Race 2 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $1700 Class Rating: 59

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE IN 2009-2010 OTHER THAN MAIDEN. THREE YEAR OLDS, 123 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $1,500.

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	# 1 FIRST TIME CALLER 7/5
	# 4 THANKS TO DR. FORD 3/1
	# 2 AFLEET BUD 4/5

FIRST TIME CALLER looks to be a quite good contender. With Crane controlling the reins on him, this colt will almost certainly be able to break out early for this event. Have to assume this horse will run well following the quick return to the track. The Equibase Speed Figure of 58 from his most recent affair looks very strong in here. THANKS TO DR. FORD - Ought to come out strong - I have liked the way this gelding has moved sharply to the front end recently. This gelding is coming back soon to race. AFLEET BUD - Could best this group based on the speed fig - 57 - of his last outing. A solid 81 avg Equibase class rating may give this horse a distinct class edge versus this group.

RACE #9 - SARATOGA RACE COURSE - 5:14 PM EASTERN POST

7.0 FURLONGS DIRT GRADE I TWO YEAR OLDS STAKES $250,000.00 PURSE

#7 WINE POLICE
#5 BOYS AT TOSCONOVA
#6 STAY THIRSTY
#1 NACHO SAINT

Well folks, The "Hopeful" has a meaning to its name. It is the first time two year olds are asked to go longer than six furlongs in a stakes event. That means that their owners are "hopeful" that they have colts of classic possibilities. The quality of the fields is borne out by the fact that 14 Hopeful winners went on to win The Belmont Stakes the next year, two finished second, and three third, in that mile and a half event, which is the third and final leg of the Triple Crown. Here in the 106th renewal of this stakes event, #7 WINE POLICE qualifies as a TrackMaster PLUS "PowerPony," has nice early speed abilities to compliment for this sprint at today's "specialized distance" of 7.0 furlongs on the dirt, and comes off a 7+ length, "POWER RUN WIN" to break his maiden in his "first asking." Jockey Shaun Bridgmohan was in his irons for that win, 43 days ago here at "The Spa," which produced a +255% return on investment in the process ... Bridgmohan is back today for his 2nd ride, gunning for back-to-back "Circle Trips." #5 BOYS AT TOSCONOVA is the morning line favorite, and has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in both of his two career starts to date, including a "POWER RUN WIN" to break his respective maiden in his last start.

FL-1 1mi-70 DIRT          Seven Horses
"A"     ALW 3YUP $17,200              
P# dd ex t             ML   WP   TVL
 1 e-MENDELSSOHN       7/5  50%  1/1 
 2 SHRYOCK             5/2  14%  6/1 

Suffolk Downs - Race #2 - Post: 1:12pm - Maiden Claiming - 6.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $7000 Class Rating: 47

Rating:

Choice Plays:

#2 IS THAT BLUE (ML=3/1)
#4 TIGER JANE (ML=10/1)


IS THAT BLUE - This filly should get an ideal trip in this spot. She looks like the only 'stalker' in this race. Atop this racer on August 21st and McManigell is yet again in the irons in today's contest. McManigell and Duffy perform well when they join forces. It's hard to beat a +173 ROI for a jockey and conditioner. This horse wins a lot of money per start. I believe she will boost the lifetime earnings right here. TIGER JANE - You'll be generating money right and left by turning your cash onto this rider/conditioner combination. Bramante gets a break on this horse carrying 6 pounds less than last out. Should make the difference today.

Vulnerable Contenders: #6 PROUD CITY GAL (ML=2/1), #5 MARTINI GIRL (ML=4/1), #3 INDIAN PROMISE (ML=5/1),

PROUD CITY GAL - Don't believe this pony is worth 2/1 in this affair. MARTINI GIRL - Just can't invest in this less than sharp equine. Didn't show me anything positive in the last race or on August 4th. INDIAN PROMISE - Really had to show me much more last race out. Never made much of an impact. Hasn't hit the board in any short distance races of late. Unlikely to see her doing it today either.
 

Louisiana Downs - Race #6 - Post: 3:47pm - Claiming - 8.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $10000 Class Rating: 85

Rating:

Choice Plays:

#1 HOT PISTOL (ML=10/1)
#4 ZIPPIT HONEY (ML=5/1)
#6 ST. TRIBUTE (ML=12/1)


HOT PISTOL - A campaigner coming back this promptly after a solid race is a good omen. Based on her last TrackMaster turf fig alone, I'm going to play this horse. ZIPPIT HONEY - When this rider and handler team up you have to take a look. Stjulien and Jackson have been fantastic together. Stjulien rode this horse for the initial time in the last race and comes right back in this race. This horse didn't run well on a sloppy track in her last start at Louisiana Downs. You should discount that showing. ST. TRIBUTE - This horse ran out of the money at Louisiana Downs last time out on the soft turf. She should improve right here in this race without a sloppy track.

Vulnerable Contenders: #2 BENGAL BOUTIQUE (ML=2/1), #3 ICY KITTEN (ML=3/1), #5 LYDIA'S LOVE (ML=6/1),

BENGAL BOUTIQUE - Would have to move up off that fifth place finish last time out to make an impact here. ICY KITTEN - 3/1 is too low of a price to take on most any mount that has run poorly in back to back efforts. LYDIA'S LOVE - In the last race this mount finished fifth. Doesn't show much potential for her chances today. Don't think this mount will make an impact in today's race. That last speed rating was run-of-the-mill when compared with today's class rating.
 

Race 2 - Trial - 300y on the Dirt. Purse: $1500 Class Rating: 85

QUARTER HORSE 300Y, THREE-YEAR-OLDS THAT REMAIN ELIGILBE FOR THE YELLOWSTONE DOWNS QH DERBY TRIALS. BY SUBSCRIPTION OF $100 TO NOMINATE BY JUNE 15, 2010; $100 TO SUSTAIN BY JULY 15, 2010; $150 TO SUSTAIN BY AUGUST 15, 2010, AND $200 TO ENTER TRIALS. LATE SUPPLEMENTS OF $250 DUE ON JULY 15 OR $500 DUE ON AUGUST 15 OR $2,000 DUE AT

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	# 7 PICKING UP CHICKS 4/1
	# 4 DYLANS FAST N FAMOUS 5/2
	# 1 HUMMERS LONG SUMMER 5/1

PICKING UP CHICKS is the most competitive wager in this race. Might go off at a nice number and has some positive attributes going for him. The average class rating alone makes this horse a solid contender. Has performed strongly recently in short races, posting a nifty 73 avg speed rating. DYLANS FAST N FAMOUS - Has very strong early lick and will probably fare quite well versus this group. Must be given a shot - I like the figures from the last race. HUMMERS LONG SUMMER - Boasts solid Equibase speed figs on average overall when matched with the rest of this group of horses in this race. She has quite good class ratings, averaging 82, and has to be carefully examined here.

Race 13 - Post: 5:00 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 82 - Purse:$5200 - NW $3,500

Hard not to think about VICTOIRE as the top contender in this event. With a very good 78 TrackMaster Speed Rating last time out, will definitely be a factor in this affair. ALLIANCE DUHARAS - May be the strongest in the group here, showing great numbers of late. Average speed is a solid 83. She has competitive class rankings, averaging 85. Worth considering for a bet in this event. DR SPARKY - Could very well be the most favorable in the field of horses here, showing good ratings of late. Average speed is a solid 83. Seems to have a great class advantage based on the company she has faced.

Race 9 - Post: 10:00 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 89 - Purse:$18000 - ONTARIO SIRED 3 YEAR OLDS WHO HAVE STARTED IN THE GRASSROOTS SERIES IN 2010.

We've got a vibe WHAT THE SHEIK is going to get the score. Has really good TrackMaster Speed Ratings and clearly has to be considered for a wager in this event. That 88 speed fig clocked in the most recent race puts this standardbred in the mix here. Talk about a dynamic duo, Waples and Gillis have some of the best driver/trainer statistics at the track. WELLTHEREYOUGO - This horse has a nose for the wire, just look at his better than average win pct. Many top players know speed is is such an important factor. This nice horse has credentials with a 89 avg rating. THIS IS WYATT - More wins than normal have been recorded by horses lining up behind the 5 hole at Mohawk Raceway. Performing quite well, recorded a substantial TrackMaster Speed Rating in his most recent gathering (96).