TimeformUS Saratoga Horses in Focus for Friday, August 16, 2019

Race 3: Shennan (#6)
May not have appreciated boggy going in his U.S. debut last time, which was run during a rainstorm.
Was compromised by a slow break last time.
Showed real promise in Ireland prior to the layoff.
7-2 on ML

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Race 5: Fuel the Bern (#6)
Has been in the best form of his career ever since he was turned back to be a dirt sprinter.
Was hardly disgraced at this level when last seen in May, as he understandably faded after chasing a fast pace.
Danny Gargan’s horses have been running extremely well at this meet.
5-1 on ML

Race 7: Up the Ante (#1)
The Pace Projector is predicting a No Speed situation with this horse clearly in front, a position that he prefers.
Ran well over this course in the Saranac last year, proving that he can run well outside of Belmont.
Gets needed class relief after facing much tougher company in the Monmouth Stakes last time.
5-2 on ML

Race 9: Another Miracle (#3)
Will be very difficult to beat if he transfers that 101 TimeformUS Speed Figure to turf.
Is bred to handle turf as a son of turf influence American Pharoah from a turf/synth female family.
The Pace Projector is predicting that he may just be too fast for these in the early going.
7-5 on ML