Saturday’s American Horse Racing Tips

Progressive colt who has won 3 from 4 this season after going 4 from 5 as a 2yo; showed a great attitude to prevail by a nose last time; still improving and should be hitting the line hard.

The Travers looks a cracker at Saratoga on Saturday night and I'm convinced FORTE is very much the one to beat. He has won 7 from 9 overall and is 3 from 4 this season now after prevailing by a nose last time. He has a great attitude and with further improvement to come should be the one finishing with all the momentum. Arcangelo improved to get the better of the selection at Belmont but I think this track will suit the favourite better and he can reverse that. Mage is tough and likeable and won't be too far away either in a good renewal.

Exciting filly who clocked a career best geared down to win a Grade 2 at this track over 6f last month, still 7 plus lengths clear at the line; getting better all the time and hard to oppose.

I love what I've seen from ECHO ZULU and that win here last time head in chest was mightily impressive. She is back up to the top level here and I think she can reverse that Keeneland form with Goodnight Olive. The pair should battle this out as the latter is a tough mare who has now won 8 of her last 9 but the selection is definitely improving fast. Matareya beat Wicked Halo and Goodnight Olive at Churchill Downs so shouldn't be underestimated and is another one I expect to get competitive in another fascinating race.