US Horse Racing Tips: Best bets from Saratoga on Friday

Glorious will be victorious

Race 4 19:54 Saratoga - Feel Glorious

Feel Glorious should run well at a big price in this competitive Stakes race on the turf.

This filly put in a super effort when finishing third in the Grade 3 Matchmaker at Monmouth last month. She made up a lot of ground in the straight, and was gaining on the winner close home. This was her best effort this season, and should have more to offer. Trainer Christophe Clement is having a great meeting with a 26% strike rate. I think she is sitting on a big effort, and have backed her at her current price of 8.88/1 on the exchange.

Value to deliver

Race 9 22:46 Saratoga - Value Engineering

Value Engineering looks the stronger of the Chad Brown and Klaravich Stables entry in this $62.5k optional claimer on the turf.

This colt was narrowly beaten against similar over this course last month. He looked the likely winner inside the final furlong, but drifted under pressure and was denied near the line. He was subsequently demoted to third after causing interference. The shorter trip will suit, and should be able to take up a nice stalking position before pouncing in the straight. I think he is the horse to beat and recommend backing him at BSP.