Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for Saturday, Aug. 10
Best bet: PIPSY (12)
Best value: DISCO DEANO (3)
FIRST: Innovator fired two crisp half-mile drills since willing second in last. Jujubee logged three tight works since second in debut; dangerous. Nantz was bought for $600K as a yearling; follow the money.
SECOND: Marche tallied solid late-pace figure in debut this past spring; solid work tab for return. Hurricane Nelson could prove very tough on a soft lead. Wajda gets Lasix in first start since gelded; worth long look.
THIRD: Disco Deano exits clear-cut win in last; more to come. Secret Rules owns speed and drops; dangerous if all is well. Saffa's Day could more forward in first start for new barn.
FOURTH: From Hello, an improved third in last, gets call if able to escape AE list. Evie Does It was a non-stressful third in first start since more than a year layoff; very playable. Magic Eight Ball will either stop on a dime or go wire to wire; you make the call.
FIFTH: Devil Blue Dress is fleet-footed and drops to lifetime low; mixed message. Jay's Love could be in the garden spot if top selection hits the wall. Grab the Glory is another front-runner that plunges in price; demand value.
SIXTH: Fulmineo gets litmus test after winning two straight out of town; ready for prime time. Deterministic was pace- and trip-compromised last time. First World War fires strong efforts with machinelike consistency.
SEVENTH: Concrete Cruiser moves to grass for potent turf-to-dirt barn. English Law was a useful fifth in debut; improvement expected. Statesman is from a dam that has produced two turf winners. Valuation Metric and Governing Party are uncoupled newcomers from Chad Brown barn; what a game!
EIGHTH: Showcase lived up to massive tote support when winning debut by more than seven lengths; takes another. Touchy could play out as the speed of the speed; dangerous. First Resort fired 5-furlong bullet since good-looking win in debut; right in the thick of this.
NINTH: Cogburn is 2-for-2 on Spa sod; short price is the problem. Grooms All Bizness has won four of last five; very interesting. Witty was pace-compromised in last; don't ignore.
10TH: Money Supply tallied solid final fraction when winning last; call based on price potential. Ottoman Fleet is riding a two-race winning streak; be no surprise. Master of the Seas, an uncoupled barn mate of second pick, logged three Grade 1 wins since arriving in North America; potential underlay.
11TH: Banyan Breeze bounced last time after fast-figured score in prior; rebounds. Printrack also regressed in last after big win two back; very dangerous. M B's Munning could impact if pace meltdown ensues.
12TH: Pipsy should pack amplified wallop with cutback to abbreviated sprint. Baraye could play out as the swiftest of the swift. Star of Mystery made strong rally to win last; very dangerous. El Terreno could prove very tough if able to clear other front-runners; don't ignore.
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