I'll be honest, my favorite horse on the planet today is running, and I obviously want him to run big.
But I have to put that aside 'capping this fantastic non-graded stakes race that has a G2 field reality.
Bay of Plenty: Was a no factor in the Met Mile, but if he can get the lead in here, he can be dangerous.
Noble Moon: Dead chalk last out and still couldn't win. Pass.
Neck N' Neck: A horse always on the outside, but always competitive. Exotics is the reality.
Empire Dreams: Has only ran against state-breds. Numbers are decent enough, but I have to pass.
Golden Ticket: Really hard to see this one being even competitive. Maybe Lanerie and the layoff can spark some interest but I have to pass.
Palace Malice: After my left nut wagers on the Derby and Belmont, I'll forever be a fan. Love this horse. I mean LOVE this horse. A pure monster when he is well. My love for this horse can't take the short odds he'll get coming back for a 2nd time.
. Tough love I guess, but I'll be wagering against my most favorite horse in training and rooting for him to win. Damn what a crazy game we play.
Souper Lucky: Fits. He has ran some monsters and doesn't finish off the board much. Underrated horse that can win this one today. A must include in any exotics and yes, win tickets.
CJ's Awesome: McPeek is ice cold this meet as is Prado. He has trained lights out at Saratoga, so this is a tote board watch horse.
Mexikoma: Handsomely rewarded last out at 7/1. This is an extremely talented colt that will be running back to back races within a couple of months for the first time in his life. Don't be shy of putting this one on top of any wager. A shot horse that I won't include, but scares the crap out of me.
Dream Saturday: 1 for 1 at 'Toga in likely his best career race. Even if he repeats that effort it will not be good enough. Pass.
Mylute: Hardest horse to figure, and then throw in Castellano and Pletcher. If playing exotics, I guess you have to include..
Matrooh: Dead chalk in all 4 races in the states, and has won his last two. We get Irad and Brown with the connections, but a horrible post. With a record of 9-4-0-1, this is an all or nothing kind of horse. Tough to exclude, but I'm passing.
Souper Lucky W
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R9 Saratoga 9F Alaydar
