Today's Best Bets

Saratoga Race Course Friday, July 12, 2024 Meet Total ... 1-11

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Yesterday

1-11. Yeesh. Brutal. Managed to run 1-2-3 in the three-horse, off turf R2 [3.20].

Today

FIRST RACE
Chanteuese...Sib to debut winner Magnum Moon probably will benefit from the debut.
Martingale...Latest was an improved effort.
Reliable Lady...Seems capable with this bunch.
Lord I Wonder.

SECOND RACE
Stormquist...Drops for Rice.
Dillinger...Last couple Beyers not as good as earlier - but might bounce back in third start of the season and with a class move.
Paschal Moon...Looks to fit at this level.
Giant's Fire.

THIRD RACE
Storm Ready...Solid and improving Beyers.
Passive Management...Debuts for win-early team.
Inherent Promise...Seems in current good form.
Tiz Wicked Strong.

Dirt: 10-11-8-6.

FOURTH RACE
Yarrow...Third start back off two good tries.
Tunisian Spring...Trainer solid with turf sprinters.
Twenty Six Black...Another making the third start of the season and going well in first two.
Sesame Seed Bagel.
Dirt: 7-8-3-9.

FIFTH RACE
Chateau...Still going well at 9YO. Irad rides
Joking Way...Moves forward with class drop.
Saffa's Day...Drop might help - but is steep enough to raise questions.
Gangly.

SIXTH RACE
Storm the Street...Not a strong pick -- but just enough to tilt towards in what looks like a modest bunch.
King's Leap...Might be an interesting NY-bred coming in from F'Lakes.
Classic Time...Perhaps the one to beat off of an OK debut.
Strengthnguidance.

SEVENTH RACE
Palace View...Perhaps improving now as a 4YO.
Mauritius...Going well since arriving back in NY.
Leftembehind...Capable on best.
Front Man.
Dirt: 13-15-2-11.

EIGHTH RACE - $135K The Wilton
Miss Justify...Off the latest.
Striker Has Dial... Second to a talented winner last time - in only his second start.
Bells Beach...Gets tested here but looks to be capable.
Dazzling Move.

NINTH RACE - $150K Coronation Cup
Ever So Sweet...Seems improved as a 3YO.
Star of Mystery...Appleby runner is logical - but - contended here just a month ago in a VERY fast effort.
Twirling Queen...Riding a win-streak.
Baraye.
8-11-13-12.

TENTH RACE
Adventurous Spirit...Primed in third start of return.
Beach Blanket...Had a debut win sibling in S Korea.
Pujol...Should contend.
Over and Ollie.
Dirt 9-11-13-14.

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