Today's Best Bets

Saratoga Race Course Sunday, July 28, 2024 Meet Total ... 25-135

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2024 Best Bets Picks/Plays archive.

Yesterday

3-12. Winners in R9 [2.80], R10 [6.70]. Also, R9 ... ABx 2.80 x 9.70 D scr; R10 .. ABx 6.70 x 16.80.

Today

FIRST RACE
My Shot...Solid win-early sire. Lone racing sib won first two.
Relibble Source... Has some win-early sibs and trainer does well with second-time starters.
Mergot's Angel... Sib Mischievous Angel won debut.
Donor Advised.

SECOND RACE
George's Vice...Like the class move: NY-bred alw to open clmr.
Bern Rosey Bern...Same move.
Golden Dagger...Also should contend on the class move.
Try It Again.

THIRD RACE
Fontantafredda...Third start back off of a nice win.
Shesalittle Edgy...Drops for potent trainer.
Ribot's Valentine...Likely to fit with this group.
Goldcrest.

FOURTH RACE
Fabulous Fox...Maiden-breaker was an improved effort and off that is eligible to go back-to-back.
A Thousand Plans...Finally gets the chance to face state-beds.
Enfuega...Seasonal debut seems like one to build upon.
Delifghtful Dixie.
Dirt: 9-3-8-10-7.

FIFTH RACE
Regulatory Risk...Class relief for potent team.
Sedona...Off the latest.
Central Avenue...Lightly-raced so has the chance to come back improved.
Standoutsensation.

SIXTH RACE
Opulent Restraint...Strong win-early connections. Reported to have worked well in company with a recent winner.
Olivia's Potion...Sib Royal Obsession won debut - other siblings not as much early on. Trainer does well in second start.
McKinzie's Glory...Sire got first debut winner yesterday. Dam has produced precocious types.
Two turntables.
Good Long Cry.
Dirt: 3-5-2-8-11.

SEVENTH RACE
No Nay Hudson...Works seem to indicate readiness for return.
Nobals...Intriguing - ships in for first start since G1 BC Turf Sprint victory.
Step Forward...In from Woodbine for trainer having a good meet and a good summer.
Souper Quest.
Dirt: 2b-5-9.

EIGHTH RACE
Devil's Cay...Class drop and a surface switch should help.
Blue Plate Special...Also a class dropper.
South Street...Fits.
Quick Hammer.

NINTH RACE - G2 $250K Bowling Green
Silver Knott...Appleby runner has the edge.
Soldier Rising...Will be heard from late.
Ohana Honor.
~~Strong Tide~~.

TENTH RACE
Laurel Valley...Knocking on the door.
Slapintheface...Should benefit from latest.
Sonic Speed...Better than latest.
Dolly's Bank.
Dirt: 10-2-5-3.

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