Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for Saturday, July 16
FIRST: Fiery Heart was second to a much-the-best winner in last; more to give. Psychic Income debuts for potent first-out barn; could be the goods. Readyseekgo owns speed and can prove very tough on a soft lead.
SECOND: Chole Rose could be ideally positioned in the stalker's seat. Closing Deals is speedy and should be aided by shorter trip. Cupids Girl is a last-race maiden winner that could get overlooked in the wagering; keep focused.
THIRD: Robyn and Eli has been second in all three starts; finally breaks through? Whatlovelookslike was pace and position compromised last out; very playable. Saratoga Chrome makes third start since five-month layoff; very interesting.
FOURTH: Red Revolution runs late and has the benefit of the rail. Cryo makes peak start of form cycle after displaying improved speed in last; very dangerous. Higher Quality was empty in last after fast-figured win in previous start; bounce-back threat.
FIFTH: Simply packs potent kick on best efforts and will offer juicy price; checks all the boxes. Mr. Kringle owns two seconds and two thirds from last four starts; worth long look. Rally Squirrel should possess intensified wallop with slight turnback in distance; don't ignore.
SIXTH: Double Shot gets class relief and added furlong; forward move predicted. Musical America is fleet-footed and turns back to sprint; worth long look at long price. Mr. Pete consistently fires strong efforts; must consider.
SEVENTH: River Dog projects as the main speed with aggressive ride. Reinvestment Risk has trained sharply since second to repeat winner in Grade 1 at Churchill Downs last out; could easily take this. Fitzpatrick owns fast late-pace figures on "A" efforts; don't dismiss.
EIGHTH: Bleecker Street is 7-for-7 and naturally will be an underlay; Diana for watching only. In Italian, an uncoupled Chad Brown barn mate of top selection, cold prove very tough on a soft lead. Technical Analysis is a third runner from the Brown barn; precisely why most turf stakes on NYRA circuit are a joke.
NINTH: Analogy notched swift final fraction when a tough-trip third in last; winning effort on tap. Setna the Wise is working with a purpose for first start in eight weeks; big-time player. Royal Spirit should move forward with return to turf; don't overlook.
TENTH: Forte lived up to heavy tote support when winning debut by nearly eight lengths; close call in wide-open Sanford. Andiamo a Firenze is another that didn't disappoint when bet off the board for first start; very playable. Major Dude also was crushed in the wagering and then drew off to impressive score first out; must be factored into the mix.
ELEVENTH: Kemba was an ultra-game second after rough journey last time; gets there in Saturday's finale. Bella Conchita is fresh and packs powerful punch on best efforts; dangerous. Diva Ready was an even fourth in most recent after dominant win in previous startr; rebound potential. Princess Blakely makes first grass start for Chad Brown; need more?
