Superfecta Sunday in South Florida

 We look at some Turf maidens in sunny South Florida for today's Superfecta Sunday play.

Gulfstream Park Race10 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Maiden Claiming}

A grand field of eleven will hit the green in this lucky last on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed to keep an honest pace rolling. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only three have not raced over the Gulfstream course. Also three will go this distance for the first time. It should be a fantastic race to cap off a high quality horse racing weekend.

#3 Whiting Field (Bravo / Crichton) should be the controlling speed with the highest last out speed number and one efficient workout. He loves the Turf, distance, and course. This son of Jack Milton, is 66% in the money from six starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Lomachenko (C. Landeros / Beckman) has cobbled three nicely improving speed numbers in a row. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four hearty workouts. This lad comes in from Turfway Park having raced over the nice Tapeta track there. A son of Mendelssohn, he is 25% in the money from four starts.

#2 Mo Caliente (Panici / Weaver) could go off as the favorite having hit the board in both of his starts at this distance. He has been gelded since his last start. This guy should track the pace and spurt into the stretch. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 40% in the money from five starts.

#10 Grand Tower (P. Lopez / Barboza) is another making the switch from Tapeta to Turf, only he comes off the Gulfstream synthetic. He can be expected to stick close to the leaders and launch into the stretch. This colt holds three solid workouts. A son of Take Charge Indy, he is 40% in the money from five starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Rapscallion (S. Leon / Cordero) will stretch out to this distance with the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound Turf workouts. He should track the pace closely. A son of Runhappy, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

#5 Sweet Travels (Zayas / Trombetta) looks to improve with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and one robust workout. He has hit the board at this distance and drops in from a Maiden Special Weight. A son of Tourist, he is 28% in the money from seven starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box $2.40)

#3 Whiting Field  +  #9 Lomachenko  +  #2 Mo Caliente  +  #10 Grand Tower.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.40)

#3 Whiting Field  /  #9 Lomachenko,  #2 Mo Caliente  / #9,  #2,  #10 Grand Tower,  #8 Rapscallion,  #5 Sweet Travels  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all of your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

Elkhorn Stakes at Keeneland

 We spend out Superfecta Sunday focusing in on a Turf distance race in Lexington, Kentucky.

Keeneland Race 8 {Elkhorn Stakes~G2~1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

With two scratches there is a solid field of nine that will hit the grass in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This group has relatively close speed numbers. There is sufficient speed to produce a fast pace. Only three have yet to race over the Keeneland course. All but one have gone this distance. It should be a fantastic race.

#4 Bold Act [IRE] (Dettori / Appleby) comes in from UAE with two wins in a row seeking to add a third. He loves the Turf, distance, and course. The deserved favorite with two peaking workouts over Turf. A son of New Approach [IRE], he has a 84% in the money record from thirteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Silver Knott [GB] (Prat / Appleby) will stretch out with strong Jockey / Trainer stats. Loves the Turf and the course. Son of Lope de Vega [IRE], is 75% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Missed the Cut (I. Ortiz / Sadler) holds the highest last out speed number and two endurance workouts. This guy will seek his third win in a row. A son of Quality Road, he is 60% in the money from fifteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 The Grey Wizard [IRE] (L. Saez / Motion) is100% in the money at this distance. Son of Caravaggio, is 58% itm. Four powerful workouts add to his cause.

#5 Dynadrive (R. Gutierrez / Maker) has three strong workouts and the third highest last out speed number. Son of Temple City, is 50% itm from 34 starts.

#3 Highland Chief [IRE] (J. Velazquez / Motion) has four works of increasing distance over the Turf showing considerable prep for this race. Son of Gleneagles [IRE], is 50% in the money from sixteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Bold Act [IRE]  //  #11 Silver Knott [GB],  #10 Missed the Cut,  #1 The Grey Wizard [IRE],  #5 Dynadrive,  #3 Highland Chief [IRE].

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#11,  #10,  #1,  #5,  #3  //  #4 Bold Act [IRE].

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday plays!!!

Long on the Turf for Superfecta Sunday

We stay on at Keeneland for a competitive classic distance route on the Turf.

Keeneland Race 5 {1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Allowance}

A splendid field of eleven will go to the grass in this mid-card feature. It comes up a little light on speed which should create a magnificent quickening coming into the stretch. Speed figs are very close with most of the field stretching out to this distance for the first time. It should be a fine wagering race for the Superfecta player.

#5 Headline News (J. Ortiz / Toner) comes in from Gulfstream with the highest last out speed number and two high octane workouts. He is the deserved favorite. This guy loves the Turf and will try the Keeneland course for the first time. He should track and strike in the stretch. A son of Curlin, he is 50% in the money from six starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Verbal (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) will challenge as he stretches out to this distance. He holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and two sound workouts. This gelding should track the pace closely seeking first jump on the trackers. A son of Flintshire [GB], he is 50% in the money from ten starts.

#1 Siz Minus (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) is another serious challenger with the third highest last out speed number and one true workout. He loves the Turf and distance. It will be his second effort over the Keeneland course. This gelding will track and close well. A son of English Channel, he is 47% in the money from nineteen starts.

#7 Utah Beach (Rosario / Correas) is another contender with a win at this distance. He has hit the board in his last three producing good speed figs. Four hearty workouts add well to his preparation. Look for him to track the pace closely. Another son of English Channel, he is 100% in the money from six starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Hidden Stash (M. Garcia / Oliver) has doubled up his speed figs in his last two and has cobbled three consistent works together. Son of Constitution, is 63% in the money from nineteen starts.

#3 Dai Vernon (Prat / Mott) will stretch out with a strong workout tab of three works. This son of Good Magic will stretch out with a win rate of 40% from five starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Headline News  +  #11 Verbal  +  #1 Six Minus  +  #7 Utah Beach.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.40)

#5 Headline News  /  #11 Verbal,  #1 Six Minus  /  #11,  #1,  #7 Utah Beach,  #8 Hidden Stash,  #3 Dai Vernon  /  ALL.

May you cash all of your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

The Last Kentucky Derby Prep Race

 On this Stakes Saturday we look at the last Kentucky Derby prep race on the points list. These horses will need 40 + points to get a gate in KD150. This race only offers 20-10-6-4-2 for first through fifth place respectively. It should be a fine race.

Keeneland Race 10 {Lexington Stakes~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of nine will go to the gate in this graded stakes race. 

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This might be a wide-open race where any of these fellas could win. Only one horse will be assured a gate in KD150 should he win and that is #5 Hades. Two other horses will be on the bubble with a win, #8 Encino and #9 Liberal Arts. There is plenty of speed to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are very close. Only three in the field have competed over the Keeneland oval. It should be a great betting race.

#2 The Wine Steward (L. Saez / Maker) is coming off a layoff with four power workouts in the last thirty days. He holds the third highest last out speed number. This guy should track the pace and strike in the stretch. He has hit the board at this distance in one try. A son of Vino Rosso, he is 100% in the money from four starts. Derby points: 5.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Encino (Geroux / B. Cox) has posted two victories at this distance. This colt holds the highest last out speed number and four hearty peaking workouts. He has speed but is not a need to lead type. A son of Nyquist, he is 100% in the money from three starts. Derby points: 20.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Footprint (B. Hernandez / McPeek) has improved his speed numbers in his last three. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two strong peaking workouts. This lad should track the pace closely. A son of Dialed In, he is 72% in the money from seven starts. Derby points: 2

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Lucky Jeremy (Corrales / Morey) comes in from Turfway Park to try the Keeneland track for the first time. He raced last out at a longer route and has put in two strong workouts. He should be forwardly placed. A son of Lookin at Lucky, he is 60% in the money from five starts. Derby points: 16.

#5 Hades (J. Ortiz / Orseno) has a win at this distance. He comes off a longer route and has two robust peaking workouts. He should show speed. It will be his first start over the Keeneland track. A son of Awesome Slew, he holds a 75% win rate from four starts. Derby points; 30.

#9 Liberal Arts (I. Ortiz / Medina) holds the second highest last out speed number and two sturdy workouts. He will try the Keeneland track for this first time, but has hit the board in both of his starts at the distance. Look for him to track and close into a solid pace. A son of Arrogate, he is 85% in the money from seven starts. Derby points: 19.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#2 The Wine Steward  //  #8 Encino,  #4 Footprint,  #10 Lucky Jeremy,  #5 Hades,  #9 Liberal Arts.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#8,  #4,  #10,  #5,  #9  //  #2 The Wine Steward.

Best of luck to all your Keenleand plays on this Stakes Saturday!!!    

A Keeneland Superfecta Sunday

 Staying on at beautiful Keeneland (virtually, of course) for some Superfecta Sunday Stakes action.

Keeneland Race 7 (Palisades Stakes~5 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old~Stakes}

A talented field of twelve will hit the grass in this Stakes Sprint.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

The pace will be fast in this race. It appears to be any horses' race. Speed numbers are very close. Eight have run this distance, but only four have raced over the Keeneland course. It should be one of the best races on a spectacular Superfecta Sunday of racing.

#3 Mansa Musa [IRE] (Alvarado / Mott) comes in from across the pond to battle with this classy field. He has hit the board in his last three and put in four hearty workouts. It is likely he will be forwardly placed. A son of Ten Sovereigns [IRE], he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 No Nay Mets [IRE] (I. Ortiz / Weaver) comes in with the highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. He should be part of the speed group on the front-end. This guy holds a win at the distance. A son of No Nay Never, he holds a 60% win rate from five starts.

#8 My Boy Prince (Rosario / M. Casse) is a Triple Crown nominee with the second highest last out speed number and three power workouts. He is another speedster that will fight on the front. This guy loves the surface and drops in distance. A son of Cairo Prince, he is 100% in the money from six starts.

#6 Fandom [GB] (J. Ortiz / W. Ward) comes in trom Great Britain. He won his maiden at Keeneland. This colt holds three solid peaking workouts. He is another with speed. A son of Showcasing [GB], he has a 50% win rate from two starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Committee of One (B. Hernandez / Asmussen) comes in with a progression of three improving speed figs and two stout workouts. He loves the Turf, distance, and course. Look for him to track the race closely. A son of Mendelssohn, he is 85% in the money from seven starts.

#12 Refuel (L. Saez / Pletcher) is another that will show speed. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This Triple Crown nominee will stretch out slightly to this sprint distance. A son of Hard Spun, he holds a 100% win rate from two starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Mansa Musa [IRE]  +  #4 No Nay Mets [IRE]  +  #8 My Boy Prince  +  #6 Fandom [GB].

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#3 Mansa Musa [IRE]  /  #4 No Nay Mets [IRE],  #8 My Boy Prince  /  #4,  #8,  #6 Fandom [GB],  #9 Committee of One,  #12 Refuel  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

Bluegrass Day

 Back in fabulous Kentucky for the Bluegrass Stakes at one of the most beautiful tracks in the World, Keeneland.

Keeneland Race 10 {Bluegrass Stakes~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A near full field of eleven will go to the gate in this KD150 prep race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

An exceptional group of colts will battle for Kentucky Derby points. Three have covered this distance and three have raced over the Keeneland track. There is plenty of speed to produce a very swift pace. Top trainers Chad Brown and Brad Cox have three entrants and two entrants, respectively. Speed figs are fairly close. All but two have KD points on their ledgers. It should be a fantastic race.

#10 Sierra Leone (Gaffalione / C. Brown) should be able to win while tracking a frothy pace. He has already hit the board in both of his races at this distance. This guy holds the third highest last out speed number and four sturdy workouts. He holds 56 Derby points. A son of Gun Runner, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Dornoch (L. Saez / Gargan) should be the controlling speed seeking to wire the field. He holds the highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. This guy loves the dirt, distance, and track. He has notched 60 KD points. A son of Good Magic, he is 100% in the money from five starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Just a Touch (Geroux / B. Cox) should track the pace closely. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and three powerful workouts. This colt has 25 KD points. He will stretch out for his third career start. A son of Justify, he is 100% in the money from two starts.

$2 SHOW.

Othere Wagering Interests

#8 Epic Ride (Beschizza / Ennis) will be part of the pace scenario. He stretches out sharing the third highest last out speed number with two strong peaking workouts. A son of Blame, he is 100% in the money from four starts. 10 KD points.

#11 Encino (Prat / B. Cox) will also stretch out with the second highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. He has the tactical speed to stay the pace. A son of Nyquist, he is 100% in the money from three starts. 20 KD points.

#3 Sieze the Grey (Juarez / D.W. Lukas) relishes the dirt, distance, and Keeneland track. He will track the pace. He holds a progressive improvement in speed figs in his last three races. A son of Arrogate, he is 72% itm from seven starts. 27 KD pts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#10 Sierra Leone  //  #4 Dornoch,  #6 Just a Touch,  #8 Epic Ride,  #11 Encino,  #3 Sieze the Grey.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#4,  #6,  #8,  #11,  #3  //  #10 Sierra Leone.

Best of luck with all of your Keeneland wagers on a great day of racing!!!

 

Florida Derby Day

 On this Stakes Saturday we look in the Great State of Florida for some supreme racing, focused in on the Florida Derby.

Gulfstream Park Race 14 {Florida Derby~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of nine will go to the gate chasing Kentucky Derby points.

Past Performances used: Equibase.

A strong field of experienced Gulfstream runners will battle for the win. There is plenty of speed to keep the pace churning. Only two have gone this distance. Speed figs are very close. It should be a very exciting race.

#9 Conquest Warrior (J. Ortiz / McGaughey) is the only horse in the race with a victory at this distance. He holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and three stout peaking workouts. A son of City of Light, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Fierceness (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will stretch out with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four stellar peaking workouts. He should be forwardly placed among the pacesetters. This Triple Crown nominee is the only millionaire in the field. Another son of City of Light, he is 75% in the money from four starts. The deserved favorite.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Frankies Empire (M. Vazquez / Yates) holds a beautiful speed fig progression over his last three races. He holds the highest last out speed number and one strong workout. This guy will track and strike in the stretch. A son of Classic Empire, he is 75% in the money from eight starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Grand Mo the First (Jaramillo / Barboza) will stretch out with one good workout. He loves the dirt and track. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 100% in the money from five starts.

#2 Hades (P. Lopez / Orseno) has won all three of his races. Holds the second highest last out speed number and three hearty peaking workouts. Son of Awesome Slew, he holds that 100% win rate from three starts.

#6 Le Dom Bro (E. Gonzalez / Cordero) has one attempt at this distance. He shares the highest last out speed number and two diligent workouts. A son of Mucho Macho Man, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#9 Conquest Warrior  //  #10 Fierceness,  #1 Frankies Empire,  #4 Grand Mo the First,  #2 Hades,  #6 Le Dom Bro.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#10,  #1,  #4,  #2,  #6  //  #9 Conquest Warrior.

Best of luck with all your Florida Derby day wagers!!!