Another thrilling Peakness is in the record books. Unfortunately the Triple Crown drought continues and next year we will celebrate thirty-six years without one.
Today we go up North, virtually speaking, to cool Canada to take in another exhilarating stakes race on the poly track.
Woodbine Race 8 {Selene Stakes~G3~3 year old~fillies}
A fantastic field of eight fillies will jog to the gate in this annual affair. There is enough speed to keep the pace honest with a few that like to be forwardly placed and a couple that will surely come off the pace. All in here are equally matched which should elevate the challenge to put together a winning 20 CENT Superfecta box ticket. Yes, Woodbine has a 20 CENT minimum on their superfecta tickets. The race will be a very good one, no doubt, eh.
#8 Coffee Clique (Contreras / Lynch) might have an edge with the second highest last out speed number over Turf, a two race progression, and three robust workouts. She should be able to track and close nicely into a fluid pace. She has already notched a win over the synthetic surface in her only start on it. She is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.
#4 Overheard (DaSilva / Pierce) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two superb workouts. This gal is 100% in the money in five career starts. Expect her to be forwardly placed ready to make a move.
#2 Nipssing (Bahen / Halden) may be the favorite with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four stellar, peaking workouts. She is primed and ready having already scored four victories from five career starts. If she gets her pace, she could be tough to beat.
#3 Spring Venture (Husbands / Casse) will contend with a couple of decent last out speed numbers in big races, two wins in three starts at this distance, and three stout workouts. She could be forwardly placed over the poly track surface she enjoys. This gal is one of the few fillies nominated to the Triple Crown.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)
#8 Coffee Clique + #4 Overheard + #2 Nipissing + #3 Spring Venture.
Stakes Saturday Results
Pimlico R8. PREAKNESS-G1. Our first pick (and most everybody else), Orb, finished 4th. Our second pick, Mylute, finished 3rd for show money of $5.20. Our third pick, Departing, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 6-9-5-1.
Bankroll gets shaved a couple of bucks dropping to $33.85.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Preakness Day 2013
Yes. The second leg of the Triple Crown will be our race for Stakes Saturday.
Pimlico Race 12 {Preakness~G1~1 3/16 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A fabulous field of nine will make their way to the starting gate for the running of the 138th Preakness Stakes. This significantly reduced field from that of KD 139 will be gunning for Kentucky Derby winner Orb. There is nice balance in this group between the speedsters, pressers, trackers and closers. It will be an extremely exciting race.
#1 Orb (Rosario / McGaughey) will be the one to beat. He holds the highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and three fine-tuned peaking workouts. The only drawback to this splendid Malibu Moon colt is, he will be going for his sixth win in a row; a monumental task at this high level of competition. Still, he should get a favorable pace set-up and swing gallantly into the stretch. Not much value will be offered on him, however.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.
#5 Mylute (Napravnik / Amoss) should challenge coming into the stretch. This fifth place finisher in KD 139 appears geared for another big performance holding the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three diligent workouts. This son of Midnight Lute by the Stage Stop dam should take another step forward. Expect him to come a running right off Orb's flank.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.
#4 Departing (Hernandez / Stall) is one of three new shooters in this big race along the Triple Crown Trail. He was last seen winning the Illinois Derby at gritty Hawthorne Race Course near Chicago. He holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two good workouts. This son of War Front can be expected to improve once again with a nice tracking effort.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#8 Governor Charlie (M. Garcia / Baffert) is another new shooter looking to dethrone the great Orb. He holds the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three smoking workouts. This other son of Midnight Lute by Silverbulletday should be forwardly placed biding his time to make a move.
#6 Oxbow (Stevens / Lukas) will be making his ninth start in a row uninterrupted by a freshening or layoff. A tall task lies ahead for this son of Awesome Again and dam, Tizamazing. There is no doubt he can get the distance. He holds two solid last out speed numbers despite a disappointing finish in KD 139. This fine colt has put in three peaking workouts in the last thirty days. With a versatile running style and the most experienced jockey, Gary Stevens, in the irons, he could surprise big time.
10 CENT Superfecta
Yes!! They have one, but it must total at least a dollar.
#1 Orb / #5 Mylute, #4 Departing / #5, #4, #8 Govenor Charlie, #6 Oxbow / #5, #4, #8, #6.
Friday's Results
Pimlico R10. Black Eyed Susan--G2. Our first pick, Emollient, finished 6th. Our second pick, Fiftyshadesofhay, won (1st) for show money of $3.00. Our third pick, Maracuya, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 3-9-8-6.
Bankroll stumbles to $35.65.
Pimlico Race 12 {Preakness~G1~1 3/16 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A fabulous field of nine will make their way to the starting gate for the running of the 138th Preakness Stakes. This significantly reduced field from that of KD 139 will be gunning for Kentucky Derby winner Orb. There is nice balance in this group between the speedsters, pressers, trackers and closers. It will be an extremely exciting race.
#1 Orb (Rosario / McGaughey) will be the one to beat. He holds the highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and three fine-tuned peaking workouts. The only drawback to this splendid Malibu Moon colt is, he will be going for his sixth win in a row; a monumental task at this high level of competition. Still, he should get a favorable pace set-up and swing gallantly into the stretch. Not much value will be offered on him, however.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.
#5 Mylute (Napravnik / Amoss) should challenge coming into the stretch. This fifth place finisher in KD 139 appears geared for another big performance holding the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three diligent workouts. This son of Midnight Lute by the Stage Stop dam should take another step forward. Expect him to come a running right off Orb's flank.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.
#4 Departing (Hernandez / Stall) is one of three new shooters in this big race along the Triple Crown Trail. He was last seen winning the Illinois Derby at gritty Hawthorne Race Course near Chicago. He holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two good workouts. This son of War Front can be expected to improve once again with a nice tracking effort.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#8 Governor Charlie (M. Garcia / Baffert) is another new shooter looking to dethrone the great Orb. He holds the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three smoking workouts. This other son of Midnight Lute by Silverbulletday should be forwardly placed biding his time to make a move.
#6 Oxbow (Stevens / Lukas) will be making his ninth start in a row uninterrupted by a freshening or layoff. A tall task lies ahead for this son of Awesome Again and dam, Tizamazing. There is no doubt he can get the distance. He holds two solid last out speed numbers despite a disappointing finish in KD 139. This fine colt has put in three peaking workouts in the last thirty days. With a versatile running style and the most experienced jockey, Gary Stevens, in the irons, he could surprise big time.
10 CENT Superfecta
Yes!! They have one, but it must total at least a dollar.
#1 Orb / #5 Mylute, #4 Departing / #5, #4, #8 Govenor Charlie, #6 Oxbow / #5, #4, #8, #6.
Friday's Results
Pimlico R10. Black Eyed Susan--G2. Our first pick, Emollient, finished 6th. Our second pick, Fiftyshadesofhay, won (1st) for show money of $3.00. Our third pick, Maracuya, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 3-9-8-6.
Bankroll stumbles to $35.65.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Pimlico Friday
On the eve before the Preakness 138, we take a look at the race for the girls, The Black Eyed Susan.
Pimlico Race 10 {Black Eyed Susan~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A wonderful field of nine will go to the gate in this annual race. There is a massive amount of speed in here. If left uncontrolled, it could result in some real surprises. Only two have gone this distance and only two have raced in a grade one last out. It should be a barn burner of a race.
#7 Emollient (Smith / Mott) looks to have the edge if she can run a controlled pressing attack. She holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three solid peaking workouts. She has gone this distance and is coming off a grade one at Keeneland.
$2 SHOW.
#3 Fiftyshadesofhay (Rosario / Baffert) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three strong workouts. She should be forwardly placed ready to pounce. This gal is the other that is coming out of a grade one.
$2 SHOW.
#6 Maracuya (J. Velazquez / Nicks) could surprise with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stout workouts. She will show speed in her third career start after a brief freshening. This gal has notched two wins in a row.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#1 Manuka Honey (Prado / Terranova) should contend with a couple of duplicate, decent last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and three superb, peaking workouts. Expect her to be forwardly placed ready to move.
#5 Walkwithapurpose (Lezcano / Correas) should also be in the mix having already gone this distance last out. She holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers and has put in three dynamic peaking workouts. She is 100% in the money in seven career starts. This gal should be running with purpose near the front end.
10 CENT Superfecta
#7 Emollient / #3 Fiftyshadesofhay / #6 Maracuya / #1 Manuka Honey, #5 Walkwithapurpose.
Thursday's Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R7. Optional Claiming. Our first pick, Malibu Honey, finished 4th. Our second pick, Upward Spiral [GB], finished 6th.
Superfecta went 7-1-3-6.
Bankroll gets knocked falling to $38.85.
Pimlico Race 10 {Black Eyed Susan~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A wonderful field of nine will go to the gate in this annual race. There is a massive amount of speed in here. If left uncontrolled, it could result in some real surprises. Only two have gone this distance and only two have raced in a grade one last out. It should be a barn burner of a race.
#7 Emollient (Smith / Mott) looks to have the edge if she can run a controlled pressing attack. She holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three solid peaking workouts. She has gone this distance and is coming off a grade one at Keeneland.
$2 SHOW.
#3 Fiftyshadesofhay (Rosario / Baffert) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three strong workouts. She should be forwardly placed ready to pounce. This gal is the other that is coming out of a grade one.
$2 SHOW.
#6 Maracuya (J. Velazquez / Nicks) could surprise with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stout workouts. She will show speed in her third career start after a brief freshening. This gal has notched two wins in a row.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#1 Manuka Honey (Prado / Terranova) should contend with a couple of duplicate, decent last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and three superb, peaking workouts. Expect her to be forwardly placed ready to move.
#5 Walkwithapurpose (Lezcano / Correas) should also be in the mix having already gone this distance last out. She holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers and has put in three dynamic peaking workouts. She is 100% in the money in seven career starts. This gal should be running with purpose near the front end.
10 CENT Superfecta
#7 Emollient / #3 Fiftyshadesofhay / #6 Maracuya / #1 Manuka Honey, #5 Walkwithapurpose.
Thursday's Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R7. Optional Claiming. Our first pick, Malibu Honey, finished 4th. Our second pick, Upward Spiral [GB], finished 6th.
Superfecta went 7-1-3-6.
Bankroll gets knocked falling to $38.85.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
To the TURF on Thursday
On this Thursday we take a look at a good Turf sprint in sunny California for the start of outr horse racing weekend.
Betfair Hollywood Park Race 7 {6 furlongs~TURF~3 year old~Fillies~Optional Claiming}
A group of eight equally matched fillies will make their start in this feature race. There is tremendous parity among this crew. Any one of these gals could claim the victory. Speed will be very evident as these fillies launch from the gate. A great race should unfold.
#6 Malibu Honey (M. Garcia / Sadler) might have a slight edge as she likes to stay close and track the pace, particularly if the pace gets fierce. She holds the highest last out speed number prior to a 60 day freshening. This gal is working a two race progression and has put in four superb peaking workouts.
$2 SHOW.
#8 Upward Spiral [GB] (Gomez / Callaghan) should challenge with a couple of decent last out speed numbers after a good racing career across the pond. She is coming off a longer sprint and has put in three very good workouts. Another that appears ready to take advantage of a fiery pace.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#4 Broken Sword (Bejarano / Hollendorfer) should be a contender with a couple of excellent last out speed numbers and three superior bullet workouts. She will be part of the pace setters and could have enough to hold on. It will be her first Turf try.
#7 Zia Zia Zia (Smith / Puype) is another who will contend with the third highest last out speed number and three superlative workouts. She will be showing speed as part of the front group. This gal will also be making her first start on the green.
10 CENT Superfecta
#6 Malibu Honey, #8 Upward Spiral [GB] / #6, #8 / #4 Broken Sword, #7 Zia Zia Zia / #4, #7.
Last Superfecta Sunday (5/12) Results
Belmont Park R6. Optional Claiming. We abandoned our 10 CENT Superfecta box play due to half the field scratching from the field resulting in no Superfecta being offered. Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Big Business, also scratched.
Bankroll remains the same at $43.25.
Betfair Hollywood Park Race 7 {6 furlongs~TURF~3 year old~Fillies~Optional Claiming}
A group of eight equally matched fillies will make their start in this feature race. There is tremendous parity among this crew. Any one of these gals could claim the victory. Speed will be very evident as these fillies launch from the gate. A great race should unfold.
#6 Malibu Honey (M. Garcia / Sadler) might have a slight edge as she likes to stay close and track the pace, particularly if the pace gets fierce. She holds the highest last out speed number prior to a 60 day freshening. This gal is working a two race progression and has put in four superb peaking workouts.
$2 SHOW.
#8 Upward Spiral [GB] (Gomez / Callaghan) should challenge with a couple of decent last out speed numbers after a good racing career across the pond. She is coming off a longer sprint and has put in three very good workouts. Another that appears ready to take advantage of a fiery pace.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#4 Broken Sword (Bejarano / Hollendorfer) should be a contender with a couple of excellent last out speed numbers and three superior bullet workouts. She will be part of the pace setters and could have enough to hold on. It will be her first Turf try.
#7 Zia Zia Zia (Smith / Puype) is another who will contend with the third highest last out speed number and three superlative workouts. She will be showing speed as part of the front group. This gal will also be making her first start on the green.
10 CENT Superfecta
#6 Malibu Honey, #8 Upward Spiral [GB] / #6, #8 / #4 Broken Sword, #7 Zia Zia Zia / #4, #7.
Last Superfecta Sunday (5/12) Results
Belmont Park R6. Optional Claiming. We abandoned our 10 CENT Superfecta box play due to half the field scratching from the field resulting in no Superfecta being offered. Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Big Business, also scratched.
Bankroll remains the same at $43.25.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Superfecta Sunday at Belmont
Can you believe it is Superfecta Sunday already?? The Preakness is less than a week away and the Belmont Stakes is not far on the horizon. Soon it will be a great horse racing summer. Today we look at a tremendous sprint race at Belmont.
Belmont Park Race 6 {7 furlongs~4 year old Up~Optional Claimer}
A terrific field of eight high caliber horses have entered this race. There is enough speedy types in here to make it a trackers dream race. It will be a very good race, but a little difficult to sew together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. Let's give it a whirl.
#7 Big Business (C. Velasquez / Jacobson) appears ready to triumph with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and two sharp peaking workouts. He could be in the best position to take advantage of a hot pace. The big guy will be our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.
#6 Private Tale (Castellano / Trombetta) will challenge utilizing his tracking/closing ability. He holds the highest last out speed number prior to a layoff, a two race progression, and has put in three stellar peaking workouts. A favorable 66% in the money record at the distance supports his effort.
#4 Saginaw (Alvarado / Jacobson) should be the odds-on favorite with the highest speed at the distance, the fourth highest last out speed number prior to a reasonable freshening, and five superb peaking workouts. He will share speed duties and should he control the pace will be hard to catch.
#8 Hillswick (Rosario / Rodriguez) can be in the mix with a strong speed number two starts back and two robust workouts. He loves the Belmont track holding the second highest speed number and an 84% in the money record over six starts. This guy will be part of the forwardly placed crowd.
10 CENT Superfecta box ($2.40)
#7 Big Business + #6 Private Tale + #4 Saginaw + #8 Hillswick.
Stakes Saturday Results
Belmont Park R9. Peter Pan--G2. Our first pick, Battier, was scratched. Our second pick, Abraham, finished 4th. Our third pick, Declan's Warrior, was scratched.
We washed away our 10 CENT Superfecta play due to the scratches.
Bankroll drops to $43.25
Belmont Park Race 6 {7 furlongs~4 year old Up~Optional Claimer}
A terrific field of eight high caliber horses have entered this race. There is enough speedy types in here to make it a trackers dream race. It will be a very good race, but a little difficult to sew together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. Let's give it a whirl.
#7 Big Business (C. Velasquez / Jacobson) appears ready to triumph with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and two sharp peaking workouts. He could be in the best position to take advantage of a hot pace. The big guy will be our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.
#6 Private Tale (Castellano / Trombetta) will challenge utilizing his tracking/closing ability. He holds the highest last out speed number prior to a layoff, a two race progression, and has put in three stellar peaking workouts. A favorable 66% in the money record at the distance supports his effort.
#4 Saginaw (Alvarado / Jacobson) should be the odds-on favorite with the highest speed at the distance, the fourth highest last out speed number prior to a reasonable freshening, and five superb peaking workouts. He will share speed duties and should he control the pace will be hard to catch.
#8 Hillswick (Rosario / Rodriguez) can be in the mix with a strong speed number two starts back and two robust workouts. He loves the Belmont track holding the second highest speed number and an 84% in the money record over six starts. This guy will be part of the forwardly placed crowd.
10 CENT Superfecta box ($2.40)
#7 Big Business + #6 Private Tale + #4 Saginaw + #8 Hillswick.
Stakes Saturday Results
Belmont Park R9. Peter Pan--G2. Our first pick, Battier, was scratched. Our second pick, Abraham, finished 4th. Our third pick, Declan's Warrior, was scratched.
We washed away our 10 CENT Superfecta play due to the scratches.
Bankroll drops to $43.25
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Belmont Saturday Stakes
On this Stakes Saturday, we take a look at a tremendous graded stakes race at the "Big Sandy".
Belmont Park Race 9 {Peter Pan~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A great group of eleven high caliber horses will make their way to the starting gate in this annual graded stakes race. The race comes up a little short on speed, but there are several that should find themselves forwardly placed assuring a reasonable pace. All but two are Triple Crown nominated. Any one of these horses are capable of the win. These very talented horses will continue to make bank for their connections as their racing career rolls on, no matter the outcome here. It will be a fantastic race.
#3 Battier (Rosario / Pletcher) might have a slight edge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a super six race progression, and two robust workouts. While trainer, Todd Pletcher, may have fallen short in the Derby, he is a Prince of New York racing and should have this guy well prepped. Expect him to take up a pressing attack and make his run.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.
#5 Abraham (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) could secure a Pletcher exacta sharing the second highest last out speed number, running a two race progression, and putting in two strong peaking workouts. He is another that should be forwardly placed ready to strike.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.
#8 Declan's Warrior (Lezcano / Zito) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a sprint, a three race progression, and two superb peaking workouts. This guy has already achieved victory over the Belmont track which strengthens his cause. He should be tracking the pace awaiting an opening.
$1 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#10 Incognito (Luzzi / McLaughlin) should contend as an improving sort with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two diligent workouts. He will be stretching out and should be forwardly placed.
#11 Infinite Magic (Prado / Ribaudo) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two great workouts. He will be making his second North American start after a solid career across the pond. This guy should be tracking and closing swiftly.
Friday's Results
Churchill Downs R10. Allowance. Our first pick, Suns Out Guns Out, finished 3rd for show money of $2.40. Our second pick, Power Broker, won (1st) for show money of $2.20.
Superfecta went 8-6-3-1.
Bankroll rises a half buck to $46.25.
Belmont Park Race 9 {Peter Pan~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A great group of eleven high caliber horses will make their way to the starting gate in this annual graded stakes race. The race comes up a little short on speed, but there are several that should find themselves forwardly placed assuring a reasonable pace. All but two are Triple Crown nominated. Any one of these horses are capable of the win. These very talented horses will continue to make bank for their connections as their racing career rolls on, no matter the outcome here. It will be a fantastic race.
#3 Battier (Rosario / Pletcher) might have a slight edge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a super six race progression, and two robust workouts. While trainer, Todd Pletcher, may have fallen short in the Derby, he is a Prince of New York racing and should have this guy well prepped. Expect him to take up a pressing attack and make his run.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.
#5 Abraham (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) could secure a Pletcher exacta sharing the second highest last out speed number, running a two race progression, and putting in two strong peaking workouts. He is another that should be forwardly placed ready to strike.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.
#8 Declan's Warrior (Lezcano / Zito) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a sprint, a three race progression, and two superb peaking workouts. This guy has already achieved victory over the Belmont track which strengthens his cause. He should be tracking the pace awaiting an opening.
$1 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#10 Incognito (Luzzi / McLaughlin) should contend as an improving sort with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two diligent workouts. He will be stretching out and should be forwardly placed.
#11 Infinite Magic (Prado / Ribaudo) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two great workouts. He will be making his second North American start after a solid career across the pond. This guy should be tracking and closing swiftly.
Friday's Results
Churchill Downs R10. Allowance. Our first pick, Suns Out Guns Out, finished 3rd for show money of $2.40. Our second pick, Power Broker, won (1st) for show money of $2.20.
Superfecta went 8-6-3-1.
Bankroll rises a half buck to $46.25.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Muddy Friday at Churchill Downs?
Could be a rainy, muddy Friday as we take a peek at a good Allowance race at Churchill Downs.
Churchill Downs Race 10 {1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A good field of eight will plod onto the track in this allowance feature. Thunderstorms are in the forecast. As such the track could come up muddy or sloppy. The field appears to be all equal in ability. Many are coming off a higher allowance or in one case a grade one stakes race. It should be an excellent match-up.
#3 Suns Out Guns Out (Lanerie / Romans) might have a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and three solid peaking workouts. He has gone over an "off" track twice and has done well. This guy should be tracking the pace ready to move.
$2 SHOW.
#8 Power Broker (Napravnik / Baffert) will challenge having run fifth in the grade one Santa Anita Derby last out. He holds the third highest last out speed number, is working a two race progression, and has put in the best workout tab of four fierce peaking workouts. Expect him to use his versatile running style to great advantage.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#4 Starter (Hernandez / Stall) should be gunning for these guys with the fourth highest last out speed number and one modest workout. He has experienced an "off" track and will be running late with a decent pace set-up.
#1 Casino Dan (Bridgmohan / Lopresti) could also be in the hunt sharing the third highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and putting in two superb workouts. Expect him to track the pace closely and swoop into the stretch.
10 CENT Superfecta
#3 Suns Out Guns Out / #8 Power Broker / #4 Starter / #1 Casino Dan.
Thursday's Results
Belmont Park R7. Optional Claiming. Our first pick, Tenango won (1st) for win money of $4.15 and show money of $1.35. Our second pick, Make Your Move, was scratched. Our third pick, Risk Factor, finished out of the money.
We chucked our 10 CENT Superfecta due to the scratch.
Bankroll gets a rise to $45.75.
Churchill Downs Race 10 {1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A good field of eight will plod onto the track in this allowance feature. Thunderstorms are in the forecast. As such the track could come up muddy or sloppy. The field appears to be all equal in ability. Many are coming off a higher allowance or in one case a grade one stakes race. It should be an excellent match-up.
#3 Suns Out Guns Out (Lanerie / Romans) might have a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and three solid peaking workouts. He has gone over an "off" track twice and has done well. This guy should be tracking the pace ready to move.
$2 SHOW.
#8 Power Broker (Napravnik / Baffert) will challenge having run fifth in the grade one Santa Anita Derby last out. He holds the third highest last out speed number, is working a two race progression, and has put in the best workout tab of four fierce peaking workouts. Expect him to use his versatile running style to great advantage.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#4 Starter (Hernandez / Stall) should be gunning for these guys with the fourth highest last out speed number and one modest workout. He has experienced an "off" track and will be running late with a decent pace set-up.
#1 Casino Dan (Bridgmohan / Lopresti) could also be in the hunt sharing the third highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and putting in two superb workouts. Expect him to track the pace closely and swoop into the stretch.
10 CENT Superfecta
#3 Suns Out Guns Out / #8 Power Broker / #4 Starter / #1 Casino Dan.
Thursday's Results
Belmont Park R7. Optional Claiming. Our first pick, Tenango won (1st) for win money of $4.15 and show money of $1.35. Our second pick, Make Your Move, was scratched. Our third pick, Risk Factor, finished out of the money.
We chucked our 10 CENT Superfecta due to the scratch.
Bankroll gets a rise to $45.75.
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