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SARATOGA Race #12

August 20, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #11 (COSMIC TALE) (7-2) - Grey filly moves back in with fellow New York breds after missing by a length here at this distance facing high-end open starter-allowance foes Aug 4. Her trainer (Charley Baker) is having his best Saratoga meet ever at 7 for 16 (44%) and this daughter of 'Cosmonaut' gets the edge.

2nd pick: #10 (Lulu's Blues) (4-1) - Very lightly-raced home bred rallied to finish second here at this level and distance July 30. By far a career best, she's stringing starts together and Castellano stays with her. Win candidate.

3rd pick: #8 (Somerset Sandy) (6-1) - Mid-pack type was only a bit more than a length in back of 'Lulu's Blues' last out and will be racing with blinkers on for the first time. In the mix.

4th pick: #12 (I Hope You Dance) (8-1) - Filly was beaten three lengths going six furlongs at this level July 8 at Belmont Park. It was her first race since late December and first ever on the grass. Can factor at a big price.

5th pick: #5 (True Charm) (15-1) - The main speed, she moves back to the grass following an easy gate-to-wire maiden win here at this trip on a sloppy surface Aug 1. Race was switched off the turf and she may lead this field a long ways at a very big price.

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