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SARATOGA Race #5 (THE ALBANY STAKES)

August 26, 2016
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Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #1 (EXTINCT CHARM) (6-1) - One-run type has the ground-saving rail and should get a solid pace to rally into. Consistent sort should like this nine furlong distance and has a shot at a square price. I would like him more if he had a better jockey aboard.

2nd pick: #3 (Jet Black) (3-1) - One of two entered by trainer Gary Sciacca and the pair race uncoupled. Much improved lately, he missed by a length here at this distance July 22. Stalker fits and has Jose Ortiz back aboard.

3rd pick: #6 (Hit It Once More) (8-5) - The probable favorite, speedy colt ships back from Finger Lakes where he won the $165K New York Derby July 23. He's won his last three starts when facing fellow New York breds and is an obvious win candidate.

4th pick: #5 (Celtic Chaos) (8-1) - No-speed type stretches out in distance after rallying for the place spot here going seven furlongs facing weaker July 31. The faster the pace, the better his chances.

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