The program had some excellent results during the opening day at Belmont at Saratoga today. In the 8th, the $200K Critical Eye Stakes (run at 1 1/8 mi. on the dirt for fillies and mares three-years old and up), the program had the exacta order correct with its first and second selections of #8 Bernietakescharge at 9-1 an #8 Sterling Takes Silver at 1-4. Bernietakescharge turned in a gritty performance down the stretch, turning back the heavy favorite, Sterling Silver, to get the upset. Bernietakecharge paid $20.00 for the win.
In the 9th, the $200K Mt. Vernon Stakes (run at 1 1/16 mi. on the turf for fillies and mares four-years-old and up), the Turf program had the winner with its first selections of #2 Spinning Colors at 7-1. The horse had a total win probability of 34.36%, converting to theoretical odds of 2-1. Spinning Colors projected first in final speed with a win estimate of 48.7% while having low risk with a Coeffficient of Variance of 5.97%. Additionally, the horse had a COMP value 66.3%, signaling further strength for the horse on a component level in the projections. In the race, Spinning Colors led early through opening fractions of 25 and 50 secs. The horse continued to lead around the far turn and down the final stretch, winning by two lengths in the end. Spinning Colors paid $16.20 for the win. This race was an excellent opportunity to take advantage of a horse that was clearly mispriced by the pool.
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