It’s a beautiful day at Saratoga, but yesterday’s rain has left the track muddy and the turf course soft.  Only races 4 and 9 remain on the turf so the card is not as good as it should be.  Only three races really worth talking about and betting on.  In race 10, The Personal Ensign, Icon Project (#6) may get a good pace set-up, likes a wet surface and can handle the demanding 1 1/4 distance.  I’m keying her in doubles and pick 3’s.

In race 4, Bestowed (#3) is making his third start after a long layoff, gets a soft course and an inside post — he is my pick in this competitive statebred turf mile.  I’ll play him in an exacta box with Unflagging (#9) and Piazza DiSpagna (#5) and in doubles and pick 3’s.

In race 9, Gaelic Storm (#8) likes soft turf and can stay close to a contested pace and rally to post the upset.  I’m using him in an exacta box with Ballast (#2) and Flying Discount (#1) and key in doubles and pick 3’s.  Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 6 and 2

Race 2: 1 and 7

Race 3: 5 and 2

Race 4: 3 (Best Bet) with 9 and 5

Race 5: 4 and 6

Race 6: 8 and 5

Race 7: 2B and 3

Race 8: 1X and 4

Race 9: 8 (Best Bet) with 2 and 1

Race 10: 6 (Best Bet) and 4

Race 11: 8 with 2B and 6