Post handicappers John DaSilva, Ed Fountaine and Vic Cangialosi challenge defending champion steeplechase jockey, 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 $2,000 bankroll and be held to a limit of $50 in wagers daily.
JOHN DaSILVA
TODAY’S PLAY: In race 5, Fiddler’s Chaparito will dominate the field on turf or dirt. Play a $20 double Fiddler’s Chaparito with Belo Sorte. Also play a $10 double part wheel of Fiddler’s Chaparito with Cave’s Valley, Samhoon and Rocketing Returns. Total bet: $50.
YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Key horse Callide Valley won, but we couldn’t get the second horse for the quinella. After scratches, lost $30. BANKROLL: $1,706.40
VIC CANGIALOSI
TODAY’S PLAYS: In the fourth, play two $20 doubles using Check the Label, with Holy Ego and Quick Money in the fifth. In the seventh play $10 to win on Awesome Merger. Total bet: $50.
YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Couldn’t make a dime yesterday when Jimmy Vegas scratched in the fourth killing the win bet and the doubles were nixed when Dr. Alex scratched in the seventh. Saved $50.
BANKROLL: $1,626.00
ED FOUNTAINE
TODAY’S PLAYS: In the ninth race, “turf only” $30 win, $10 place, $10 show on New York Kitten. Total bet: $50.
YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: In the first race, caught $38.40 exacta twice. In the second, Curlinello ($20 win) won paying $5.40. In the fourth and fifth, had $10.80 Callide Valley-Morning Line double three times. Won $113.20; thanks, Johnny V!
BANKROLL: $1,827
SEAN CLANCY
TODAY’S PLAYS: In the fourth, bet a $10 exacta Check The Label with It’s Tea Time. In the ninth, bet $10 to win on Notell. In the 10th, bet $10 to win and $8 to place on Street Chimes and a $2 exacta box of Street Chimes, Parting Words and Classy Touch. Total bet: $50.
YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Pretty Boy Freud finished second, costing win money.
Joe Vann was nailed on wire, at 7-1, costing win money. Our Brave Warrior made no impact, costing win money.
Lost $50.
BANKROLL: $1,957.29.