The Saratogian (Saratoga, NY)

SARDELLA SELECTIONS

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First Post Time: Noon

Race 1: 6- Last Call Larry: Came from a long way back to be second in his return, ready to win; 4- Maximum Ideal: In a really good spot today; 1- Nerve Of Steel N: Hasn’t shown the pop he did last season but could control this one from the rail; 3Oneoftheg­oodguys

Race 2: 5- Xcuseme: Looking to drop and pop, could be a tick faster than these; 6- Gavinator: His best can beat these but the trip is the question; 4- Sweet Sofie T: Improved second in this class last week; 1- Manny L

Race 3: 5- Tantra Blue Chip: Simply faster than these; 1Grateful Express: Intriguing longshot from the rail; 7- Kennebago: Use caution coming off a break; 6- Oceanview Massey

Race 4: 1- Yo Cheyenne: Continues to race well and now draws well; 5- Conquest As: On the board in two straight; 6- Mark Of A Beast: Has battled much better but has fared well; 7- Majestic Fire Race 5: 8- Trump De Vie: Looking for a price in a wide open race; 3- Cherry Mason: Racing very well right now but isn’t a great bet as a big favorite; 4Cartier Volo: Closes for minor spoils; 6- Deli Dream

Race 6: 7- Discus Hanover: Inside his chief challenger to get the edge; 3- Enhance Yourcalm N: Interestin­g longshot play in his first legit try of the year; 4Comeonove­r Hanover: Has been getting a piece; 8- By The Book

Race 7: 7- Something Reel: The one to beat drew post seven, still gets a big chance; 5- Whitehaven Beach: Solid second at odds of 30-1in her Spa debut; 1- My Rugala: Big time drop but just doesn’t win often; 2- Penthousep­alace

Race 8: 1- Ali: Drops and pops; 5- Rodman: Had a nice year in ’23, chance in his Spa debut; 3- Team Best: Bound to need a start; 2- Unique Beach

Race 9: 6- Chapheart: Classy trotter need only behave; 1Duckdodge­ndive: Ran into a monster; 2- Timantix: Big step up off an easy win; 3- Makin No Bakin

Race 10: 3- Crazy Fool: Came up empty as the favorite one week after an impressive win, worth the chance; 5- Stamped By Lindy: Has been a bit hit or miss; 2- Mr Houdini: In position to get a piece; 6- Askmenoque­stions

Race 11: 6- Kenobi: Tough trip got the best of him in last, can rebound; 3- U Bake The Cake: Has been consistent if not dazzling; 8- Tiktok Roy: Sizzling score last time but moves up and out; 1- Mommas A Diva

Race 12: 1- Rosie’s War Bonds: Has been a bit of a money eater but gets a now or never type spot; 2- Grandpa Erv: He’ll be there if the top one falters; 3Lucky Sevens: Thirds in two of three; 5- Forgive Me Father

Best Bets: Chapheart, 9th; Ali, 8th

Best Longshot: Crazy Fool, 10th

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