Saratoga Day 6: John Morrissey Stakes

By Rick Francis —-

Race 9), 6½ Furlongs. John Morrissey S. Purse $100,000 FOR THREE
YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE AND APPROVED BY THE
NEW YORK STATE BRED REGISTRY. Post Time: ( 5:40)/ 4:40/ 3:40/ 2:40
ADVANCED FORECAST: Chance Thunderstorms, High 78 Low 64.

Weekend Hideaway (1), SCRATCHED 4-time winner here exits a nose score at Belmont facing similar; bullet work.

Bustin It (2), SCRATCHED enters on a 4-race win streak; hot is hot.

Ostrolenka (3), one across the board in last three, all against open company.

Brimstone (4), strong win last out facing open company; 1-for-1 here.

Gypsum Johnny (5), wired Belmont OC’s in last; offered little in recent two against these.

Fish Trappe Road (6), blinkers back on after four straight non-threatening starts.

Breakin the Fever (7), 17-time winner is always forwardly placed; will be the one to catch.

Candid Desire (8), form is in reverse; two show finishes from five Spa starts.

Eye Luv Lulu (9), return to sprinting a plus; trainer/jock hot this meet.

Papa Shot (10), on the board in each of his last ten starts; to solid too ignore.

T Loves a Fight (11), first start in the Nevin barn, 20 percent; fits.

Celtic Chaos (12), strong finisher that’ll threaten late.

Selections: 12, 7, 4, 10