Fast and firm today at The Spa and drier conditions could mean that speed horses could be more dangerous on both the main track and the turf!

In race 3, a $75,000 optional claimer with some talented horses, Spin Master (#1) last raced at Saratoga two years ago in the Kings Bishop.  Has some back class and could sit just off a reasonable pace set by Garifine (#2) and get the first jump on the closers.  I’m keying him with Mister Triester (#5) and Past The Point (#7) in exactas and playing some doubles and pick 3’s.

Keeping with the speed play angle, in race 6, a competitive claimer on the turf, Ballast (#1) could have an easy lead and hold off the closers.  I’m keying him in exactas with Adagio (#3) and Big Stick (#8) and playing him in doubles and pick 3’s.  Not handicapping the first race jumper so here’s the remainder of the card and good luck!

Race 2: 8, 1 and 9

Race 3: 1 (Best Bet) with 5 and 7

Race 4: 4 with 6 and 9

Race 5: 5 with 7 and 9

Race 6: 1 (Best Bet) with 3 and 8

Race 7: 8 with 6 and 5

Race 8: 4 with 5 and 1

Race 9: 4 with 7 and 6

Race 10: 7 with 4 and 3