fame[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]II[/TD]
[TD]$200,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/16 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 9[/TD]
[TD]Fourstardave Handicap[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]II[/TD]
[TD]$500,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 Mile (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sun., Aug. 10[/TD]
[TD]Adirondack[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]II[/TD]
[TD]$200,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F2YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sun., Aug. 10[/TD]
[TD]Saratoga Special[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]II[/TD]
[TD]$200,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>2YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Mon., Aug. 11[/TD]
[TD]Tenski[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 Mile (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Wed., Aug. 13[/TD]
[TD]Troy[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>5 1/2 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Thu., Aug. 14[/TD]
[TD]Saratoga Dew (NYB)[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Fri., Aug. 15[/TD]
[TD]John Morrissey (NYB)[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 16[/TD]
[TD]Knob Creek Lake Placid[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]II[/TD]
[TD]$300,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 16[/TD]
[TD]Alabama[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$600,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/4 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sun., Aug. 17[/TD]
[TD]Sword Dancer Invitational[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$500,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/2 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sun., Aug. 17[/TD]
[TD]Alydar*[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>4&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Mon., Aug. 18[/TD]
[TD]Summer Colony[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Wed., Aug. 20[/TD]
[TD]Better Talk Now[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 Mile (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Thu., Aug. 21[/TD]
[TD]Union Avenue (NYB)[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Thu., Aug. 21[/TD]
[TD]New York Turf Writers Cup (Steeplechase)[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$150,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>4&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>2 3/8 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Fri., Aug. 22[/TD]
[TD]Personal Ensign Invitational[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$500,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Fri., Aug. 22[/TD]
[TD]Lord & Taylor Tale of the Cat[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>6 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 23[/TD]
[TD]Travers Stakes[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$1,250,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/4 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 23[/TD]
[TD]Ketel One King's Bishop[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$500,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>7 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 23[/TD]
[TD]Ballerina[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$500,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>7 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 23[/TD]
[TD]Ballston Spa[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]II[/TD]
[TD]$250,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/16 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sun., Aug. 24[/TD]
[TD]Albany (NYB)[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$250,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sun., Aug. 24[/TD]
[TD]West Point presented by Trustco Bank (NYB)[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$150,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/16 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sun., Aug. 24[/TD]
[TD]Yaddo (NYB)[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$150,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/16 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sun., Aug. 24[/TD]
[TD]Fleet Indian (NYB)[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$200,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sun., Aug. 24[/TD]
[TD]Funny Cide (NYB)[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$200,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>2YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sun., Aug. 24[/TD]
[TD]Seeking the Ante (NYB)[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$200,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F2YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Mon., Aug. 25[/TD]
[TD]Smart N Fancy[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>5 1/2 Furlongs (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Wed., Aug. 27[/TD]
[TD]P. G. Johnson[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F2YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/16 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Thu., Aug. 28[/TD]
[TD]With Anticipation[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]II[/TD]
[TD]$200,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>2YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/16 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Fri., Aug. 29[/TD]
[TD]Riskaverse[/TD]
[TD="align: center"][/TD]
[TD]$100,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 Mile (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 30[/TD]
[TD]Prioress[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]II[/TD]
[TD]$300,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>6 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 30[/TD]
[TD]Bernard Baruch Handicap[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]II[/TD]
[TD]$250,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/16 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 30[/TD]
[TD]Forego[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$500,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>7 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sat., Aug. 30[/TD]
[TD]Woodward[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$600,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Sun., Aug. 31[/TD]
[TD]Spinaway[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$350,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F2YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>7 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Sun., Aug. 31[/TD]
[TD]Glens Falls[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]III[/TD]
[TD]$150,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>F&M 3&UP</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 3/8 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Mon., Sep. 1[/TD]
[TD]Saranac[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]III[/TD]
[TD]$300,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>3YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>1 1/8 (Turf)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="bgcolor: #E7E7E7"]
[TD]Mon., Sep. 1[/TD]
[TD]Hopeful[/TD]
[TD="align: center"]I[/TD]
[TD]$350,000[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>2YO</nobr>[/TD]
[TD]<nobr>7 Furlongs (Dirt)</nobr>[/TD]
[/TR]
</tbody>[/TABLE]


*These races are part of the overnight stakes program
 
Can't wait, best part of the summer. I will be up the opening weekend and I think we are running the second Saturday, so I'll probably be back up then too. :cheers:
 
Sounds good, Lloyd. I will be there for sure opening Fri and Sat and will be there for the 2nd Sat.
 
Opening Day Stakes Nominations:



THE SCHUYLERVILLE
$150,000
(Grade III)
(Up to $27,000 NYSBFOA)
FOR FILLIES TWO YEARS OLD By subscription of $150 each which should accompany the nomination; $750 to pass the entry box and an additional
$750 to start. For horses not origianlly nominated, a supplemental payment of $3,000 along with the entry and starting fees may be made at any time prior
to the closing of entries. The purse to be divided 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth, 3% to fifth and 2% divided equally among
the remaining finishers.The owner of any two year old who has broken its maiden in a race held at the Aqueduct Spring or Belmont Spring/Summer
meetings is eligible to receive a one time $100,000 bonus should that horse go on to win a graded sweepstake at any NYRA track in 2014. The bonus will
be reflected in the horse's earnings. 121 lbs. Non-winners of a race other than maiden or claiming 2 lbs.; Maidens 4 lbs. Starters to be named at closing time
of entries. A trophy will be presented to the winning owner.
SIX FURLONGS
TO BE RUN FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014

ANGELA RENEE Siena Farm LLC Todd A. Pletcher b.f.2
COCO'S WILDCAT Gilbert G. Campbell Kathleen O'Connell b.f.2
DANZATRICE Gainesway Stable Cathal A. Lynch ch.f.2
DELIGHTFUL ERIN Blue Stork Stables Mitchell E. Friedman b.f.2
EVRYBDYMSTGETSTONZ Darlene Bilinski Gary C. Contessa ch.f.2
FASHION ALERT George Bolton Todd A. Pletcher b.f.2
MAST COVE Tim E. O'Donohue Racing LLC John J. Robb b.f.2
MERCER MILL MAE Hat Creek Racing Wesley A. Ward b.f.2
PHOENIX PARK Cathal Lynch Cathal A. Lynch b.f.2
PROMISE ME SILVER Robert G. Luttrell W. Bret Calhoun gr/ro.f.2
SUNSET GLOW Ten Broeck Farm Wesley A. Ward gr/ro.f.2
TAKE CHARGE BRANDI Willis D. Horton D. Wayne Lukas ch.f.2
TULIRA'S STAR Team Valor International Richard C. Mettee b.f.2
VINOLICIOUS Ice Wine Stable Wesley A. Ward b.f.2
VIVIAN DA BLING JRita Young Thoroughbreds LLC W. Bret Calhoun gr/ro.f.2

CLOSED SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2014 WITH 15 NOMINATIONS
 
THE SIR CAT
$100,000
(Up to $18,000 NYSBFOA)
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A GRADED SWEEPSTAKES ON THE TURF By subscription of $100 each which
should accompany the nomination; $500 to pass the entry box and an additional $500 to start. For horses not originally nominated, a supplemental payment
of $2,000 along with the entry and starting fees may be made at any time prior to the closing of entries. The purse to be divided 60% to the owner of the
winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth, 3% to fifth and 2% divided equally amongst the remaining finishers. 122 lbs. Non-winners of a
sweepstakes at a mile or over allowed 2 lbs.; two races other than maiden, claiming or starter at a mile or over in 2014 allowed 4 lbs.; such a race in 2014
allowed 6 lbs.. Starters to be named at the closing time of entries. A presentation will be made to the winning owner. The New York Racing Association
reserves the right to transfer this race to the main track.
ONE MILE(INNER TURF)
TO BE RUN FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2014

ALL INCLUDED Wertheimer Et Frere Todd A. Pletcher ch.c.3
BROADWAY ZEN Frank L. Jones, Jr. Dale L. Romans gr/ro.c.3
CABO CAT Lee Lewis Mark A. Hennig ch.c.3
CANZONI Alto Racing Todd A. Pletcher gr/ro.c.3
CASIGUAPO All American Horses LLC Mario Morales ch.c.3
CRAFTSMAN (IRE) Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners H. Graham Motion dk b/.c.3
DIVINE OATH Let's Go Stable Todd A. Pletcher b.c.3
GIACALLURE Holmark Stables III, LLC Richard R. Scherer gr/ro.c.3
GREEN MASK Abdullah Saeed Almaddah Christophe Clement dk b/.c.3
HESINFRONT Frank L. Jones, Jr. Dale L. Romans dk b/.c.3
J TO THE CROFT Koolmen Racing Stables Steve Klesaris ch.c.3
LONG ON VALUE Wachtel Stable William I. Mott b.c.3
MACAGONE Trinity Farm Michael Wilson b.c.3
MATTERHORN Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners Todd A. Pletcher b.c.3
PABLO DEL MONTE Derrick Smith Wesley A. Ward ch.c.3
PATENT Darley Stable Kiaran P. McLaughlin dk b/.c.3
PLEUVEN (FR) Robert V. LaPenta Chad C. Brown dk b/.g.3
RING WEEKEND St. Elias Stable H. Graham Motion ch.g.3
SHAUN'S BLESSING Stonestreet Stables Charles LoPresti b.c.3
SO LONESOME Patricia Schuler Thomas M. Bush dk b/.g.3
SPORTSCASTER 44 Racing Dale L. Romans b.c.3
STORM Glencrest Farm Todd A. Pletcher b.g.3
STORMING INTI Santa Rosa Racing Stables Chad C. Brown ch.c.3
THUNDER STRIKE (GB) Paul Braverman H. Graham Motion ch.c.3
TOURIST WinStar Farm William I. Mott dk b/.c.3
VIGORISH Calumet Farm D. Wayne Lukas dk b/.c.3
WALLYANNA Tim E. O'Donohue Racing LLC Michael V. Pino dk b/.c.3
Z LUCKY Zayat Stables, LLC D. Wayne Lukas gr/ro.c.3

CLOSED SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2014 WITH 28 NOMINATIONS
 
Looking at the condition book for Opening Day, looking at 10 races, 2 stakes, 6 turf but 3 turf sprints, yikes.
 
Saturday 7/19 Stakes Nominations:




THE SANFORD
$150,000
(Grade III)
(Up to $27,000 NYSBFOA)
FOR TWO-YEAR-OLDS By subscription of $150 each which should accompany the nomination; $750 to pass the entry box and an additional $750 to
start. For horses not origianlly nominated, a supplemental payment of $3,000 along with the entry and starting fees may be made at any time prior to the
closing of entries. The purse to be divided 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth, 3% to fifth and 2% divided equally among the
remaining finishers. The owner of any two year old who has broken its maiden in a race held at the Aqueduct Spring or Belmont Spring/Summer meetings
is eligible to receive a one time $100,000 bonus should that horse go on to win a graded sweepstake at any NYRA track in 2014. The bonus will be
reflected in the horse's earnings. 122 lbs. Non-winners of a race other than maiden or claiming allowed 2 lbs.; Maidens, 4 lbs. Starters to be named at
closing time of entries. A trophy will be presented to the winning owner.
SIX FURLONGS
TO BE RUN SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2014

BESSIE'S BOY Ice Wine Stable Wesley A. Ward b.g.2
BIG TROUBLE Team D Stable Anthony W. Dutrow b.c.2
CALL DADDY Blue Stork Stables Mitchell E. Friedman dk b/.c.2
CHOCOLATE WILDCAT Dennis A. Drazin Jason Servis b.c.2
CINCO CHARLIE Heiligbrodt Stable Steven M. Asmussen b.c.2
GLORIA'S ANGELO James G. Doyle Mark Hubley b.c.2
GOVERNMENTSHUTDOWN Tim E. O'Donohue Racing LLC John J. Robb gr/ro.g.2
GUDERIAN Aldie Germania Farms Timothy J. Tullock, Jr. b.c.2
HOOTENANNY Wesley A. Ward Wesley A. Ward b.c.2
I SPENT IT Alex Lieblong Anthony W. Dutrow b.c.2
LESS THAN PERFECT Clyde D. Rice Kevin Rice ch.c.2
MR. Z Zayat Stables, LLC D. Wayne Lukas ch.c.2
NONNA'S BOY Repole Stable Todd A. Pletcher b.c.2
ROD MCLEOD Mike Tarp Dale L. Romans b.c.2
SILVERHILL Douglas Scharbauer W. Bret Calhoun gr/ro.g.2
SMITHEREEN Wesley A. Ward Wesley A. Ward b.c.2
SOUPER COLOSSAL Live Oak Plantation Edward Plesa, Jr. b.c.2
STANFORD Stonestreet Stables Todd A. Pletcher b.c.2
SUPERMASON Brad Grady W. Bret Calhoun b.c.2
W V JETSETTER Wesley Melcher W. Bret Calhoun ch.c.2

CLOSED SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2014 WITH 20 NOMINATIONS
 
THE TVG DIANA
$500,000
(Grade I)
(Up to $50,000 NYSBFOA)
FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD By subscription of $500 each which should accompany the nomination; $3,500
to pass the entry box and an additional $4,000 to start. For horses not originally nominated, a supplemental payment of $12,000 along with the entry and
starting fees may be made at any time prior to the closing of entries. The purse to be divided 60% to the owner of the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third,
5% to fourth, 3% to fifth and 2% divided equally among the remaining finishers. Three year olds, 118 lbs.; Older, 123 lbs. Non-winners of a Grade I at a
mile or over twice in 2013-14 allowed 2 lbs.; such race in 2013-14 allowed 4 lbs.; a Grade II twice at a mile or over in 2013-14 allowed 6 lbs.; a Grade II or
two Grade III races at a mile or over in 2013-14 allowed 8lbs.. Starters to be named at the closing time of entries. Trophies will be presented to the winning
owner, trainer and jockey. The New York Racing Association reserves the right to transfer this race to the Main Track. In the event that this race is taken
off the turf, it may be subject to downgrading upon review by the Graded Stakes Committee.
ONE MILE AND ONE FURLONG(TURF)
TO BE RUN SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2014

ABACO Phipps Stable Claude R. McGaughey III ch.m.6
ALTERITE (FR) Martin S. Schwartz Chad C. Brown b.f.4
ANA LUISA (BRZ) Stud Golconda Todd A. Pletcher b.f.4
CAROLINE THOMAS Joyce B. Young Barclay Tagg ch.f.4
COFFEE CLIQUE Amerman Racing, LLC Brian A. Lynch b.f.4
DISCREET MARQ Patricia A. Generazio Christophe Clement gr/ro.f.4
EFFIE TRINKET Patsy C. Symons Richard A. Violette, Jr. dk b/.f.4
EMOLLIENT Juddmonte Farms William I. Mott b.f.4
EMOTIONAL KITTEN Kenneth L. and Sarah K. Ramsey Wesley A. Ward ch.f.4
FITFUL SKIES (IRE) Godolphin Stable Kiaran P. McLaughlin dk b/.m.5
GATHERING Augustin Stable Jonathan E. Sheppard b.m.5
IRISH MISSION Robert S. Evans Christophe Clement ch.m.5
NELLIE CASHMAN Sycamore Racing Francis Abbott, III dk b/.f.4
PEARL OF AFRICA (IRE) Pearl Bloodstock Eddie Lynam b.f.4
ROMANTICA (GB) Juddmonte Farms William I. Mott b.m.5
SCAMPERING Stuart S. Janney, III Claude R. McGaughey III b.m.5
SOLID APPEAL Jim and Susan Hill Reade Baker dk b/.m.5
SOMALI LEMONADE Caroline A. Forgason Michael R. Matz b.m.5
STEPHANIE'S KITTEN Kenneth L. and Sarah K. Ramsey Chad C. Brown b.m.5
STRATHNAVER (GB) Andrew Stone H. Graham Motion b.m.5
TABREED (GB) China Horse Club Christophe Clement b.m.5
TANNERY (IRE) Richard Santulli Alan E. Goldberg b.m.5

CLOSED SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2014 WITH 22 NOMINATIONS
 
Saturday looks to be a great card, 11 races, 2 stakes and 6 turf races.. from R5 to R10 : turf Alw, turf Alw, turf NY bred Alw Opt Clm, The Sanford, turf Alw Opt Clm, Diana
 
Will be up there on August 9th for my maiden breaker, hoping Wise Dan is ready for the Fourstardave.
 
Some trainers you may want to avoid, they win at other tracks but haven't been winning at Saratoga:

Amoss: 0/9 last two meets, a 2nd place finish and all the rest off the board

J Baker: 0/8 2013 and 0/24 last two meets, only one second place finish, rest off the board

Bond: has always done decent at the Spa, however 0/23 during 2013 meet

Bush: great trainer but his struggles during 2013 meet are a concern, 1/29 2013

N Canani: 0/9 in 2013 and 1/19 last two meets

C Englehart: a more than capable trainer and has won in past at Spa but only 1/22 during 2013 meet

Fout: a good trainer that i have a lot of respect for but, 0/13 in 2013 and 0/22 last two meets, no 2nds but 9 3rd place finishers

Gorham: 0/7 2013 and 0/13 last two meets

Guillot: 1/24 during 2013 meet

Harty: only 0/4 in 2013 but 1/21 last two meets

Hess: 0/8 2013 and 0/22 last two meets

S Klesaris: 0/5 all off the board in 2013, 0/10 last two meets

A Penna Jr: 0/7 2013 and 0/11 last two meets

P Reynolds: 0/13 2013 and 1/14 last two meets, no 2nds and only one other hit the board

Shirreffs: 0/14 2013 meet

Stewart: 1/13 in 2013, 1/25 last two meets and no 2nd place finishers
 
We all know Pletcher wins these 2yo races at The Spa, here's a list of some other trainers and how they've done with 2yo's over past two meets:

Asmussen: struggled in 2012 going 2/24 in 2yo races but dominated with his 2yo's during 2013 meet going 6/17 (35%)

C Brown: 5/21 (24%) and 71% in the $ during 2012 meet, 5/21 (24%) and 81% in the $ in 2013

Clement: 2/7 (29%) 2012 and 4/12 (33%) 83% in the $ 2013

Kenneally: 2/11 (18%) 2013 meet

McLaughlin: 1/15 (7%) [Fortify] 2012 and 3/14 (21%) 2013

Mott: not his strength, 1/30 2012 and 0/23 2013, 1/53 with 2yo's in Spa races last two meets, 0/81 last 5 meets with 2yo 1sters

Rice: 2/5 (40%) 2013

R Rodriguez: 3/11 (27%) 2012 but 0/5 2013

Weaver: 2/11 (18%) 2012 and 2/7 (29%) 2013
 
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Looking at the first 5 races for Friday

Race 1 - 3, 4 and 8 look like the main players, all have run OK at 9 furlongs, all dropping in for a tag the first time and all figuring to rate just off the leaders. Only 15% wires at this distance last year at the Spa. Winter Games (#2) may have a puncher's chance at 12/1, his maiden breaker in February would be put him in the winner's circle here, but he's run sub-par in two 9 furlong races since, doesn't seem to be his distance. Against Kowboy Boots (#1) here on the ship in from Churchill, who should see enough pressure from the 5 and 6 to have him wilt. Grandpa Len (#5) likes the distance but hasn't had a winning effort in years, same with Invocation (#7) who's only win was in January 2013.

Race 2 - Another chalky looking race, as 6 and 8 look best from the first timers, and Know It All Anna (#2) ran OK first time out and is the only horse with experience. Can't endorse the 4, 5 or 7 due to their trainers poor records with first timers. Aimone and By the Moon could spring an upset, and this type of race went to a < 5/1 horse 18 out of 22 times last year.

Race 3 - The lack of entries in this one is telling, as Fashion Alert (#4) looks like a standout. If not him then the 2 and 3 would be the upset candidates, but I'll take a chance on singling the 4.

Race 4 - The biggest mystery race in the pick 5, with two first timers and 6 of the other 7 returning from 8 month or greater layoffs, mostly 3 year olds. All pretty accomplished trainers here too. 2, 3 and 4 make the most sense but the ALL button might be the way to go.

Race 5 - Motion's horse (#3) is pretty solid here at 4/5, provided Johhny V can work out the trip. Will also use the Euro, Duke of Perth (#8), who comes out of legit efforts, may also take a flyer on Papy (#7) for the hot turf route team of Clement/Lezcano.

Pick 5: 3,4,8/2,6,8/4/ALL (8)/3,7,8 = $108 play

Alternate value play:

Pick 5 : 3,4,8/2,6,8/4/ALL/3 for $36, with a Pick 4 of 2,6,8/4/ALL/7,8 for $24, total of $60
 
[h=1]Dettori heading off for Emotional Saratoga ride[/h] BY JAMES BURN7:55PM 15 JUL 2014
FRANKIE DETTORI could not tick winning the July Cup off his bucket list when Undrafted finished only fourth on Saturday, but the rider will realise one ambition this weekend when he makes his first visit to America's oldest racecourse Saratoga, which bursts into life for its 146th summer meeting on Friday.
Undrafted's trainer Wesley Ward will supply Dettori with eight or nine rides including on Emotional Kitten in the Diana Stakes, the first of 15 Grade 1s Saratoga will host in the coming six weeks with prize-money of $17.45 million (£10.1m) up for grabs in stakes races.
He will also partner unbeaten juvenile Bessie's Boy in the Grade 3 Sandford Stakes, a race won in 1972 by the mighty Secretariat, who stormed to Triple Crown glory the following year.
With Dettori's boss Sheikh Joaan Al Thani set for a quiet time on a low-key weekend of racing in Britain, the jockey was keen to take the opportunity to head to Saratoga, renowned as 'America's racetrack' and nothing short of an institution to the US racing community.
It is one of the few major venues Dettori has not ridden at in a career punctuated by victories in some of the world's greatest races.
Dettori, whose cv includes wins in the five British Classics, Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Japan Cup, Dubai World Cup and even in the Slovakian Derby, said on Tuesday: "I've never ridden at Saratoga. It's one of the few things left on my bucket list and I've always wanted to go there.
"As it happens we probably just have one maiden running at Newbury at the weekend and speaking to my team, they're very happy for me to go.
"Wesley's got one in the Grade 1 and one in the Grade 3 and says they've got live chances. He wants to give me a winner and asked me to come over and I said yes.
"I'm going to ride at Doncaster on Thursday and fly out on Friday morning. I haven't got a ride in the other Grade 1 [American Oaks] on Sunday, but I've got some of my American agents helping me out for rides on Saturday, Sunday and Monday and I'm going to be coming back on Monday night.
"I'm very excited. I've never been there before and it's fantastic I've got this opportunity. Any challenge is a good challenge."
Asked whose advice he would be seeking about riding at Saratoga, Dettori, whose big-race triumphs in the States include the Breeders' Cup Classic and four Breeders' Cup Turfs, added: "I have the best in the world to advise me on that and that's [Hall of Fame rider] Angel Cordero.
"He's my hero and I spoke to him yesterday. He manages John Velazquez now, but will give me some tips and was the first on the phone yesterday."
Saratoga's meeting could also attract reigning two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan, who underwent emergency colic surgery in May. He could bid to win the Grade 2 Fourstardave Handicap for the third successive year on August 9.
 
Thoughts for Opening Day @ Saratoga, Fri 7/18:


R1: #4 and #5 for me, I feel #5 is a major player, hasn't been winning races but competitive in his two turn races, 2nd off layoff, last race was on turf, throw out race, 1st time for a tag. #4 ran well here last year, also 1st time tag, some back two turn races make him a player. I'm against #1, Maker did his damage in turf races during last years meet, only 3/35 (9%) in dirt races 2013 meet, also #1 post was 2/44 on dirt going 1M or further last meet and should have won last time, a conditioned (NW2L) claimer @ CD. I'm against #3, Ward 8/71 $0.80 ROI in Spa dirt races L5 years. I'm against #7 who has done no real running at all in a long time. I'm against #8, think he was running vs weak fields that were rained off the turf at Mth and Aqu and Pletcher is 0 for 22 1st time in for a tag in Spa dirt/routes L5 years. I have no knocks on #2, last race was in mud, now 2nd off layoff, he could be the horse to use underneath.

R2: If #9 draws into race, she'll take a ton of money and be tough to beat, i can see #2 and #8 having good chances, want no part of #4, Mott 0 for 81 Spa 2yo 1sters L5 years, fade #6 (5/2 ML) with Ward's poor numbers in Spa dirt races L5 years. #2 is only filly in here to have run in a race, that was potentially a loaded 2yo race @ Bel, Rudy good 2nd time starters. #8, Speightstown run well early, 1st/2nd time out, turf on dam side which won't help here but A. Dutrow is always dangerous.

R3: I thought #2,4 and 5 were all impressive in winning their debuts, #4 was awarded an 88 Beyer which means she's real quality but at 3/5 maybe i'll stab with #2, yeah..she won on synth and has to run on dirt, i see dirt breeding, she has to stretch from 4.5F to 6F but bred to stretch out and her gallop out suggests that it shouldn't be a problem. Someone i respect likes #5, but Lukas is 2 for 40 with 2yo fillies L5 years @ Saratoga. I'm against #1 who breaks from rail in here and has been running vs maiden claimers. #2 was privately purchased after debut win.

R4: Tough race, #3 is the fav and could be tough to beat off her troubled trip 2nd place finish in her debut and now adds Lasix, very strong trainer move for McLaughlin. #2 also adds Lasix and goes synth to dirt, could win but likely 2nd fav, #7 is a possible contender, off layoff and cuts back, took money last two starts but being that she's a filly out of Bernardini i'm thinking she wants more distance and this is a prep to get her back to the races before they stretch her out later in the meet. I find #5 very interesting, especially at 10-1 ML, off layoff cutting back, turf to dirt, Rosario stays and her debut race sprinting at Sar wasn't bad, likely my top choice in the race.

R5: #3 is a very short priced fav and will be tough to beat, he drops out of stakes company. I think #2 or #8 could pull the upset and i'm against #10, whose has two good trips in a row and will likely be an underlay here.

R6: #1 is my top choice, took money debut, winner of that race is running in 2yo stakes (See R3), Zo Zo was featured in trips & traps, trouble in debut race that could have been a great learning experience. #2,6,8 all could be contenders but #8 is 1/2 to 2 turf winners so may do best running on that surface, #7 is a Speightstown and dam is half to Haynesfield who was a debut winner @ Spa, but going against Maker's dirt numbers? #5 is sneaky, Rudy is capable, esp with anything that's owned by Dubb.

R7: Seems to be a lot of speed in here and i'll be against the early speed types like 8,3,1,11,12 possibly speed..#2 is one of my contenders, back class after running with horses like Hey Leroy and Za Approval, his race 2 back is good enough to win this, #9 at 12-1 ML has a chance imo, claimed in his last 2 races and both of those were good 2nd place finishes, trainer struggled at meet last year but has been good enough in other meets coupled with the fact that he may be 10-1 or better. #6 is a huge price that could round out triples or supers.

R8: #4 is my top choice, ran well here last year and will love getting back to her best distance, likes 5F and 5.5F much better than 6F and further and Lewis is very capable 5 for 26 L2 meets and 46% in the exacta L2 meets, my 2nd choice is #9 who comes in off a turf sprint win for trainer that's 4 for 13 $6.16 ROI in Spa turf sprints L5 years, 12 of 13 in the money. I'm against 1 and 3 who will duel with one another as well as others early and that will be their undoing setting it up for 4 and 9 off the pace.

R9: think i'll go against likely 1st or 2nd choice in the betting, #5 who comes into this race off two good wins but had an easy trip while being alone on front end in last and will have more early speeds to deal with in here and he hasn't faced horses like #1 and #2 have been running against. #1 is likely fav and class of class here but at short price i may like #2 (4-1) a little better, hope he gets over looked a bit. My longshot in here is #7 (10-1 ML) has been running in graded races on dirt and has one turf race back in Jan at Gulf, ran 2nd but was out dueled to wire by winner after running 3 wide whole race and winner sat on inside whole race, couldve won that one. #6 could win but i'm avoiding trainer until he wins one here.

R10: #8 and #10 are my top picks and maybe the only two i'll use. #8 was on trips & traps, made wide pre move and was blind switched in stretch, exits key race that produced 5 next out winners, Weaver/Rosario, takes Blinkers off but will have to stretch out from 6F to 1 1/16. Weaver 13/44 (30%) $3.58 ROI L5 years @ Spa w/ all maidens in turf routes. #10 makes 2nd life start switching dirt to turf, which is always a strong move for Clement but especially at Saratoga where he's 5/12 (42%) $4.85 ROI switch dirt to turf L5 years, and #10 is a half to turf stakes winner Iron Goddess, so the breeding is there to.
 
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I'll probably be playing my value Pick 5 and then switching to Monmouth on Friday with nice carryovers in the Pick 4 (3-6) and Pick 5 (6-10).
 
Some early thoughts and angles:

Race 1: #1 Kowboy Boots, figures to set early pace, but can't see wiring if under any pressure and after tiring going a furlong less last time out and going longest distance of career. #2 Winter Games, if you can excuse the last as not liking the mud and getting pinched at the start, and if you think a drop in class from the 3 Allow races prior to last would be a benefit it wouldn't be crazy to think he might have a shot at a price but then you have to excuse finishing 9 lengths behind King of Broadway prior to breaking maiden, wanted to like for value, but too many red flags. #3 Successful Brothers drops in for a tag, a 27% win angle for Ward the last 5 years, as is the switch from turf to dirt (2 for 6 when both dropping from Alw to Claim & Turf/Dirt), first trip over track for accomplished Euro rider, figures to be in the thick of things. #4 King of Broadway, initial drop in for a tag here and class relief may help, but form seems to have dropped off since that race in early March, contender here for sure and had a nice bullet work on 7/6 but had a similar work pattern before the non threatening down the shore in last. Mott 29% last 5 years at Spa in dirt claiming races. #5 Grandpa Len, ran pretty good in last for being on the bench for 16 months, did break maiden going this distance over the course 2 years ago, has a right to move forward and finished pretty good in that last effort, contender. #6 Eastside Storm and #7 Invocation are both passes for me. #8 Goodnewsisnonews, Pletcher, 0-22 last 5 years at Spa first time claim in a route, but this guy raced in some tough maiden races over the winter before notching a win at Monmouth 2 back, initial try against winners, looms a danger but certainly beatable. #9 Navajo Ca Lo, has been a non threat against cheaper and don't see that changing today. #3 top selection with #4, #5 and #8.

Race 2: #6 Vinolicious seems most logical here as a FTS for Ward, who gets them ready for that initial run 17% last 5 years for 2yo FTS and has a solid work tab coming in to this one. Mott, Albertrani, and Lukas are a combined 0-117 last 5 years with 2yo FTS in MSW dirt sprints at the Spa, while Dutrow is 1-10 using same angle. #1 Aimone, 3 bullet works out of 4 but no gate works and really bred for the turf. #3 By the Moon, moderate work tab and Nevin just 1-16 last 5 years with FTS, but looms an upset chance. #2 Know it All Anna, has the experience edge being the only one in here with a race under their belt, it was an OK effort and Rudy does decent with 2nd out 2yo. If any scratch early and #9, Overspending draws in would be the pick with an impressive work tab over the course and Pletchers 37-100 last 5 years at Spa with 2yo FTS in MSW dirt sprints and 14-17 2yo FTS at even money or less (2 losses were off turf). #6, #2, #3 picks, unless #9 draws in due to a scratch, in which case that is the pick.

Race 3: #4 Fashion Alert, looms a major play here, main threats include #2 Tulira's Star, private purchase for Team Valor after impressive debut win at AP, tracked the early pace there and this race looks like the other key runners all did win wire to wire. #5 Take Charge Brandi, dam is half to Will take Charge and Take Charge Indy, won in hand and easily in debut, received a low Beyer but time was pretty good, has a chance at a price.

Race 4: #3 Mumtaazah is my top choice, McLaughlin about 28% on a few angles, 2nd start, +180 day layoff, first time lasix. Ran 2nd in only race to a filly that is now 4-4 with a G2 win. #4 Magamelia seems to be the controlling speed in here and Johnny V may be able to work some slow fractions on the front end and try to hang on. The entry and particularly, #1 Royalty intrigues me at a price for the hot barn of Jimmy Jerkens (39% in NY last 6 months), some good works including this one: May 26 BEL b 48.3s 4f: ~Breezing following renovation break on main track we really liked this breeze this morning in splits of :12.45; :48.23 and gallop out in 1:00.45 moving very nicely with a great stride FQLLQW. I think both #5 and #7 will be better next time out. #6 MB and Tee FTS, working well in the mornings, but probabaly limited to underneath.

Race 5: #8 Duke of Perth seems like the kind of Euro who shipped to the states because he prefers a firm turf and will be carrying 10lbs less than last race. #3 Can'thelpbelieving comes in off a good effort in a non-graded stakes and seems like the one to beat, gets a little help with Johnny V taking over for Alan Garcia, but still can't single here. #2 My Afleet has improved since moving to turf last 3 starts, don't know if he can win but a nice price for underneath in tri/super. #5 Protection, appears to be a step below the top here but Shepard very dangerous shipping turf routers up to the Spa. #7 Papy, Clement always dangerous on the turf and this one is bred to run all day but need to see a better turn of foot as he seems to hang a lot. #10 Special Agent, has improved stretching out but another who seems to hang a bit and not close very effectively. Top Selections: #3 and #8.

Race 6: #1 Zo Zo beaten chalk in debut had a troubled trip and Dutrow is very good with 2nd out 2yo MSW dirt sprints, including 4-4 at Toga last 5 years. #2 Saluda, faced one of the more impressive 2yo fillies in Wonder Gal in debut stakes, nothing of that caliber in here and she should be out in front. #6 Full Tap, Tapit's usually strong as 2yo FTS (13%), Clement has this one working nicely and should dangerous. #7 In Spite of Mama, looks like a live 2yo for Maker has impressed some clockers in the morning: 4f: ~ALL OVER ME with asst. trainer Joe Sharp breezed in company with IN SPITE OF MAMA and jockey Rosie Napravnick on the training track following the renovation break for Maker and IN SPITE OF MAMA was much the best here, destroying workmate while displaying good energy FQLLQW. Interesting article on #6 Full Tap http://gettingoutofthegate.com/follow-a-firster-full-tap/

Race 7: Tough pace projection as most with speed are MTO (#1, 1A, 11), that will leave it up to #3, Tiz Sardonic Joe to put the pressure on #8, Joes Blazing Aaron, the horse the Ramsey's like to use (and abuse?) as a rabbit for Big Blue Kitten in graded turf routes. If left alone up front he can certainly steal this from the front. If facing pressure and the fractions are fast early I like #4, Emkanaat and #5, Nubin Ridge, both stretching out from 7F efforts. #9 Majectic Raffy, claimed in each of his last 2 races, both place efforts, the 2 back against cheaper claimers seems like a key race with the 1st and 3rd place finishers coming back next out winners, but will probably limit to underneath. #2, Monument Hill seems to be involved regardless of pace with some tactical speed to sit off a fast pace or pressure the #8 in a slow pace, can save some ground down at the rail and is the pick. If there appears to be some good give in the turf I would move up #6, Where's Danny who seemed to relish the softer going 2 and 3 back. #7, Days Ride another who may offer some value filling out the bottom of the exotics.

Race 8: #1, 3 and 8 all appear to be need the lead types and should establish a good pace for #9, Gratitude who should get first run of the closers and McLaughlin has done with turf sprinters here and overall. #10 has just missed getting up in the last efforts so don't know how much the cutback will help here. #4 Kiss Me Lola, whose 2 best efforts came last summer over this course and distance.

Race 9: #7 Ring Weekend, seems very intriguing but don't think we will see 10-1, probably lucky to get 6-1, but that may still be worth it as he gets back to an easier bunch and gets turf which seems preferred to dirt, Biggest concern is the being eased in latest effort but Motion thinks he's fit enough to ship up for this effort. #1 Storming Inti, seems the logical favorite here for Brown/Castellano who thrive in these type of turf races and just fits the condition having just missed in a couple of graded stakes. Will he be battling with #5, Tourist for the early lead though? This one has won both turf efforts but was able to get away with an easy lead in the last which won't be the case here and figures to be a short price for a horse stepping up in class. #2 Cabo Cat, can be biggest benefactor of a fast early pace while he looks to turn the tables on Storming Inti after finishing behind that one in 3 previous efforts. #6 J to the Croft, couldn't close against Tourist 2 back and will try to be a little closer to the front today and may be able to catch a minor piece at a decent price.

Race 10: #10 Maura's Pass, 2nd start, 1st turf for Clement should show vast improvement. #9 Jet Majesty, off a layoff for Maker, both efforts last fall put her right in the mix here. #8 Winter Wish, had a tough trip in a key race last out with several next out winners, did finish nicely and should appreciate the stretchout here.
 
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Great stuff Lloyd and Gandy. I wish you both the best of luck on Opening Day and throughout the meet! :cheers:
 
Winter Games (#2) may have a puncher's chance at 12/1, his maiden breaker in February would be put him in the winner's circle here, but he's run sub-par in two 9 furlong races since, doesn't seem to be his distance.

I have no knocks on #2, last race was in mud, now 2nd off layoff, he could be the horse to use underneath.

#2 Winter Games, if you can excuse the last as not liking the mud and getting pinched at the start, and if you think a drop in class from the 3 Allow races prior to last would be a benefit it wouldn't be crazy to think he might have a shot at a price but then you have to excuse finishing 9 lengths behind King of Broadway prior to breaking maiden, wanted to like for value, but too many red flags.

Well we all sniffed around at Winter Games but eventually said no. A $30 horse right off the bat.
 
I had some poor luck today running 2nd on my win bets and used winner of R1 in doubles but didn't cash. My win bets were R6 #5 ran 2nd at 14-1, R8 #4 ran 2nd at 7/2, R9 #7 2nd at 9/2, thought i did a good job capping, just didn't cash. That Kimmel 1ster figured at a price but that race was wide open, Kimmel with good numbers and ROI with dirt 1sters at Spa L5 years.

onto the next one..
 
Thoughts for Saratoga 7/19:


R1: #4 and #9 for me, #7 is turf bred and last was likely a prep but for a Pletcher firster to go off the price he was has to be a factor, prep or not and not a good trainer move either, Pletcher: 3/15 $1.16 ROI @ Spa L5 Yrs 2nd out 2yo's going dirt to turf, sprint to route in msw races. I want no part of #2, Mott 0/28 @ Sar L5 yrs w/ 2yo 1sters in msw turf routes.

R2: I'll be on 3 and 5 and want no part of 8/5 ml fav #9, who freaked on an off track, now faces winners for 1st time and will be on dry track. #5 is razor sharp for trainer that i think will have breakout meet, Ortiz won 3 races opening day. #3 has a win over track, 2nd off layoff, last was in mud and that was a tough trip 2nd place finish behind 2/5 wire to wire winner, nice bullet work at Belmont.

R3: #6 the best for me, all 3 races are excuses. Debut broke from rail vs Dunken Bend, then off track, then off track off layoff, looking for career best effort here. #5 raced on a dead rail @ Parx last time.

R4: 2,6,7 likely the main players.

R5: 1A looks best but i'm also going to mess around with a couple of bombs in here that i feel have a real chance of winning, #5 and #8. #5 couldnt win a race that collapsed at Ind but broke from rail and was flying late, this race could fall apart also with 3,4,6 mixing it up early. #8 is a cut back for a trainer that wins claiming races all over the country. I was a big fan of #3 as a 3yo when he was in the Kenneally barn but too much other early speed in here today and i'm against him.

R6: #3 the best, was featured on trips and traps. #12 was stuck inside, stdy, check, angle vs perfect trip winning stable mate in his debut race but must overcome 12 post. #4 is also a contender.

R7: #2 the best, was game chasing #9 around the track in the Bashford Manor @ CD, only horse in race that has shown can rate and also has won coming off the pace which could decide this race considering everyone has raced on front end and trainer won this race last year. I'm against #9, Asmussen 1/15 @ Spa L5 yrs with 2yo's in graded stakes.

R8: 2,5,11 for me. #2 is a trips and traps horse that has been training at Fairhill to run at Saratoga. #11 was in a race that was a collapse last time due to quick pace but encountered traffic in the stretch, tough post. #5 is a NY bred in open company but was behind wall and angled 7 wide in last vs wire to wire winner, back to back 78 Beyers on grass fits with these.

R9: 4,5,10 are the ones i'm interested in, due to dynamics, likely #4 the best, seems like the lone speed in here. #10 has win over Spa turf and last 3 races put him in the mix, but poor post. #5 is a drop w/ back class and back races that make him a serious threat, 3 for 3 this condition last year. I'm against #8 0/14 trainer 2013 meet.

R10: 2 and 10 the best, maybe i'll use a little 8 even though Chad Brown is 0/10 L5 years in turf routes that are graded stakes off layoff off 180 or more days.

R11: Many ways to go, wide open. 3,6,7,10,11,maybe 12? #3 has 2 wins over Spa turf going today's distance, 2nd off layoff, i thought did more running than #10 in last, who also is a contender, but poor post, was a trips and traps horse 2 back vs repeat winner Deep Speed. 11,12 obv have post issues, #11 was stopped cold in stretch in last and had to re-rally. #12 swung wide, made up a lot of ground while flying late in last, now gets Rosario. #7 had no shot dynamically in last, Chad Brown at 12-1 ML, sign me up. #6 2nd off layoff race in G1 two back and 87 three back fits here.



Will not be able to post Sunday thoughts, but:

R4: #3 is one i needed on Belmont Day at 10-1, tough trip that day then broke on rail vs much tougher, now takes huge drop for crafty trainer.

R9: #2 trips and traps from 2 back when burried in stretch, good effort in last, 10-1 ML has my interest.
 
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R11 on Saturday, #2 is a good horse to bet against, will be short price (5/2 ML), broke from 11 hole in last but had a great trip, now 1st time vs winners in what appears to be a competitive bunch
 
R7 Sunday, #1

odds may or may not be great by post

Ill get to Heaven on Earth one day....Sara I owe you
 
Five Iron should be tough to catch on Saturday @ Woodbine:


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Shout Out to Twink,

A. Stall @ Sar 2012: 23-7-3-7
A. Stall @ Sar 2013: 21-4-2-4

A. Stall: 2yo going dirt to turf good trainer angle @ Spa

going thru personal stash now, so most old school:

drop MSW to Mdn Clm in dirt route big move
drop MSW to Mdn Clm on Turf bad move
once again old school personal, haven't checked recent, but good ROI 2yo 1ster Turf Route, long term..ESP @ SPA
Poor claiming and maiden claiming numbers
won last dirt start/now racing @ Spa was a HUGE angle
for some reason, struggled w/ Klaravich horses for a while, and they win at a good clip
 
good stuff Play, only have the ipad with me at the hotel here, so no write up for me, will try to add some thoughts throughout the day.
 
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