TimeformUS Saratoga Horses in Focus for Friday, July 19, 2019
Race 3: Dearly Declared (#1)
Got a peculiar ride last time when she was inexplicably rated in last in a race where she was projected to be the speed.
Found the two-turn distances to be a little far for her at Gulfstream, so this turnback to 5 1/2 furlongs makes some sense.
Adds blinkers to inject some speed on the turnback.
4-1 on ML
Race 6: Rhode Island (#9)
Looked like his old self when leveling off down the lane in that maiden score last time.
The Pace Projector is predicting that he will get a fast pace to close into.
DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past five years, Linda Rice is 10 for 37 (27 percent, $3.12 ROI) first off the claim in turf routes.
8-1 on ML
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Race 7: Pillar Mountain (#9)
Clearly relishes this 1 3/8-mile distance, having put forth his two best efforts at this trip.
Was flattered when He’s No Lemon proved much the best in an N1X allowance race on Thursday.
Appreciates a bit of give in the ground and should get his preferred going after Wednesday’s rainstorm.
5-2 on ML
Race 9: The Mackem Bullet (#2)
After the expected scratch of her stablemate, the Pace Projector will be depicting her in front in a situation favoring the early leader.
Was very impressive when taking down the Appalachian over today’s rival Regal Glory.
Her effective turn of foot should make her tough to reel in going this one-mile distance.
9-2 on ML