Saturday, July 31, 2010

A Dandy Day at Saratoga

Saturday is Stakes day.  Today we look at the Jim Dandy at Saratoga.

Saratoga Race 10 {Jim Dandy~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Stakes}
A wonderful field of nine 3 year olds go to the start of this annual feature.  There is a great deal of talent in this race.  A Little Warm (J. Velazquez / A. Dutrow) has a slight edge with the highest last out speed number, has done well over this distance and has posted a fabulous workout.  Fly Down (Lezcano / Zito) can be expected to do well with the highest speed number at the distance and four tremendous workouts.  He has covered this distance three times in his career, the most of any horse in the field.  The star performer in the field could be Steinbeck [IRE] (Gomez / O'Brien) having covered this distance over the turf in his last out.  Mssrs. Tabor, Smith, and Maginer would not have entered this guy if they didn't feel he had a chance.  He gets one of the top jockey's in the world, Garrett Gomez, for his North American debut. Steinbeck [IRE] is definitely a horse to watch.  Afleet Express (Castellano / Jerkens) looks to tackle this distance well with two high octane triple digit speed numbers for his last two races and three stamina inducing workouts.  Let's have a Dandy time at Saratoga.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #5 A Little Warm
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #9 Fly Down
$2 SHOW:  #1 Steinbeck [IRE].
10 CENT Superfecta:  #5 A Little Warm, #9 Fly Down / #5, #9, / #1 Steinbeck, #2 Afleet Express / #1, #2.

















Friday's Results
Monmouth R10.  Our first pick, Wardelle, finished 4th.  Our second pick, She'sa Tough Tiger, won (1st) for show money of $3.60.  We did not make a superfecta play due to the scratch of one of our selections.  Superfecta went 8-2-5-3.
Del Mar R7.  Our first pick, Richard's Kid, finished 3rd for show money of $2.10.  Our second pick, Rendevous, was scratched.  The scratch of our second pick negated our superfecta play, but the Superfecta went 6-3-5-7.
Bankroll dips to $25.39.

Friday, July 30, 2010

A Little Turf and Surf

Today we enjoy a little Turf at Monmouth Park and a little synthetic route near the surf at Del Mar.

Monmouth Park Race 10 {5 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A closely matched field of nine go to the gate in this Turf sprint.  Wardelle (Serpa / H. Carroll) appears to have a slight edge with the best overall speed number at the distance and two peaking workouts.  She will be motoring on the front end along with a few others.  She'sa Tough Tiger (Trujillo / Hills) looks great with a decent last out speed number, a two race progression, and one peaking workout.  Jazzy Jordan (P. Lopez / Maker) has drawn into this race.  She looks ready to drop into a shorter sprint with a decent last out speed number and three hearty workouts.  Pascal's Paradox (Bravo / Tammaro) looks tough with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and a fantastic 100% in the money record over nine races.  Let's enjoy the Turf at Monmouth Park.

$2 WIN /  SHOW:  #3 Wardelle.
$2 SHOW:  #8 She'sa Tough Tiger
10 CENT Superfecta:  #3 Wardelle / #8 She'sa Tough Tiger / #12 Jazzy Jordan, #6 Pascal's Paradox / #12, #6.

Del Mar Race 7 {Cougar II~G3~1 1/2 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A fabulous field of seven compete at this classic distance on the Del Mar synthetic track.  Richard's Kid (M. Garcia / Baffert) looks to have the edge with the second highest last out speed number and three hardy workouts.  Rendevous (Rosario / Hollendorfer) will challenge in the stretch with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stamina filled workouts.  Unusual Suspect (Nakatani / Abrams) will also challenge with a couple of high last out speed numbers and three strong, peaking workouts.  Temple City (Talamo / Gaines) will stretch out to this classic distance with the highest last out speed number and two strenuous workouts.  Let's play beautiful Del Mar near the surf.

$2 WIN:  #5 Richard's Kid.
$2 SHOW:  #1 Rendevous.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #5 Richard's Kid / #1 Rendevous / #3 Unusual Suspect / #6 Temple City.
















Thursday's Results
Saratoga R8.  Our first pick, Beau Choix, won (1st) for win money of $3.40 and show money of $1.50.  Our second pick, Our Douglas, finished 7th.  Our third pick, Alfarabi, finished 6th.  Superfecta went 6-8-5-2.
Saratoga R10.  Our first pick, Devon Rock, finished 3rd for show money of $1.40.  Our second pick, Cherokee Speed, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Pegasus Tommy, was scratched.  Superfecta went 3-6-1-7.
Bankroll takes a haircut to $27.69.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Back to Saratoga

We roll into Thursday for an another exciting weekend of horse racing.  Today we look at a couple of splendid Turf races at Saratoga.

Saratoga Race 8 {Quick Call~1 mile~inner Turf~3 year old~Stakes}
This race will be a battle with eight expected to go to the gate.  Tough call between two excellent runners Our Douglas (Gomez / Proctor) and Beau Choix (Castellano / Tagg).  Sliver of an edge goes to Beau Choix with the highest speed number last out and at the distance coupled with five strong, peaking workouts.  Our Douglas will battle in the stretch with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two robust, peaking workouts.  Alfarabi (Maragh / Harty) looks ready with the third highest speed number at the distance and three hearty, peaking workouts.  Others that will join the battle for a piece of the purse will be:  Lonesome Street (J. Velazquez / Maker) with a decent last out speed number and one solid workout; Psychic Income (Leparoux / McPeek) with the third highest last out speed number and three serious workouts; and Lighthouse Sound (Dominguez / Trombetta) also with the second highest last out speed number and three zippy workouts.  Let's play Saratoga.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #6 Beau Choix
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #1 Our Douglas
$2 SHOW:  #4 Alfarabi
10 CENT Superfecta:  #6 Beau Choix / #1 Our Douglas / #4 Alfarabi /#8 Lonesome Street, #7 Psychic Income, #5 Alfarabi.

Saratoga Race 10 {1 mile~inner Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
Another superb Turf race with a full field of ten.  Devon Rock (Castellano / Jerkens) has the edge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and three stellar workouts.  Cherokee Speed (J. Velazquez / Toner) will be in the hunt with the highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and three limber workouts.  Pegasus Tommy (C. Velasquez / R. Dutrow) will run well also sharing the third highest last out speed number at a longer Turf route and three spectacular workouts.  Versailles Road (Leparoux / Wilkes) should show up for a piece of the purse pie with the second highest last out speed number and one good workout.  Karakorum Legend (Dominguez / Rice) shows two nice last out speed numbers and three hardy workouts.  Let's play our second at Saratoga.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #1 Devon Rock.
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #5 Cherokee Speed.
$2 SHOW:  #9 Pegasus Tommy.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #1 Devon Rock / #5 Cherokee Speed / #9 Pegasus Tommy / #7 Versailles Road, #3 Karakorum Legend.

















Last Sunday's (7/25) Results
Saratoga R9.  Our first pick, Maybesomaybenot, won (1st) for win money of $21.20 and show money of $7.00.  Our second pick, Chipshot, finished 5th.  No superfecta for this race.
Bankroll blossoms to $31.69.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Closing the Weekend at Saratoga

Today we close out our horse racing weekend with a 2 year old stakes race at Saratoga.

Saratoga Race 9 {Sanford~G2~6 furlongs~2 year old Stakes}
A fine field of eight make the start in this race for the babies.  Maybesomaybenot (Leparoux / Maker) holds a slight edge with the third highest last out speed number and two terrific workouts.  Chipshot (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, has progressed nicely in all three of his races, and has put in three athletic, peaking workouts.  Another who will be in the hunt will be Nacho Saint (Gomez / Breen) with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two well-built, peaking workouts.  Another Silver Oak (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) can be expected to move forward with a nice debut race last out and four fierce workouts.  He will be the speed in the race.  Finally, Bail Out the Cat (A. Garcia / Violette) will be a force to be reckoned with.  He comes off the highest last out speed number in his debut over a sloppy track and has put in two robust, peaking workouts.  This will be an exciting race with some Kentucky Derby 2011 aspirants.  Let's play gorgeous Saratoga.

$2 WIN / SHOW:  #2 Maybesomaybenot.
$2 SHOW:  #6 Chipshot.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta for this race.


















Saturday's Results
Saratoga R9.  Our first pick, Devil May Care, won (1st) for win money of $3.40.  Our second pick, Bahama Bound, finished 4th.  No Superfecta due to scratches.
Del Mar R8.  Our first pick, Loup Breton [IRE], finished 7th (last).  Our second pick, Hyades, finished 5th.  Superfecta went 3-2-1-6.
Bankroll tumbles to $9.49.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Saturday Stakes Coast to Coast

It's Saturday Stakes day.  Today we look at stakes races at Saratoga and Del Mar, two of the best horse racing venues in North America.

Saratoga Race 9 {CCA Oaks~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A superb group of eight fillies go to the gate in this race.  It will be very tough to beat Devil May Care (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) with the only triple digit at the distance, the highest (three-way tie) last out speed number, and two hearty workouts.  It should be noted that only two fillies in the race have gone this distance, Devil May Care and Acting Happy Bahama Bound (Castellano / Tagg) appears ready to give a star performance also with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and four tremendous, peaking workouts.  Acting Happy (Lezcano / R. Dutrow) looks ready to challenge for the victory sharing the highest last out speed number with the two forementioned fillies.  She is 100% in the money running three races at this distance and has put in four very robust workouts in preparation for this race.  Two others that will be looking for a piece of the purse are Biofuel (Da Silva / Baker) and Connie And Micheal (Maragh / Schenttino).  Biofuel has posted a last out speed number close to the tops in this race, has a three race progression, and two exceptionally strong workouts.  Connie And Micheal has the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid, peaking workouts.  Let's play the Spa.

$2 WIN:  #7 Devil May Care.
$2 SHOW:  #1 Bahama Bound.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #7 Devil May Care / #1 Bahama Bound / #8 Acting Happy / #6 Biofuel, #4 Connie And Micheal.

Del Mar Race 8 {Eddie Read~1 1/8 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A fantastic group of seven Turfers will make this race an exciting one.  Loup Breton [IRE] has a slight edge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route, the highest speed number at the distance, and three brawny, peaking workouts.  Hyades (M. Garcia / Cecil) will give chase in the stretch with the third highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and three exceptional workouts. Victor's Cry (Nakatani / Harty) will be moving up in distance with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four superior, peaking workouts.  Crowded House [GB] (T. Baze / Meehan) looks ready to race his first race in North America after racing well in Great Britain.  He could be the unknown surprise in the race with some high quality "Racing Post" speed numbers.  Enriched (Rosario / O'Neill) could also be in the picture with the highest last out triple digit speed number along with a 60 day layoff.  He has put in three agressive workouts during the layoff.  Let's play where the surf meets the Turf.

$2 WIN / SHOW:  #5 Loup Breton [IRE].
$2 SHOW:  #7 Hyades.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #5 Loup Breton [IRE] / #7 Hyades / #2 Victor's Cry / #1 Crowded House [GB], #6 Enriched.


















Friday's Results
Saratoga R9.  Our first pick, Stopspendingmaria, finished 2nd for show money of $2.90.  Our second pick, Final Mesa, was scratched.  No 10 Cent Superfecta for this race.
Monmouth R8.  Our first pick, Power Pledge, finished 3rd for show money of $5.00.  Our second pick, Valentine Daisey, finished 4th.  Superfecta went 11-6-10-9.
Bankroll rises slightly to $14.49.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Beauty at the Spa and Along the Jersey Shore

Today we look at a stakes race for 2 year old fillies at Saratoga and an Allowance race for fillies and mares at Monmouth.

Saratoga Race 9 {Schuylerville~G3~6 furlongs~2 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A nice field of seven babies line up for this race.  Stopspendingmaria (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) seems to have the edge with the highest last out speed number and two superb workouts.  Challenging will be Final Mesa (Coa / Ward) with the second highest last out speed number and one vigorous workout.  Also expected to run well will be Le Mi Geaux (Lenclud / R. Dutrow) with a couple of decent speed numbers last out and a terrific, peaking workout tab of three.  Let's play the Spa, Saratoga.

$2 SHOW:  #2 Stopspendingmaria.
$2 SHOW:  #1A Final Mesa.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered on this race.

Monmouth Park Race 8 {1 mile + 70 yards~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~NJ~Allowance}
A large field of eleven closely capable horses will go to the gate in this one.  Interesting thing is that there is no speed so it could be anyone's race.  Power Pledge (P. Lopez / Shuman) has a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one powerful workout.  Valentine Daisey (Trujillo / Dimauro) looks ready to strike at the top of the stretch with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two flowering workouts.  Cosmic Dance (Serpa / Kazamais) will be there near the finish with the highest last out speed number and a three race progression.  First Acquital (Marquez / Jennings) will be looking for a piece of the purse with the fourth highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and a good workout.  Also looking for a sliver of the pie will be Erin Go Bey (Fragoso / Perkins) with a decent last out speed number, a three race progression, and two robust workouts.  Let's give Monmouth Park a shot.

$2 SHOW:  #10 Power Pledge
$2 SHOW:  #9 Valentine Daisey
10 CENT Superfecta:  #10 Power Pledge / #9 Valentine Daisey#6 Cosmic Dance / #8 First Acquital, #2 Erin Go Bey.


  















Thursday's Results
Arlington Park R6.  Our first pick, Saygoodnightgracie, finished 2nd for $2.80 in show money.  Our second pick, America's Blossom, finished 8th.  Our third pick, Dundalk Dust, won (1st) for show money of $3.20.  Superfecta went 9-1-8-10.
Bankroll is razored to $12.79.
  

Thursday, July 22, 2010

The Turf at Arlington Park

The horse racing weekend begins today with a Turf route at Arlington Park.

Arlington Park Race 6 {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Fillies/mares~Allowance}
Hopefully the threat of rain will not wash this one off the Turf.  A field of ten talented gals goes to the start for this race.  Saygoodnightgracie (Castanon / Boyce) looks to have a slight edge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two hardy workouts.  Seeking to challenge will be America's Blossom (Graham / Kirby) with a decent last out speed number and three robust workouts.  Dundalk Dust (Perez / Block) looks ready with a decent last out speed number at a longer route and two athletic workouts.  Southern Wonder (Sukie / Darjean) looks solid with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and one quality workout.  Another that will be looking to grab a piece of the purse pie will be Sweet Lemon Chello (Thornton / Merritt) with a move from synthetic to Turf and two hearty workouts.  Let's play the Arlington Park green.

$2 SHOW:  #1 Saygoodnightgracie
$2 SHOW:  #4 America's Blossom
$2 SHOW:  #9 Dundalk Dust
10 CENT Superfecta:  #1 Saygoodnightgracie / #4 America's Blossom / #9 Dundalk Dust / #3 Southern Wonder, #6 Sweet Lemon Chello.
















Last Sunday's (7/18) Results
Monmouth R10.  Our first pick, Out Post, won (1st) for $2.40 in show money.  Our second pick, Colony Club, was scratched.  We made no 10 CENT Superfecta due to scratches.  Superfecta went 10-6-4-3.
Bankroll inches to $12.99.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Sunday at the Jersey Shore

Today, the last day of the horse racing weekend, we look at a splendid little Turf sprint at Monmouth Park.

Monmouth Park Race 10 {5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A field of eight will go to the gate.  Hopefully this one will go off on the Turf as there are three ready to go to post should it be main track only (MTO0.  The race is difficult to gage with a number in here that could pull off the victory.  A slight edge goes to Out Post (Trujillo / Goldberg) with the second highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts.  Colony Club (Boyce / White) looks to challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and a two race progression.  Darjeeling (A. Garcia / Asmussen) will be firing fresh off an extended layoff.  She has done well off the layoffs in the past.  She also has a well-built four workout tab.  Desert Flight (Coa / Marrotta) will be seeking to put in another solid performance with the third best last out speed number.  Winey Taylor (Serpa / Sacco) looks to progress nicely with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and one hardy workout.  Let's play Monmouth Park.

$2 SHOW:  #10 Out Post.
$2 SHOW:  #7 Colony Club.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #10 Out Post / #7 Colony Club / #6 Darjeeling / #9 Desert Flight, #5 Winey Taylor.
















Saturday's Results
Colonial Downs R12.  Our first pick, Paddy O'Prado, won (1st) for win money of $3.20.  Our second pick, Interactif, finished 2nd for show money of $2.80.  Our third pick, Two Notch Road, finished 4th.  With 40 cents expended on our 10 CENT Superfecta play we did win $4.19.  Superfecta went 7-3-2-1.
Bankroll rises a little to $12.59.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Virginia is for Horse Lovers

SaTURFday, we look at a the Virginia Derby at gorgeous Colonial Downs.

Colonial Downs Race 12 {Virginia Derby~G2~1 1/4 mile~Turf~3 year old~Stakes}
A great group of eight Turfers will go to the gate in this exciting annual summer race.  It will be tough to beat Paddy O'Prado (Desormeaux / Romans) with the highest speed number at the distance, the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two fabulous workouts.  Interactif (Castellano / Pletcher), much like Paddy O'Prado is 100% in the money over the grass.  He has a decent last out speed number at the distance and three robust workouts.  Trainer, Todd Pletcher, will have him ready for this grassy distance.  Two Notch Road (Russell / Thompson) will be the surprise of the race with the second highest last out speed number, one of four who have gone this distance with some success, and a nice peaking workout.  Krypton (Maragh / McLaughlin) will give a powerful performance with the third (tie) highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strenuous workouts.  Let's play Colonial Downs.

$2 WIN:  #7 Paddy O'Prado
$2 SHOW:  #3 Interactif
$2 SHOW: #1 Two Notch Road
10 CENT Superfecta:  #7 Paddy O'Prado / #3 Interactif, #1 Two Notch Road / #3, #1, #2 Krypton / #3, #1, #2.

















Friday's Results
Monmouth R7.  Our first pick, Slam the Cat, finished 3rd for $3.00 in show money.  Our second pick, Deona, finished 2nd for $3.00 in show money.  Our third pick, Fortune Play, finished 6th.  Superfecta went 2-8-7-4.
Bankroll drops 10 cents to $8.80.

Friday, July 16, 2010

To Monmouth on a Friday

Today we look at a nice sprint on the dirt for fillies and mares at Monmouth Park.

Monmouth Park Race 7 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A great group of talented fillies and mares will line up in this race.  A very slight edge goes to Slam the Cat (Castro / McBurney) with the highest last out speed number a nice three race progression and a bullet workout.  Deona (P. Lopez / Vitali) will challenge with speed.  She is 100% in the money at the distance, has a decent last out speed number, and a good workout.  Fortune Play (Thompson / Dickey) will be battling in the stretch with another consistent performance.  She has the second highest last out speed number and two quality workouts.  Aegean (Trujillo / Ward) looks ready with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression and one superb bullet workout.  She will be operating at the front end hoping to hold on in the stretch.  Catch a Thief (Marquez / Hills) should perform well looking for a piece of the purse pie with a decent last out speed number and three robust workouts.  Let's play Monmouth Park.

$2 SHOW:  #7 Slam the Cat
$2 SHOW:  #8 Deona
$2 SHOW: #1 Fortune Play
10 CENT Superfecta:  #7 Slam the Cat / #8 Deona / #1 Fortune Play / #2 Agean, #4 Catch a Thief.
















Thursday's Results
Belmont R7.  Our first pick, Tempest Storm, finished 2nd for $1.30 in show money.  Our second pick, Hangingonaprayer, won (1st) for place money of $2.15 and show money of $1.50.  There was no 10 CENT Superfecta due to a number of scratches.
Calder R8.  Our first pick, Put It Back Twenty, finished 8th.  Our second pick, Foralltheglory, finished 4th.  Superfecta went 4-1-7-6.
Bankroll slips to $8.90.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

East Coast Turf Sprints

Thursday, the start of the horse racing weekend.  Today we look at a Turf sprint at Belmont and one at Calder.

Belmont Park Race 7 {6 furlongs~inner Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
Already a number of scratches have reduced the field to six.  Tempest Storm (Castellano / Domino) looks to have the edge with a couple of solid last out speed numbers and two stellar workouts.  Hangingonaprayer (Lezcano / Martin) looks like she will challenge with the second highest speed number at the distance and two bullet workouts.  Talented Princess (Cohen / Jacobsen) will be coming off a route seeking success at a sprint with the second highest last out speed number and two strong, peaking workouts.  Risky Gamble (C. Velasquez / Signore) looks willing and able with a decent last out sped number and one good workout.  Let's play Belmont Park.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #8 Tempest Storm
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #5 Hangingonaprayer
10 CENT Superfecta:  #8 Tempest Storm / #5 Hangingonaprayer / #7 Talented Princess / #4 Risky Gamble.

Calder Race Course Race 8 {5 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~Optional claiming}
A nice field of eight in this Turf sprint.  Mize the Big Cat (Cruz / Braddy) was entered for the Main Track Only (MTO).  With only a chance of Thunderstorms, we will handicap it for the Turf.  Should it go onto the Main Track, then Mize the Big Cat should be able to win this one.  Put It Back Twenty (Ribera / Pilotti) could pull of the win on the Turf with a decent last out speed number, the highest speed number at the distance, and one peaking workout.  Foralltheglory (Madrid / Arias) looks very ready with a decent last out speed number and two robust, peaking workouts.  Littlewinged (Olivero / Negrete) will be part ot the speed up frong with the highest last out speed number and a four race progression.  Alcanudance (J. Garcia / Croft) looms on the staight away with the third highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and a limber workout.  Let's play Calder Race Course.

$2 SHOW:  #9 Put It Back Twenty.
$2 SHOW:  #6 Forallthe glory.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #9 Put It Back Twenty / #6 Foralltheglory#3 Littlewinged#7 Alcanudance.

















Last Sunday's (7/11) Results
Monmouth Park R8. Our first pick, Silver Timber, finished 2nd.  Our second pick, Uncle Gidge, finished 6th (last).  Superfecta went 7-1-2-8.
Monmouth Park R9.  Our first pick, Blaise N Tony, finished 3rd for show money of $3.40.  Our second pick, Afternoon Treat, finished 2nd for show money of $3.20. Superfecta went 6-8-3-10.
Bankroll slips to $11.95.

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Sprinting Along the Jersey Shore

The final day of our horse racing weekend we look at two sprint battles; one on Turf another on the Monmouth Park dirt.  Nothing better than sprinting along the Jersey shore.

Monmouth Park Race 8 {J. McSorley~5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A very nice field of eight will go to the gate.  Silver Timber (Bravo / Brown) will be the odds on favorite and deservedly so.  With the highest (tie) speed number at the distance as well as the highest last out speed number he will be ready to close in on a victory.  Silver Timber also has a four race progression and three superb workouts.  Uncle Gridge (Arroyo / Pregman) will try to get a jump on Silver Timber with a decent last out speed number coming off a longer sprint and three robust, peaking workouts.  Blue Sailor (Vega / Wolfendale) will be working hard on the front end with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one good workout.  Perfect Officer (Coa / Weaver) could be the surprise with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and a bullet workout.  Let's play Monmouth Park.

$2 WIN:  #1 Silver Timber
$2 SHOW:  #6 Uncle Gidge
10 CENT Superfecta:  #1 Silver Timber / #6 Uncle Gidge / #4 Blue Sailor / #5 Perfect Officer.

Monmouth Park Race 9 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~NJ~Allowance}
A solid group of eleven will line up for this race.  Hat Tricker (Figueroa / Serenz) appears to have a slight edge with the highest last out speed number and a 100% in the money record over the Monmouth Park track.  Blaise N Tony (Castro / Pape) will challenge with the highest (tie) speed number at the distance and the fourth highest last out speed number.  Neither of these top two have a posted workout in the last thirty days which gives us some pause.  Afternoon Treat (P. Lopez / Perkins) is capable of pulling off a victory with the second highest last out speed number,  a good workout, and the second highest speed number at the distance.  Delicious Storm (Marquez / Hills) may surprise with the third highest last out speed number and two credible workouts.  Bombast (Pavas / Huston) will motor on the front end seeking to hold on for a piece of the purse pie.  With a decent last out speed number and two hardy workouts, Bombast could improve.  Let's play another at Monmouth Park.

$2 SHOW:  #3 Blaise N Tony.
$2 SHOW:  #8 Afternoon Treat.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #6 Hat Tricker / #3 Blaise N Tony / #8 Afternoon Treat / #11 Bombast, #9 Delicious Storm.

















Saturday's Results
Belmont R9.  Our first pick, Gio Ponti, won (1st) for win money of $1.40 and show money of $1.05.  Our second pick, Grand Courtier [GB], finished 7th.  Our third pick, Bearpath, finished 4th.  Superfecta went 8-5-4-2.
Calder R11.  Our first pick, Mother Ruth, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Warbling, finished 2nd for place money of $1.90 and show money of $1.50.  Our third pick, Hour Glass, finished 6th.  Superfecta went 3-9-8-10.
Bankroll falls to $13.65.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

Saturday Stakes Out East

It is Saturday Stakes day as we look at a fantastic Turf race at Belmont Park and a dirt sprint at Calder Race Course.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Man-O-War~G1~1 3/8 mile~inner Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
What a great group of eight Turf runners.  Gio Ponti (Dominguez / Clement) loves the Belmont Turf and should be able to pull off the victory.  He holds the highest overall speed number on the turf, has the highest (tie) last out speed number, and has put in two strong workouts.  Grand Courtier [GB] (Maragh / Ribaudo) looks ready to move forward with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic workouts.  He also holds the highest speed number on the Belmont Turf.  Bearpath (Lenclud / Wilkes) could be the surprise sharing the highest last out speed number with the great Gio Ponti.  Bearpath is on a three race progression and has put in a superb three workouts.  Expansion (Castellano / Brown) looks solid with the second highest last out speed number and three robust workouts.  Let's play Belmont Park.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #8 Gio Ponti
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #6 Grand Courtier [GB]
$2 SHOW:  #2 Bear Path
10 CENT Superfecta:  #8 Gio Ponti / #6 Grand Courtier [GB] / #2 Bear Path, #4 Expansion / #2, #4.

Calder Race Course Race 11 {Princess Rooney~G1~6 furlongs~3 year old Up~filiies/mares~Stakes}
A tremendously competitive sprint race to handicap.  Thirteen will go to the gate barring any scratches.  Mother Ruth (Albarado / Baffert) holds a miniscule edge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four well-built workouts.  She also loves the Calder course.  Warbling (Leparoux / Kenneally) looks ready to challenge vigorously with four furious workouts and the highest speed number on Turf.  Hour Glass (Cohen / Pletcher) should also be ready for victory with the third highest last out speed number and four aggressive workouts.  First Passage (J. Bridgmohan / Wolfson) will be coming from the far outside post which she should overcome in this sprint.  She is 100% in the money at the distance and over the Calder course.  First Passage has also put in three solid workouts in anticipation of this contest.  Let's play Calder Race Course.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #5 Mother Ruth
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #9 Warbling
$2 SHOW:  #4 Hour Glass
10 CENT Superfecta:  #5 Mother Ruth / #9 Warbling / #4 Hour Glass / #13 First Passage.
















Friday's Results
Presque Isle Downs R7.  Our first pick, Lookn Even Finer, finished 2nd for show money of $2.40.  Our second pick, Dreaming For Now, won (1st) for show money of $8.00.  No 10 CENT Superfecta offered at Presque Isle.
Hollywood Park R7.  Our first pick, Silver Heat, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Warren's Highroller, finished 7th (last).  Superfecta went 1-4-5-2.
Bankroll inches up to $19.70.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Horses Under Friday Night Lights

We will be under the lights looking at a couple of fine races; one at Presque Isle Downs and one late in the evening at Hollywood Park.

Presque Isle Downs Race 7 {6 furlongs~3 year old~fillies~Allowance}
A nice field of eight will go to the gate for this sprint.  Lookn Even Finer (Speith / Amoss) looks the finest with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and a saavy, peaking four workout tab.  Dreaming for Now (L. Gonzalez / Bennett) may be the big surprise with the second highest last out speed number,  a four race progression, and two hardy workouts.  Beauty Is A Beast (Rodriguez / Girten) looks rady to run well with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sharp, focused workouts.  Attempt To Name (R. Allen / Helmbrecht) will also be in the hunt with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two fiery workouts.  Let's play Presque Isle Downs.

$2 WIN / SHOW:  #3 Lookn even Finer
$2 SHOW:  #1 Dreaming For Now
NO 10 CENT Superfecta is offered at Presque Isle Downs.

Hollywood Park Race 7 {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~CA~Optional Claiming}
Another nice evening race with a field of seven.  Silver Heat (Talamo / Knapp) has a slight edge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a five race progression, and two strong, peaking workouts.  Warren's Highroller will challenge also with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one nice workout.  Magic Launch (M. Garcia / Spawr) looks to improve with a longer turf route.  She has a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two athletic workouts.  Wood Art (Espinoza / Troeger) looks ready with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sinewy workouts.  Let's play Hollywood Park.

$2 SHOW:  #3 Silver Heat
$2 SHOW:  #7 Warren's Highroller
10 CENT Superfecta:  #3 Silver Heat / #7 Warren's Highroller / #5 Magic Launch#2 Wood Art.
















Thursday's Results
Arlington Park R8.  Our first pick, Cannon's Call, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Seguro, finished 6th.  Superfecta went 1-8-9-2.
Presque Isle Downs R7.  Our first pick, Whistle Pig, won (1st) for show money of $2.10.  Our second pick, Heart of A King, finished 4th.  No 10 CENT Superfecta is offered at Presque Isle.
Bankroll dips to $19.40.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Arlington Park and Presque Isle

The horse racing weekend begins on an enjoyable Thursday at Arlington Park and Presque Isle Downs.

Arlington Park Race 8 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A nice mile Turf contest at beautiful Arlington Park.  A number of scratches reduces this field to seven.  Cannon's Call (Riggs / Stidham) looks much the best with a terriffic in the money (75%) record at the distance, the highest last out turf speed number, a four race progression, and two robust, peaking workouts.  He also loves the Arlington Park course.  Seguro (Sanchez / Williamson) will try to give him a run for his money with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic, peaking workouts.  Ruler of the Court (B. Meier / Poulos) will be looking to make an impact with a decent last out speed number, a four race progression, and one superb workout.  Alot of Honey (Karlsson / Dorris) looks well prepped with a decent last out speed number, a two race progression, and two well run, peaking workouts.  Let's Play Arlington Park.

$2 WIN:  #2 Cannon's Call
$2 SHOW:  #10 Seguro
10 CENT Superfecta:  #2 Cannon's Call / #10 Seguro / #9 Ruler of the Court, #5 Alot of Honey / #9, #5.

Presque Isle Race 7 {5 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~Allowance}
Quite a nice field of eight will line up for this one.  Whistle Pig (Beckner / Carter) holds a very slight edge with a 100% in the money record over the distance, the third highest last out speed number, and a quality workout.  Ahvee's Destiny (Vega / Rice) will attempt to hold off the closing challenge of Whistle Pig.  With the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one bullet workout, Ahvee's Destiny will try to wire the field.  Heart of A King (Pino / Pino) will be forwardly placed, ready to pounce with the fourth highest last out speed number, and two royal workouts.  Mr. Windjammer (Suarez / Buckley) will also be in the hunt with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one fluid workout.  Let's play Presque Isle Downs.

$2 SHOW:  #4 Whistle Pig
$2 SHOW:  #8 Heart of A King
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered at Presque Isle.
















Last Sunday's (7/4) Results
Belmont R9.  Our first pick, Fanny Freud, won (1st) for show money of $2.10.  Our second pick, Bonnie Blue Flag, finished 3rd for show money of $2.10.  NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered in a small field.
Churchill R10.  Our first pick, Tizdejavu, won (1st) for win money of $10.20 and show money of $3.60.  Our second pick, Tybalt, was scratched.  Superfecta went 4-7-9-8.
Bankroll jumps to $25.50.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

July Fourth Fireworks and Stakes Races

On our Nation's birthday we look at a couple of traditional stakes races at two of our countries older and traditional race tracks, Belmont Park and Churchill Downs.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Prioress~G1~6 furlongs~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A small field of five respectable fillies will go to the gate.  Fanny Freud (Gomez / Terranova) has a slight edge with the third highest last out speed number coming off a route, 100% in the money at the distance, and four strong, peaking workouts.  Bonnie Blue Flag (M. Garcia / Baffert) is coming off a longer sprint with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three superb workouts.  Champagne d'Oro (Mena / Guillot) will share speed duties with Stormandaprayer (Maragh / Toner).  Champagne d'Oro shows the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two fluid, peaking workouts.  Let's play Belmont Park.

$2 SHOW:  #3 Fanny Freud
$2 SHOW:  #1 Bonnie Blue Flag
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered due to small field.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Firecracker~G2~1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
This race has a full field of fourteen.  There is so much to like about each one of the entrants.  The Firecracker appears to be the most competitive of the summer.  Tizdejavu (Castanon / Fox) looks to be the speedster to beat with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and a superlative bullet workout.  Tybalt (Nakatani / Stidham) looks very ready with the highest last out speed number, also a four race progression, and two athletic workouts.  Euroears (Theriot / Calhoun) could do well if he breaks well from an outside post.  He is coming off a longer route distance, has the highest speed number at the distance, albeit on dirt, and two sinewy workouts.  Mine That Bird (Borel / Lukas) has to be considered despite this being his first start on grass.  last year's ('09) Kentucky Derby winner has the highest overall speed number of the group and has worked feverishly in advance of his 2010 debut.  Mine That Bird has posted the best workout tab with three of four workouts being bullets.  He is ready and may surprise.  Another with a solid chance is Skipadate (Solis / Romans) with two decent last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and three robust, peaking workouts.  Let's have a blast with the Firecracker at Churchill Downs.

$2 WIN / SHOW:  #4 Tizdejavu
$2 SHOW:  #6 Tybalt
10 CENT Superfecta:  #4 Tizdejavu / #6 Tybalt / #11 Euroears / #2 Mine That Bird, #12 Skipadate.
















Saturday's Results
Monmouth R10.  Our first pick, Chinchon [IRE], won (1st) for show money of $3.40.  Our second pick, Winchester, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.  Superfecta went 8-7-5-4.
Bankroll edges up to $15.50.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

The United Nations at Monmouth Park

Another Wonderful Stakes Saturday as we look at the United Nations at Monmouth Park.

Monmouth Park Race 10 {United Nations~G1~1 3/8 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
This will have an extremely exciting and supremely competitive field of nine.  Equal parts of speed, forwardly placed and closers will race making it a fabulous race to watch.  One could make a case for any in here to pull off the victory.  Cinchon [IRE] (Gomez / Laffon) could be the surprise winner.  He raced well in his only North American start against the great Gio Ponte at Belmont last year.  He has also raced well in France.  He will be forwardly placed and ready to pounce in the stretch.  Winchester (C. Velasquez / Clement) looks fine tuned for a potential victory with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a 100% in the money record at the distance, a two race progression, and one strong work out.  Telling (Coa / Hobby) has raced successfully at longer distances.  He looks ready coming off a longer Turf route, a two race progression, and three teriffic, peaking workouts.  Take the Points (Prado / Pletcher) will be in the mix at the finish with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two robust workouts.  Jeune-Turc [BRZ] (Lezcano / Lobo) may be the unknown quantity in the race making his first start in the USA.  He has raced at longer Turf routes and according to the DRF notes has finished fast.  Jeune-Turc [BRZ] has also put in three very athletic workouts.  Let's play Monmouth Park.

$2 SHOW:  #8 Chinchon [IRE]
$2 SHOW:  #5 Winchester
10 CENT Superfecta:  #8 Chincon [IRE] / #5 Winchester / #1 Telling / #7 Take the Points, #6 Jeune-Turc [BRZ]
















Friday's Results
Monmouth R10.  Our first pick, Easy Ashley, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Wardelle, finished 3rd for show money of $3.60.  Superfecta went 8-6-7 / 4,5 (dead heat).
Hollywood R7.  Our first pick, Dotsy Jean, won (1st) for show money of $2.20.  Our second pick, Porto Marmay [IRE], finished 3rd for show money $2.40.  Superfecta went 7-3-4-5.
Bankroll edges up to $13.50.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Coast to Coast Turf

Today we look at a couple of excellent Turf sprints; one at Monmouth Park and another at Hollywood Park.

Monmouth Park Race 10 {5 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A great field of eight with four looking to get in the race as also eligibles.  Easy Ashley (Trujillo / Ward) might get it done this time with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two good workouts.  Wardelle (Serpa / Garroll) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two peaking workouts.  Purrfect Bluff (Marquez / Farro) looks ready with the second highest last out speed number and the highest overall speed number.  She'sa Tough Tiger (Coa / Hills) will be coming back after more than a year lay-off.  She has put in a solid, peaking workout tab in preparation for her come back.  Two AE's (Also Eligibles) who will figure prominently in this race if they are drawn in.  Buzzbee (Rose / Wilson) has gone 100% in the money at this distance (2 for 2) and has put in a robust workout.  Naseeb (Rose / Capuano) is also 100% in the money at the distance (3 for 3) and is on a five race progression.  Let's play Monmouth Park.

$2 SHOW:  #1 Easy Ashley
$2 SHOW:  #7 Wardelle
10 CENT Superfecta:  #1 Easy Ashley / #7 Wardelle / #6 Purrfect Bluff / #5 She'sa Tough Tiger, (AE: #12 Buzzbee, #9 Naseeb).

Hollywood Park Race 7 {Culver City~6 furlongs~Turf~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
An extremely well prepared group of seven will go to the gate in this Turf sprint.  Dotsy Jean (Rosario / Jones) may have a very slight edge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four fierce workouts.  Porto Marmay [IRE] (Flores / Canani) shares the second highest last out speed number, has a two race progression, and  four tremendous, peaking workouts.  Minute Limit [IRE] (Espinoza / Sadler) looks tough with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts.  Any one of these three gals may find their way to the winners circle.  Two others will compete for the balance of the purse.  Bonifacio (Talamo / Dollase) will be near the front end with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and five serious, peaking workouts.  Expensive Art [IRE] (M. Garcia / Cassidy) will probably be on the lead and may hold on long enough to get a piece of the pie.  She has put in a significantly solid workout tab with four peaking workouts.  Let's play Hollywood Park.

$2 SHOW:  #7 Dotsy Jean
$2 SHOW:  #4 Porto Marmay [IRE]
10 CENT Superfecta:  #7 Dotsy Jean / #4 Porto Marmay / #3 Minute Limit / #1 Bonifacio, #2 Expensive Art [IRE].

















Thursday's Results
Churchill R8.  Our first pick, Grand Reality [ARG], finished 8th.  Our second pick, Sporty, won (1st) for show money of $3.20.  Superfecta went 5-8-4-6.
Woodbine R8.  Our first pick, Southdale, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.  Our second pick, Sligovitz, finished 7th.  No 10 CENT Superfecta Offered at Woodbine.
Bankroll slips to $13.40.

 

Thursday, July 1, 2010

From Canada to Kentucky

Today, Thursday, the first day of a new Month, we look at an exciting stakes race at Woodbine and an allowance race at Churchill Downs.

Woodbine Race 8 {Dominion Day Handicap~G3~1 1/4 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A quality field of nine line up for this race.  Southdale (Wilson / Black) appears to be the best prepared to take this one with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two strong, peaking workouts. Sligovitz (Jones / Attfield) can be expected to give chase with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, three hardy workouts.  Running Stag (Da Silva / Attard) will also be gunning for the victory as they turn into the stretch with the second highest speed number, a three race progression, and two healthy, peaking workouts.  Hold Me Back (Desormeaux / Mott) can be expected to be in the hunt with the highest (tie) speed number at the distance and a vigorous four workout tab.  Eagle Poise (Contreras / Mott) will also be looking for a piece of the purse pie.  He sports a couple of decent last out speed numbers and an aggressive, peaking three workout set.  Let's play Woodbine.

$2 SHOW:  #2 Southdale
$2 SHOW:  #9 Sligovitz
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered at Woodbine.

Churchill Downs Race 8 {1 1/8 mile~Turf~3 year old~Allowance}
A nice field of ten will go to the gate for this contest.  Grand Reality [ARG] (Hernandez / McPeek) looks ready to take a step up with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two robust workouts.  Sporty (Borel / Nafzger) looks solid with the highest last out speed number, the second highest speed number at the distance, and four hearty workouts.  Pleasant Prince (Leparoux / Ward) in his first start since a dissappointing run in the Preakness, looks ready to run well with three decent workouts.  Trippo (Lanerie / Howard) could be the surprise with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and the best, peaking workout of the group.  Let's play Churchill.

$2 SHOW:  #3 Grand Reality [ARG]
$2 SHOW:  #5 Sporty
10 CENT Superfecta:  #3 Grand Reality / #5 Sporty / #1 Pleasant Prince / #8 Trippo.


  















Last Sunday's (6/27) Results
Monmouth R11.  Our first pick, Raiders Fan, finished 3rd for show money of $3.20.  Our second pick, Beautiful Life, finished 8th (last).  Superfecta went 8-1-2-5.
Woodbine R8.  Our first pick, Get Stormy, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Society's Chairman, finished 5th.
No 10 CENT Superfecta is offered at Woodbine.
Bankroll tumbles to $15.50.