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Jeremy Plonk: Saratoga Spot Plays | Thursday, July 24, 2025

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July 23, 2025 | By Jeremy Plonk

Potential Travers players are in action in the featured $135,000 Curlin Stakes in Race 9. Trainer Chad Brown has the favorites with Strategic Focus and Chancer McPatrick, but value can be found elsewhere. We'll try to do so. Horseplayers with 1/ST BET and Xpressbet be sure to take advantage of the Bet $200, Get $20 promotion each racing day this week when you bet $100 for both Saratoga and Del Mar the same day.

Saratoga | Race 2 | 1:44 pm ET
#2 Orgonite (6-1 morning line odds) has shown continued improvement in 3 starts for trainer David Donk, who also trained this one's mama, Hessonite, who got better as her career progressed and earned more than $800,000. Stronger-than-it-looks rally last time out when fourth over a shorter distance and appears to want more ground. Win-place bet #2.

Saratoga | Race 9 | 5:44 pm ET
#6 Crudo (6-1 morning line odds) gets a far different scenario in the 1-1/8 miles Curlin Stakes than his last bid when tiring in the 1-1/4 miles Belmont Stakes against the division's elite. Carries 6 fewer pounds against softer competition and the quicker run into the first turn will accentuate the advantage of his early pace ability. Win-place bet #6.

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Brian W. Spencer's Daily Picks

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Del Mar - Race #1

#8 Twirling Light	Her only turf sprint wasn't awful, but she didn't show anything else along the way in her final three starts of that campaign last year. Still, I like that she's at the special weight level going short for the comeback. Could see it.
#9 Judicious	Tactical type looked good at this trip last August, and she should be in line for a decent trip while up close if she's ready to go fresh today.
#10 Heads In Beds	She finished up OK in the debut and has some room to come forward at second asking. She's got to turn the tables on Current Affair, but she has way more upside than that filly.
Race Summary	Twirling Light has some appeal for me at an OK price while coming off the bench, as I'm hoping the cutback will help wake her up today.

Del Mar - Race #7

#2 Splendora	Price won't be much here, but I think she's going to be a handful in this spot while turning back to a sprint trip for this one and getting quite a bit of class relief. Should drill these.
#3 Ooty	Get a look at her ahead of this one while returning for a top team -- the team that would make her the 'other' Baffert if that's your kind of thing.
#5 Practical Dream	She should appreciate this softer spot today, and I could see her finding a pretty nice first-over run today. Not out of the question if the top choice can't land it.
Race Summary	Splendora has a class edge on most of these and should be tough to handle after chasing a couple of tough customers in recent starts.

Del Mar - Race #8

#3 Dixie's Delight	This barn dropped a big one here last week and brings this one with some OK form from Los Al out of that last one. Should be her day.
#8 Rockford Peach	She moved forward nicely enough last time out while dropping to the bottom, and she should be in a good spot turning for home with a chance to punch on.
#11 Perfect Life	She was 61/1 in that good effort last time out, and that still leaves her with a little bit of upside with just the one start under her belt so far.
Race Summary	Dixie's Delight can be tough here if she has any additional move forward in her off that good try last time out. Could be playable as something like the second choice.

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Frank Carulli's Daily Picks

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Delaware Park - Race #1

#7 SPEZIA’S SON (10-1)	Showed pulse in latest, changes riders, projects ideal trip at a price.
#5 JR SERGIO (4-1)	Trailed early, just missed as the odds-on choice, gets in light again.
#1 MUSGRAVE (6-1)	Set pace and tired in first route attempt, moves outside in.
Race Summary	SPEZIA’S SON produced improved speed numbers in his last five starts but posed no threat to winning at monster odds. Now he gets class relief and plenty of pace to launch a contending rally. Bet to win and place and play a 1-7-8 exacta box.

Delaware Park - Race #3

#4 AWESOME PRINCE (8-1)	Tempting price in wide open race, use in all gimmick wagers.
#7 MAJESTIC TIGER (7-2)	Second in last three 6F sprints, second start off Ness claim.
#2 AVA K’S BOY (5-2)	Went down fighting as fave in last pair, sheds 9 pounds, stalking trip preferred.
Race Summary	AWESOME PRINCE, in the midst of a consistent $40,000 season, rallied 5-wide to finish third in a shorter sprint behind Johnnyfrenchfri (7-23, $150k). He should get a lively pace to make an upset run today. Bet to win and place and play 4-2 and 4-7 exactas.

Delaware Park - Race #6

#1 ANAITA (9-5)	Simply loves to win, no slowing her down in this spot, today’s Best Bet.
#3 SOCIAL WHIRL (15-1)	No fire in lone start since October but can rally for share on best effort.
#6 BABY BLOCKS (3-1)	Steady grass sprinter, good recent company lines, should sit ideal trip.
Race Summary	ANAITA won 6 of the last 9 times Wesley Ho was aboard, four in photo finishes and one in stakes company on a yielding turf. She’s 2-for-2 on the Delaware lawn, carried 125 pounds to victory and met better rivals than she faces today. Bet to win and place and play a 1-3-ALL trifecta.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Parx Racing
PURCHASE

Parx Racing - Race 2	Daily Double / Pick 3 (Races 2-3-4) / 50 cent Pick 4 (2 - 5) / Exacta 50 cent Trifecta / 10 cent Superfecta
SO $25,000 • 7 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 83 • Purse: $32,000 • Post: 1:07P
(PLUS UP TO 40% PABF) FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $25,000 OR LESS AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN OR CLAIMING OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $25,000 AND WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 125 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 24 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $16,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES).

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Fast-paced Race. There are many horses that could vie for the early lead. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners. * KEY ANGLES * HOW SWEET SHE IS: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. COCOA'S VIVIAN: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. VALIANT MAJESTY: Today is a sprint and the horse's last st art was within the last ten days. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. BURNER ACCOUNT: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
7	HOW SWEET SHE IS	2/1	9/2
4	COCOA'S VIVIAN	5/1	6/1
3	VALIANT MAJESTY	6/1	7/1
2	BURNER ACCOUNT	5/1	9/1

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
4	COCOA'S VIVIAN	4	5/1	Front-runner	82	80	88.4	71.2	64.7
6	DELICATE	6	7/2	Front-runner	77	65	77.2	68.8	58.8
2	BURNER ACCOUNT	2	5/1	Front-runner	83	78	74.0	61.1	53.1
3	VALIANT MAJESTY	3	6/1	Front-runner	86	78	71.2	68.0	61.5
1	SHUBAGAIL	1	8/1	Stalker	63	64	60.5	60.2	49.2
7	HOW SWEET SHE IS	7	2/1	Alternator/Stalker	82	77	58.6	74.8	70.8
5	PLEASANT DREAMS	5	4/1	Trailer	80	75	26.5	53.1	43.6

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Camarero
PURCHASE

Camarero - Race 7	Exacta / Trifecta / Superfecta
Claiming $14,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 72 • Purse: $7,500 • Post: 5:30P
FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 24 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE MAY 24 ALLOWED 3 LBS. 5# A INFERIORES Y DEBTS ALLOWED 5 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $14,000.

Contenders					Race Analysis
P#	Horse	Morn Line	Accept Odds		Race Type: Paceless Race. There is no true early speed in this race. * KEY ANGLES * MISS DISTINCTIVE: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. RIDE THE RAPIDS: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. ALWAY'S COMERIO: Horse r anks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. SHARP CATCH: Jockey/Trainer combination return on investment is at least +20. MARANATHA SOON: Jockey/Trainer combination win percentage is at least 30.
5	MISS DISTINCTIVE	5/2	9/2
2	RIDE THE RAPIDS	2/1	6/1
7	ALWAY'S COMERIO	4/1	8/1
4	SHARP CATCH	3/1	9/1
6	MARANATHA SOON	9/5	10/1

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P#	Horse (In Running Style Order)	Post	Morn Line	Running Style	Good Class	Good Speed	Early Figure	Finish Figure	Platinum Figure
2	RIDE THE RAPIDS	2	2/1	Stalker	73	67	66.0	60.4	54.9
5	MISS DISTINCTIVE	5	5/2	Stalker	71	59	65.0	69.6	66.6
7	ALWAY'S COMERIO	7	4/1	Alternator/Stalker	72	62	68.0	61.0	53.0
6	MARANATHA SOON	6	9/5	Alternator/Stalker	70	67	56.0	54.6	43.6
4	SHARP CATCH	4	3/1	Alternator/Trailer	70	69	60.6	59.6	50.1
1	CRYSTAL CRESCENT	1	10/1	Alternator/Non-contender	62	63	54.0	56.6	47.1
3	SHEZ SPEIGHTFUL	3	5/1	Alternator/Non-contender	77	63	47.4	57.2	47.7

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Del Mar - Race #1 - Post: 2:00pm - Maiden Special - 5.0 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $80,000 Class Rating: 87

Rating:

#9 JUDICIOUS (ML=6/1)
#2 SUNGLOW (IRE) (ML=5/2)
#10 HEADS IN BEDS (FR) (ML=5/1)


JUDICIOUS - I expect a lot from this mount. Her Equibase speed figures under similar conditions are tops in this bunch. This filly has the top turf fig in her last race. It doesn't take a college grad like The Brain to figure this here thoroughbred has a good chance. SUNGLOW (IRE) - Using this jock/conditioner combination is a good decision. Based on this filly's recent efforts, she should benefit from today's shorter trip. Another way to evaluate class is (EPS) earnings per start. This mount has the highest in the bunch. I think she'll be close at the finish. HEADS IN BEDS (FR) - This horse could be tough in today's contest, especially since Rispoli rode in the last race and now should be more familiar with this one. Lots of trouble last time around. This time around Rispoli should keep her clean so she runs a good race. I always like to see a filly getting Lasix for the second time. This one fits the bill.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 CURRENT AFFAIR (ML=3/1), #1 AMERICAN MISS (ML=5/1), #5 CURTSY (ML=5/1),

CURRENT AFFAIR - The speed figure in the last race doesn't fit very well in this event when I look at the Equibase class figure of today's contest. Mark this horse as a vulnerable competitor. AMERICAN MISS - Not the best 'placement' in this affair. CURTSY - I'm predicting a lackluster go of it out of her this time.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	#9 JUDICIOUS is going to be the play if we are getting 5/2 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:	9 with [2,10]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	Box [2,9,10] Total Cost: $6
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	[2,9,10] with [2,9,10] with [1,2,9,10,11] with [1,2,9,10,11] Total Cost: $36

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Thistledown

PURCHASE
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 2 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $21900 Class Rating: 79

FOR REGISTERED OHIO FOALS THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES OR WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE IN 2025. THREE YEAR OLDS, 119 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE JUNE 24 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE MAY 24 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 4 DARK VADER 5/2
# 7 TOTELLYOUTHETRUTH 7/2
# 8 MCGRAW 8/1

DARK VADER has a very strong shot to take this race. Could provide positive gains based on respectable recent speed figures with an average of 78. Is a solid contender - given the 76 speed figure from his most recent race. Has very good Equibase Class Figures relative to this group - worth a look. TOTELLYOUTHETRUTH - Recent figs for the jockey - 24 win percent - make this gelding stand out in this group of horses. Has run solidly when travelling a dirt sprint race. MCGRAW - Well above average win rate at this distance/surface. Has strong Equibase Speed Figs and has to be considered for a bet in this competition.

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Hawthorne

PURCHASE
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

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Race 3 - Claiming - 8.0f on the Turf. Purse: $15500 Class Rating: 97

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS OR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 120 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE JUNE 24 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $25,000 (HORSEMEN ENTERING ILLINOIS-BRED HORSES IN OPEN CLAIMING RACES WILL BE ASKED TO DECLARE

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
	# 3 HAWKS CREEK 5/2
# 2 D DAY REUNION 7/2
# 5 NATHANIEL'S HOPE 20/1

I give my vote to HAWKS CREEK here. Ran a sharp last race. Reliable average speed figs in turf route races make this equine a key contender. This horse has a wonderful winning percentage in turf routes. D DAY REUNION - This jockey and handler team has produced some solid ROI numbers at this track. I would give my vote to this gelding on the jock and conditioner numbers alone. NATHANIEL'S HOPE - Martinez has him trained well to break speedily out of the gate.

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PURCHASE





Charles Town - Race #6 - Post: 9:21pm - Optional Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $27,700 Class Rating: 91

Rating:

#2 FIVEFIVE SIX CHAMP (ML=6/1)
#1 MOTIVATING (ML=7/2)


FIVEFIVE SIX CHAMP - This jock and conditioner's horses have been generating a lucrative return on investment. Rider hops up aloft after getting to know the fine animal by riding last time around the track. That's always a helpful angle. Any early pace setter that is starting from the inside has a shot on this track. Should jump out of the gate and get good position versus this bunch. I usually like playing sprinters who are 3-4 races into a comeback. MOTIVATING - I like to wager on this angle, a pony coming back off a strong outing within the last thirty days. Trainer Jones moves this one to a lower class level to face weaker company. Look for a good race in this race. I like the piece of information that this gelding's last rating, 91, is tops in this bunch.

Vulnerable Contenders: #7 FUN LOVIN CRIMINAL (ML=3/1), #5 PIT STOP MAN (ML=4/1), #8 SISYPHUS (ML=9/2),

FUN LOVIN CRIMINAL - Hasn't hit the board in any sprint races recently. Doubtful to see him doing it this time out either. 3/1 is too low of a price to take on most any mount that has run poorly in back to back outings. Don't think this pony will make a winning move in today's event. That last speed fig was mediocre when compared with today's Equibase class figure. PIT STOP MAN - 93/81/74, are the decreasing Equibase speed figs for this mount. Improbable that the speed rating he registered on Jun 22nd will hold up in this affair. SISYPHUS - Hard to put any money on this gelding on the top end. Likes to hit the board though. A strong horse that's been running well, but he's been off the track in the mornings lately.

GUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - MOTIVATING - After a layoff, has had a few races and today he enters a sprint race. Should be back in form, so I expect this one to perform well in this field.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:	Have to go with #2 FIVEFIVE SIX CHAMP on the win end if we get at least 9/5 odds
EXACTA WAGERS:	Box [1,2]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:	None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:	Skip