TimeformUS Saratoga Horses in Focus for Friday, Aug. 23, 2019

Race 3: Behind the Couch (#5)

The 99 TimeformUS Speed Figure that she earned last time out makes her a top contender.

Is one of the few horses in this race actually bred to get the distance.

Can sit off what should be an honest pace, with three main speeds in the mix.

5-2 on ML

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Race 6: Rockin Jo (#3)

The Pace Projector is predicting that he’s fast enough to contest the lead after he was rated in his prior start.

The 99 TimeformUS Speed Figure that he earned last time is the highest last-out figure in the field.

Gets a positive rider switch to Manny Franco.

12-1 on ML

Race 7: Big Q (#2)

Is one of the few true closers in a field that is loaded with speed.

Stepped up nicely in the Adirondack last time, reaching contention in midstretch while getting pushed into the rail.

May be set to improve again as she adds Lasix for this third start of her career.

6-1 on ML

Race 8: City Man (#3)

Was visually impressive in his debut, overcoming greenness and a wide trip to win impressively.

Performed like a horse who should relish the added furlong he gets to work with.

Didn’t run significantly slower in his debut than his rivals exiting stakes races.

3-1 on ML

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Race 10: Not That Brady (#7)

His recent TimeformUS Speed Figures, all between 118 and 122, tower over this field.

Was arguably best in each of his last two starts, barely losing after setting contested paces.

Is a more convincing candidate to handle this nine-furlong distance than many others in this field.

5-2 on ML