TimeformUS Saratoga Horses in Focus for Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018

Race 3:
Alternative Energy (#8)

Took plenty of money in her debut, as she worked well prior to that start.

Encountered some traffic trouble on the turn last time before making a quick move into contention – a better effort than it appears.

May be facing a weaker field than the one she met last time.

3-1 on ML

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Race 8:
Wonderful Light (#4)

Has the tactical speed to sit a good trip in this paceless race.

His rider was a little overconfident last time, as he needlessly committed him to making a run up the rail in the stretch.

Fast recent workouts suggests that he’s doing well heading into this return race.

5-2 on ML

Race 9:
Cullum Road (#1)

Was steadied sharply on the far turn last time, losing about three lengths of position.

Gets a positive rider switch to Luis Saez for this race.

DRF Formulator Fact: Over the past five years, Mike Maker is 28 for 116 (24 percent, $2.75 ROI) second off the claim in turf routes.

12-1 on ML