Saratoga Day 7: Curlin Stakes

By Rick Francis —-

Race 9), 1&1/8th Mile. Curlin S. Purse $100,000 FOR THREE YEAR OLDS
Post Time: ( 5:40)/ 4:40/ 3:40/ 2:40 ADVANCED FORECAST: Mostly Cloudy, High 78 Low 60.

Everybodyluvsrudy (1), exits a game win over Belmont allowance company and worked a bullet here Tuesday; trainer Rodriquez is 22 percent with a last out winner.

Outplay (2), Bernardini colt weakened late in his last fading to third in the Easy Goer; Pletcher is over 20 percent in all conditioning angles in play and with Johnny V, 26 percent on the year.

Small Bear (3), Macho Uno gelding was impressive besting OC’s last month, a contest run at today’s route; he’ll need a repeat of that effort to threaten for the win.

Hemsworth (4), eased two back at Gulfstream and was equally off point last out facing Belmont OC’s; form going in wrong direction.

Thirst for Victory (5), Stay Thirsty colt broke his maiden here a year ago and exits a rail running win at Parx; connections dangerous in this spot.

Perfect Partner (6), colt out of race’s namesake also was a last out victor, his maiden score. He’s in solid form and brings a price.

You’re to Blame (7), Graded Stakes player finished up a strong second last last out in the Easy Goer and has consistently put up some of this field’s highest speed figures; trainer/jock team 27 percent on the year.

Selection: 7, 2, 5, 6