Saratoga Keys, B's and C's: July 20
Saratoga Pick 3 (Races 3-5)
by Mike Beer
Race 3
Keys: Wave Theory, Caroline Thomas
B’s: With Sugar on Top
C’s: Broken Spell
Both WAVE THEORY (#8, 5-2) & CAROLINE THOMAS (#10, 4-1) have flashed potential while lacking in the “luck” department; think they are better than their competition here, and at least one of them is going to catch a break sooner or later. If they don’t, WITH SUGAR ON TOP, (#9, 6-1) and BROKEN SPELL (#11, 8-1) are capable.
Race 4
Keys: Rosalie’s Pleasure
B’s: Therapy, Echuath
C’s: Utopian Wife, Amber Morning, Ivana Pucker
Think ROSALIE'S PLEASURE (#11, 6-1) has found the right spot if ready off the layoff; trio of interesting firsters are among the backups in the event that she is not.
Race 5
Keys: Mr Cowboy, Why Not Whiskey, Captain Gaughen
B’s: Poliziotto, Read the Proposal
C’s: None
5th feels like a good race to play against some of the shorter priced contenders, and each of the three “keys” have races that are good enough.
Pick 3 sequence Races 7-8-9 Saturday
by Mike Welsch
Race 7
A’s Even Got Quiet Soul House
B’s Kid Blast Crackerjack Jones
C-s Alcolite
SOUL HOUSE (#8, 4-1) could be the key to this race dropping back into allowance company and exiting a very competitive workout with his older, stakes tested stable mate Malibu Glow. EVEN GOT QUIET (#4, 6-1) raced against the bias when a good fourth against tough bunch of starter allowance rivals returning from a long layoff and may relish the turn back in distance. Alcolite tossed in at the price after showing improved speed in recent a.m. trial.
Race 8
A’s Miraculoso
B’s Celebrated Talent Charlie’s Picnic
C’s Del Mar Sunset Tony D.
MIRACULOSO (#2, 9-2) looked very good working in company with more accomplished mate earlier in the meet and should both benefit from and improve off his debut. TONY D. (#8, 20-1) could be a bit of a sleeper adding blinkers and turning back to a sprint for third start of his form cycle.
Race 9
A’s Authenticity
B’s Flashy American
AUTHENTICITY (#7, 7-5) appears to have a decided edge over this field on many levels including the pace factor with a lack of any other real speed in the lineup and should get back on winning track dropping out of Grade 1 company. Flashy American continues to improve and worked well for this at Oklahoma training center last weekend.