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A True “Patriot” At Saratoga (9/5)

mircon1 — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:28:17 +0000

Sloppy and soft for the final card at Saratoga with races 1,5,6 and 11 off the turf. There is more rain in the forecast so watch for the other two races to be moved, but I’m handicapping as if they will remain on the turf.

In race 8, Fiddlers Patriot (#7) likes soft turf and can take these all the way given the early scratches — key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #5.

In race 7, Haya’s Boy (#8) gets a wet track and a field he can beat — breaks maiden today. Key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #’s 1 and 6.

In race 1, Cindy’s Joy (#8) has run well on a wet track and can handle the distance — should be able to beat these in this off-the-turf contest. Key in early double and pick 3 and play an exacta box with #16. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 8 (Best Bet) and 16

Race 2: 7, 2 and 3

Race 3: 7 and 8

Race 4: 7 with 1A and 3

Race 5: 14 and 10

Race 6: 11, 13 and 4

Race 7: 8 (Best Bet) with 1 and 6

Race 8: 7 (Best Bet) and 5

Race 9: 1 and 9

Race 10: 11 with 8 and 3

Race 11: 6 and 10

Hail To The “King” At Saratoga (9/4)

mircon1 — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:07:06 +0000

Fast and firm for the next to last day at The Spa. Sorry to see the meet end since I have been hot lately — had a good day on Saturday when I listed 7 winners, 3 on top, including a 5-1 best bet in race 1. The three- horse exacta box play was also very profitable as it has been all meet so please take notice when making wagers today and tomorrow. Please note that today’s selections are posted without scratches taken into account so play accordingly.

In race 9, The Grade 3 Saranac, King Congie (#8) ran against grade 2 foes from a wide post in last and has posted numbers on the turf that could win this at a price — key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #’s 5 and 6.

In race 8, Paci Di Notte (#2) ran well in last local turf sprint from a wide post, gets inside today and has positional speed to get a good trip — key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #’s 7 and 9.

In race 11, Schillerette (#4) cuts back to turf sprint with lots of speed signed on to set up late run — key in late double and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with 1 and 13. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 5. 10 and 3

Race 2: 4 and 5

Race 3: 4

Race 4: 7 with 4 and 12

Race 5: 7 and 2

Race 6: 6, 7 and 11

Race 7: 3, 4 and 10

Race 8: 2 (Best Bet) with 7 and 9

Race 9: 8 (Best Bet) with 5 and 6

Race 10: 1 and 3

Race 11: 4 with 1 and 13

Race 12: 4 (Best Bet) with 10 and 3

“Luck” Be A “Lady” At Saratoga (9/3)

mircon1 — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 15:14:25 +0000

Fast and firm for the Saturday card — a very difficult 12 race affair with 3 grade 1’s so let’s what happens. Ended up with a flat bet profit on Friday with two winners on top (5 listed) and a nice $158 double to end the card.

In race 3, Lady’s Lunar Luck (#7) had a wide trip in last chasing a fast pace, can stalk today and win at a decent price for good connections — key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #’s 12 and 1.

In race 1, Sugar Again (#8) has run well on turf in 4 starts and goes second off a layoff for trainer doing well at the meet — key in early double and pick 3 and play an exacta box with #’s 1 and 9.

In race 9, The Grade 1 Forego, Regal Ransom (#8) will be a big price off recent races, but cuts back to best distance and loves this track — play across the board, key in doubles and pick 3’s and use in exacta box with #’s 4 and 1. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

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

Race 2: 8, 7 and 4

Race 3: 7 (Best Bet) with 12 and 1

Race 4: 7, 6 and 8

Race 5: 1 with 2 and 4

Race 6: 7 with 13 and 2

Race 7: 9 with 3 and 1

Race 8: 3 and 5

Race 9: 8 (Best Bet) with 4 and 1

Race 10: 7 with 3 and 6

Race 11: 5, 7 and 8

Race 12: 10 and 8

“Landing” On A Winner At Saratoga (9/2)

mircon1 — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:06:21 +0000

Fast and firm for the Friday card — went 0 for 11, but listed 5 winners on yesterday’s difficult card, so I’m trying to get back on track today!

In race 4, Landlubber (#9) ran well in a race that was meant for turf and the Maker/Leparoux combination is terrific. Key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #’s 8 and 2.

In race 8, Divalarious (#4) has the hottest connections going at The Spa and has done nothing wrong in 3 career races — key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #’s 3 and 10. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 3, 5 and 7

Race 2: 4 and 6

Race 3: 4 and 7

Race 4: 9 (Best Bet) with 8 and 2

Race 5: 6 and 3

Race 6; 4 with 6 and 3

Race 7: 6 with 7 and 3

Race 8: 4 (Best Bet) with 3 and 10

Race 9: 2 with 7 and 3

Race 10: 9 with 10 and 11

I Know “Jack” At Saratoga (9/1)

mircon1 — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:09:59 +0000

Fast and good for the Thursday card — had a decent day yesterday with 3 winners on top (5 listed) and cold exactas in races 5, 7 and 9, so let’s see what happens today given a difficult card to handicap.

In race 5, Jack’s Work (#8) cuts back to a turf sprint and can stay close enough and finish against these — key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #’s 1 and 2.

In race 7, Grand Castle (#3) has the back numbers to win this competitive contest — key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #’s 2 and 8. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 4, 2 and 3

Race 2: 3, 1 and 5

Race 3: 2 and 1

Race 4: 6 with 4 and 5

Race 5: 8 (Best Bet) with 1 and 2

Race 6: 9 and 6

Race 7: 3 (Best Bet) with 2 and 8

Race 8: 2 and 6

Race 9: 1 and 7

Race 10: 8, 11 and 5

Race 11: 7, 11 and 5

Getting “Brave” At Saratoga (8/31)

mircon1 — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:59:40 +0000

Fast and good for the Wednesday card — we are in the last week of the meet and I’m getting hot. Had a great Travers Day with best bets winning at 7-1 and 5-1 so I will try and keep up the momentum today!

In race 6, Free Brave (#5) goes second off the layoff and should improve off that last local effort with a better pace to set up late run — key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #’s 7 and 3.

In race 5, Spa City Lover (#10) meets a weak field and has done little wrong in 3 starts — key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #7.

In race 10, Dominant Currency (#7) could give Angel Penna a much needed win in this turf event — key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #’s 3 and 1. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 1 and 2

Race 2: 6 and 2

Race 3: 1 and 4

Race 4: 3 and 1

Race 5: 10 (Best Bet) and 7

Race 6: 5 (Best Bet) with 7 and 3

Race 7: 2 and 5

Race 8: 1 and 4

Race 9: 5 and 6

Race 10: 7 (Best Bet) with 3 and 1

Race 11: 3, 9 and 5

“Summer” Is “Hot” At Saratoga (8/27)

mircon1 — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:01:00 +0000

Fast and good on Travers Day with an incredible 13 race card on tap! Had a proficient day yesterday when I listed 9 out of 10 winners and several exactas, but only two winners on top so I will try and do better today. Stay safe everyone on the east coast and good luck if you are betting Saratoga today!

In race 9, The Grade 3 Victory Ride, Hot Summer (#6) cuts back to a sprint off a brief freshening and gets a monster pace scenario to prove best as a late running sprinter — key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #3.

In race 11, The Grade 1 Kings Bishop, Caleb’s Posse (#2) found his forte as a late running sprinter in The Amsterdam at a big price and can repeat with a sizzling pace in front of him today — key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #1.

In race 13, Windafull (#1) gets a cozy post and less ground in a race without a lot of speed — can wire these at a decent price. Key in all late multi-race wagers and play an exacta box with #’s 8 and 10. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 1A with 3 and 7

Race 2: 8, 7 and 1

Race 3: 6, 7 and 9

Race 4: 6 with 4 and 8

Race 5: 8 with 5 and 7

Race 6: 6, 2 and 14

Race 7: 6 with 1 and 10

Race 8: 2 with 5 and 3

Race 9: 6 (Best Bet) and 3

Race 10: 5 and 3

Race 11: 2 (Best Bet) and 1

Race 12: 4 with 7 and 10

Race 13: 1 (Best Bet) with 8 and 10

Singing The “Blues” At Saratoga (8/26)

mircon1 — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:17:32 +0000

Fast and good for a great Friday card with race 6 off the turf. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone on the east coast — hope everyone can weather the storm safely! Looks like Travers Day will be ok so I’m looking forward to a great day of racing on Saturday before the storm hits!

As for today, in race 9, The Grade 2 Bernard Baruch, Blues Street (#7) fires every time, gets a better pace scenario today to set up late run — key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #’s 11 and 9.

In race 5, Santo Gato (#5) cuts back to a turf sprint and gets a very fast pace scenario to put in late run at a decent price — key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #2. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 4, 7 and 1

Race 2: 7 and 5

Race 3: 5 and 6

Race 4: 3 and 1/1A

Race 5: 5 (Best Bet) and 2

Race 6: 6 and 2

Race 7: 4 with 2 and 9

Race 8: 7 and 2

Race 9: 7 (Best Bet) with 11 and 9

Race 10: 6 with 10 and 3

Starting To “Sag” At Saratoga (8/21)

mircon1 — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:42:34 +0000

Fast and firm for the difficult Sunday card — keep you eyes on the weather as there are thunderstorms in the forecast. Had a good day on Saturday when I listed 7 winners, 4 on top and the exacta box play when I list 3 horses paid off — let’s see how I do today and remember that all handicapping will be for the turf.

In race 9, Saginaw (#3) cuts back to 7 furlongs and gets a good pace to rally into — any moisture in the track will be beneficial. Key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #’s 8 and 6.

In race 5, Colossal Gift (#7) can stay close to a soft pace and hold off the closers in the turf marathon. Key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #’s 9 and 3. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 3, 10 and 4

Race 2: 2 and 3

Race 3: 5 and 7

Race 4: 2 and 5

Race 5: 7 (Best Bet) with 9 and 3

Race 6: 1, 10 and 4

Race 7: 7, 4 and 3

Race 8: 3 wioth 6 and 8

Race 9: 3 (Best Bet) with 8 and 6

Race 10: 4 with 6 and 8

It’s Easy Being “Green” At Saratoga (8/20)

mircon1 — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:55:23 +0000

Fast and firm for the challenging Saturday card — had an ok day on Friday when I listed 5 winners, 2 on top, but couldn’t string them together for any major hits so I will try and be better today. I’ve now posted with scratches so everything is good to go!

In race 1, Green Monster (#6) gets back on preferred surface and goes against statebreds which should be easier competition — top number gets it done. Key in the early double and pick 3, plus play an exacta box with #7.

In race 8, Saturday Classic (#3) had a promising debut on turf and is working well for good connections and should take the next step forward — key in all multi-race wagers and play an exacta box with #’s 5 and 1.

In race 2, Swag Daddy (#6) should move up greatly on turf, gets lasix for connections that do well with that move and should be a nice price — key in all doubles and pick 3’s and play an exacta box with #’s 9 and 3. Here’s the entire card and good luck!

Race 1: 6 (Best Bet) and 7

Race 2: 6 (Best Bet) with 9 and 3

Race 3: 10 and 1

Race 4: 4 and 1

Race 5: 4 with 8 and 14

Race 6: 4 with 1 and 9

Race 7: 10, 9 and 7

Race 8: 3 (Best Bet) with 5 and 1

Race 9: 2 with 9 and 5

Race 10: 1 and 3

Race 11: 2 with 3 and 1