Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for Sunday, July 28
Best bet: KILLY START (3)
Best value: SHPILKES (10)
FIRST: Reliable Source was a tough-trip second in debut; gets there today. Buriana hails from solid second-out stable (Wayne Lukas); don't ignore. My Shot is firing bullets for debut; charting a must.
SECOND: George's Vice owns speed and drops; forward move predicted. Try It Again was a clear-cut second in last; dangerous. Golden Dagger is fresh and training sharply; must consider.
THIRD: Killy Start wheels back in a hurry after logging improved pace figure in last. Fontanafredda made strong rally to win last; very playable. Shesalittle Edgy owns fast numbers and drops; fire sale?
FOURTH: Linarite should pack enhanced kick with cutback to abbreviated sprint. Enfuega could prove very tough on a soft lead. Delightful Dixie won two in a row at Monmouth; right in the thick of this.
FIFTH: Central Avenue training strongly for first start since last November; first-time Lasix seals the deal. Standoutsensation also is working sharply and owns fast late-pace figures on best efforts. Regulatory Risk fits the classic Chad Brown pattern; must consider.
SIXTH: Olivia's Potion is from a dam that has produced two turf winners. Good Long Cry was a sharp second at odds-on last out; paltry price once again. McKinzie's Glory (McPeek) and Opulent Restraint (Brown) are newcomers that must be given consideration.
SEVENTH: Nobals is rested and can win from on or off the pace. Charging was eliminated at the start last time; front-end threat on "A" game. Souper Quest also owns speed and will prove very tough on a soft lead.
EIGHTH: South Street gets class relief and cuts back to sprint; amplified wallop expected. Agility owns positional speed in bulky field; dangerous. Blue Plate Special would be aided by fast fractions; don't dismiss.
NINTH: Strong Quality projects as the dominant speed with heads-up handling. Ohana Honor could be in the garden spot if pace meltdown ensues. Silver Knott is riding a two-race winning streak; must be factored into the mix.
10TH: Shpilkes ships in for capable Philly-based barn; price should be right. Slapintheface was a useful fourth in last; big-time player. Miracle Mike is more than good enough on best efforts. Laurel Valley could play out as the main speed; worth long look.
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