Saratoga video: Morning Report with McPeek, Diodoro, De Paz

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Horse Racing Nation's Andrew Capone is hitting the backside this summer to talk to connections at Saratoga.

In the latest Morning Report, he hits the backside to talk to trainers Horacio De Paz, Kenny McPeek and Robertino Diodoro.

De Paz discusses a change back to dirt for Mr Breadwinner, who is entered in Thursday's eighth race at the Spa. He explains why his barn is growing and says it has promising 2-year-olds.

McPeek says the Curlin Stakes on Friday will be "a little bit easier" for Creative Minister, who was fifth in the Belmont Stakes and third in the Preakness. He also says Wolfe County is being scratched from the race and will start instead in an allowance on Saturday. Plus, what's next for Classic Causeway.

Diodoro has Lone Rock entered in the Birdstone Stakes at Saratoga Thursday. He says the 7-year-old took a while to "get it together" but has been running well lately. He also explains why his string is smaller at Saratoga this year.

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