Trip Notes for July 30-31: Jim Dandy, Clement Hirsch, Haskell Invitational, and more
Trip notes by Michael Hammersly for graded stakes run on July 30-31.
Trip notes by Michael Hammersly for graded stakes run on July 30-31.
Free: Del Mar horses to watch for week of Aug. 1
DRF handicapper Kenny Peck outlines his strategy for playing a pick four on Sunday's card at Monmouth Park.
A maiden speedster looks appealing in a deep maiden race for 2-year-old fillies Sunday at Del Mar, followed later by a pair of deep-closing sprinters. All three longshots are listed at 8-1.
Here are a few horses not named Beholder to consider using in exotic wagers today.
DRF handicapper Dan Illman outlines his strategy for playing Saturday's program at Saratoga.
BreezeFigs Quick-Pix for Saturday, July 30th, 2016 by Bob Fierro and Jay Kilgore

I settled on Destin as my play in the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga – believing he will probably be the second betting choice – but in my mind, he is the most likely winner.

In the Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga, I like Mohaymen, who has been pointing to a Saratoga run for trainer Kiaran McLaughlin, winner with six of his first eight starters at the meet, ever since his good fourth in the Kentucky Derby.
Trip Notes for by Michael Hammersly for races run on July 22-24, including the Coaching Club American Oaks, San Diego, and Sanford.