Alpha Bettor aims for his second straight win in the Grade 3 Seagram Cup at Woodbine on Saturday, when he will meet James Street and Ultimate Destiny in the mile and a sixteenth stakes.
Successful Dan gets a far more favorable pace setup Saturday in the Whitney Invitational Handicap at Saratoga as he is most effective as a closer.
Bob Pandolfo's Sharp Horses and Track Trends report featuring horses from Balmoral, Monticello, The Meadowlands, Saratoga, Northfield, Yonkers and others.
Eden Prairie will take on seven other 3-year old fillies in the $100,000 Northbound Pride Oaks Saturday, one of two supporting stakes on the $200,000 Mystic Lake Derby card.
Owner Terry Hamilton, trainer Michael Stidham, and jockey Lori Keith will try for a repeat win in the Mystic Lake Derby on Saturday at Canterbury Park.
Brian Sears comes into the Hambletonian driving morning line favorite Royalty For Life and prohibitive favorite Bee A Magician in the Oaks. Bob Pandolfo talked to Sears about the Hambletonian, his career and racing in general.
Ron Pierce has been here before. Chuck Sylvester has also been a major part of Hambletonian lore. On Saturday, the two will pair up for the first time with Spider Blue Chip, one of the leading contenders for the $1 million final prize at the Meadowlands.
Del Mar: Dave Litfin's Analysis August 2, 2013
