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SARATOGA Race #9 (THE WITH ANTICIPATION STAKES (G2))

August 31, 2016
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Premium Pick

Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (MADE YOU LOOK) (5-2) - Like all but one entered, he's racing at this 8.5 furlong distance for the first time. $360,000 son of 'More Than Ready' has been freshened up since June 18 when he broke his maiden going six furlongs on the Belmont grass. In the Pletcher barn, stalker is working steadily and draws a good post. The Hall of Fame trainer wins at a 26% clip when stretching horses out in distance.

2nd pick: #4 (Ardmore Bay) (9-2) - Undefeated colt ships back from Monmouth where he won a $60K 5.5 furlong grass sprint Aug 7. He had won his debut in his previous start July 4 at Belmont and has displayed a versatile running style.

3rd pick: #3 (My Bo Chop) (7-2) - French import went 3-1-1-0 in his native country and broke his maiden going seven furlongs on the grass July 3. He followed that with a close up fourth place finish in a stakes at the same trip Aug 6. His new trainer (Arnaud Delacour) is in the midst of a career year.

4th pick: #7 (Keep Quiet) (2-1) - The morning line favorite, colt broke his maiden here at this distance in gate-to-wire style Aug 6. The effort was complimented when the third place finisher won is next start. An obvious contender, but no 'lock' at a short price.

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