Saturday Selections
July 25, 2008
Commentators reigns victorious in the 2005 edition of the Whitney Handicap.
Diana (Grade 1)
Bayou’s Lassie looks like she could be lone speed at 12-1. I expect her to hold on for a piece, but I don’t know if she can beat this bunch. I believe Bit of Whimsy is sitting on a big race at 12-1. She is a daughter of Distorted Humor, and has been coming up short going a mile. I expect her to return to form at her preferred distance of 1 1/8. Dynaforce nearly beat Maralaukana in her first US start at the end of June. Hailing from France, that was her first race since August. She should be in the fray early on, and I expect her to grab a piece. Wait a While and Rutherienne also figure to play a role in the outcome of this ultra tough Grade 1.
1st- Bit of Whimsy (12-1)
2nd- Dynaforce (4-1)
3rd- Bayou’s Lassie (12-1)
Plays:
$1 Trifecta: (1,2,3/1,2,3,4,10/1,2,3,4,10)
Whitney (Grade 1)
I took a stand against Commentator last time out and it paid off, but I am going to take him this time. Though I don’t recall the year, Commentator has already won this race. I’m hoping he can go from flag fall to thats all. The Dutrow trained Rising Moon should be mounting a bid from off the pace. I expect him to get a piece. I also like AP Arrow who has been tabbed at 10-1 after losing as the favorite in the Suburban.
1st- Commentator (3-1) *PLAY OF THE DAY*
2nd- Rising Moon (10-1)
3rd- AP Arrow (10-1)
Plays:
$1 Trifecta (1/2,7-10/2,7-10)
Vanderbilt Handicap (Grade 2)
This really sets up for the former Breeders Cup Sprint winner Thor’s Echo. I believe he could get it done, but I am leaning in another direction. I like Abraaj, based off his third place finish to Benny The Bull. I’m looking for the speed to fade and him to pick up the pieces. I can see First Defence getting a piece if Castellano chooses to rate him.
1st- Abraaj (3-1)
2nd- Thor’s Echo (6-1)
3rd- First Defence (4-1)
Plays:
$1 Trifecta (1,5/1,2,5,6/ALL)