Saratoga / Del Mar Meets

**DDT** · 08-19-13, 09:02 AM

Is anyone playing Saratoga today?

**mikemca** · 08-19-13, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by harthebar

Nellie and Thomas ..
Your insane mike .lol....

Was out at dinner when this race went off so only saw the results at the time.Didn't realize until this morning that they finished 1-2 and Nellie got dq'ed to 3rd.Ruined my morning as I would have much rather took the 200-1 exacta than the win bet.

**mikemca** · 08-19-13, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by DDT

Is anyone playing Saratoga today?

The first few might be chalky and Rosario is set up for a big day.Didn't account for any scratches so will look again at anyone that draws in.

Race 1
3-Thug Daddy is probably going to win the first at a short price.Have to think 5-So Lonesome can run some for Capuano to bring him to the Spa instead of his home base.He is a good overall trainer on his circuit that is top notch with firsters and don't recall him doing this.
Race 2
Don't know what to make of race 2 as everyone is evenly matched and their #s don't hint at who is going to improve the most.

Race 3
Race 3 has 2-Absolute Beauty who did win last time in 2nd start /going turf to dirt/and route to sprint.I guess at 6-1 would be the best option but fave Hot Stones #s say she is capable of better.

Race 4
1-Insolvent and 4-Corinthianna are both interesting at 6-1.The 1s sire is Big Brown who is off to a great start with first turf plus her figures have steadily improved to better than anyone in here.They were on dirt though.The 4 was claimed by Asmussen who is awesome off the claim and she won her last race with ease so can run a lot better.
Race 5
4-Clear Pasaj may get a good trip on the lead if the 2 doesn't regain form.Otherwise Willet and Miss Valentine will run past .
Race 6
1-Ruthless Alley is tied for the best figure horse in the race and 6-1 and 3-Proffesor Chaos is more than playable at 30-1.Ruthless Alley Scratched
Race 7
Might be a hanger but 1-Strike Accord 10-1 is fast enough to win this if not.2-Flirtacious Spring 10-1 would be next choice.Then Mela Dramatically.
Race 8
I guess the Clement horse 2-The Blonde Peque is going to be tough as a lukewarm fave but can throw in 1-Sundae School 15-1 and 3-Acquisition 20-1 to juice up exotics.The 3 may even be worth a play on the class rise.Last two races are very good if she can just repeat it up in class.
Race 9
3-Lady Of Gold looks good at 3-1 but hate favorites.5-Broken Trust Fund 5-1 looks best rallying into slow paces last couple but Catalano not doing so well in NY so a little weary.Pletcher is winning everything and 1-Path Of Dreams 8-1 did same rallying into slow pace last time.Last you don't set the pace and win at Delaware so you can excuse 9-She's Not Lazy 15-1 last race.

Race 10
Will go with 1-Bi Light Of Day 8-1///2-Ivana Pucker 12-1///7-Curlin N Twirlin 6-1

**mikemca** · 08-19-13, 11:57 AM

After looking at the 6th again because Ruthless Alley scratched 5-Coach AJ 15-1 caught my eye.Looks slow because has been setting the pace against much tougher.Have find a 3rd to go with 5-Coach AJ 15-1 and 3-Proffesor Chaos 30-1.

**Slimpickens** · 08-19-13, 12:04 PM

All of the speeds scratched out of the 6th.

**Madison** · 08-19-13, 12:38 PM

One of many things I don't understand about horse racing ... Sar R2 #1 TapitinSilver ... 16-1 in a 5 horse race. Gives way early and falls behind by 10+ lenghts. Way out of it and Jockey beating the crap out of her down the stretch. Why???

**Slimpickens** · 08-19-13, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by Madison

One of many things I don't understand about horse racing ... Sar R2 #1 TapitinSilver ... 16-1 in a 5 horse race. Gives way early and falls behind by 10+ lenghts. Way out of it and Jockey beating the crap out of her down the stretch. Why???

Give the punter there $2 dollars worth and teach the horse something in the process.

**Madison** · 08-19-13, 12:45 PM

Originally posted by Slimpickens

Give the punter there $2 dollars worth and teach the horse something in the process.

Looked like the horse didn't learn much if anything.

**harthebar** · 08-19-13, 02:33 PM

Invading humor. Saratoga race 7. Is my only.pi k
Tru Greek race 9 delware 20-1

**Madison** · 08-19-13, 03:55 PM

Nice call on Acquisition Mike. Hopefully you had the sweet ex. I passed.

**harthebar** · 08-19-13, 04:08 PM

I keyed him up with your picks mike in the 7th it was a nice exata....invading humor

**Easy-Rider 66** · 08-19-13, 04:26 PM

Good call on the longshot She's not Lazy. Nice score at 18/1.

**mikemca** · 08-19-13, 04:34 PM

Thx guys....doing pretty good today

**mikemca** · 08-19-13, 04:38 PM

And Proffesor Chaos can pop at a big price with a fast pace...Same for Strike Accord

**Slimpickens** · 08-19-13, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Easy-Rider 66

Good call on the longshot She's not Lazy. Nice score at 18/1.

Thats why you had him in the derby wars contest that we just tied in? Dang Mike, lol. She was actually my 2nd best bet of the day. Oh well.

**Easy-Rider 66** · 08-19-13, 05:15 PM

Originally posted by Slimpickens

Thats why you had him in the derby wars contest that we just tied in? Dang Mike, lol. She was actually my 2nd best bet of the day. Oh well.

I liked the horse, but his reasoning put it over the top. Also needed to take a shot at that time. Good contest.

**Slimpickens** · 08-19-13, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by Easy-Rider 66

I liked the horse, but his reasoning put it over the top. Also needed to take a shot at that time. Good contest.

Yea I picked her last night. But yes good contest for us as we ended up burrying the field with that horse. Alittle suprised nobody took the longshot in the last that won.

**mikemca** · 08-20-13, 04:10 PM

60K Pick 6 carryover into Saratoga's Wednesday card that is basically a Pick 5 because Amberjack looks very tough in the Albany(9th).With a scratch or two in the 7th it could even become a Pick 4.Probably have to go pretty deep in the 8th and 10th though.

**mikemca** · 08-22-13, 12:55 PM

Already done with Saturday and the card is very good.If MLs hold there could be a parade of nice prices .

9-Transparent 10-1 in the Travers for me

**cwill15** · 08-22-13, 01:08 PM

mike do you like anyone in the saratoga today

**mikemca** · 08-22-13, 01:43 PM

Think 3-Sam's Buck looks good at 12-1 coming up in the 5th

**mikemca** · 08-22-13, 01:45 PM

lol opens as the 5-2 fave ...nvm

**TonyP** · 08-23-13, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by mikemca

Already done with Saturday and the card is very good.If MLs hold there could be a parade of nice prices .

9-Transparent 10-1 in the Travers for me

maybe we move way up in team contest.

**mikemca** · 08-23-13, 10:58 AM

Maybe...

Today looks pretty good too.

Notably the 6th and 10th

**Timmay** · 08-23-13, 01:54 PM

Who does everyone like for this weekend? DMR and Toga.

**JJJ** · 08-24-13, 08:49 AM

good day for racing anything you like Mike?

**Timmay** · 08-24-13, 10:35 AM

Mike, we need you

**mikemca** · 08-24-13, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by JJJ

good day for racing anything you like Mike?

Originally posted by Timmay

Mike, we need you

Did you guys check your pms?

**JJJ** · 08-24-13, 12:22 PM

Yes thanks great hit on the 3

**mrginandtonic** · 08-24-13, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by mikemca

Did you guys check your pms?

Oh man, I didn't get any PMs.

**mikemca** · 08-24-13, 12:28 PM

Thx..looks like speed is going to be pretty good...Probably helps Baby J in the test and Moreno,Verrazano,Palace Malice in the Travers.We'll see what it looks like leading up to it .

**Timmay** · 08-24-13, 12:47 PM

Thanks Mike

**mikemca** · 08-24-13, 01:14 PM

Throwing 2-Sun Worshipper in with 7,8,10

**mikemca** · 08-24-13, 01:15 PM

Also the w/p horse for me

**JJJ** · 08-24-13, 01:25 PM

Nice call on the 2 mike early speed is the name of the game today it looks like