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| Picking winners with a flourish at |
| Saratoga Harness | |
| for Thursday, July 25, 2024 |
Please remember to always check program numbers. Odds shown are morning line.
Race 1 - Post: 5:00 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 63 - Purse:$7,500 - 3-YEAR-OLDS & UNDER - NON-WINNERS 1 EXT. P-M RACE OR $12,500 LIFE.
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 | # 5 DANDRIDGE 3/1 |
| # 4 WOW LOVE 5/2 | |
| # 7 DONUT HOLE 4/1 | |
DANDRIDGE positively figures to be the entrant to beat in this race. Very strong driver/conditioner stats make this entrant a very strong choice. Very likely will be putting money down for this one. Recently Beckwith has been hot as a pistol, which may give the edge to this filly in here. Really good driver Beckwith should find the pace of today's competition to this filly's liking - could be a good wager.WOW LOVE - Has good speed ratings and quite possibly has to be considered for a wager in this event. This entrant achieved a formidable speed rating last out. Looks to be in top form to come right back.DONUT HOLE - Could best this group of horses, just look at the TrackMaster SR - 64 - from her most recent race. Mongeon has been able to get this fine animal to perform when sending to the post. Definitely worth a look.
Race 2 - Post: 5:20 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 76 - Purse:$5,000 - NON-WINNERS $2,000 LAST 5 STARTS OR $565 P/S IN `24 NON-WINNERS LAST 3 ALLOWED $701 AE: N/W $5,000 OR 1 EXT. P-M RACE IN 2024
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| | # 5 YO CHEYENNE 3/1 |
| # 4 BOLD CREATION 5/2 | |
| # 6 WINNING MUSCLE 10/1 | |
Look no further than YO CHEYENNE as the wager in this one. Overall percentages look competitive. Can't throw her out of the picture. Take a look at this fine animal's avg speed ranking of 77 and compare to today's class rating. Looks like a respectable wager. The 80 average class rating may give this mare a distinct edge in the field of starters.BOLD CREATION - Loved this gelding's last race. Ran a solid 73 speed rating. Major player. This horse has a nose for the wire, just look at his better than average win pct.WINNING MUSCLE - With a 78 average class figure, this horse has one of the strongest class advantages in the group. Should be given a look based on the really good TrackMaster speed fig earned in the most recent affair.
Race 3 - Post: 5:40 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 78 - Purse:$9,500 - WINNERS OF 2 BUT NOT MORE THAN 5
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| | # 4 SMOOTH LANDING 3/1 |
| # 3 OKEECHOBEE JET 8/5 | |
| # 5 CANDY BOMBER 12/1 | |
SMOOTH LANDING is tough to overlook as our best wagering option in this contest. Horoscope said take a chance today, this contender is as good as any to take a shot with. Could very well be the finest in the group of animals here, showing really good stats of late. Avg speed is a solid 83. This harness racer looks very good considering the high class rankings. Not a good idea to throw out of any exotics.OKEECHOBEE JET - McAssey knows this entrant well. Fantastic in the money history when starting as a team. The consortium saw this horse's name on a bumper sticker. Call it our coffee house play, worth a small wager.CANDY BOMBER - It's sometimes tricky to consider on class alone, but this gelding has among the finest class numbers of the field. Sharp payoffs over time for this driver/conditioner duet. This fine animal is an obvious selection.
Race 4 - Post: 6:00 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 78 - Purse:$7,250 - NON-WINNERS $4,000
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| | # 7 CIRCUIT PARTY 7/2 |
| # 1 GIGFY 3/1 | |
| # 4 CUPID EXPRESS 9/2 | |
If you want a good play in here, feast your eyes on CIRCUIT PARTY. Could dominate this pack, just look at the speed fig - 78 - from his most recent affair. The group has Hennessey on its list of drivers who are blazing hot within the recent past. Last 30 days win percent is great.GIGFY - Has good speed ratings and most definitely has to be considered for a bet in this contest. The 82 avg class figure may give this gelding a distinct advantage in the field of horses.CUPID EXPRESS - Feel the need for speed, this race horse has been turning in some outstanding TrackMaster speed figs averaging around 78. Take a good long look at making this horse your win wager based on well above average win percent alone.
Race 5 - Post: 6:20 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 68 - Purse:$8,000 - 5-YEAR-OLDS & UNDER - NON-WINNERS 2
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| | # 1 DISCO WIZ 6/5 |
| # 5 PONDA MONTEJO 4/1 | |
| # 2 MYTIMESAWASTIN 15/1 | |
DISCO WIZ will have you running to the cashier's window for this one. Overall numbers look very good. Can't throw him out of the picture. Could very well provide us a triumph based on very nice recent speed figures - earning an average of 69. This entrant will be greatly helped with Beckwith controlling. 21 percent winners over the last 30 days.PONDA MONTEJO - The handicapping team can't help but strongly consider this harness racer because the internal pace figures fit well here at Saratoga Harness. Doing work well, recorded a substantial speed rating in his most recent affair (62).MYTIMESAWASTIN - This play will feel the change in medication - now going off Lasix today. The handicapping team happens to know that when you put Cushing and Lancaster-Dailey together great results happen frequently.
Race 6 - Post: 6:40 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 85 - Purse:$15,000 - WINNERS OVER / OPEN HANDICAP W/O POSTS 1-6 OPEN POSTS 7 & 8 SARATOGA
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| | # 5 YUCATAN PARTY MAN 15/1 |
| # 1 VALOTTALOVE 10/1 | |
| # 2 SUMMIT CITY SONNY 6/1 | |
YUCATAN PARTY MAN is the most solid wager in this race and look at those fair morning line odds. Worth looking at here looking at the numbers in the TrackMaster Speed Rating department alone. It's somewhat dicey to consider on class alone, but this gelding has among the most competitive class stats of the field of starters. The brain trust keenly points out that when Derue drives this nice horse, the odds of finishing top 3 go way up.VALOTTALOVE - Post 1 has been winning at a much higher than average percentage, suggesting very nice probability of success for this one. Appears that this nice horse's running style fits well in this affair. Surely will be there at the finish.SUMMIT CITY SONNY - Hands down the best slot at Saratoga Harness is the 2. The win percent is tremendous.
Race 7 - Post: 7:00 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 81 - Purse:$10,500 - NON-WINNERS $6,000
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| | # 1 PERFECT TITAN 7/2 |
| # 7 SEND IT IN HANOVER 6/1 | |
| # 2 WANIA 5/2 | |
PERFECT TITAN is the best wager in this competition. Could surely better this group of horses given the 82 speed fig earned in his most recent race. You have to favor a horse that wins a lot, very impressive win percent. This fine animal could get the victory here beginning from the Saratoga Harness 1 position.SEND IT IN HANOVER - Hennessey has been tearing it up the last 30 days, winning at a competitive 27 percent. Hennessey fits this contender's style perfectly. They've enjoyed some terrific results when teaming up.WANIA - Chances are greatly improved for interesting entrants beginning from the 2 post at Saratoga Harness. The consortium noted a formidable contest out of this harness racer last time. Looking for a repeat of that to score.
Race 8 - Post: 7:20 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 83 - Purse:$11,500 - NON-WINNERS $8,500
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| | # 5 KENOBI 7/2 |
| # 1 CASH ME OUT 5/2 | |
| # 4 BLUFFINNER 3/1 | |
KENOBI looks very good to best this pack. He's running in fine form, recording formidable speed ratings. An excellent play. With a really good 84 TrackMaster speed fig last time out, will definitely be a factor in this gathering. Tough to pass on this horse with cagey Beckwith in the race bike. Major player for the victory.CASH ME OUT - A really strong play in here as he has one of the highest winning percentages in the grouping as well as excellent credentials all around. More wins than you would expect have been recorded by contenders lining up behind the 1 hole at Saratoga Harness.BLUFFINNER - He has been doing work well and the TrackMaster Speed Ratings are among the most favorable in the bunch. Heads into this race with great TrackMaster class figures as compared to the race - could be worth a shot.
Race 9 - Post: 7:40 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 81 - Purse:$7,250 - NON-WINNERS $4,000
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| | # 5 CONQUEST AS 3/1 |
| # 7 STAR POWER HANOVER 9/2 | |
| # 2 FLAUNT IT TO WINIT 7/2 | |
CONQUEST AS has a respectable shot to take this race. This horse has shown us some ability in the past, just look at the 82 average class figure. Should play well this time. Could be considered in this one if only for the great TrackMaster speed fig earned in the most recent outing. Has one of the best win percentages in the group and may be able to add to those stats right here.STAR POWER HANOVER - This race may be controlled by this gelding. One look at the avgerage speed rating will prove that. Comes into this contest with really strong TrackMaster class statistics in relationship to the field - worth a look.FLAUNT IT TO WINIT - Mare has one of the finest win rates in the pack and that could be the deciding factor when they hit the wire. The panel of smart guys will always toss in a contender from the 2 slot here at Saratoga Harness, definite exotic possibilities.
Race 10 - Post: 8:00 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 69 - Purse:$8,000 - 5-YEAR-OLDS & UNDER - NON-WINNERS 2
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| | # 6 HL OLMAYA 3/1 |
| # 8 DEVIOUS HOTTIE 4/1 | |
| # 3 PANARAIL'S GIRL 5/2 | |
The consensus in this one is that HL OLMAYA is the one to beat. Not many knocks against this race horse, let's give her a shot. Been running with some tougher customers of late, has a distinct class edge. (Average Rating 69).DEVIOUS HOTTIE - Her 72 average has this filly among the most respectable TrackMaster Speed Ratings in this event. This nice horse looks strong considering the high class ratings. Don't throw out of any exotics.PANARAIL'S GIRL - She's battling in good form, recording very strong TrackMaster Speed Ratings. An excellent pick.
Race 11 - Post: 8:20 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 78 - Purse:$5,000 - N/W $2,000 LAST 5 STARTS OR $565 P/S IN `24 NON-WINNERS LAST 3 ALLOWED $701 AE: N/W $5,000 OR 1 EXT. P-M RACE IN 2024
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| | # 1 I GOT THE TAB 3/1 |
| # 3 FACEBOOK OFFICIAL 5/1 | |
| # 5 ESA 7/2 | |
Really keen on the chance of I GOT THE TAB taking down the winner's share for this race. Could surely defeat this race given the 77 TrackMaster SR earned in his most recent contest. The 1 slot sports a better than expected win rate at Saratoga Harness.FACEBOOK OFFICIAL - Many race players know speed is is such an important factor. This nice horse has credentials with a 79 average figure. This horse has shown us ability in its prior races, just look at the 80 average class rating. Should play well this time.ESA - Recent numbers for the driver - 27 percent win - make this gelding a top pick in the grouping.
Race 12 - Post: 8:40 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 73 - Purse:$8,000 - $12,000 CLM. ALW. FOR N/W 4
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| | # 2 USEYOURLOVETONIGHT 6/5 |
| # 3 SUNNY'S REBEL 5/1 | |
| # 6 SIR FRED JONES 8/1 | |
USEYOURLOVETONIGHT is tough to overlook as our best wagering option in this competition. Horoscope said take a chance today, this entrant is as good as any to take a shot with. Positive instinct - doing work well enough to contend in this race. Not many folks know, but the 2 hole here at Saratoga Harness has been excellent for a much better than average win percent.SUNNY'S REBEL - Had one of the finest TrackMaster Speed Ratings of the field in his last contest. I'd recommend using in your bets. This trainer, and the driver Hennessey, go together like a hand in a glove. Their results together are terrific.SIR FRED JONES - Could provide us a win based on nice recent speed ratings - earning an avg of 75. He has very good class ratings, averaging 76. Worth considering for a bet for this race.
