Sword Dancer Invitational (G1)
One of my favorite turf races of the year is the $500K Grade 1 Sword Dancer Invitational at Saratoga. Brian Appleton wrote a nice preview of the Sword Dancer on his Rail Runner blog. Check it out here:My most vivid memory of the Sword Dancer was when WITH ANTICIPATION beat DENON back in 2002. Here’s a YouTube video replay of that exciting race.
As for this year’s race, I think EXPANSION is primed to win, but GRASSY is my long shot play. I’ll have them both in the exacta.
Should be a great race to watch and wager. Good luck!
14 August 2010, 11:12 am
Thanks for the props Steve! I think Marsh Side could have some say in the Sword Dancer as well as Expansion.
15 August 2010, 5:32 pm
Steverino,
Who woulda thunk EXPANSION would go favored? I had AL KAHLI, who looked strong for 11f, but he just couldn’t last the 12th furlong.
Back from vacation, will get back to you soon.
15 August 2010, 9:41 pm
Brian,
You were right that the Sword Dancer was a wide open race. Evidently, TELLING loves Saratoga – 2 for 2.
Amcap,
I thought EXPANSION had a good shot, especially with Chad Brown and Javier Castellano having a good meet. However, he wasn’t playable at 9-5 in a fairly wide open race.