SARATOGA – 9/2/22
RACE 2: 3-5-6
#3 MAIL ORDER clearly the one to catch in an ideal spot for Bill Mott.
RACE 3: 1-2-3-4
#1 GOOD MEDICINE could easily end up on the front end here returning to a marathon trip after an improved effort against lesser.
RACE 4: 5-4-2-3
#5 BUSTIN BAY ran a vastly improved race against similar last time out and will be impossible to beat if that effort is duplicated here.
RACE 5: 11-1-4-6
#11 HAIL TO is going to get a better trip this time around and can be a threat from just off the pace under the hot riding Jose Lezcano.
RACE 6: 10-5-7-3
#10 SECURITY CODE is a second timer who ran a bang-up race on debut and figures to improve with experience. Her trainer has quietly had a very nice meet.
RACE 7: 9-10-5-8
#9 MOMENTOUS finally gets turf and is by 13% grass debut sire Speighstown. The dam here was a turf winner and this guy drops in for a tag for the first time.
RACE 8: 2-3-1-5
The lead is #2 THE CRITICAL WAY‘s for the taking and he should be as loose as jockey Luis Saez wants him to be today. While this barn has had limited opportunities in NY, you have to respect the tactical edge.
RACE 9: 2-1-6-10
#2 HOT PEPPERS was helped immensely by the scratches and is now the lone speed in this Grade II event. She ran a winning race in last month’s Test and is going to be a deserving favorite this time around.
RACE 10: 9-2-6-8
#9 DREAMPOINT has had plenty of opportunities throughout his career but retains Joel Rosario off an effort that was better than it looks on paper. Pace dominated the race last time out and it hurt his cause.
