James Marvin, Schuylerville highlight Spa opener

Also exiting the Jaipur is Politicallycorrect, whose third-place finish was

his best in his last three outings. The Wesley Ward pupil displayed versatility

last year, capturing the nine-furlong Oklahoma Derby at Remington and the

seven-furlong Damascus at Santa Anita.

Sage Valley, whose four-race win streak was snapped last time when a dull

fifth in the True North Handicap June 8, is eligible to rebound. The colt scored

his signature win two back, taking the Maryland Sprint Handicap at Pimlico as

the 2-1 favorite.

Strapping Groom turned out to be a successful claim for David Jacobsen when taking the $100,000 Lion Cavern at Belmont

on June 26, one month after being

haltered for $35,000. Also entering the James Marvin in good form is Jaguar Paw,

a comfortable winner of the off-the-turf Three Coins Up at Belmont June 14.

Right to Vote, a five-length winner of the June 29 Kelly's Landing at

Churchill Downs, leads a Kentucky-based contingent that also includes stakes

winner Laurie's Rocket, who's placed in the Kelly's Landing, True North and

Maryland Sprint in his last three.

Friday's card also features the Grade 3, $150,000

Schuylerville, the historic six-furlong heat for two-year-old fillies.

Bahnah, a dynamite six-length debut winner at Churchill June 6, might go as a

slight favorite over the Todd Pletcher-trained entry of Yes Liz and Elena

Strikes, debut winners at Belmont and Monmouth, respectively.

Also exiting maiden wins are the Steve Asmussen-trained Brazen Persuasion,

John Robb's Jonesin for Jerry, and Tom Albertrani's True Blue Nation. Lone Star

graduate Silver Valley, a distant fourth in the Debutante at Churchill last

month after a slow start, completes the field of seven.

The stakes action Friday begins with the $100,000

On the Bus,

a 1 1/16-mile inner turf tussle for New York-bred fillies and mares.

Despite going unplaced in the Sheepshead Bay and Dr. James Penny Memorial

Handicap in her last two starts, Grade 3 queen Hessonite figures to be a strong

favorite in the race. The David Donk pupil has compiled a three-for-four mark

over the Saratoga turf, easily capturing the Irish Linnet and Yaddo during the

2012 meet.

Divisional veterans Shakeria, Inimitable Romanee and Mystic City are

also expected to attract support.

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