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SARATOGA Race #2

August 25, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (ZABABA) (7-2) - NEW gelding is racing first off a Charlie Baker claim (24%) and a subsequent eight month layoff. Working above average for his return, stalker has finished fourth in his last two trips to the post. It's noted that Javier Castellano is aboard.

2nd pick: #7 (Mr Curiosity) (8-5) - The probable favorite, he finished a pace-setting second at this level going seven furlongs at Belmont June 15. Freshened up since then, trainer Rudy Rodriguez has leading rider Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard.

3rd pick: #2 (Trappe) (5-1) - He had no chance when he was eliminated in a traffic incident right after the break when debuting here facing a bit tougher. Trainer Steve Asmussen (25% second-out) adds blinkers, drops him down a bit, and has his favorite rider (Ricardo Santana Jr,) aboard.

4th pick: #1 (Cats Landing) (6-1) - The field's most experienced maiden has a speed/stalking style and draws the rail. This is a pretty weak field for the level and he may facto from his ground saving post.

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