SaratogaSun, July 26, 2026

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17:45 Saratoga

Optional Clmg

| 4+

Winner USD $49,140 - 10 runners

1210y

Going:

Surface: T

Race Tip

SON OF A BIRCH (5) was always well out of his ground when 4 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1m1/2f at Saratoga Inner Turf last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth at Aqueduct Turf the run before. Finds the right race this time and can take this out. MISCHIEVOUS M (10) was prominent at the turn and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 6f at Aqueduct after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Meeting a deeper field this time but he deserves plenty of thought. VACATION DANCE (4) has switched yards since finishing fifth nine days ago over 5½f at this track. Can make his presence felt. SHEFFLIN (6) resumes. Wasn't far away at the only run last time in work, finishing fifth over 6f at Aqueduct Turf (Turf) nine months ago. Definite top-three chance.