In the eighth race allowances at Saratoga, Freedom Rings (7-2) is coming off a Pace Low with good back-figures. Bet to win.
In the Saranac, it's a two-horse affair with Sal the Barber and Al Khali, the edge going to Al Khali (5-2) who's coming off the tougher trip in the recent Hall of Fame. Al Khali to win and an exacta box with Sal the Barber.
The Spinaway offers value with Beautician (5-1) rating the call to upset Hot Dixie Chick at the distance with the favorite leaving from the rail and likely to face added pace pressure, Bet Beautician to win and an exacta box with Hot Dixie Chick. Use all the horses in a Pick 3 play as your keys.
September 6 Results: (3) 1-1-0 Current Running Totals: (57) 19-4-5 Total Dollar Return: $229.90 [win selections only]
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06 Sep 2009 at 08:44 pm | #
Thanks for the Al Khali play at the spa. I had him to win and had the exacta twice. It made today a winning day. Cary you are the best handycapper on the net.
08 Sep 2009 at 08:52 am | #
Hi Jim --
Thanks for the kind words— I don’t know if I’m the best, but over 100% return on my plays IS quite impressive.