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 PLAYS: In the second race, Cableknit is a half sister to Grade 1 winner Speightstown. Play a $20 quinella part wheel of Cableknit with the Pletcher Entry and Speckledbird. Then play a $10 quinella of Cableknit with Capital Adequacy. Total bet: $50.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Hopeful Boy showed nothing, costing us $50 for the day.

BANKROLL: $1,585

VIC CANGIALOSI

TODAY’S PLAYS: All West makes his last maiden appearance in the fourth. Bet $30 to win. Then a pair of $10 doubles utilizing both Mother Russia and Wild Awake in the ninth with Hangingonaprayer in the finale. Total bet: $50.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: First timer West Ocean finished second in her debut. Fair to say Fire Wood will not be running two-mile events any longer. Did not even complete the fourth race marathon. Then Wild Way closed to be third in the finale. Close doesn’t count.

BANKROLL: $1,454.50

ED FOUNTAINE

TODAY’S PLAYS: In the third, $10 win on Just Ben; $2 exacta box: Just Ben, Royal Vindication, Congressional Page. In fourth, $8 double:

All West with Interrogatory

in fifth. In fifth, $10 win on Interrogatory. In ninth, $5 exacta box:

Wild Awake, Mother Russia. Total bet: $50.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: In fifth race, Dugout Deputy ($10 win, $10 show, $5 exacta box with Spirit of Rose and Tapaline) flashed speed, faded at 23-1. Lost $50.

BANKROLL: $1,404.20

SEAN CLANCY

TODAY’S PLAYS: In the first,

bet $40 to win on Dynaski and

a $5 exacta box of Dynaski and Swagger Stick. Total bet: $50.

YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Well, at least we’re hitting the board. Million Seller plodded for two miles to finish second and Quiet Alice faded into the runner-up spot. Lost $50.

BANKROLL: $1,372.50