Cigar Mile Handicap Picks
Cigar Mile (G2) Picks
| Matthew's Picks | Kaylie's Picks |
|---|---|
| 7-1-6 | 1-7-3 |
An exciting renewal of the Cigar Mile (G2) on Saturday with three-time Grade 3 winner #7 Bishop’s Bay (2/1) for trainer Brad Cox looking for a signature win. The son of Uncle Mo is a perfect 5-5 when being ridden by Saturday’s jockey Flavien Prat, but he will be facing a tough group of challengers including your favorite #6 Phileas Fogg (9/5) who has shown himself to be quite adept going longer but might have a challenge shortening up. However, he is in great form for trainer Gustavo Rodriguez who is making a few changes as he is adding blinkers and changing jockeys with Hall of Famer Joel Rosario taking over the mount. Meanwhile, trainer John Ortiz is running back New York-bred #1 Doc Sullivan (5/1) on short rest after winning a New York Stallion Series race last month. The mile distance should be ideal, and he presents good value. Finally, legendary Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey enters #3 Pentathlon (10/1) who is stepping up against stakes company for the first time but should be primed for a big effort with jockey Junior Alvarado in the irons.