Saratoga Superstar: Foustardave Honored With Saturday Feature

Fourstardave is a Saratoga legend. The “Sultan of Saratoga” won at least one race at the spa 8 years in a row. The Saturday feature is named in his honor.

Saratoga- Race 1

Post: 1:05 PM ET; $105k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 9

• #2 RECKONING FORCE (6-1) gets the top selection and has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #1 FULL COVERAGE (7-2) debuts here and is well fancied on the line.
• #9 FUNTASTIC AGAIN (5-1) should improve off the first start and could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #5 CALYCANTHUS (5-2) goes out for the Pletcher barn and gets Ortiz in the irons.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 9 – 5

Saratoga- Race 2

Post: 1:39 PM ET; $50k Claiming going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #3 MOUNT ATHOS (8-5) is the top pick. He has races good enough to beat this group.
• #5 JAKE ROCKS (8-1) seems to fit well enough here.
• #101 CHARGER (7-2) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #6 PICO D'ORO (12-1) is a price horse that could get the right setup in this race.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 10- 6

Saratoga- Race 3

Post: 2:15 PM ET; $50k Claiming going 5 1/2 furlongs on turf; Entries: 10

• #3 BLAZING STAR (4-1) looks best here. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #2 CADENCIA (5-2) appears to be a major player in this race. She makes sense on speed figures.
• #5 TAKE THE BACKROADS (6-1) has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 NO PAYNE (8-1) has back races good enough to beat this group.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 5 – 1

Saratoga- Race 4

Post: 2:47 PM ET; $200k Saratoga Special S. going 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 5

• #4 GULFPORT (4-5) gets the top selection. He has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #2 DAMON'S MOUND (7-5) should improve off the first start and should be competitive in this spot.
• #3 VALENZAN DAY (12-1) is a price horse that will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 SUPER CHOW (8-1) should step forward off the first start for Delgado and Saez.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 3 – 1

Saratoga- Race 5

Post: 3:21 PM ET; $95k Allowance going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #8 CAPTAINSDAUGHTER (7-2) is the top pick. She has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #1 TOSCONOVA BEAUTY (7-2) has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #2 SWEET MYSTERY (3-1) makes some sense on numbers. This one doesn’t provide a ton of value.
• #5 EARLY EDITION (5-1) looks to be the class of the field.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 2 – 5

Saratoga- Race 6

Post: 3:55 PM ET; $95k Allowance going 5 1/2 furlongs on turf; Entries: 10

• #3 NEURO (5-2) looks best here. He seems to fit really well with this runners.
• #7 SHERIFF BIANCO (2-1) has run well in these turf sprints before.
• #10 MAJORITY PARTNER (2-1) has the top overall power rating in the group and may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #8 ME 'N SAP (12-1) is a price horse and is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 10- 8

Saratoga- Race 7

Post: 4:29 PM ET; $105k Maiden Special Weight going 6 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 11

• #1 BOURBON BASH (4-1) should improve off the first start and gets the top selection.
• #9 BLACK RAIN (3-1) debuts here and has to be respected going out for the combination of Pletcher and Ortiz.
• #10 MR MCGREGOR (8-1) will get the first start of the career and could outrun the odds.
• #7 GENERAL JIM (6-1) may need a start, but could have good performances ahead. This one is probably best underneath.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 10- 7

Saratoga- Race 8

Post: 5:03 PM ET; $115k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 16

• #1 PORTFOLIO COMPANY (2-1) is the top pick. He has the top overall power rating in the group. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #16 ICARUS (5-1) should be competitive in this spot. He may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #7 AL'S ROCKET (8-1) could be in with a shot in this race. This one may also take a liking to a quick pace.
• #11 DAUNT (6-1) could be in with a shot in this race. He makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 1 – 16- 7 – 11

Saratoga- Race 9

Post: 5:39 PM ET; $105k Maiden Special Weight going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 11

• #10 SOUTHERN FLAG (8-1) should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders to pull the upset.
• #7 HAPPY BOB (9-2) should improve off the first start and feels like a fringe contender in this spot.
• #4 FOR GOOD (7-2) has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot. This one goes out for the Brown barn and gets Ortiz in the irons.
• #3 CITIZEN MACK (8-1) will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run. That hasn’t been the ideal trip on this course though.

Selections: 10- 7 – 4 – 3

Saratoga- Race 10

Post: 6:13 PM ET; $500k Fourstardave H. going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 5

• #3 REGAL GLORY (6-5) gets the top selection. She seems to fit well enough here. This one has the top overall power rating in the group. Chad Brown will try to beat the boys with this one.
• #4 MASEN (2-1) should be competitive in this spot. He comes into the race in really good form. This one has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #1 CASA CREED (5-2) should be sitting in the second tier of runner. This one runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.
• #2 FRONT RUN THE FED (10-1) is a price horse and isn't without hope. He is a grindy type that could be a player to add some value to the exacta and trifecta payouts.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 1 – 2

Saratoga- Race 11

Post: 6:47 PM ET; $52k Maiden Claiming going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 10

• #7 GREG'S HONOR (3-1) is the top pick. He has to be respected going out for the combination of Maker and Ortiz.
• #3 GOOD SOLDIER (5-2) appears to be a major player in this race. This one could get the right setup in this race.
• #9 CALLOWAY PEAK (8-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/16 mile distance.
• #10 EMPIRE RIDGE (10-1) is a price horse and could be in with a shot in this race. He may benefit from a hot pace up front. This one makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 9 – 10

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