Saratoga Day 22: NY-Bred Fillies & Mares Headline Saratoga Dew Stakes
By Rick Francis —-
Race 8), 1„ Mile. Saratoga Dew S. Purse $100,000 FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE
Post Time: ( 5:02)/ 4:02/ 3:02/ 2:02
ADVANCED FORECAST: Slight Chance Rain Showers, High 81 Low 65.
Jc’s Shooting Star (1), Donk/Franco; can’t seem to catch a fast track, two back placed over a “good” Belmont main and in last showed here in the slop; has but one win from 17 starts.
Jcs American Dream (2), Nevin/Bravo; has finished in the money in each of her of her last six, all against lesser; nevertheless her form is solid and should be ready to climb the class ladder.
Super Allison (3), Martin/Maragh; filly’s form in last four has gone south though be it facing tougher, including a distant finish in the G3 Commonwealth Oaks at Laurel on the turf; class relief of sorts keeps her in the mix.
Literata (4), Rodriquez/Ortiz, I; followed up her place effort in a pricey Belmont overnight stakes with a nice win last out at Finger Lakes. 6-year-old is a consistent earner and should be cashing a check once again.
Mecke’s Madalyn (5), Calazzo/Lezcano; gets first lasix after placing in a three horse field at Delaware; winless in last eleven starts.
Flattermefabulous (6), Martin/Ortiz, J; starts today in the Carlos Martin barn following her claim last month off a gate-to-wire turf score here. The surface switch angle for Martin is a decent 17 percent.
Legally Bay (7), Coffey/Davis; on the shelf for six months after being vanned off against Aqueduct OC’s in February; watching this one.
Selections: 4, 2, 6, 1