Sunday, August 5, 2012

Saratoga 8-5-2012 Vanderbilt G1

1 - #1 Shackleford - Very much the class of the race.  He also has a lot of gate speed and the ability to get a good position.  That angle plus the speed makes him hard to play against.  Plus this horse just has the will to win.

2 - #2 Emcee - Seems 2nd best, but I think he may be more vulnerable than Shackleford.  Still has good early speed and the slight advantage being drawn outside Shackleford.  The only possibility I see to beat Shackleford to the wire.

3 - #3 Justin Phillip - Bad start and wide trip last out.  Has run decent at Saratoga and he picks up Dominguez.  Don't think he'll get the top spot, but definitely could fill out exotics.

4 - #4 Rothko - Has good early speed and is 3-4 wins and 4-4 in the money at this distance.  Faster pace would help, but like the above I think he is running for 2nd or 3rd.

5 - #7 Jersey Town - Always seems to show up.  Was give a break, so we'll see how he does off the layoff.  2nd and 3rd spot exotic use.

6 - #7 Sloane Ranger - Still a cut below the top two, but I do see him on the same level as Jersey Town.  Not sure I'll use him, but worth noting.

Suggested Plays:
$1 - 1,2/1,2/3,4,7 = $6
$1 - 1,2/3,4,7/1,2 = $6
-OR-
$1 - 1,2/3,4,7 = $6

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