Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for Wednesday, July 17
Best bet: BARONESS BOURBON (8)
Best value: STREET VIEW (6)
FIRST: Abaan has won four in a row; more to come. L'Imperator won Grade 1 jump race at Aqueduct; dangerous. Ziggle Pops owns speed and must be factored into the mix.
SECOND: Refuse to Lose was an improved second last time; keeps on giving. Save Time was second at 40 cents on the dollar last out; short price once again. Cararra makes third start of form cycle; must consider.
THIRD: Trail of Gold noticeably picked up the tempo in final two works. Practically Summer is from a dam that has produced three winners from four foals to race. Vehemente concluded work tab with half-mile drill.
FOURTH: Sharper Gal drops after earning improved internal numbers in last. Pebble Lane should move forward with return to dirt. Jay's Love owns competitive back numbers.
FIFTH: Breath Away was a game second in last and owns faster back figures. A Primera Vista is speedy and has won four of last five starts; big-time player. Swoop to Finish was done in by pace pressure last time; right in the thick of this.
SIXTH: Street View should pack amplified wallop with cutback to sprint. Precisely could prove very tough on a soft lead. Althena compiled tight work tab for first start since March.
SEVENTH: Jackie the Joker, a front-running winner in last, could get the early jump once again. I'm Buzzy could be in the garden spot if pace meltdown ensues. Theresasilverlinin is riding a three-race winning streak; could easily take another.
EIGHTH: Baroness Bourbon regressed in last after sharp placing in prior; rebounds. Soloshot was a change-of-pace winner in last; dangerous. Cap Ferrat is bred to handle the switch to sod.
NINTH: True Myth was done in by poor start last time; profitable first-time blinkers barn. Luna Love packs potent kick on "A" efforts. The Taco Lady makes first start with maiden-claiming tag; worth long look. Classic Cara exits clear-cut placing in last; must consider.
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