After a profile in Thursday's Albany Times-Union, trainer Amelia Green, a protege of Todd Fletcher, picked up her first win at Saratoga, and didn't waste any time, either.
Green saddled Minorinconvenience, ridden by Ricardo Santana, Jr., in the Thursday opener. Santana finished the day with a riding triple, while Dylan Davis had a riding double. Irad Ortiz, Jr. was shut out, while brother Jose closed to within six of his brother.
Today's 10 race card begins at 1:10 pm.
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In case anyone wondered, former Shenendehowa pitcher Ian Anderson cleared waivers, and was sent back to Triple A Gwinnett by the Atlanta Braves back in May. Meanwhile, twin brother Ben is one step closer to his major league debut.
Ben Anderson was promoted to Triple A Round Rock by the Texas Rangers on Thursday. There's always the possibility both will be in the bigs in September. The Rangers still have an outside shot at the playoffs, while the snake-bitten Braves have been all but written off as a playoff contender, but, if recent history is any barometer, don't be so sure.
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Former major league catcher Paul LoDuca, who played with the Dodgers & Mets, among other teams, is in Saratoga for the meet as a trackside reporter. LoDuca interviewed the Saratoga Catholic baseball team between races on Thursday, as the Saints were honored for their state title run back in June.
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