You would think after 26 days, the dragon would let you have one back.  I was trying to be an “indian giver” today, and if I could take my picks back and start over, I would do it in a heartbeat. Only listed 3 winners, none on top, and I wasn’t even close in many races.  Indian Ashton was ahead the entire race in race 5, only to get swallowed up in the final 16th.  No doubles, no pick 3’s and only one exacta box.  It only reminds me that this journey is not a sprint, but a marathon like I’ve never been on before.  But, two days until The Travers and I’m not the type to run away from a challenge, even if it is The Saratoga Dragon.

Fast and firm at Saratoga — I might not be saying that over the weekend when a deluge is expected on Travers day.  Oh well, after yesterday, I’ll take it one day at a time, one race at a time.

In race 5, another turf sprint, Indian Ashton (#9) is the main speed and can take the field wire to wire.  I’m playing in my exacta box with Inside Info (#8) and Prince Woodman (#5) and keying in all my doubles and pick 3’s.  This is a selection I won’t take back!

In race 9, Risque (4) should be in perfect position on the turn to run down the leaders in this mile turf contest.  I’ll play him in exacta boxes with Indymine (#9) and William T (#7) and key in doubles and pick 3’s.

I will not be making a pick in the jump race (race 3) and I want to remind everyone not to be afraid to spread your tickets since my win percentage is only 20%.  The exacta boxes with 3 horses, doubles and pick 3’s remain profitable going into week 5.  My best bets have been getting better over the last week so maybe things are turning.  Keep watching! Here’s the rest of the card and good luck!

Race 1: 6 and 4

Race 2: 1 and 8

Race 4: 6, 1 and 7

Race 5: 9 (Best Bet) with 8 and 5

Race 6: 6 with 2 and 9

Race 7: 3, 6 and 4

Race 8: 5, 8 and 2

Race 9: 4 (Best Bet) with 9 and 7