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SARATOGA Race #7

September 5, 2009
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Premium Pick

Top pick: #5 (HOCKLEY) - He's finished second in his first pair including a strong run here on August 1 going six furlongs. He's worked four times since and this seven-furlong distance looks made for him. The top pick.

2nd pick: #10 (Gun Rock) - Heavily bet in his debut, colt by "Forest Danger" finished a rallying second here at six furlongs. Trainer Barclay Tagg has had him drill three times since and they're all fast works. The main danger.

3rd pick: #8 (Rule) - Colt finished an even third at Belmont in his debut on July 19 and has been freshened up for the past six weeks by the Pletcher barn. Working well and he's another who should like this seven-furlong trip.

4th pick: #3 (Alex Le Great) - He was scratched out of a race here on Traver's day to await this spot. Son of "Afleet Alex" continues to train sharply in Maryland and he could be a runner. Trainer Steve Klesaris and jockey Jeremy Rose for a strong partnership (winning at a 38% clip when teamed-up).

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