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SARATOGA Race #11

August 19, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #6 (CAT'S HALO) (7-2) - Fill rallied to finish a distant second here at this level and distance July 29. She has enough speed to stay within range and trainer Gary Sciacca has leading rider Irad Ortiz Jr aboard for the first time.

2nd pick: #9 (E Warfare) (5-1) - She's moving to the grass after finishing second in her first pair facing weaker on the dirt. Speed/stalker is racing first off a claim and trainer Juan Ortiz had her drill a bullet three furlongs at Belmont Aug 14. Daughter of 'Bluegrass Cat' is bred to enjoy the surface switch.

3rd pick: #7 (Bust) (4-1) - Away a step slow when debuting here at this level and distance July 29, she rushed up and held to finish third while just under a length in back of 'Cat's Halo'. Win candidate.

4th pick: #4 (Pira) (15-1) - She continues to tire after flashing early speed and is switching back to the grass following a pair on the main track. Home bred might be eady for a competitive effort at a big price.

5th pick: #10 (Uptpwn Liza) (12-1) - Filly rallied while wide to finish 4th here July 29. She was right behind both 'Cat's Halo' and 'Bust' that day but draws a tough outside post at this trip. It would help if she was able to stay a bit closer in the early stages.

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