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SHOWDOWN AT SARATOGA

Post handicappers John DaSilva, Ed Fountaine and Vic Cangialosi challenge former champion steeplechase jockey, OTB backstretch insider and co-publisher of the Saratoga Special, Sean Clancy, as they battle for bragging rights during the six-week summer showcase meeting at Saratoga. Each handicapper will be given an imaginary $1,800 bankroll and be held to a limit of $50 in wagers daily.

JOHN DaSILVA

TODAY’S PLAYS: In the sixth race, play a $10 daily double part wheel of Sleeping Indian and Roi Maudit with Cosmonaut. In the seventh race play a $10 exacta part wheel of Cosmonaut with Outperformance, Silver Whistle and Ballast. Total bet: $50.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Won first bet when Altesse beat A True Pussycat for a $6.60 exacta which we had for $10. Lost other bet when Miss Shop upset Unbridled Belle in the Grade 1 Personal Ensign. Lost $17.

BANKROLL: $1,827.20

VIC CANGIALOSI

TODAY’S PLAYS: Let’s back Virginia Minstrel $10 across the board in race three. In race six a $10 exacta box of Salzburg and Roi Maudit. Total bet: $50.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Saved lots of money. Storm Boot Gold scratched in race eight and Executive Fleet did not run race ten. Lost $10 as Sugar Shake was not ready for 1 1/4 mile test.

BANKROLL: $2,159.75

ED FOUNTAINE

TODAY’S PLAYS: In the first race, $20 win on Mathematician; also, $10 daily double, Mathematician with Elusive Schemes. In second, $20 win on Elusive Schemes. Total bet: $50.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Should have played the $148.50 daily double I had cold in the Post pick box. Instead, in fifth race, went with Southern Soprano ($30 to win, $20 place) who got whacked at 12-1.

BANKROLL: $1,418

SEAN CLANCY

TODAY’S PLAYS: I bet Grand Minstrel in his debut when he tried to go with runaway winner Maimonides and faded to third. Jerkens tabs Gomez, treats with Lasix and has put two nice works into him since debut. Still has to overcome the rail. Bet $50 to win on Grand Minstrel in second race. Total bet: $50.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: I feel like Lucien Laurin. Unbridled Belle ran well in the Personal Ensign but was swarmed by the Allen Jerkens-trained Miss Shop. Good for the Chief, bad for my budget. Lost $50.

BANKROLL: $1,506