Saratoga Day 3: Grade 1 Diana tops the Late Pick-5 Selections

By Matt Pappis
Tracksideview Staff Writer —-

Exacta; Trifecta (.50); Super (.10); Pick 3 Races (7-9) /
Grand Slam Races (7-10); Late Pick 5 (.50) Races (7-11); Double
Post Time: ( 4:36)/ 3:36/ 2:36/ 1:36

Race 7) 6 Furlongs. ‘Alw 80000n1x Purse $80,000 FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND
UPWARD FOALED IN NEW YORK STATE

Lutsky (7): Should show some of that back speed with the switch to Navarro barn in a field with a lack of pace.

Special Story (9): Has some back races which make him very dangerous, ships in from Finger Lakes for this spot.

Amundson (2): Comes in off a romp to break his maiden should be considered in a wide open field.

Race 8) 5½ Furlongs. (Turf) ™Mdn 90k Purse $90,000 (UP TO $15,660 NYSBFOA) FOR
MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD

First Wave (7): Was well bet first out and gets on her preferred surface, this is a strong favorite.

Tan and Tight (2): Second time starter for the power E5/Chad Brown connections looks like they wanted to get a race into her before Saratoga.

So Gracious (3): Bred to be any kind for Motion and Gainsway this is a firster to watch regardless of the outcome today.

Race 9) 1&1/8 Mile. (Inner Turf) Diana S. Grade I. Purse $500,000 INNER TURF FOR
FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD.

Homerique (6): Looks to be the Chad Brown horse of right now and the best one going forward.

Rushing Fall (2): She is 8 for 9 lifetime but she might face some pace pressure this time which would hurt her holding off Homerique and Sistercharlie.

Sistercharlie (4): Rounds out the Chad Brown trifecta really can’t see any of these three not winning this race.

Race 10) 7 Furlongs. Alw 92000n1x Purse $92,000 (UP TO $16,008 NYSBFOA) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD

Hersh (8): Had no chance into the speed bias off a long layoff last out and should put together a good effort here.

Payne (5): Looked like a winner last out before Rowaytown slipped up the rail to run him down.

Uber Kirk (4): If there is a hot pace in here this will be the one picking up the pieces, the McPeek barn tends to only stable a few here for the meet so most of them are live.

Race 11) 1 Mile. (Inner Turf) Clm 25000 Purse $52,000 INNER TURF FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD.

Prognostication (7): This is much the one to beat on the drop in class and will be my single.

Sycamore Lane (9): Has back class that fits in this field and Mott started the last few meets very hot expect more of the same from him.

Patriot Drive (6): This is the one they’ll have to run down turning for home.

All/ 2,3,7/ 2,4,6/ 4,5,8/ 7 = Cost $121.50 for .50 cents