Saratoga Day 31: Albany Stakes

By Rick Francis —-

Race 10), 1„ Mile. Albany S. Puquezrse $250,000 FOR THREE YEAR OLDS NEW YORK STATE-BRED

Post Time: ( 6:23)/ 5:23/ 4:23/ 3:23
ADVANCED FORECAST: Becoming Sunny, High 74 Low 49

Dynamic Prime (1), Weaver/Maragh; worked a bullet here on the 17th, however Bluegrass Cat gelding has been handled by several of these to consider for the top spot.

D’yer Mak’er (2), Zito/Gaffalione; the shades come back for this son of Soaring Empire, who hasn’t been competitive this year or his three starts here.

Can You Diggit (3), Jerkens/Ortiz, J; Tiznow colt has shown a keen ability to rebound an off effort such as his fourth place finish at Finger Lakes in the NY Derby; look for a strong go here.

Twisted Tom (4), Brown/Castellano; Creative Cause gelding has won 4-of-5 this year, including the pricey NY Derby at Finger Lakes; take the short price.

Broken Engagement (5), Rodriguez/Lopez; Scat Daddy colt was all-game finishing second to ‘Tom in the NY Derby a half-length back; trainer heating up.

Pat On the Back (6), McPeek/Davis; highly competitive at this level and against these; owns a win here.

Minsky Moment (7), Brown/ Ortiz, I; Flatter colt has three seconds and a win from his four career starts; beaten fave last out, Brown with beaten faves next out, 29 percent.

Selections: 4, 7, 5, 6