VH: The pace scenario and distance figure to be in her favor more than in her most recent start, but I'm still not entirely sold on morning line favorite #2 Wet Paint (2-1) in the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) at Saratoga. Five of his 12 career wins have come at Belmont Park, it’s no surprise to see him run well at his longtime home base, but the one-run closer may leave himself too much to do in the stretch Saturday. ![]() The inconsistent veteran hasn’t been favored in a race since 2020, but Red Knight figures to take plenty of betting action following a pair of commendable efforts over his favorite course, winning the Man o’ War (G1) and finishing fourth in the Manhattan (G1). JS: #9 Red Knight (5-2) will make his first start at Monmouth Park in the United Nations (G1), and I don’t trust the nine-year-old gelding at short odds. Coming off a two-month layoff, I think the Dialed In filly can finally get over the hump at 1 1/8 miles while also earning her first Grade 1 victory. Pletcher has also won four of the last 10 editions of the CCA Oaks, and he triumphed last season with Nest, who was guided by Irad Ortiz Jr., the rider for Gambling Girl. Although the Todd Pletcher trainee finished a neck second to Pretty Mischievous in the Oaks at 15-1, Gambling Girl is 0-for-4 at today's distance of 1 1/8 miles, but she was less than a length shy of a win in her last two at nine furlongs and posted back-to-back 98 Brisnet Speed figures. Early favorite Red Knight looks imposing on recent form and Limited Liability's trainer, Shug McGaughey, has had a frustrating meet at Monmouth with 14 seconds and thirds from 19 starters through last week, but Limited Liability nonetheless offers appeal.Īshley Anderson: While her morning line price is shorter than I anticipated in the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1), I expect money to come off of #4 Gambling Girl (5-2) and flow toward Kentucky Oaks (G1) post-time favorite #2 Wet Paint (2-1), who finished fourth in that race, as well as #5 Hoosier Philly (5-2), who beat Wet Paint by 3 1/2 lengths last out in the Monomoy Girl S. Limited Liability didn't fare badly at all in the Louisville, finishing second best to returning rival Foreign Relations, and I believe there is more to come from this four-year-old in these longer-distance grass tests. Vance Hanson: #5 Limited Liability (5-1) turned out to be an underlaid favorite when stretching out for the May 20 Louisville (G3) at Churchill Downs, but his price figures to better in the United Nations (G1) at Monmouth. Salute the Stars will only benefit from the experience, and the stalker figures to receive a favorable set-up in the 1 1/8-mile Haskell. at Monmouth Park, Salute the Stars proved rank through the opening half-mile after being steadied at the break, and he appeared empty in upper stretch before leveling off, surging determinedly to overhaul Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Kingsbarns. In his stakes debut, the June 17 Pegasus S. And the up-and-coming son of Candy Ride ran fast in both races despite showing signs of immaturity, registering 96 and 97 Brisnet Speed ratings. ![]() Initially pegged as a turf type, the Brad Cox-trained colt has captured two straight on the main track since opening his three-year-old season in mid-May. James Scully: #3 Salute the Stars (8-1) in Saturday’s $1 million Haskell (G1). ![]() Haskell Day at Monmouth Park, Saratoga, and Del Mar are the highlights of the racing weekend, and the Jury is back with their top plays for what should be an exciting Saturday of action.
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