Large fields with several contenders should yield nice prices.
Motown Shuffle is a good long shot in the 3rd.
The Lake George Stakes on the Turf looks to be a wide open affair. John Velazquez who usually rides for Todd Pletcher is riding Canadian invader, Perfect Shirl. That usually speaks well of the horse. Pletcher’s Entry of Carminadora has JJ Castellano riding. Needless to say after JJ winning 5 races on the Sunday card we have listed all his mounts below.
We are leaning to Carminadora, Perfect Shirl and the speedy Strike It Rich with Garrett Gomez as an exacta box. Once again, a very wide open betting event, so look for a price value.
Horses who have previously won at Saratoga should be carefully watched for hidden value.
Garrett Gomez should start to get hot and Julien Leparoux should continue his winnings ways.
Race 9 is another wide open betting race. The contention runs very deep here.
Easy Ashley is 2 for 2 at Saratoga and 8 of 9 in the money at this distance on the Turf. Mott/Desermeaux have a good shot with Atrea. Rich Dutrow has Royal Fortune with Dominguez up. Breeding wise, a incredible lineup. Sires Storm Cat, Giant’s Causeway, Forest Wilcat, Ghostzapper have their kids running. Studs fees for the runners are over $500,000. Amazing!
We will lean toward Royal Fortune, a 4 year old daughter of Giant’s Causeway; and perhaps a box with Easy Ashley and Atrea.
Good luck with our Selections and remember to be Selective and always look for a value at Saratoga.
Michael Todd
Tags: Carminadora, JJ Castellano, John Velazquez, Lake George Stakes, Motown Shuffle, Mott/Desermeaux, Perfect Shirl, Todd Pletcher
