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SARATOGA Race #5

August 19, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #4 (TRANSPARENT) (7-2) - He was scratched out of a similar spot the other day which went to a stable-mate of his. Lightly-raced 6-year-old is racing first off a Dave Jacobson claim (18%) and is moving up a bit in class while switching from turf to dirt. Speedy sort has back class and gets a slight edge in a small but competitive field.

2nd pick: #1 (Doyouknowsomething) (5-1) - He draws the rail and speed/stalker comes off a solid effort here at this level and distance July 25. He set a sensible pace and held gamely to finish third, beaten a length. He's worked fast since and is a win candidate.

3rd pick: #2 (Tale of Life) (5-2) - Lightly-raced and improving 4-year-old was a 'nose' better than 'Doyouknowsomething' here July 25. It was his first race in two months and rare Japanese bred should be involved from start to finish.

4th pick: #3 (Securitiz) (8-1) - Speedy and well bred, he tired in the same last race as a pair of today's foes July 25. He hit the gate at the break and that hurt his overall chances. He fits on figures and must be left in the mix.

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