SARATOGA – 8/29/2024
RACE 1: 8-5-3-7
#8 CORRELATION in strong new barn off debut where he showed good speed.
RACE 2: 3-7-4-2
#3 SHE CAUGHT MY EYE drops in class off non-effort for barn overdue to break out of summer doldrums.
RACE 3: 1-2-7-6
Very strong debut run for #1 EVALUATION and improvement is more than possible.
RACE 4: 5-4-8-7
#5 SANDBORN moved too late last time out in an improved effort and has upside with Iran Ortiz, Jr. getting aboard.
RACE 5: 8-2-3-9
#8 SHESALITTLE EDGY is a heavy favorite in search of two straight at this level even with the voided claim.
RACE 6: 9-8-7-3
#9 T KRAFT is the one to beat off a strong runner-up effort behind a Hopeful-bound debut winner.
RACE 7: 9-1-5-8
#9 INHERENT PROMISE surged late into slow pace last time out and should be much more forwardly placed this time.
RACE 8: 3-1/1A-10-8
#3 HATCH is a candidate to improve off a claim given the respectable effort two back downstate. Should be in position from the start with that tactical speed.
RACE 9: 4-8-6-2
#4 MERLIN’S MOMENT was in position two back before encountering trouble. Can rebound for ice cold barn on class drop today.
RACE 10: 3-2-8-7
#3 TEST SCORE is interesting on the stretch-out after finishing with interest last out sprinting. Meets a tough bunch but merits consideration.
RACE 9: 2-6-8-1
#2 CREDITWORTHY did everything but win on debut and needs to get a cleaner trip to get the picture taken today.
SARATOGA 2024 STATS: 361-97-70-40 $683.30
