Post handicappers John DaSilva, Ed Fountaine and 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 will be given an imaginary $1,800 bankroll and be held to a limit of $50 in wagers daily.

JOHN DaSILVA

TODAY’S PLAYS: In the first race, play an $8 exacta box of Stage Dream with Star Dixie and Ultimate Event. Then play a $6 daily double part wheel of Stage Dream with Alachua, Sentebale and Forest Trail. Total bet: $50.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Hit the $15.80 first race exacta of Nerve and Speedball Howie for $5, then won the $59.50 daily double of Nerve and Slew’s Tizzy for $2. Adjusting for a late scratch, we showed a profit of $51 for the day.

BANKROLL: $1,854.70

VIC CANGIALOSI

TODAY’S PLAYS: Taking advantage of two sure things today. Bet a pair of $20 doubles using both Stage Dream and She’s My Sunshine in the opener with Forest Trail in the second. Then $10 to win on Unity in the fifth. Total bet: $50.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Where’s My Halo failed miserably in his 2-mile test (fourth race). Giant Chieftain played in traffic; off the board (sixth race). Lost $50.

BANKROLL: $2,212.75

ED FOUNTAINE

TODAY’S PLAYS: In the first race, $20 daily double using Stage Dream with Forest Trail in second race. Also, $6 double part wheel using Star Dixie, She’s My Sunshine and Day Bird with Forest Trail. In the third, $12 win on Cosmic. Total bet: $50.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: We hoped Edgar Prado would have a very good day; he didn’t. In first race, Mount Wilton ($10 win) was third at 3-1. In fourth, Village Band ($10 win) was fifth at 5-1. In fifth, Fancy Fusaichi ($10 win) was third as 3-2 favorite. In sixth, Giant Chieftan ($20 win) was fourth as 5-2 favorite. Lost $50.

BANKROLL: $1,579

SEAN CLANCY

TODAY’S PLAYS: In the second race, bet $20 exacta Forest Trail over Sabooh and a $6 exacta Forest Trail over Sentebale. Starting with second race, $2 pick-3 of Forest Trail with Harbinger and Manitowish Waters in the third and Starbase in the fourth. In the eighth, $20 to win on Glamour Star. Total bet: $50.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Surf Academy beached himself in the seventh, costing $50.

BANKROLL: $1,752