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SARATOGA Race #2

August 18, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #10 (SHADOW RIDER) (4-1) - He's racing second off a Gary Contessa claim and will be dropping way down in class and shortening up in distance. Four-year-old raced evenly here going nine furlongs when facing tougher July 28. He was an impressive winner for a $25K tag July 1 at Belmont and he's nicely spotted and has a good post for this seven-furlong trip.

2nd pick: #11 (Chubby Master) (5-1) - Lightly-raced colt chased while wide before tiring here July 22 when racing at this level. It was his first back off a pair of seven week breaks and trainer Joe Sharp has his making back-to-back starts for the first time since early spring.

3rd pick: #12 (Marble Falls) (10-1) - He ships up from Philadelphia Park where he finished second at this level going six furlongs Aug 7. Nice effort and this lightly raced 6-year-old has the best early speed. Can factor at a big price.

4th pick: #7 (Swivel) (10-1) - He ran evenly here at this level while checking in a non-threatening third July 27. It was his first following a claim and this well bred 4-year-old can grab a share with just a small step forward.

5th pick: #5 (Norm the Giant) (12-1) - 'Norm' ships up from Philadelphia Park where he was a good-looking winner at this tag going six furlongs Aug 6. It was his first off a claim as he cleared the 2l condition. Steady sort fits with these and may get a slice of this at long odds.

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