Help requested on R3 Saratoga

[drbillym]

Before I plunge on Maraschino Red, I have some questions regarding Solo Piano.  Thanks to TG sheets, it is pointed out that the horse has had two vet scratches;  and the changes board shows he wears two bar shoes today.  So I am thinking sore feet, but what I don\'t know is if the mud is helpful in this situation.  I would like to leave him out of the exotics as he is 2-1 M/L-any thoughts?