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Saratoga Race Course Sunday, July 21, 2024 Meet Total ... 13-83

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Yesterday

2-12. Winners in R2 [4.60] and R11 [2.50]. Also, R2 ... ABC 4.60 x 8.50 t 21.60; R3 ... BAx x 25.20 C scr; R4 ... CAx x 17.20 D scr; R8 ... DBx x 52.50; R11 .. ABx 2.50 x 4.40.

Today

FIRST RACE - G1 $150K AP Smithwick
Abaan...Undefeated with solid wins this year - albeit vs small fields.
L'Imperator...Certainly off of the latest.
Ziggle Pops...Fits here off the last couple.
Freedy Flintshire.

SECOND RACE
Graceful Rose...Tough bunch to have much confidence in. We'll land here with a couple good tries at this level earlier this year - and Irad rides.
Yo Puedo,,,In from Ky off of two good efforts.
Enigmatic...Impressed in first start of Rice.
Broughly Ferry.

THIRD RACE
Musical Maestro...Seemed to appreciate the grass.
Devil in Disguise...Mixed feelings here. Should fit off of first two -- but, hmmm, they go for a tag in third start after being ambitious enough to try a stakes last time...
Kreesa...Makes that potent state-bred alw to open clm move.
Java Buzz.
Dirt: 8-13-3-6.

FOURTH RACE
Past Tense...Seems to be moving in the right direction and perhaps improved with the longer trips last two.
Jitterbug...Lightly-raced but improving Beyers.
Mission of Hope...Wouldn't be a surprise.
Sun Kissed Soiree.
Dirt: same.

FIFTH RACE - G2 $200K Shuvee
Raging Sea...Slight nod in a tough field.Yes, ran fourth here recently -- but, wow, that was a very good group.
Shotgun Hottie...Trainer going very well and a best effort will have her in the hunt.
Misty Veil...Found her very intriguing at Oaklawn this winter. Scratched from Monmouth stake for this.

SIXTH RACE
Warrior Richard...Both Donk runners look interesting. We'll tilt here with Irad.
Has appeal on the Beyers.
Briterdaysahead...Showed promise early. Not so much since. But, drops and get some equipment changes.
Playingwithmatches.

SEVENTH RACE
Yesterday...Sib Crystalogy won debut. Sib Roses for Debra finished first in first four [albeit DQd in the first of those]. All four were on synth.
Running Away...Of six racing sib: 2 won in debut, two ran second, one ran third.
Sharp Smile...Maybe.
Virgin Colada.
Dirt: 1-5-6-2-15.

EIGHTH RACE
Awesome Czech...Fourth in seasonal debut - but with an improved Beyer. Might mix it up nice with these NY-bred alw types.
Lakeside Getaway...Speedy.
Firstimeinforever...Fits.
Roagna.
Dirt: 15-3-16-12.

NINTH RACE
Salted...Expensive yearling buy took plenty of action in debut. Ran second and the Beyer is very light - still, feel like wroth giving another shot.
Double Cappuccino...Fourth in debut behind Complexion [that one was a big winner in that race - but acted up badly prior to the subsequent start in the Schuylerville]. Black Dog...Debut was OK.
Kiss Me Slow.
Immersive.

TENTH RACE
Paddington...Move forward in third start back?
Black Rain...Comeback Beyer seems to indicate an improved 4YO.
Brigade Commander...Interesting on the move from Ky.
Rocketeer.

ELEVENTH RACE
Hush of a Storm...In the hunt more often than not.
Born Dancer...likely contender with this bunch.
Bar Fourteen...Capable on best.
Bettrluckythangood.
Dirt: 14-4-5-16.

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