Thu, 08/07/2025 - 17:01
Saratoga | Race 3 | Post Time 2:14 p.m. (ET)
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DRF Past Performances
Thu, 08/07/2025 - 13:47
A recent Eclipse Award-winning trainer has on several occasions expressed his deep preference for running dirt horses. Less chaos, less randomness than with grass horses. Too much of turf racing comes down to luck. Welp. We got three grass races in the hopper this week. Let’s get lucky.
Yellow Ribbon
At first glance, the Yellow Ribbon came forth as a blank, unsolvable puzzle. No pace. Not much separating the recent form of many. Clearly, Heredia at her best wins. The issue: Heredia’s best came 22 months ago running a straight-course mile at Newmarket.
SORRENTO SKY
Trainer: Phil D’Amato
Last race: July 31, 1st
Finish: 3rd by 1
Beyer: 95
Turf sprinter broke slowly, spent remainder of race trying to catch up, narrowed gap, too much to do. Contender vs. stablemate Motorious in Grade 3 Green Flash Handicap Aug. 30.
We’re rolling now. From Sovereignty and Nysos a week ago to a wonderful Whitney Day card at Saratoga and a fine renewal of the Clement Hirsch at Del Mar. Good racing is always better when you’re cashing tickets.
Clement Hirsch
Handicappers can access more information than ever in their quest to correctly parse form. Sometimes an ocean of data can drown obvious considerations.
Take the Clement Hirsch – take it at face value.