Michael Hammersly's Pick 6 Plays for Travers Day 2021
Michael Hammersly provides his analysis, selections and suggested ticket structure for Saratoga's Travers Day Pick 6.
Race 7: GAMINE (#1) is a beast around one turn and figures to wing it from the rail. If she’s to be upset LAKE AVENUE (#2) may have the best shot as she comes here with improving form.
Race 8: LEXITONIAN (#3) looked like a new horse, showing much more speed when gamely winning the Grade 1 Vanderbilt. MISCHEVIOUS ALEX (#1) came out of the Vanderbilt with an ailment. If back to his best he’s scary. WHITMORE (#2) is a terrific ol’ warrior who fires every time. MIND CONTROL (#4) appeared rejuvenated with a game Grade 2 Nerud win. YAUPON (#7) looked back to his best with a strong comeback win at PIM in July.
Race 9: JACKIE’S WARRIOR (#2) was impressive winning the Grade 2 Amsterdam here and is again the one to catch. LIFE IS GOOD (#6) has worlds of talent and while this is his first start since being injured he’s been working as if he’s ready.
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Race 10: SWISS SKYDIVER (#4) ran well vs. top males in the Grade 1 Whitney and may be peaking. LETRUSKA (#6) has become the top female in the land using her speed.
Race 11: CROSS BORDER (#7) thinks he owns this place. The way he won the Grade 2 Bowling Green says today’s added ground shouldn’t be a bother. ROCKEMPEROR (#3) ran second to ‘BORDER and the added ground may help him. TRIBHUVAN (#1) figures to wing early and he’s now a Grade 1 winner doing so. The question is whether he can carry his speed this far. GUFO (#2) figures to be coming, though he often leaves himself with too much to do turning for home.
Race 12: ESSENTIAL QUALITY (#2) rules the roost among 3-year-old males. His Grade 2 Jim Dandy win here was more workmanlike than brilliant but it should serve as an ideal launching pad to come into this at full tilt. DYNAMIC ONE (#4) looked super winning the Curlin here. He’s always had ability and may be putting it all together.
The ticket: 1, 2/1, 2, 3, 4, 7/2, 6/4, 6/1, 2, 3, 7/2, 4 X $1 for $320