Saratoga Picks "On The Fly": 08/01/2013

[Teach]

Not big on "The Jumpers". Don't want to give you misinformation. More like guessing than handicapping. Anyway...

Race One: :1: Royal Fling Shot broke his maiden down in Georgia last November, I think the rail will help this well-bred, lightly-raced "jumper". Finished second in only try at "The Spa". Jonathan Sheppard seems to win one of the steeplechase races every year.

Also: :4: Albany Road; :3: All Together; :10: Staying On

Race Two: :1: Divine Fortune has been either first or second in last four. Most recently, finished second in Grade I Iroquois in Nashville, TN.

Also: :4: Demonstrative, :2: Hunt Ball; :6: Mr. Hot Stuff

[Teach]

Race Three:

:6: Political Farce looks like the horse to beat. Johnny Velazquez for Rudy Rodriguez. Second in his last against slightly better. Should be on or near the lead.

Also: :2: Dedicated Deal; :7: Confrontation; :3: Let's Have Us One

[PhantomOnTour]

Race 3:

ex
1-3 w 1-3-4-6
win:
4

[Teach]

Race Four:

:1: Thnxtomyuncle has been second or third eight out of ten tries. Is today the day? Second twice in two wet-track tries.

Also: :2: One More Chief; :5: Native Singer; :8: King Wando

[Teach]

Race Five:

:8: Rapid Burn looks like the horse to beat; drops into selling ranks.

Also: :6: Mr. Style; :2b: Giant's Time; :1: Buckwheat

[Teach]

Race Six:

:2: Saratoga Snacks looks to jump out to the lead and not look back.

Also: :3: Saginaw; :4: Mine Over Matter

[Teach]

Race Seven:

:8: Gamblin Fever raced on opening day; finished 7th but only 3 and 3/4ths lengths off the winner. Appears to like soft footing. Chance here in a race in which there's not much to choose from.

Also: :7: Torment; :4: Vindication Now

[iceknight]

Race Seven:

:8: Gamblin Fever raced on opening day; finished 7th but only 3 and 3/4ths lengths off the winner. Appears to like soft footing. Chance here in a race in which there's not much to choose from.

Also: :7: Torment; :4: Vindication Now Just hopped to see the action. Good call on the 7th race!! And you got a DEAD HEAT!! hope you had the exacta!

[Teach]

Race Eight:

:1a: Fiddlers Afleet should like the off-going. Has faced stakes company. Cornelio Velasquez in the irons for trainer Rudy Rodriguez.

Also: :10: Romancing The Gold; :3: Attractive Ride; :2b: Define

[Teach]

Race Nine:

:3: Free as a Bird was third in the Fairy Garden on Independence Day at Belmont. The daughter of Hard Spun has hit the board in her last three. Edgar Prado for Ian Wilkes.

Also: :6: Moonwalk;:1: Geisha Gal; :4: Scenario Analysis

[Teach]

Race Ten:

:4: MidnightinPositano is my off-the-wall, nota bene pick. A word to the wise is sufficient. Looking to catch lightning in a bottle. This filly won her last against somewhat weaker. Jose Ortiz for Richard Metivier,

Also: :8: Dixie Sparkle; :9: Legal Lady, :10: Shalala


Race Eleven:

:1: Awakino Cat can do it from the rail.

Also: :9: Jess No Jesse;:8: Victorious Leader; :3: Yield Bogey