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SARATOGA Race #5

August 8, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (KUNDRAY) (7-2) - Well bred and lightly raced, filly by 'Distorted Humor' is taking on winners for the first time. 3yo looked sharp breaking her maiden at this trip July 13 at Belmont Park. Working fine locally, and I like her chances.

2nd pick: #9 (Flattermefabulous) (5-1) - Another that's lightly raced, filly has been on the sidelines since a trouble start May 29 at Belmont. Daughter of 'Flatter' had been sharp in her previous pair and is a win candidate in this spot.

3rd pick: #8 (Cotton Candy Cutie) (6-1) - Competitive in all three grass starts, she's stretching out in distance following a 2nd place finish at this level going seven furlongs at Belmont June 26. That was a career best, and it came in her second back off just under a six-month layoff.

4th pick: #4 (Baronet) (15-1) - Longshot has early speed and has improved noticeably since moving to the grass. In shape, and 3yo is dangerous if left alone on the lead in the first half-mile.

5th pick: #1 (Saratoga Smoke) (20-1) - Another longshot, speed/stalker has the rail and is only one of two entered who has won here in the past. May be competitive at a very big price.

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