Mr. Ed’s Saratoga Picks:
TRACKING MR. ED: (Day 14 of 40 at Saratoga) Who was hot on Saturday? Super rider Flavien Prat had three winners vs. the most competitive jockey colony in the game. Jim Dandy Stakes winner, the very fast, feisty FIERCENESS, was ridden by Johnny Velazquez, who also won the nightcap. Who was not? Mr. Ed failed to duplicate his Friday comeback effort and went down swinging. He burned his rally cap (only one of many). The average $2 Win ticket returned $7.60, the chalkiest payoff this season. Let’s look at our Sunday Saratoga picks.
Mr. Ed’s Best Bets at Saratoga for Sunday, July 28
SUNDAY AT THE SPA: The G2 $250K Bowling Green Stakes (Race 9) highlights the 10-race card. Post time for the first race is 1:10 p.m. ET/10:10 a.m. PT. Here’s a look at Mr. Ed’s exclusive VSiN.com selections:
Race 1 (1:10 p.m. ET/10:10 a.m. PT) — $100K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT for 2YOs going 6 ½ furlongs
Mr. Ed likes two: #2 MY SHOT (3-1 morning line), trained by Tom Amoss and ridden by Jose Ortiz. Youngster shows sharp morning drills. #4 RELIABLE SOURCE (5-2) for Steve Asmussen and ridden by Flavien Prat. A reliable shot.
Race 2 (1:44 p.m. ET/10:44 a.m. PT) — $30K CLAIMING for fillies and mares 3YOs & up going 6 furlongs
To complete a chalky early Double, Mr. Ed likes #2 GEORGE’S VICE (5-2 morning line) for trainer Linda Rice with Eric Cancel riding and #5 GOLDEN DAGGER (4-1) for Bill Morey and Kendrick Carmouche.
SARATOGA PICK: $5 DAILY DOUBLE OF 2,4/2,5. ($20)
Race 4 (2:52 p.m. ET/11:52 a.m PT) — $95K ALLOWANCE for NY-bred fillies and mares 3YOs & up going 5 ½ furlongs on turf
I’m betting #4 DELIGHTFUL DIXIE (9-2 morning line) for under-the-radar trainer Mike Dini, an East Coast conditioner who knows where to spot his horses. Today, he ships filly up from Monmouth after a pair of excellent wins. Skillful Luis Saez is recruited to ride.
SARATOGA PICK: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
Race 5 (3:27 p.m. ET/12:27 p.m. PT) — $110K ALLOWANCE CLAIMING for fillies and mares 3YOs & up going 1 ⅛-mile.
Mr. Ed likes three for the money: #4 REGULATORY RISK (9-5 morning line), on the class drop for Chad Brown. Manny Franco rides. #5 CENTRAL AVENUE (3-1) for veteran trainer Michael Stidham and HOF jockey Javier Castellano. And, #7 SEDONA (2-1), $2 million daughter of Curlin, for Shug McGaughey and top rider Irad Ortiz Jr.
SARATOGA PICK: $5 Exacta box. ($30)
Races 7-10 (4:35 p.m. ET/1:35 p.m. PT) — ALLOWANCE CLAIMING for 4YOs & up going 5 ½ furlongs on turf
To kick off Pick 4, Mr. Ed will bet chalky #1 NOBALS (4-5 morning line) to romp home alone for out-of-town trainer Larry Rivelli. Gerardo Corrales rides.
SARATOGA PICKS: $20 to Win on #1 and single in Leg 1 of $1 Pick 4. ($20)
Races 8 (5:10 p.m. ET/2:10 p.m. PT) — $30K CLAIMING for 3YOs & up going 6 furlongs.
In Leg 2 of Pick 4, I like three: #2 DEVIL’S CAY (7-2 morning line), #4 FOR SOME REASON (4-1), and #9 PINEAPPLE MAN (6-1).
SARATOGA PICKS: $5 Exacta box and use in Leg 2 of Pick 4. ($30)
Race 9 (5:45 p.m. ET/2:45 p.m. PT) — G2 $250K BOWLING GREEN STAKES for 4YOs & up going 1 ⅜-miles on the turf
Mr. Ed likes #2 SILVER KNOTT (4-5 morning line). Tested British invader for Appleby barn. Flavien Prat is seeking a hat trick aboard 4YO. Also, use #5 SOLDIER RISING (4-1), rested closer in Leg 3 of the Pick 4. Tie the knot, soldier.
SARATOGA PICKS: $20 to win on #2, use 2,5 in Pick 4. ($20)
Race 10 (6:19 p.m. ET/3:19 p.m. PT) — $95K ALLOWANCE for NY-bred 3YOs & up going 1 1/16-miles on turf.
I like #2 LAUREL VALLEY (9-5) with Joel Rosario for hot trainer Mike Maker. Looks like a gate-to-wire job. To complete Pick 4, I’m using 2,7,8.
SARATOGA PICKS: $10 to Win and $5 Exacta boxes with 7,8. ($30)
$1 Pick 4
R7: 1
R8: 2,4,9
R9: 2,5
R10: 2,7,8 ($18)
TOTAL WAGERS: $188
