A Sprint Stakes at Magnificent Saratoga

 On this Stakes Saturday all eyes will be on the famous Travers Stakes, we will look at a smashing Grade One Stakes Sprint with a robust field.

Saratoga Race 12 {H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes~7 Furlongs~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of eleven will go to the gate in this excellent Stakes race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this race. Speed figures are very close among this group. The very best North American trainers have entrants in this race. One millionaire makes an appearance. All but two have raced over the Saratoga track. It should be a fantastic race on a terrific Saratoga card.

#5 Prince of Monaco (J. Velazquez / Baffert) comes in with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four powerful workouts. This lad is exceptional over the dirt, at the distance, and over the track. He should track the pace closely and launch into the stretch. A son of Speightstown, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Domestic Product (Prat / C. Brown) will challenge sharing that third highest last out speed number and three sturdy workouts. He is another that should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. This colt is good over the dirt and will cut back in distance for the race. A son of Practical Joke, he is 62% in the money from eight starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Vettriano (M. Franco / B. Cox) should be part of the speed crew up front. This guy holds the highest speed number cutting back from a route and four superb peaking workouts. He will attempt make it three wins in a row. A son of Liam's Map, he has a 66% win rate from three starts.

$2 SHOW.

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#7 Otto the Conqueror (Gaffalione / Asmussen) comes in with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number doubling up on that speed fig. A in four stout peaking workouts and he is primed for a strong effort. This colt will be part of the pace scenario. A son of Street Sense, he is 69% in the money from nine starts.

#8 Bookem Danno (Castellano / D. Ryan) is the morning line favorite with the second highest last out speed number and three sound workouts. He has the capability to track the pace and spring in the stretch. This guy is exceptional over the dirt, at the distance, and over the Saratoga track. A son of Bucchero, he is 100% in the money from eight starts.

#6 Timberlake (Geroux / B. Cox) is another that will battle on the front-end. He cuts back in distance with three hearty workouts. This colt is strong over the dirt, at the distance, and at Saratoga. A millionaire son of Into Mischief, he is 62% in the money from eight starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Prince of Monaco  ///  #3 Domestic Product,  #4 Vettriano,  #7 Otto the Conqueror,  #8 Bookem Danno,  #6 Timberlake.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#3,  #4,  #7,  #8,  #6  /// #5 Prince of Monaco.

Best of luck with all your Saratoga plays!!!