I love the Monday racing at Saratoga. If the rumors are true and the meet is eventually expanded once again and the racing week is cut to five days, I really hope they keep Mondays and ditch the Wednesdays.
Today I'm in one of the Clubhouse boxes and the sun has finally come out. I didn't look much at the early races but spent time digging in to the seventh and eighth. This is where I'll make my lone play today.
Race 7: Even after scratches I think the pace still looks strong enough to set things up for the late kick of #3 Triple Chelsea. She's got strong numbers as well.
Race 8: I have a similar angle when it comes to #3 Harangue: strong numbers and a favorable trip; this time towards the front of the pack in a pace I think will be slow.
THE BET: I'm going to play a strong 3-3 double, and then come back with smaller doubles including a few backups.
$25 DBL 3 with 3
$3 DBL 3, 6, 8, 9, 11 with 3
$3 DBL 3 with 3, 4, 7, 8
If you want to follow me in, you can scale up or down depending on your bankroll.