In this summer’s Saratoga Showdown, the Post’s pony pickers John DaSilva, Ed Fountaine, Vic Cangialosi and Anthony Affrunti square off every day of the meet. Each starts with a bankroll of $2,000, with a maximum bet of $50 a day. May the best bettor win!
JOHN DaSILVA
TODAY’S PLAY: In the ninth race, Thermal Cat gets Rosario to ride, who was aboard him when he finished second going longer two back. Play a $15 exacta part wheel of Thermal Cat with Cajun Breeze and Professor Fate. Then play a $10 reverse exacta with those horses. Total bet: $50.
YESTERDAY’S RESULTS:
Stopshoppingmaria was a disappointment, finishing off the board. After scratches, we lost $30 for the day.
BANKROLL: $1,708.50
VIC CANGIALOSI
TODAY’S PLAY: Let’s try $10 to win on Evasive Cat in the fourth. Then $20 late doubles singling the speedy Shackleford in the feature with both Devoted Wildcat and Africanist in the nightcap. Total bet: $50.
YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Prohibitive favorite Stopshoppingmaria was off the board. Great job. About to give up when Craving Carats comes through to almost get all our money back. Loss of $8.
BANKROLL: $1,693.50
ED FOUNTAINE
TODAY’S PLAY: In the first race (turf only), $30 to win, $20 to place on Vapour Musing.
YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: In the eighth race, the De La Rose, Dancinginherdreams ($30 win, $20 place) was perfectly positioned but had no kick when it counted. Lost $50.
BANKROLL: $1,927.50
ANTHONY AFFRUNTI
TODAY’S PLAY: Ton of rain in the forecast, but don’t think it will hinder Willet in the fourth race — $30 to win $20 to place and we’ll call it a day. Total bet: $50.
YESTERDAY’S RESULTS: Gates opened and we were off the screen in a hurry with In Speight Ofitall, who never came with the late run. Lost $30 there, but banged back in the third with good looking firster Fortify, who opened up under Jersey Joe Bravo and paid $10.40 to win for our $20 chance. Won $104 for a profit of $54 on the day.
BANKROLL: $1,889.25
