Saratoga Babies for Wednesday, Aug. 20

Race 4

6 furlongs
Maiden claiming ($75,000)
2-year-olds
Purse $56,000

1. PANCAKESANDBATTER (Henrythenavigator – Rosemark, by Deputy Minister)
Trainer: Rudy Rodriguez
- Foaled March 31, 2012 in Kentucky.
- Sold for $40K as a weanling and for $27K as a yearling.
- Half-brother to turf stakes-placed Street Serenade ($150K, unraced at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints).
- Sire was a multiple Group 1 turf route winner ($2.7M, 2 for 4 at 2, won debut, unraced in dirt sprints).
- Sire is 4 for 38 (11%) with 2-year-old debut runners.
- Dam was unraced.
- Dam has 1 winner from 4 runners (0 for 2 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 3 with dirt sprinters).
- Dam a half-sister to English Group 2 turf winner Roscius.
- Trainer is 5 for 24 (21%, $1.95 return on investment) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden-claiming dirt sprints (2 for 7, 29%, $4.48 ROI at Saratoga).
- Aug. 15 workout matches Rodriguez’s 2-year-old Good Luck Gus (55 dirt Beyer).

2. MARIANO INTHENINTH (Summer Bird – Affluenza, by Giant’s Causeway)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Foaled Feb. 1, 2012 in Kentucky.
- Sold for $70K as a weanling.
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 dirt route winner ($2.3M, unraced at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints).
- Sire is 2 for 12 (17%) with 2-year-olds.
- Dam was unplaced ($1K, unraced at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints).
- Dam has 2 winners from 3 runners (1 for 2 with 2-year-olds, 2 for 3 with dirt sprinters).
- Dam a half-sister to 2-year-old stakes winner Haint ($187K, 2 for 7 at 2, 1 for 4 in dirt sprints), and 2-year-old Grade 1-placed Play With Fire ($151K, 1 for 5 at 2, 1 for 4 in dirt sprints).
- Trainer is 5 for 11 (45%, $2.40 ROI) over the past 5 years with second-out 2-year-olds dropping from maiden special weight in dirt sprints (2 for 3, 67%, $2.30 ROI at Saratoga).

3. JIMBARAN BAY (Discreetly Mine – Untarnished, by Unbridled)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Foaled March 17, 2012 in Kentucky.
- Sold for $21K as a weanling and for $85K as a yearling.
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt sprint winner ($799K, 1 for 5 at 2, 4 for 9 in dirt sprints).
- Sire is 5 for 34 (15%) with 2-year-olds.
- Dam was unplaced (0 for 1 in dirt sprints).
- Dam has 4 winners from 7 runners (1 for 6 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 6 with dirt sprinters).
- Dam a full sister to multiple Grade 1 dirt route winner Banshee Breeze ($2.7M, 0 for 1 at 2, 2 for 3 in dirt sprints) and stakes winner Unbridled Wind ($135K, 0 for 3 at 2, 1 for 5 in dirt sprints). Dam a half-sister to turf stakes-placed Charm ($110K, 0 for 3 at 2, 0 for 3 in dirt sprints) and stakes-placed dirt router Hard Facts ($54K, 0 for 1 at 2, 1 for 3 in dirt sprints).
- Trainer is 5 for 11 (45%, $2.40 ROI) over the past 5 years with second-out 2-year-olds dropping from maiden special weight in dirt sprints (2 for 3, 67%, $2.30 ROI at Saratoga).

4. ASTRON (Flatter – Bridge Edition, by Editor’s Note)
Trainer: Gary Gullo
- Foaled Feb. 8, 2012 in Kentucky.
- Sold for $30K as a yearling and for $23K in April.
- Sire was a Grade 2-placed dirt router ($148K, unraced at 2, 1 for 2 in dirt sprints).
- Sire is 26-220 (12%) with 2-year-old debut runners.
- Dam was a route winner at 2 ($25K, 1 for 4 at 2, 0 for 6 in dirt sprints).
- Dam has 5 winners from 5 runners (2 for 4 with 2-year-olds, 2 debut winners, 5 for 5 with dirt sprinters).
- Dam a half-sister to stakes-placed dirt sprinter Purgatory ($94K, 1 for 3 at 2, 3 for 8 in dirt sprints) and stakes-placed 2-year-old Bridge to Gold (35K, 1 for 10 at 2, 1 for 10 in dirt sprints).
- Trainer is 1 for 14 (7%, $1.74 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden claiming dirt sprints (0 for 3 at Saratoga)
- Worked 2 furlongs in 21.4 prior to the April auction.
- Listed as a vet scratch on Aug. 6.

5. DANGEROUS COWBOY (With Distinction – Wingover, by Rahy)
Trainer: Linda Rice
- Foaled Feb. 5, 2012 in Florida.
- Sold for $10K as a weanling and for $20K as a yearling.
- Sire was a Grade 3 dirt sprint winner ($447K, unraced at 2, 4 for 15 in dirt sprints).
- Sire is 83 for 685 (12%) with 2-year-olds.
- Dam was stakes-placed on turf ($77K, unraced at 2, 3 for 7 in dirt sprints).
- Dam has 3 winners from 5 runners (2 for 4 with 2-year-olds, 3 for 5 with dirt sprinters).
- Dam a half-sister to multiple Grade 1 dirt route winner Farda Amiga ($1.2M, 1 for 2 at 2, unraced in dirt sprints).
- Trainer is 4 for 30 (13%, $0.81 ROI) over the past 5 years with second-out 2-year-olds in dirt sprints (2 for 9, 22%, $1.18 ROI at Saratoga).

6. RICHIE’S RICH (Forestry – Celestial Star, by Kissin Kris)
Trainer: Nicholas Esler
- Foaled May 15, 2012 in Kentucky.
- $70K RNA in April.
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt sprint winner ($591K, unraced at 2, 4 for 7 in dirt sprints).
- Sire is 42 for 302 (14%) with 2-year-old debut runners.
- Dam was a turf winner ($66K, 0 for 3 at 2, 0 for 1 in dirt sprints).
- Dam has 4 winners from 5 runners (2 for 3 with 2-year-olds, 2 for 4 with dirt sprinters).
- Third dam is multiple stakes winner Victorious Trick ($477K, 3 for 8 at 2, won debut, 7 for 30 in dirt sprints).
- Trainer is 4 for 9 (44%, $11.02 ROI) over the past 5 years with debut runners.
- orked 1 furlong in 10.0 seconds prior to the April auction.

SELECTIONS:
1. Astron
2. Mariano Intheninth
3. Dangerous Cowboy

THE PLAY:
Astron to WIN and PLACE at 9-2 odds or greater.

Race 8

5 ½ furlongs (turf)
Maiden special weight (NY-breds)
2-year-olds
Purse $73,000

1. ONE EYED RAY (Elusive Quality – Derrianne, by Cozzene)
Trainer: Michael Trombetta
- Foaled April 27, 2012 in New York.
- Sold for $230K as a yearling and for $150K in March.
- Sire was a multiple Grade 3 turf winner ($413K, unraced at 2, 2 for 4 on turf, first-turf winner).
- Sire is 45 for 286 (16%) with 2-year-old debut runners and 36 for 434 (8%) with first-turf runners.
- Dam was a Grade 3 turf route winner ($192K, 1 for 2 at 2, won debut, 4 for 14 on turf, first-turf winner).
- Dam has 2 winners from 2 runners (0 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 1 for 2 with turf runners).
- Dam a half-sister to multiple-stakes-placed Present Danger ($209K, unraced at 2, 2 for 17 on turf, first-turf winner).
- Trainer is 1 for 11 (9%, $0.96 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight turf sprints.
- Worked 1 furlong in 10.2 seconds prior to the March auction. July 12 workout matches Trombetta’s 3-year-old filly Our Candy Striper (finished second with 55 Beyer in maiden special weight on Tapeta at Presque Isle on July 22). Aug. 2 workout matches Trombetta’s 3-year-old Silver Speight (finished first with 62 Beyer in maiden special weight on Tapeta at Presque Isle on Aug. 10). Aug. 9 workout matches Trombetta’s 2-year-old Boss Magician (finished seventh with 52 Beyer in Monday’s third race).

2. BANANA THIEF (Kitten’s Joy – Majestic Feline, by Johar)
Trainer: Steven Asmussen
- Foaled April 11, 2014 in New York.
- Sold for $42K as a short yearling, for $55K as a yearling, and for $60K in May.
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 turf route winner ($2.0M, 2 for 4 at 2, 9 for 12 on turf, first-turf winner).
- Sire is 122 for 683 (18%) with 2-year-olds and 53 for 345 (15%) with first-turf runners.
- Dam was a turf route winner at 2 ($35K, 2 for 6 at 2, 2 for 4 on turf, first-turf winner).
- Dam has 1 winner from 2 runners (0 for 1 with 2-year-olds, 1 for 1 with turf runners, first-turf winner).
- Dam a half-sister to multiple stakes winner Saki to Me ($159K, 3 for 3 at 2, 0 for 2 on turf).
- Trainer is 2 for 10 (20%, $1.80 ROI) over the past 5 years with second-time 2-year-olds going dirt to turf in maiden special weight sprints (0 for 1 at Saratoga).
- Worked 1 furlong in 10.2 seconds prior to the May auction.

3. GEAR JAMMER (Freud – Lost Without You, by Mutakddim)
Trainer: Carlos Martin
- Foaled May 8, 2012 in New York.
- Sold for $105K as a yearling and for $150K in May.
- Sire was a Group 2-placed turf sprinter ($44K, 0 for 1 at 2, 1 for 12 on turf).
- Sire is 27 for 219 (12%) with 2-year-old debut runners and 34 for 261 (13%) with first-turf runners.
- Dam was a multiple-stakes-placed turf sprinter ($143K, 0 for 3 at 2, 3 for 15 on turf, first-turf winner).
- This is dam’s first starter.
- Dam a half-sister to stakes-placed dirt sprinter Self Rising ($164K, 1 for 5 at 2, 0 for 1 on turf).
- Trainer is 2 for 10 (20%, $3.46 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight turf sprints (1 for 5, 20%, $2.88 ROI at Saratoga).
- Worked 1 furlong in 10.2 seconds prior to the May auction.

4. WATERGATE (Any Given Saturday – Thin Disguise, by Yes It’s True)
Trainer: George Weaver
- Foaled Jan. 20, 2012 in New York.
- Sold for $52K as a yearling.
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt route winner ($1.0M, 2 for 3 at 2, unraced on turf).
- Sire is 49 for 306 (16%) with 2-year-olds and 17 for 106 (16%) with first-turf runners.
- Dam was a dirt route winner ($45K, unraced at 2, 0 for 2 on turf).
- Dam has 1 winner from 2 runners (0 for 2 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 1 with turf runners).
- Dam is a half-sister to stakes-winning dirt router Pupil ($204K, unraced at 2, unraced on turf), Grade 3 winner Naughty New Yorker ($1.0M, 2 for 6 at 2, 0 for 2 on turf), and multiple-stakes-placed Deceived ($132K, 1 for 5 at 2, 0 for 1 on turf).
- Trainer is 3 for 15 (20%, $5.47 ROI) over the past 5 years with second-time 2-year-olds going dirt to turf (1 for 3, 33%, $8.26 ROI at Saratoga).

5. NAVY BLUE (Midshipman – Just Gabi, by Devil His Due)
Trainer: Gary Contessa
- Foaled March 21, 2012 in New York.
- $19K RNA as a yearling, sold for $52K as a yearling and for $90K in March.
- Half-brother to stakes-winning 2-year-old Saltamontes ($242K, 2 for 5 at 2, 0 for 1 on turf).
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 synthetic winner ($1.5M, 3 for 4 at 2,unraced on turf).
- Sire is 4 for 17 (24%) with 2-year-olds and 0 for 1 with turf runners.
- Dam was a winner ($184K, 0 for 1 at 2, unraced on turf).
- Dam has 3 winners from 4 runners (1 for 3 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 3 with turf runners).
- Dam a half-sister to stakes-winner Margies Smile ($154K, 1 for 1 at 2, unraced on turf).
- Trainer is 10 for 134 (7%, $1.49 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-olds on turf (3 for 35, 9%, $1.50 ROI at Saratoga).
- Worked 1 furlong in 10.2 prior to the March auction.

6. BOLDLEE (Cosmonaut – With Impunity, by Personal Flag)
Trainer: Paul Barrow
- Foaled April 6, 2012 in New York.
- Sire was a multiple Grade 3 winner ($1.3M, 0 for 1 at 2, 7 for 29 on turf).
- Sire is 0 for 8 with 2-year-old debut runners and 2 for 10 (20%) with first-turf runners.
- Dam was a turf winner ($77K, unraced at 2, 2 for 6 on turf, first-turf winner).
- Dam has 2 winners from 3 runners (1 for 2 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 1 with turf runners).
- Third dam is Grade 1 winner Mississippi Mud ($277K).
- Trainer is 5 for 50 (10%, $1.67 ROI) over the past 5 years with debut runners.
- July 22 workout matches Barrow’s 6-year-old mare Woke Up Praying (finished third with 46 Beyer in $5,000 N3Y claimer on dirt at Finger Lakes on July 31; has 40 turf Beyer).

7. SHERIFF TAYLOR (Freud – Cape of Good Hope, by Cape Town)
Trainer: Jeremiah Englehart
- Foaled April 1, 2012 in New York.
- Sold for $7.2K as a weanling and for $5K as a yearling.
- Sire was a Group 2-placed turf sprinter ($44K, 0 for 1 at 2, 1 for 12 on turf).
- Sire is 211 for 1181 (18%) with 2-year-olds and 34 for 261 (13%) with first-turf runners.
- Dam was a winner ($113K, 0 for 4 at 2, 2 for 6 on turf).
- Dam has 1 winner from 2 runners (0 for 1 with 2-year-olds, no turf runners).
- Female family of multiple Grade 3 dirt route winner Devoted Brass ($350K, 2 for 2 at 2, 0-2 on turf).
- Trainer is 2 for 33 (6%, $1.18 ROI) over the past 5 years going dirt to turf (0 for 3 at Saratoga).

8. COASTAL ZIP (City Zip – Emerald Coast, by Forestry)
Trainer: Amy Tarrant
- Foaled March 4, 2012 in New York.
- Sold for $67K as a weanling and for $90K as a yearling.
- Sire was a Grade 1 dirt sprint winner at 2 ($818K, 5 for 11 at 2, 0 for 2 on turf).
- Sire is 61 for 354 (17%) with 2-year-old debut runners and 49 for 358 (14%) with first-turf runners.
- Dam was unraced.
- Dam has 4 winners from 4 runners (0 for 2 with 2-year-olds, 3 for 4 with turf runners).
- Dam a half-sister to 2-year-old Grade 1 dirt route winner Tipically Irish ($231K, 4 for 9 at 2, won debut, unraced on turf).
- Trainer is 1 for 35 (3%, $0.37 ROI) over the past 5 years with debut runners (0 for 2 at Saratoga).

9. THROWN OF MY OWN (Street Boss – Amiga Del Sol, by Friends Lake)
Trainer: Rodrigo Ubilo
- Foaled March 4, 2012 in New York.
- Sire was a multiple Grade 1 synthetic sprint winner ($831K, unraced at 2, unraced on turf).
- Sire is 21 for 85 (25%) with 2-year-old debut runners and 18 for 70 (26%) with first-turf runners.
- Dam was a winner ($87K, 1 for 4 at 2, 0 for 1 on turf).
- This is dam’s first starter.
- Third dam is Grade 2 dirt route winner Sun and Snow ($212K).
- Trainer is 0 for 16 over the past 5 years with debut runners on turf (0 for 6 at Saratoga).

10. SARATOGA DREAMER (Elusive Quality – St Francis Wood, by Irish River)
Trainer: Christophe Clement
- Foaled March 24, 2012 in New York.
- $95K RNA as a yearling.
- Sire was a multiple Grade 3 turf winner ($413K, unraced at 2, 2 for 4 on turf, first-turf winner).
- Sire is 45 for 286 (16%) with 2-year-old debut runners and 36 for 434 (8%) with first-turf runners.
- Dam was a stakes-placed turf router at 2 in Ireland ($18K, 0 for 1 at 2, 1 for 7 on turf).
- Dam has 3 winners from 3 runners (0 for 3 with 2-year-olds, 0 for 3 with turf runners).
- Dam a full sister to turf stakes winner Abbey Bridge ($177K, unraced at 2, 5 for 21 on turf).
- Trainer is 8 for 24 (33%, $3.13 ROI) over the past 5 years with 2-year-old debut runners in maiden special weight turf sprints (1 for 6, 17%, $1.86 ROI at Saratoga).

SELECTIONS (TURF ONLY):
1. Banana Thief
2. Gear Jammer
3. Sheriff Taylor

THE PLAY (TURF ONLY):
Banana Thief to WIN at 5-2 odds or greater.