Saratoga | Race 7 | Post Time 4:29 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs | Not already a TimeformUS member? Sign up
I’m somewhat against both Joe Sharp horses in this field, as they each figure to take money off blowout victories at Churchill Downs.
It’s just a Grade 2, but the Jim Dandy will draw the most eyes Saturday among North American race offerings.
Essential Quality, as he readies for the second half of his 3-year-old season, has a claim on being the Breeders’ Cup Classic favorite, and his Jim Dandy start, first race since his powerhouse Belmont Stakes, ought to provide guidance. If Essential Quality really is a star performer, he should thump this bunch, be this a Travers prep or not.
Saratoga | Race 9 | Post Time 5:39 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs | Not already a TimeformUS member? Sign up
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July 25, 4th race Ellis Park, MdSpWt51k
Beyer: 83
5.5f 1:04.17 – 1st by 2 1/2 lengths
ch. f. 2, Creative Cause – Circumstance, by Vindication
Noteworthy siblings: Absolutely Stylish (Uncle Mo) – stakes winner; Hoffenheim (Midnight Lute) – stakes-places, $263K earnings
Saratoga | Race 2 | Post Time 1:38 p.m. (ET) | Go to the TimeformUS PPs | Not already a TimeformUS member? Sign up
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DISTANT VISTA
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: July 23, race 6
Finish: 3rd by 2 1/4
Beyer: 90
Second-level allowance turf sprinter ran well in first start in a year, but finished third best with pressing trip behind gate-to-wire winner. Horse for course will be tough in next N2X.
BUZZ OF NEW YORK
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: July 24, race 1
