Post handicappers John DaSilva, Ed Fountaine and two-time defending champion 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 was given
an imaginary $1,800 bankroll and is held to a limit of $50 in wagers daily.
JOHN DaSILVA
TODAY’S RACES: In race 2, play a $10 double part wheel of Exhi, Highveldt Storm, Successful Score and Antenna with Gayego. In race 7, play $10 to win on Sister’s Speed. Total bet: $50.
YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Key horse JZ Warrior finished second to Thunders Dove, giving us a $6.10 quinella 10 times. Gain of $11 for the day.
BANKROLL: $1,594
VIC CANGIALOSI
TODAY’S PLAYS: Seeking some sort of high note to end the first half we go with these. A pair of $20 doubles using both Highveldt Storm and Successful Score in the second with Gayego in the third. Then $10 to win on Winning Punch in the finale. Total bet: $50.
YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Bz Warrior ran well but third. Redefined scratched refunding double bets. Lost $10.
BANKROLL: $1,392.50
ED FOUNTAINE
TODAY’S PLAYS: In first race, $10 daily doubles: Natty Meboy with Exhi and Ready for Change in the second. In sixth, $10 win on Vaughndidit; $10 doubles, Vaughndidit with Driven by Seattle and Banker’s Buy in the seventh. Total bet: $50.
YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: In first race, R Betty Graybull ($20 double with Touching Beauty) got sawed off twice trying to rally in the stretch, ran seventh at 2-1; Touching Beauty aired in the second. In fourth, $10 double of JZ Warrior with Targe was no bet when Targe scratched in fifth. In sixth, Common Currency ($20 double with Drosselmeyer) chased pace, tired at 9-2. Lost $40.
BANKROLL: $1,504.20
SEAN CLANCY
TODAY’S PLAYS: In the sixth, bet $10 to win on Refinery Fire. In the seventh, bet $20 to win on Songstressofdubai. In the eighth, bet $20 to win on Storm Treasure. Total bet: $50.
YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Touching Beauty made a winning debut, earning $32.50 for the win bet. Mineswept and Drosselmeyer each finished third, costing win money on both. Lost: $17.50.
BANKROLL: $1,710