Published Jul 9, 4:23am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jul 9, 4:23am ET
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Updated Jul 9, 4:23am ET
The feature on the card at Saratoga this weekend comes in the form of the G2 Bowling Green Stakes. A distance of 1 3/8 miles will be covered at the Spa on the turf, with a talented field of seven declared to run. You can find the odds and our picks for the race here.
| Horse (Draw) | Odds |
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| Ole Crazy Bone (1) | +250 |
| Soleil Volant (2) | +1200 |
| Desvio (3) | +1200 |
| Fort George (4) | +150 |
| Carson’s Run (5) | +1000 |
| Minaret Station (6) | +200 |
| Carcano (7) | +1500 |
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One of the key summer turf races to be run in the United States is set for this weekend, as a field of seven declared runners will go to post for the G2 Bowling Green Stakes. However, it could be argued that this year’s renewal is a slightly weaker renewal than in years gone by.
British turf form is always respected on North American soil, meaning that Fort George could be the leading chance for Ed Walker’s yard. The four-year-old chased home Ombudsman (G1 Dubai Turf) and Rebel’s Romance (G2 City of Gold) in Meydan earlier this season. That level of form is extremely high, and he is a three-time winner under rules.
Minaret Station is the runner for trainer William Walden this weekend. The four-year-old should be open to improvement now up in distance, especially based on his excellent finishing effort when beaten under a length by Lagynas in the G3 Arlington Stakes at Churchill Downs at the end of May.
Michael Maker’s excellent record in this race ensures that Ole Crazy Bone should be respected. He should come on for his return effort when second at Churchill Downs. Stays this distance extremely well after winning the G2 Kentucky Turf Cup last season.
Fort George looks like the obvious play on the balance of form this Saturday. The four-year-old has already performed to a high level at international races in the Middle East, and he boasts proven winning form over this distance after landing the G3 Dubai Millennium Stakes at Meydan in January.
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Fort George
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