[kdmfox]

http://www.drf.com/row/pps/07woodward.pdf

10th Race - Saratoga - Saturday, September 1st, 2007 STAKES. 1 1/8 Mile Dirt. Purse $500,000. Woodward S. (Grade 1). FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD. By subscription of $500 each, which should accompany the nomination; $2,500 to pass the entry box and $2,500 to start. The purse to be divided 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth, 3% to fifth and 2% divided equally among remaining finishers. Weights for age. Three-year-olds, 122 lbs.; older, 126 lbs. The estate of Mrs. William Woodward, Sr. to add the Woodward Challenge Cup, to be won three times, not necessarily consecutively, by the same owner before becoming his or her property. The owner of the winner will also receive a trophy for permanent possession and trophies will be presented to the winning trainer and jockey. Closed Saturday, August 18, 2007 with 19 Nominations.

# Horse Odds Jockey Wgt A/S M/E Trainer
1 Lawyer Ron (KY) 2/1 John R. Velazquez 126 4 C L Todd A. Pletcher
2 Diamond Stripes (FL) 4/1 Edgar S. Prado 126 4 G L Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.
3 Magna Graduate (KY) 5/1 Garrett K. Gomez 126 5 H L Todd A. Pletcher
4 Sun King (KY) 15/1 Alan Garcia 126 5 H L o Nicholas P. Zito
5 Corinthian (KY) 9/2 Kent J. Desormeaux 126 4 C L James A. Jerkens
6 Wanderin Boy (KY) 6/1 Rafael Bejarano 126 6 H L Nicholas P. Zito
7 Political Force (KY) 10/1 Cornelio H. Velasquez 126 4 C H. Allen Jerkens
8 Brass Hat (KY) 15/1 Willie Martinez 126 6 G L William Bradley

[Seattle Slew]

I like Political Force. Freshened a bit since Suburban score and should be decent price (5-1 or better). Lawyer Ron will be tough but I don't think he beat much in the Whitney.

[Seattle Slew]

Might give Midnight Lute a shot in the Forego the race before. Prado stays on, Baffert's horses have been red hot at Saratoga. Plus, Prado jumps off a Rick Dutrow horse he rode last time, a move that shows the Baffert horse could be live. Outside post should him his chances.

[Seattle Slew]

8 Midnight Lute 7.20 4.60 3.70
4 Benny the Bull 8.80 5.80
7 Attila's Storm 4.90

Baffert should ship his stable to Saratoga. They are running lights out.

Didn't realize until after the race that Brigmohan replaced Prado after Prado was injured earlier in the card. Finally scored a winner with Bridgmohan although horse was easier winner.