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Saratoga Race Course Thursday, August 13, 2015 Meet Total ... 37-173

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Yesterday

3-10. Winners in R3 [3.10],R6 [7.90] and R8 [6.60]. Also, R2 ... DAB x 41.40 t 147.00; R3 ... ABC x 5.80 t 20.40; R6 ... Ac-Ce-x "A" "B" scr x 43.20; R7 ... BCA x 52.00 t 207.00.

23,780 attended - and, yet again, enjoyed a warm, sunny, comfortable afternoon. That said, precipitation during the 'dark day' caused the steeplechase opener to be cancelled and R5 to be moved off the turf.

Today

Fabulous Fillies Day: NYRA will celebrate women and their contributions to the thoroughbred industry while raising funds to support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to show their support for breast cancer awareness. Guests will have the opportunity to make monetary donations to the BCRF at numerous areas throughout the track during the day. Guests who donate will receive a free pink breast cancer awareness wristband. The centerpiece of the day-long affair will be the sold out Sizzling Hot Pink Saratoga Hat Luncheon presented by Escada and Moet & Chandon in the At the Rail Pavilion. This year's luncheon will honor Barbara Banke, owner of Stonestreet Farms and Chair and Proprietor of Jackson Family Wines.

At the Post Live: Serling on Saratoga: NYRA broadcast analyst and nationally recognized thoroughbred racing personality Andy Serling will host the fourth in a series of weekly live broadcasts on ESPN Radio 104.5 at The Parting Glass in downtown Saratoga Springs from 8 to 9pm. The weekly broadcasts are free and open to the public.

FIRST RACE
Miguel Gras...Break-through effort last time.
Bau Bai Gold...Might try to steal it.
Magical Moon...Back to the jumps.
Hardrock Eleven.

SECOND RACE
Buckskin Doll...Lightly-raced 4YO has some fitness questions based on the race dates - but is the one to beat if right.
Mastic...Improving.
Julie D...Solid when last seen on dirt.
Kitty's Pearl.

THIRD RACE
Battle Red...Slight nod in a weak field on consistency and connections.
Speightstown Time...Latest work says 'ready'.
Path Dependent...Might come back with added maturity.
Rare.

FOURTH RACE
Dunn Listening...Perhaps interesting on the class move.
Doinwhatshelikes...Very good first off the claim trainer.
Delightful Erin...Fits off the latest.
Concealedwithakiss.

FIFTH RACE
Iroquois Girl... The one to beat if ready.
Dauphine Russe...In good form.
Enchanted River...Good claiming trainer.
Spectacular Me.
Spark.

SIXTH RACE
Whimsey's Girl...Second out for Asmussen.
Kacy Lauren... Best on the numbers.
Quibbler...Might prove interesting off the claim.
Little Mary Ellen.
Justenufflaughter.

SEVENTH RACE
Mei Ling... Primed for a good effort here for Pletcher?
Equilateral...Seems in good form.
I'll Take Charge...Sib to Will Take Charge and Take Charge Lady - but numbers are a little light.
Just Got Out.

EIGHTH RACE
Elroi...Like the class move - not thrill with the lightly-raced jock.
Americas Guest...Capable on best.
Blarp...Should fit with these.
Sharp Stick.
Harpoon.

NINTH RACE - $100K NYSS
Freudie Anne...Undeafeated on turf.
Amazing Anne...Just missed against the boys - on Monday!
Psychiatry...Improving.
Dreamboat Annie.

TENTH RACE
Leflore County...Capable on best effort.
Call Daddy...Drops off the claim but looked good in last two.
Tiz for Daddy...Moves MSW to mdn clmr.
Gree Gold.

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