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Saratoga Race Course Monday, August 12, 2013 Meet Total ... 57-218

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Yesterday

3-11. Winners in the 2nd [2.90], 5th [3.50] and 11th [6.70]. Gimmicks: R1 ... De-A-Cd "B" scr x 21.80 t 53.00; R3 ... De-Cd-x "C" scr x 169.50; R5 ... A-Cd-x "C" scr x 14.40; R6 ... BAx x 19.00; R7 ... BCD x 29.00 t 69.50; R8 ...DAC x 36.00 t 121.00; R10 ... BCx x 52.00.

Attendance announced as 46330 - although the was a Fourstardave bobblehead giveaway which bumped up attendance figures with 'spinners'. However, there was a sizeable crowd on hand and they enjoyed another nice day weatherwise-wise, sunny and comfortable.

Today

Riders Up: An Evening of Jockey Karaoke: Saratoga jockeys will be in full voice when they take the stage at Vapor Night Club at Saratoga Casino and Raceway for an evening of live music, dancing and jockey karaoke to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. A surprise celebrity panel will serve as judges as Saratoga’s leading riders take to the stage for charity. Doors for general admission open at 7 p.m. with performances scheduled to begin at 7:45 p.m. Tickets for general admission are $75. VIP tickets are $150, which include a buffet dinner and exclusive meet and greet with Saratoga jockeys beginning at 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets can be purchased online at www.pdjf.org. Must be 21 years old or over to attend.

FIRST RACE
Charlie's Quest...Very slight nod in an evenly-matched field. Hoping for a rebound to better numbers fired before latest effort.
Inflation Target...Dangerous on the drop.
Equivocation...First off the claim for Maker/Ramsey.
Tummel.

SECOND RACE
I Jus Wana Hav Fun...Could be primed to go well.
Seven Dreams...Capable on best.
Hailey's Star...Gets some class relief and ran well at around this level two back.
Bin Elusive.

THIRD RACE - $100K Coronation Cup
Lignite...DQ'd from a solid turf sprint effort last time. Ward trains.
Magical Moon...Also ran well in a turf sprint last time.
Little Sandy...Could be interesting trying the grass for Dutrow.
Mystic Love.

FOURTH RACE
Saltine Warrior...Stretches with a move to grass for Weaver.
Leroy Jr...Likely to go well for Brown.
Downgoesfrazier...Decent try here in latest.
Insighting.
National Buck.

FIFTH RACE
Due Diligence...Win-early breeding and connections.
No Dishonor...Also could be primed to go well in debut.
Inventor's Gate...And another that could make an impression in first start.
Sum Superstar.

SIXTH RACE
Inaflash...Had the lead and passed in a similar race here.
Rettalfa...Just behind the top pick last time.
Toast to Ashley...Class relief.
Darnley Bay.

SEVENTH RACE
Hello Lover...Nod off of the numbers fired in last two.
Bernie the Maestro...Big number when last seen on dirt.
The Truth and K G...Last was an OK fourth in first try vs older.
Dawly.

EIGHTH RACE - $100K Kid Russell
Hardened Wildcat...Beaten fave last time - by Strapping Groom - but number are maybe a little more consistent than that one.
Strapping Groom...Looks like the one to beat off of the latest.
Leave of Absence...Third to top two two back.
Laurie's Rocket.

NINTH RACE
Volcano Run...Has some back numbers that are interesting. Don't typically like turnbacks on grass - but could make some noice first off the claim for Rice.
Radiohead...Also on the cutback - but showed speed going longer last time.
Don't Say No...Should fit here.
Special Selection.

TENTH RACE
Town Flirt...Drops in for a tag.
Chick in Slacks...Competitive numbers last two.
Delightful Dawn...AE list. Seems in good form.
Pauper's Queen.
Beautiful Risk.
Another Please.

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