Litfin: How I'd play Saratoga on Monday, Aug. 10

As always, my course of action will be determined by a fair-odds personal betting line, the toteboard, and whether there is any value offered on the contenders. This methodology is capable of putting you on horses that otherwise might not be considered. In the long run, betting on overlays is the only way to overcome the percentages stacked against the player.

Betting lines for turf races are applicable for turf only.

Race 1: No line. Most entrants are unraced 2-year-olds.

Race 2: ABRAHAM (3-1); INDYCOTT (3-1); CONSPIRACY (5-1); FINDING CANDY (6-1)

Race 3: COORDINATE (5-2); VEYA (4-1); LUCKY LEROY BROWN (9-2); SELF STARTER (6-1)

Race 4: TIZ TIME TO SHINE (3-1); ONE SIDED (3-1); INTELLIGENCE (5-1); TOOHOTTOEVENSPEAK (6-1)

Race 5: VOGNER (7-2); REACH FOR YIELD (7-2); DEEP CONSIDERATION (4); EYE OF THE MOON (5-1)

Race 6: CAPRIANA (9-5); SWEAR BY IT (5-1); NECK OF THE MOON (6-1); GRACEFUL GAL (6-1)

Race 7: THE BIG DELUXE (2-1); BASS RIVER ROAD (5-1); SOL THE FREUD (6-1); SARATOGA HEATER (6-1)

Race 8: MARK MY STYLE (5-2); PAYMENT TERMS (3-1); POSSESSED (6-1); AMAZING ANNE (6-1)

Race 9: COSMIC TALE (5-2); AUSSIE PRAYER (7-2); JAMAALAREE (5-1); GLARE ICE (6-1)