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Steve Matthews' Saratoga selections for Friday, July 4

Published 14 hours ago2 minute read

Best value: REAGAN'S WIT (8)

projects as the main speed with heads-up handling. logs fast late-pace figures on best efforts. has the benefit of the rail and owns two wins and a second from four starts; big-time player.

has trained swiftly since front-running score in turf debut; handles move to main track. was a clear-cut second in valuable race over the track; dangerous. is speedy and could prove tough on an unchallenged lead.

, 1-for-1 at the Spa, compiled tight work tab for first start since January. could impact if pace meltdown ensues. is speedy and could prove very tough on an unchallenged lead.

displayed improved speed in last and fired five tight works in the interim. tallied solid final fraction when third in debut; dangerous. has finished second in last three starts; another minor award?

was claimed after fast-figured maiden score in last; more to come. never got going in the mud last out; improvement expected on dry land. could play out as the speed of the speed; don't ignore.

moves to grass after non-threatening eighth in debut; forward move predicted. is working swiftly for first start; follow the money. is from a dam that has produced a turf winner; charting a must.

makes quick comeback and returns to dirt; improvement expected in first start for new barn. is training with a purpose for first start since last summer; price will be tempting. , another off long layoff, gets Lasix and is working sharply; don't ignore.

logs fast late-pace figures on "A" efforts. is 5-for-6 lifetime; probable underlay. should move forward with return to grass; price will be on your side.

is riding a three-race winning streak and has the benefit of the rail; more to come. runs late and would be aided by fast fractions. was a tough-trip third in lone grass start; don't overlook.

is 1-for-1 at Saratoga and projects as the main speed on the fence. packs potent late kick on best efforts; dangerous. is right in the thick of this on "A" races.

adds blinkers and should get the early jump in bulky field; owns win on Spa sod. is fresh and would be aided by pace meltdown. overcame poor start to win last; very playable. is another last-race winner that must be factored into the mix.

Steve Matthews

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