On the eve of a new decade we look at the final two races of 2010. A stakes race at Aqueduct and an Allowance feature at Fair Grounds.
Wishing everyone the very best in the New Year. May it be a profitable one for all.
Aqueduct Race 8 {Alex M. Robb~1 1/16~3 year old Up~NY~Stakes}
A quality New York bred field of eight will go to the gate capping off a wonderful year of horse racing. Manteca (Cohen / Pletcher) has the very slight edge pressing the pace with the third highest last out speed number prior to a sixty day freshening and four terrific workouts. He is very solid at this distance being 88% in the money. Icabad Crane (Maragh / Motion) will be one of two to challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and two strong workouts. Ruffino (Luzzi / Bond) will also challenge sharing the highest last our speed number, a five race progression, and two solid workouts. Giant Moon (Dominguez / Schosberg) will be in the fight for a nice share of the purse with a decent last out speed number and three athletic workouts. Let's play the "Big A", Aqueduct for the final time this year.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #6 Manteca.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #4 Icabad Crane.
10 CENT Superfecta: #6 Manteca, #4 Icabad Crane / #6, #4 / #1 Ruffino, #8 Giant Moon / #1, #8.
Fair Grounds Race 8 {1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A fabulous field of eleven will make the start in this competitive allowance feature. Pistols At Dawn (Albarado / Margolis) holds an edge with the second highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three hearty workouts. Sicomoro (Graham / Roussel) is the better half of a coupled entry and hopefuly will make the start. He shares the second highest last out speed number, has a three race progression, and three well-built, peaking workouts. Guarded Entrance (Lanerie / McGee) will challenge the other two with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hardy workouts. Letsgetitonmon (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) was a derby hopeful earlier this year and has struggled. We are not ready to give up on this fella as he does have the second highest speed number over the surface and has put in four sensational, peaking workouts in preparation for his last race as a three year old. Let's make a good effort for our last Fair Grounds foray of the year.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #11 Pistols At Dawn.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #1 Sicomoro.
10 CENT Superfecta: #11 Pistols At Dawn / #1 Sicomoro / #8 Guarded Entrance, #2 Letsgetitonmon / #8, #2.
Thursday's Results
Fair Grounds R6. Our first pick, Suave Voir Faire, finished 2nd for $1.40 in show money. Our second pick, Sharp Tongue Lady, finished 4th. There was no 10 CENT Superfecta offered in this race.
Fair Grounds R9. Our first pick, Elusive Temper, finished 2nd for show money of $1.50. Our second pick, Eagle Putt, finished 4th. Superfecta went 6-11-2-8.
Bankroll dips to $22.20.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Fantastic Fair Grounds
Thursday, once again the start of our horse racing weekend which will move forward into the new decade. Today we look at a couple of nice races in the City of New Orleans at the Fair Grounds.
Fair Grounds Race 6 {1 mile 40 yards~2 year old~fillies~Allowance}
A small field of six youngsters will make this race. Suave Voir Faire (Bridgmohan / McKeever) has the edge with the third highest last out speed number at a route distance and one strong workout. Sharp Tongue Lady (Lanerie / Stall) looks ready to challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust, peaking workouts. Switching Gears (Albarado / Margolis) will certainly be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression and three athletic workouts. Let's play the Fair Grounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #6 Suave Voir Faire.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #4 Sharp Tongue Lady.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered in this race.
Fair Grounds Race 9 {5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
There is a chance of showers today, but hopefully this one will be kept on the Turf. Elusive Temper (Lanerie / Werner) looks to be the best with a decent speed number at the longest sprint and three solid workouts. Eagle Putt (Graham / Thornbury) will be coming off an extensive layoff, but looks ready for a big performance with the highest speed number at the distance, albeit on a synthetic surface. He has put in two hearty, peaking workouts in preparation for this race. Five Star Fun (Sellers / Stall) will challenge with an o.k. last out speed number at a longer sprint and four great workouts. Water of Life (Bridgmohan / Margolis) will be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two superb workouts. Scintillation (Mena / Werner) will also have a roll with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one good workout. Let's play another at Fair Grounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #11 Elusive Temper.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #8 Eagle Putt.
10 CENT Superfecta: #11 Elusive Temper / #8 Eagle Putt / #2 Five Star Fun / #6 Water of Life, #9 Scintillation.
Last Sunday's (12/26) Results
Santa Anita R6. La Brea. Our first pick, Switch, won (1st) for show money of $2.60. Our second pick, Bonnie Blue Flag, finished 8th. Superfecta went 3-7-10-9.
Santa Anita R8. Malibu. Our first pick, Smiling Tiger, finished 2nd for show money of $4.00. Our second pick, Twirling Candy, won (1st) for show money of $4.00. Superfecta went 9-11-4-2.
Bankroll rises to $27.50.
Fair Grounds Race 6 {1 mile 40 yards~2 year old~fillies~Allowance}
A small field of six youngsters will make this race. Suave Voir Faire (Bridgmohan / McKeever) has the edge with the third highest last out speed number at a route distance and one strong workout. Sharp Tongue Lady (Lanerie / Stall) looks ready to challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust, peaking workouts. Switching Gears (Albarado / Margolis) will certainly be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression and three athletic workouts. Let's play the Fair Grounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #6 Suave Voir Faire.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #4 Sharp Tongue Lady.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered in this race.
Fair Grounds Race 9 {5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
There is a chance of showers today, but hopefully this one will be kept on the Turf. Elusive Temper (Lanerie / Werner) looks to be the best with a decent speed number at the longest sprint and three solid workouts. Eagle Putt (Graham / Thornbury) will be coming off an extensive layoff, but looks ready for a big performance with the highest speed number at the distance, albeit on a synthetic surface. He has put in two hearty, peaking workouts in preparation for this race. Five Star Fun (Sellers / Stall) will challenge with an o.k. last out speed number at a longer sprint and four great workouts. Water of Life (Bridgmohan / Margolis) will be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two superb workouts. Scintillation (Mena / Werner) will also have a roll with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one good workout. Let's play another at Fair Grounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #11 Elusive Temper.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #8 Eagle Putt.
10 CENT Superfecta: #11 Elusive Temper / #8 Eagle Putt / #2 Five Star Fun / #6 Water of Life, #9 Scintillation.
Last Sunday's (12/26) Results
Santa Anita R6. La Brea. Our first pick, Switch, won (1st) for show money of $2.60. Our second pick, Bonnie Blue Flag, finished 8th. Superfecta went 3-7-10-9.
Santa Anita R8. Malibu. Our first pick, Smiling Tiger, finished 2nd for show money of $4.00. Our second pick, Twirling Candy, won (1st) for show money of $4.00. Superfecta went 9-11-4-2.
Bankroll rises to $27.50.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Santa Anita Delivers Treats
Sunday at Santa Anita. The world famous track opens its winter meet today and will be treating us to two sensational stakes races.
Santa Anita Race 6 {La Brea~G1~7 furlongs~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A tremendous field of thirteen will line up for this annual stakes race. Switch (Rosario / Sadler) will be the horse to beat with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and four impressive, peaking workouts. Bonnie Blue Flag (Nakatani / Baffert) will challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four terrific workouts. Always A Princess (Bejarano / Baffert) looks very well prepped for this race with a decent speed number coming off a mile route and five superb, peaking workouts. La Nez (Espinoza / Kruljac) will be the surprise in this event with a decent last out speed number, a two race progression, and four stamina-tastic workouts. Let's play beautiful, improved Santa Anita.
$2 SHOW: #3 Switch.
$2 SHOW: #13 Bonnie Blue Flag.
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Switch / #13 Bonnie Blue Flag / #9 Always A Princess / #5 La Nez.
Santa Anita Race 8 {Malibu~G1~7 furlongs~3 year old~Stakes}
A great field of eleven will go to the gate for the start of this grade one stakes race. Smiling Tiger (R. Baze / Bonde) will control the pace and scoot to victory with the highest last out speed number and four robust, peaking workouts. Twirling Candy (Rosario / Sadler) will be right three on the front end with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and five well-built, peaking workouts. Alcindor (Bejarano / Baffert) will challenge these two on the front end with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, two fine career races, and three strong, peaking workouts. Don Tito (Valenzuela / Sadler) can be expected to be in the hunt with a decent last out speed number, a three race progression, and four hearty, peaking workouts. Also in the mix will be Thiskyhasnolimit (Gomez / Asmussen) with a good last out speed number in a one mile route and two strapping workouts. Another who will be looking for a piece of the purse will be Noble's Promise (Leparoux / McPeek) sharing the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression and three vibrant workouts. This is a very competitive race and the entire field has a chance to hit the wire first. Let's play another fine race a Santa Anita.
$2 SHOW: #11 Smiling Tiger.
$2 SHOW: #9 Twirling Candy.
10 CENT Superfecta: #11 Smiling Tiger / #9 Twirling Candy / #2 Alcindor / #7 Don Tito, #3 Thiskyhasnolimit, #5 Noble's Promise.
Thursday's Results
Tampa Bay R8. Our first choice, Cinnamon Beach, was scratched. Our second choice, Trackman, finished 3rd for show money of $3.80. Due to the scratch of our top choice, we scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta play. The superfecta did go 7-6-3-2.
Bankroll rises to $25.20.
Santa Anita Race 6 {La Brea~G1~7 furlongs~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A tremendous field of thirteen will line up for this annual stakes race. Switch (Rosario / Sadler) will be the horse to beat with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and four impressive, peaking workouts. Bonnie Blue Flag (Nakatani / Baffert) will challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four terrific workouts. Always A Princess (Bejarano / Baffert) looks very well prepped for this race with a decent speed number coming off a mile route and five superb, peaking workouts. La Nez (Espinoza / Kruljac) will be the surprise in this event with a decent last out speed number, a two race progression, and four stamina-tastic workouts. Let's play beautiful, improved Santa Anita.
$2 SHOW: #3 Switch.
$2 SHOW: #13 Bonnie Blue Flag.
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Switch / #13 Bonnie Blue Flag / #9 Always A Princess / #5 La Nez.
Santa Anita Race 8 {Malibu~G1~7 furlongs~3 year old~Stakes}
A great field of eleven will go to the gate for the start of this grade one stakes race. Smiling Tiger (R. Baze / Bonde) will control the pace and scoot to victory with the highest last out speed number and four robust, peaking workouts. Twirling Candy (Rosario / Sadler) will be right three on the front end with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and five well-built, peaking workouts. Alcindor (Bejarano / Baffert) will challenge these two on the front end with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, two fine career races, and three strong, peaking workouts. Don Tito (Valenzuela / Sadler) can be expected to be in the hunt with a decent last out speed number, a three race progression, and four hearty, peaking workouts. Also in the mix will be Thiskyhasnolimit (Gomez / Asmussen) with a good last out speed number in a one mile route and two strapping workouts. Another who will be looking for a piece of the purse will be Noble's Promise (Leparoux / McPeek) sharing the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression and three vibrant workouts. This is a very competitive race and the entire field has a chance to hit the wire first. Let's play another fine race a Santa Anita.
$2 SHOW: #11 Smiling Tiger.
$2 SHOW: #9 Twirling Candy.
10 CENT Superfecta: #11 Smiling Tiger / #9 Twirling Candy / #2 Alcindor / #7 Don Tito, #3 Thiskyhasnolimit, #5 Noble's Promise.
Thursday's Results
Tampa Bay R8. Our first choice, Cinnamon Beach, was scratched. Our second choice, Trackman, finished 3rd for show money of $3.80. Due to the scratch of our top choice, we scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta play. The superfecta did go 7-6-3-2.
Bankroll rises to $25.20.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Challenging Tampa Bay Downs
As we enter into the Holiday season, we will start a shortened horse racing weekend today, Thursday, with a most challenging maiden race at Tampa Bay Downs.
No races will be handicapped on Friday or Saturday in the spirit of the Christmas season. We will cap the weekend off, weather permitting, with a race from Santa Anita's new dirt track on Sunday.
Wishing you all a joyous Christmas / Holiday weekend.
Tampa Bay Downs Race 8 {1 mile~Turf~3 year olds Up~Maiden Special Weight}
These can be the most difficult races to handicap as they are always quite undpredictable. A field of ten will assemble for this race. In addition, there are three on the also eligible list waiting for entry to the gate should there be any scratches. Cinnamon Beach (Parker / Everett) may be the big surprise in this one looking to break his maiden in his eigth start with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sprinty, peaking workouts. Trackman (Homeister / Dodgen) looks well prepped with the second highest (tie) last out speed number over a longer route, a two race progression, and two strong workouts. Mr. Ryder (Allen / Clement) will have a major role in this race also with the second highest last out speed number in his only career race and three athletic, peaking workouts. Wonder Beyond (L. Garcia / Toner) is certain to be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. Colonialism (Goncalves / Mott) will also join the battle for victory with the second highest speed number on the turf surface and three solid workouts. Let's play a challenging maiden Turf race at Tampa Bay Downs.
$2 SHOW: #8 Cinnamon Beach.
$2 SHOW: #3 Trackman.
10 CENT Superfecta: #8 Cinnamon Beach / #3 Trackman / #2 Mr. Ryder, #4 Wonder Beach, #7 Colonialism / #2, #4, #7.
Last Sunday's (12/19) Results
Fair Grounds R9. Our first pick, Royal And Flashy, won (1st) for win money of $11.70 and show money of $3.80. Our second pick, Musicstreet Menace, finished 5th. Superfecta went 3-6-5-4.
Bankroll rises to $23.40.
No races will be handicapped on Friday or Saturday in the spirit of the Christmas season. We will cap the weekend off, weather permitting, with a race from Santa Anita's new dirt track on Sunday.
Wishing you all a joyous Christmas / Holiday weekend.
Tampa Bay Downs Race 8 {1 mile~Turf~3 year olds Up~Maiden Special Weight}
These can be the most difficult races to handicap as they are always quite undpredictable. A field of ten will assemble for this race. In addition, there are three on the also eligible list waiting for entry to the gate should there be any scratches. Cinnamon Beach (Parker / Everett) may be the big surprise in this one looking to break his maiden in his eigth start with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sprinty, peaking workouts. Trackman (Homeister / Dodgen) looks well prepped with the second highest (tie) last out speed number over a longer route, a two race progression, and two strong workouts. Mr. Ryder (Allen / Clement) will have a major role in this race also with the second highest last out speed number in his only career race and three athletic, peaking workouts. Wonder Beyond (L. Garcia / Toner) is certain to be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. Colonialism (Goncalves / Mott) will also join the battle for victory with the second highest speed number on the turf surface and three solid workouts. Let's play a challenging maiden Turf race at Tampa Bay Downs.
$2 SHOW: #8 Cinnamon Beach.
$2 SHOW: #3 Trackman.
10 CENT Superfecta: #8 Cinnamon Beach / #3 Trackman / #2 Mr. Ryder, #4 Wonder Beach, #7 Colonialism / #2, #4, #7.
Last Sunday's (12/19) Results
Fair Grounds R9. Our first pick, Royal And Flashy, won (1st) for win money of $11.70 and show money of $3.80. Our second pick, Musicstreet Menace, finished 5th. Superfecta went 3-6-5-4.
Bankroll rises to $23.40.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Fair Grounds for the Turf
Finishing out our horse racing weekend we go to the Turf at Fair Grounds Race Track.
Fair Grounds Race 9 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
This race has a nice large field of twelve. The weather in New Orleans is expected to be Sunny and 59 degrees so it should stay on the Turf. Royal And Flashy (Clark / Breaux) has the edge with the third highest speed number at the distance, a decent last out speed number at a longer route, and two fine workouts. Musicstreet Menace (Campbell / Scherer) will challenge with the highest speed number at the distance, also a decent speed number over a longer route, and two strong workouts. Looks Purrrfect (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) has been prepared nicely for this race with two robust, peaking workouts. Longhammer (Theriot / Mott) will be making his second career start coming off a longer route over the slop and putting in two great workouts. Waystogeaux (Camejo / Gomez) will be in the hunt with the highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and two athletic workouts. Also in the hunt will be Quarter Given (Graham / Hanna) with fourth highest speed number at the distance, a decent speed number at a longer route and two hearty workouts. Let's play Fair Grounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #3 Royal And Flashy.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #7 Musicstreet Menace.
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Royal And Flashy / #7 Musicstreet Menace / #10 Looks Purrrfect / #5 Longhammer, #11 Waystogeaux / #2 Quarter Given.
Saturday's Results
Calder Race Course R11. WL McKnight. This race was washed off the Turf. Consequently, both of our choices were scratched. However the superfecta went 4-10-3-2.
Hollywood Park R9. Cash Call Futurity. Our first pick, JP's Gusto, finished 2nd. Our second pick, Industry Leader, finished 4th. Superfecta went 10-2-6-7.
Bankroll trims to $12.20.
Fair Grounds Race 9 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
This race has a nice large field of twelve. The weather in New Orleans is expected to be Sunny and 59 degrees so it should stay on the Turf. Royal And Flashy (Clark / Breaux) has the edge with the third highest speed number at the distance, a decent last out speed number at a longer route, and two fine workouts. Musicstreet Menace (Campbell / Scherer) will challenge with the highest speed number at the distance, also a decent speed number over a longer route, and two strong workouts. Looks Purrrfect (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) has been prepared nicely for this race with two robust, peaking workouts. Longhammer (Theriot / Mott) will be making his second career start coming off a longer route over the slop and putting in two great workouts. Waystogeaux (Camejo / Gomez) will be in the hunt with the highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and two athletic workouts. Also in the hunt will be Quarter Given (Graham / Hanna) with fourth highest speed number at the distance, a decent speed number at a longer route and two hearty workouts. Let's play Fair Grounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #3 Royal And Flashy.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #7 Musicstreet Menace.
10 CENT Superfecta: #3 Royal And Flashy / #7 Musicstreet Menace / #10 Looks Purrrfect / #5 Longhammer, #11 Waystogeaux / #2 Quarter Given.
Saturday's Results
Calder Race Course R11. WL McKnight. This race was washed off the Turf. Consequently, both of our choices were scratched. However the superfecta went 4-10-3-2.
Hollywood Park R9. Cash Call Futurity. Our first pick, JP's Gusto, finished 2nd. Our second pick, Industry Leader, finished 4th. Superfecta went 10-2-6-7.
Bankroll trims to $12.20.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Seeking Warmth at Calder and Hollywood
Another incredible Stakes Saturday. Today we look at two great races. A classic turf contest at Calder Race Course and a route race for two year olds at Hollywood Park.
Calder Race Course Race 11 {W.L. McKnight~G2~1 1/2 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A great field of ten older horses line up for this race. Musketier [GER] (Solis / Attfield) appears to have the edge with the highest (four-way tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three robust workouts. Telling (Coa / Hobby) looks ready with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one athletic workout. The magnificent Presious Passion (Trujillo / Hartmann) will lead the pack and should hold on for a piece of the purse with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and two stamina inducing workouts. Free Fighter (Marquez / Block) is well spotted for this contest with a decent last out speed number, a two race progression, and the best workout tab of the group. Let's play Calder Race Course.
$2 SHOW: #9 Musketier [GER].
$2 SHOW: #1 Telling.
10 CENT Superfecta: #9 Musketier [GER] / #1 Telling / #2 Precious Passion / #10 Free Fighter.
Hollywood Park Race 9 {Cash Call Futurity~G1~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
All eyes will be on this race today as the two year old's season comes to a close. This exceptionally talented field of ten will all be three on January 1st, 2011. Many will be on the Derby trail. JP's Gusto (Talamo / Hofmans) will be the one to beat with the second highest last out speed number and four fierce, peaking workouts. He will be ready. Industry Leader (Bejarano / Mulhall) will challenge in his third start of his career. He will be stepping up to a route with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three endurance producing workouts. Gourmet Dinner (Madrid / Standridge) is proven at this distance with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sprinty, peaking workouts. Rustler Hustler (Dominguez / R. Dutrow) will be in the hunt with a decent last out speed number over Turf and four aggressive workouts. Comma To The Top (Nakatani / Miller) will be the speed of the race attempting to hold on for a major piece of the purse pie sharing the third highest last out speed number and three swift workouts. This race promises to be the most exciting of the horse racing weekend. Let's play Hollywood Park.
$2 WIN: #2 JP's Gusto.
$2 SHOW: #9 Industry Leader.
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 JP's Gusto / #9 Industry Leader / #7 Gourmet Dinner / #3 Rustler Hustler, #10 Comma To The Top.
Friday's Results
Fair Grounds R1. Our first pick, Suave Voir Faire, was scratched. Our second pick, Ambient, won (1st) for place money of $1.80 and show money of $1.20. 10 CENT Superfecta was scuttled due to scratches.
Bankroll gets a lift to $6.00. We will supplement it with $10.00 to enjoy some savory stakes races today.
Calder Race Course Race 11 {W.L. McKnight~G2~1 1/2 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A great field of ten older horses line up for this race. Musketier [GER] (Solis / Attfield) appears to have the edge with the highest (four-way tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three robust workouts. Telling (Coa / Hobby) looks ready with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one athletic workout. The magnificent Presious Passion (Trujillo / Hartmann) will lead the pack and should hold on for a piece of the purse with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and two stamina inducing workouts. Free Fighter (Marquez / Block) is well spotted for this contest with a decent last out speed number, a two race progression, and the best workout tab of the group. Let's play Calder Race Course.
$2 SHOW: #9 Musketier [GER].
$2 SHOW: #1 Telling.
10 CENT Superfecta: #9 Musketier [GER] / #1 Telling / #2 Precious Passion / #10 Free Fighter.
Hollywood Park Race 9 {Cash Call Futurity~G1~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
All eyes will be on this race today as the two year old's season comes to a close. This exceptionally talented field of ten will all be three on January 1st, 2011. Many will be on the Derby trail. JP's Gusto (Talamo / Hofmans) will be the one to beat with the second highest last out speed number and four fierce, peaking workouts. He will be ready. Industry Leader (Bejarano / Mulhall) will challenge in his third start of his career. He will be stepping up to a route with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three endurance producing workouts. Gourmet Dinner (Madrid / Standridge) is proven at this distance with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sprinty, peaking workouts. Rustler Hustler (Dominguez / R. Dutrow) will be in the hunt with a decent last out speed number over Turf and four aggressive workouts. Comma To The Top (Nakatani / Miller) will be the speed of the race attempting to hold on for a major piece of the purse pie sharing the third highest last out speed number and three swift workouts. This race promises to be the most exciting of the horse racing weekend. Let's play Hollywood Park.
$2 WIN: #2 JP's Gusto.
$2 SHOW: #9 Industry Leader.
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 JP's Gusto / #9 Industry Leader / #7 Gourmet Dinner / #3 Rustler Hustler, #10 Comma To The Top.
Friday's Results
Fair Grounds R1. Our first pick, Suave Voir Faire, was scratched. Our second pick, Ambient, won (1st) for place money of $1.80 and show money of $1.20. 10 CENT Superfecta was scuttled due to scratches.
Bankroll gets a lift to $6.00. We will supplement it with $10.00 to enjoy some savory stakes races today.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Evening Racing at Fair Grounds
Friday at Fairgrounds it is evening racing. Today we will look at a Turf race for 2 year olds.
Fair Grounds Race 1 {1 mile~Turf~2 year old~fillies~Allowance}
Should this one stay on the Turf, there will be a field of seven youngsters going to the start. Suave Voir Faire (Albarado / McKeever) looks to have a slight edge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a four race progression, and one bullet workout. Ambient (Napravnik / Pridham) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three athletic workouts. Fun Filled (Mena / Pierce) can be expected to be in the hunt coming off a seven furlong sprint with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two solid workouts. Patty's Pride (St. Julien / Calhoun) looks ready to grab a piece of the purse with the highest speed number at the distance couple with a 100% in the money at this distance. Let's play the Turf at Fair Grounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #6 Suave Voir Faire.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #2 Ambient.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered due to the small size of the field.
Thursday's Results
Hollywood R7. Our first pick, Westwood Pride, finished 4th. Our second pick, Hemera, finished 2nd for show money of $3.40. Superfecta went 1-7-2-5.
Bankroll dips to $5.00.
Fair Grounds Race 1 {1 mile~Turf~2 year old~fillies~Allowance}
Should this one stay on the Turf, there will be a field of seven youngsters going to the start. Suave Voir Faire (Albarado / McKeever) looks to have a slight edge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a four race progression, and one bullet workout. Ambient (Napravnik / Pridham) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three athletic workouts. Fun Filled (Mena / Pierce) can be expected to be in the hunt coming off a seven furlong sprint with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two solid workouts. Patty's Pride (St. Julien / Calhoun) looks ready to grab a piece of the purse with the highest speed number at the distance couple with a 100% in the money at this distance. Let's play the Turf at Fair Grounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #6 Suave Voir Faire.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #2 Ambient.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta offered due to the small size of the field.
Thursday's Results
Hollywood R7. Our first pick, Westwood Pride, finished 4th. Our second pick, Hemera, finished 2nd for show money of $3.40. Superfecta went 1-7-2-5.
Bankroll dips to $5.00.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Hooray for Hollywood!!
We look at a Turf race at Hollywood Park for the start of the horse racing weekend.
Hollywood Park {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A very closely matched group of eight gals go will make the start in this Turf route. Westwood Pride (Bejarano / Mulhall) seems to have the edge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three strong, peaking workouts. Hemera (Nakatani / Hollendorfer) may challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three athletic workouts. Michael's Rose (Valenzuela / Drysdale) will give chase coming off an extended layoff with four robust, peaking workouts. Talktoomuch (Rosario / D'Amato) will be in the hunt with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and one superb workout. Hameildaeme [GB] (Gomez / Lloyd) is also coming off a lengthy layoff, but has been able to grab a piece of the purse coming off previous layoffs. She will be in the mix here with the second highest speed number on the Turf and four well-built peaking workouts. Let's play the Hollywood Park Turf.
$2 SHOW: #5 Westwood Pride.
$2 SHOW: #7 Hemera.
10 CENT Superfecta: #5 Westwood Pride / #7 Hamera / #2 Michael's Rose / #1 Talktoomuch, #3 Hameildaeme [GB].
Last Sunday's (12/12) Results
Hollywood Park R8. Our first pick, Get A Grip [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $3.20. Our second pick, Unbridled Story, finished 8th. Superfecta went 6-9-5-4.
Bankroll gets shaved a buck to $5.60.
Hollywood Park {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A very closely matched group of eight gals go will make the start in this Turf route. Westwood Pride (Bejarano / Mulhall) seems to have the edge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three strong, peaking workouts. Hemera (Nakatani / Hollendorfer) may challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three athletic workouts. Michael's Rose (Valenzuela / Drysdale) will give chase coming off an extended layoff with four robust, peaking workouts. Talktoomuch (Rosario / D'Amato) will be in the hunt with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and one superb workout. Hameildaeme [GB] (Gomez / Lloyd) is also coming off a lengthy layoff, but has been able to grab a piece of the purse coming off previous layoffs. She will be in the mix here with the second highest speed number on the Turf and four well-built peaking workouts. Let's play the Hollywood Park Turf.
$2 SHOW: #5 Westwood Pride.
$2 SHOW: #7 Hemera.
10 CENT Superfecta: #5 Westwood Pride / #7 Hamera / #2 Michael's Rose / #1 Talktoomuch, #3 Hameildaeme [GB].
Last Sunday's (12/12) Results
Hollywood Park R8. Our first pick, Get A Grip [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $3.20. Our second pick, Unbridled Story, finished 8th. Superfecta went 6-9-5-4.
Bankroll gets shaved a buck to $5.60.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Back to Hollywood Park
We go back to Hollywood Park on this Sunday for a nice Turf race.
Hollywood Park Race 8 {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A very contentious field of nine look to make the start in this Turf feature. All in here have pluses and it will be challneging to guage this one. Get A Grip [IRE] (Nakatani / Drysdale) may have a slight edge to gain the victory here with the highest (tie) last our speed number, a three race progression, and four superb, peaking workouts. Unbridled Story (Talamo / Troeger) is coming back after a one year sabbatical. He shows the second highest overall speed number, the highest at the distance (on synthetic), three strong workouts, and has done well off a layoff in the past. Saravas Wild Again (Valenzuela / Knight) looks to be in solid form with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four robust workouts. Oilisblackgold (Espinoza / Dollase) will be making his first start on Turf and looks well prepped with four sensational workouts. Dubai You XYZ (Blanc / Tsagalakis) will surprise coming up in distance in his first Turf try in his third start. He had advanced nicely with two wins in as many starts and has put in two athletic workouts. Let's give this challenging Hollywood Park Turf race a go.
$2 SHOW: #9 Get A Grip [IRE].
$2 SHOW: #1 Unbridled Story.
10 CENT Superfecta: #9 Get A Grip [IRE] / #1 Unbridled Story / #8 Saravas Wild Again / #4 Oilisblackgold, #5 Dubai You XYZ.
Saturday's Results
Hollywood Park R9. Hollywood Starlet. Our first pick, Tell A Kelly, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60. Our second pick, May Day Rose, finished 4th. Superfecta went 5-6-8-3.
Bankroll dips to $6.60.
Hollywood Park Race 8 {1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A very contentious field of nine look to make the start in this Turf feature. All in here have pluses and it will be challneging to guage this one. Get A Grip [IRE] (Nakatani / Drysdale) may have a slight edge to gain the victory here with the highest (tie) last our speed number, a three race progression, and four superb, peaking workouts. Unbridled Story (Talamo / Troeger) is coming back after a one year sabbatical. He shows the second highest overall speed number, the highest at the distance (on synthetic), three strong workouts, and has done well off a layoff in the past. Saravas Wild Again (Valenzuela / Knight) looks to be in solid form with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four robust workouts. Oilisblackgold (Espinoza / Dollase) will be making his first start on Turf and looks well prepped with four sensational workouts. Dubai You XYZ (Blanc / Tsagalakis) will surprise coming up in distance in his first Turf try in his third start. He had advanced nicely with two wins in as many starts and has put in two athletic workouts. Let's give this challenging Hollywood Park Turf race a go.
$2 SHOW: #9 Get A Grip [IRE].
$2 SHOW: #1 Unbridled Story.
10 CENT Superfecta: #9 Get A Grip [IRE] / #1 Unbridled Story / #8 Saravas Wild Again / #4 Oilisblackgold, #5 Dubai You XYZ.
Saturday's Results
Hollywood Park R9. Hollywood Starlet. Our first pick, Tell A Kelly, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60. Our second pick, May Day Rose, finished 4th. Superfecta went 5-6-8-3.
Bankroll dips to $6.60.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Hollywood Baby!
Saturday Stakes day brings us the Hollywood Starlet, a grade one race for two year old fillies.
Hollywood Race 9 {Hollywood Starlet~G1~1 1/16~2 year old~fillies}
A beautiful group of eight fillies are expected to make the start in this annual affair. Tell A Kelly (Rosario / Sadler) has a very minor edge having already gone two turns successfully. She holds the highest speed number at the distance and had put in three smashing workouts. Turbulent Descent (Flores / Puype) is expected to be the favorite with two glorious victories under her saddle. She will be making her first race around two turns, has the second highest last out speed number, and two robust workouts. May Day Rose (Bejarano / Baffert) will be part of the speed with second highest (tie) speed number at the distance, the third highest last out speed number, and four spectacular workouts. She should hold on for a piece of the purse. Big Tiz (Valenzuela / Glatt) shares the second highest speed number at the distance and three superb, peaking workouts. Let's play Hollywood Park.
$2 SHOW: #8 Tell A Kelly.
$2 SHOW: #3 May Day Rose.
10 CENT Superfecta: #8 Tell A Kelly / #5 Turbulent Descent, #3 May Day Rose / #5, #3, #6 Big Tiz / #5, #3, #6.
Friday's Results
Fair Grounds R8. Our first pick, Success Success, finished 5th. Our second pick, Homerun Berti, finished 3rd for show money of $1.20. The small field precluded a 10 CENT Superfecta play.
Bankroll dips to $8.40.
Hollywood Race 9 {Hollywood Starlet~G1~1 1/16~2 year old~fillies}
A beautiful group of eight fillies are expected to make the start in this annual affair. Tell A Kelly (Rosario / Sadler) has a very minor edge having already gone two turns successfully. She holds the highest speed number at the distance and had put in three smashing workouts. Turbulent Descent (Flores / Puype) is expected to be the favorite with two glorious victories under her saddle. She will be making her first race around two turns, has the second highest last out speed number, and two robust workouts. May Day Rose (Bejarano / Baffert) will be part of the speed with second highest (tie) speed number at the distance, the third highest last out speed number, and four spectacular workouts. She should hold on for a piece of the purse. Big Tiz (Valenzuela / Glatt) shares the second highest speed number at the distance and three superb, peaking workouts. Let's play Hollywood Park.
$2 SHOW: #8 Tell A Kelly.
$2 SHOW: #3 May Day Rose.
10 CENT Superfecta: #8 Tell A Kelly / #5 Turbulent Descent, #3 May Day Rose / #5, #3, #6 Big Tiz / #5, #3, #6.
Friday's Results
Fair Grounds R8. Our first pick, Success Success, finished 5th. Our second pick, Homerun Berti, finished 3rd for show money of $1.20. The small field precluded a 10 CENT Superfecta play.
Bankroll dips to $8.40.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Friday at Fair Grounds
Another splendid Friday for horse racing. Today we look at a sprint at Fair Grounds Race Course.
Fair Grounds Race 8 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Optional Claimer}
A very nice field of seven including a few that had been nominated to the triple crown earlier in the year. Success Success (Lanerie / P. McGee) has a very slight edge with the third highest last out speed number at an 110 yard longer sprint and two strong workouts. Homerun Berti (Hernandez / Margolis) will challenge as the potential favorite. He has the highest last out speed number over a seven furlong sprint and has been the model of consistency in his last three starts. Additionally, Homerun Berti is holding a five race progression and has put in two good workouts. Depaul (Albarado / Asmussen) may surprise with two wins in two tries at this distance and three athletic workouts. Island Soul (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) is coming off a lengthy layoff and could have the punch to get a piece of the purse. He has put in four robust, peaking workouts in preparation for this race. Let's play lovely Fair Grounds Race Course.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #2 Success Success.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #1 Homerun Berti.
10 CENT Superfecta: None offered for this race.
Thursday's Results
Our first pick, Join In The Dance, won (1st) for win money of $2.40 and show money of $1.10. Our second pick, Unbridled's Heart, finished 5th. Superfecta went 7-5-2-1.
Bankroll incurs a minor shave to $11.20.
Fair Grounds Race 8 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Optional Claimer}
A very nice field of seven including a few that had been nominated to the triple crown earlier in the year. Success Success (Lanerie / P. McGee) has a very slight edge with the third highest last out speed number at an 110 yard longer sprint and two strong workouts. Homerun Berti (Hernandez / Margolis) will challenge as the potential favorite. He has the highest last out speed number over a seven furlong sprint and has been the model of consistency in his last three starts. Additionally, Homerun Berti is holding a five race progression and has put in two good workouts. Depaul (Albarado / Asmussen) may surprise with two wins in two tries at this distance and three athletic workouts. Island Soul (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) is coming off a lengthy layoff and could have the punch to get a piece of the purse. He has put in four robust, peaking workouts in preparation for this race. Let's play lovely Fair Grounds Race Course.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #2 Success Success.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #1 Homerun Berti.
10 CENT Superfecta: None offered for this race.
Thursday's Results
Our first pick, Join In The Dance, won (1st) for win money of $2.40 and show money of $1.10. Our second pick, Unbridled's Heart, finished 5th. Superfecta went 7-5-2-1.
Bankroll incurs a minor shave to $11.20.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Fairgrounds Awaits
The start of another horse racing weekend leads us to an allowance feature at Fairgrounds Race Track in New Orleans, Louisianna.
Fairgrounds Race 8 {1 mile 70 yards~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A good field of eight will go to the gate in this Thursday feature. Join In The Dance (Bridgmohan / Margolis) will be the one to beat with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two stout workouts. Unbridle's Heart (Sellers / Keen) shows the highest speed at this distance and two stellar, peaking workouts. Sky's The Limit (Lanerie / Dickey) looks ready to stretch out with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and one robust bullet workout. Holliday Ballad (Graham / Roussel) will be in the mix with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strong workouts. Let's play Fairgrounds Race Track.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #7 Join In The Dance.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #3 Unbridled's Heat.
10 CENT Superfecta: #7 Join In The Dance / #3 Unbridled's Heat / #5 Sky's The Limit / #1 Holliday Ballad.
Last Sunday's (12/5) Results
Fairgrounds R8. Our first pick, Native Holly, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60. Our second pick, Conscions Contact, won (1st) for place money of $2.70 and show money of $1.90. Superfecta went 10-5-6-4.
Bankroll bumps to $11.80.
Fairgrounds Race 8 {1 mile 70 yards~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A good field of eight will go to the gate in this Thursday feature. Join In The Dance (Bridgmohan / Margolis) will be the one to beat with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two stout workouts. Unbridle's Heart (Sellers / Keen) shows the highest speed at this distance and two stellar, peaking workouts. Sky's The Limit (Lanerie / Dickey) looks ready to stretch out with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and one robust bullet workout. Holliday Ballad (Graham / Roussel) will be in the mix with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strong workouts. Let's play Fairgrounds Race Track.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #7 Join In The Dance.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #3 Unbridled's Heat.
10 CENT Superfecta: #7 Join In The Dance / #3 Unbridled's Heat / #5 Sky's The Limit / #1 Holliday Ballad.
Last Sunday's (12/5) Results
Fairgrounds R8. Our first pick, Native Holly, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60. Our second pick, Conscions Contact, won (1st) for place money of $2.70 and show money of $1.90. Superfecta went 10-5-6-4.
Bankroll bumps to $11.80.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Finishing on the Turf at Fairgrounds
Ah Sunday, a day for family, spirituality, leisure activity and horse racing. Today we finish out the horse racing weekend with a Turf race at Fairgrounds.
Fairgrounds Race 8 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~LA~Allowance}
A full field of twelve frisky fillies and mares will start in this Louisianna allowance feature in the "Big Easy". Native Holly (Campbell / Heitzman) looks well prepped for victory with the highest speed number at the distance, the second highest speed number last out at a longer distance, a two race progression, and two swift workouts. Conscions Contact (Clark / Young) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a four race progression, and two robust, peaking workouts. Tortuga Town (S. Bridgmohan / Asmussen) will be in the hunt for the win with the third highest last out speed number and four fabulous, peaking workouts. Brilliant And Royal (Martin / Morreale) may surprise with the fourth highest last out speed number and two hearty, peaking workouts. Let's cap off our weekend at Farigrounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #6 Native Holly.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #10 Conscions Contact.
10 CENT Superfecta: #6 Native Holly, #10 Conscions Contact / #6, #10 / #5 Tortuga Town, #4 Brilliant And Royal / #5, #4.
Saturday's Results
Calder Race Course R9. My Charmer. Our first pick, Miss World, finished 4th. Our second pick, Askbut I Won't Tell, won (1st) for show money of $4.40. Superfecta went 10-2-4-6.
Calder Race Course R11. Tropical Turf Hcp. Our first pick, Rahy's Attorney, finished 2nd for show money of $5.00. Our second pick, Rahystrada, finished 8th. Superfecta went 10-12-8-14.
Bankroll gains a few cents to $9.00.
Fairgrounds Race 8 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~LA~Allowance}
A full field of twelve frisky fillies and mares will start in this Louisianna allowance feature in the "Big Easy". Native Holly (Campbell / Heitzman) looks well prepped for victory with the highest speed number at the distance, the second highest speed number last out at a longer distance, a two race progression, and two swift workouts. Conscions Contact (Clark / Young) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a four race progression, and two robust, peaking workouts. Tortuga Town (S. Bridgmohan / Asmussen) will be in the hunt for the win with the third highest last out speed number and four fabulous, peaking workouts. Brilliant And Royal (Martin / Morreale) may surprise with the fourth highest last out speed number and two hearty, peaking workouts. Let's cap off our weekend at Farigrounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #6 Native Holly.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #10 Conscions Contact.
10 CENT Superfecta: #6 Native Holly, #10 Conscions Contact / #6, #10 / #5 Tortuga Town, #4 Brilliant And Royal / #5, #4.
Saturday's Results
Calder Race Course R9. My Charmer. Our first pick, Miss World, finished 4th. Our second pick, Askbut I Won't Tell, won (1st) for show money of $4.40. Superfecta went 10-2-4-6.
Calder Race Course R11. Tropical Turf Hcp. Our first pick, Rahy's Attorney, finished 2nd for show money of $5.00. Our second pick, Rahystrada, finished 8th. Superfecta went 10-12-8-14.
Bankroll gains a few cents to $9.00.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Horses Gallop South for the Winter
Another fine stakes Saturday as we take a look at two extremely competitive graded stakes races on the Turf at Calder Race Course.
Calder Race Course Race 9 {My Charmer~G3~1 1/8 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A fabulous field of twelve gals are expected to make the start with four also eligible gals looking in. This promises to be heart-pounding excitement. Miss World (Cruz / Clement) has a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one bullet workout. Askbut I Won't Tell (S. Bridgmohan / Block) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout. Mary's Follies (Desormeaux / R. Dutrow) is ready to take a step forward with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and four sensational, peaking workouts. Volver [IRE] (Buezelin / Biancone) might also challenge in her first North American start. She will be coming down in distance from her last start in France prior to a 90-day layoff. She has put in four fantastic, peaking workouts. A real threat. Three others will be in great position to make a race of it. The Niagara Queen (A. Smith / Pletcher) has posted a triple digit speed number at this distance and has put in two quality workouts. Paracaides (Trujillo / Ma. Wolfson) also shares the second highest last out speed number, has a three race progression, and two hearty workouts. You Go West Girl (Prado / Proctor) looks ready sharing that third highest last out speed number. She has a two race progression and has put in three superb workouts. Make no mistake, this is a highly competitive race. Let's play our first of the day at Calder Race Course.
$2 SHOW: #6 Miss World.
$2 SHOW: #10 Askbut I Won't Tell.
10 CENT Superfecta: #6 Miss World / #10 Askbut I Won't Tell / #11 Mary's Follies, #9 Volver [IRE] / #5 The Niagara Queen, #7 Paracaidas, #8 You Go West Girl.
Calder Race Course Race 11 {Tropical Turf Handicap~G3~1 1/8~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
Another terrific field of twelve will be ready to make the start. All marvelous Turfers. Rahy's Attorney (Prado / Black) if let loose on the front end has the edge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three well-built, peaking workouts. Rahystrada (Homeister / Hughes) will challenge showing the second highest speed number at the distance and two athletic, peaking workouts. Never On Sunday [FR] (Fragoso / Biancone) looks well prepped for this race with a decent speed number coming off a longer route and four ferocious, peaking workouts. Tannersville (Galviz / Collazo) could be in there for a piece of the purse with a 100% in the money record at Calder and two robust, peaking workouts. Baletti (Cruz / Penna) will be in the mix with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four fierce workouts. Not a single horse in this group is a "tosser". They all have a chance to gallop their way into the winners circle. Let's play our second Turf battle at Calder Race Course.
$2 SHOW: #12 Rahy's Attorney.
$2 SHOW: #9 Rahystrada.
10 CENT Superfecta: #12 Rahy's Attorney / #9 Rahystrada / #3 Never On Sunday / #4 Tannersville, #8 Baletti.
Friday's Results
Fairgrounds R8. Our first pick, Wonka, finished 3rd for show money of $1.60. Our second pick, Monarchos Boy, finished 6th. Superfecta went 3-4-9-2.
Fairgrounds R9. Our first pick, Perilous Crossing, finished 6th. Our second pick, Finest Cat, finished 4th. Superfecta went 8-5-3-4.
Bankroll gets a mini-hurricane treatment and falls to $8.60.
Calder Race Course Race 9 {My Charmer~G3~1 1/8 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A fabulous field of twelve gals are expected to make the start with four also eligible gals looking in. This promises to be heart-pounding excitement. Miss World (Cruz / Clement) has a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one bullet workout. Askbut I Won't Tell (S. Bridgmohan / Block) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout. Mary's Follies (Desormeaux / R. Dutrow) is ready to take a step forward with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and four sensational, peaking workouts. Volver [IRE] (Buezelin / Biancone) might also challenge in her first North American start. She will be coming down in distance from her last start in France prior to a 90-day layoff. She has put in four fantastic, peaking workouts. A real threat. Three others will be in great position to make a race of it. The Niagara Queen (A. Smith / Pletcher) has posted a triple digit speed number at this distance and has put in two quality workouts. Paracaides (Trujillo / Ma. Wolfson) also shares the second highest last out speed number, has a three race progression, and two hearty workouts. You Go West Girl (Prado / Proctor) looks ready sharing that third highest last out speed number. She has a two race progression and has put in three superb workouts. Make no mistake, this is a highly competitive race. Let's play our first of the day at Calder Race Course.
$2 SHOW: #6 Miss World.
$2 SHOW: #10 Askbut I Won't Tell.
10 CENT Superfecta: #6 Miss World / #10 Askbut I Won't Tell / #11 Mary's Follies, #9 Volver [IRE] / #5 The Niagara Queen, #7 Paracaidas, #8 You Go West Girl.
Calder Race Course Race 11 {Tropical Turf Handicap~G3~1 1/8~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
Another terrific field of twelve will be ready to make the start. All marvelous Turfers. Rahy's Attorney (Prado / Black) if let loose on the front end has the edge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three well-built, peaking workouts. Rahystrada (Homeister / Hughes) will challenge showing the second highest speed number at the distance and two athletic, peaking workouts. Never On Sunday [FR] (Fragoso / Biancone) looks well prepped for this race with a decent speed number coming off a longer route and four ferocious, peaking workouts. Tannersville (Galviz / Collazo) could be in there for a piece of the purse with a 100% in the money record at Calder and two robust, peaking workouts. Baletti (Cruz / Penna) will be in the mix with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four fierce workouts. Not a single horse in this group is a "tosser". They all have a chance to gallop their way into the winners circle. Let's play our second Turf battle at Calder Race Course.
$2 SHOW: #12 Rahy's Attorney.
$2 SHOW: #9 Rahystrada.
10 CENT Superfecta: #12 Rahy's Attorney / #9 Rahystrada / #3 Never On Sunday / #4 Tannersville, #8 Baletti.
Friday's Results
Fairgrounds R8. Our first pick, Wonka, finished 3rd for show money of $1.60. Our second pick, Monarchos Boy, finished 6th. Superfecta went 3-4-9-2.
Fairgrounds R9. Our first pick, Perilous Crossing, finished 6th. Our second pick, Finest Cat, finished 4th. Superfecta went 8-5-3-4.
Bankroll gets a mini-hurricane treatment and falls to $8.60.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Fairgrounds Friday
Today we look at a couple of enjoyable races down in the "Big Easy". It looks like it will be warm, around 69 degrees and sunny. But first a personal aside.
Ron Santo (1940-2010), RIP
Chicago Cubs great, Ron Santo passed away last night at the age of 70. He was my favorite player as a kid growing up. My grandmother (RIP) used to take me to Wrigley Field for at least one game every summer during my youth. I loved the game of baseball. It was one of the greatest experiences in my childhood.
Not many people know that Ron Santo was an avid horseman. Though he was not into thoroughbred horse racing, he loved horses and riding them too. While a baseball player he would frequently get away from the game with fellow players riding horses in the Arizona desert. He continued riding them despite the loss of both of his legs to diabetes. He was a great baseball player and great human being. Ronnie we loved you. Rest in peace.
Thank you. Now on to our Friday Fairgrounds Features.
Fairgrounds Race 8 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Claiming}
A quality field of ten go to the gate for this Turf affair. Wonka (Hernandez / Stidham) will challenge also coming off a decent layoff with a win at this distance, a three race progression going into the layoff and three robust workouts. Monarchos Boy (Eramia / Nicks) looks ready to strike with the second highest last out speed number and three athletic workouts. Mountain of Joy (Sellers / Maker) will be in the hunt coming off a longer route on the synthetic, a three race progression, and three hearty workouts. Quazar (Camejo / Desormeaux) looks ready to race big with the highest speed number at the distance, a three race progression, and one sturdy workout. Southern Saint (Mena / Heitzmann) will be in the mix with a couple of ok last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and three leathery workouts. Let's play Fairgrounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #9 Wonka.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #8 Monarchos Boy.
10 CENT Superfecta: #9 Wonka / #8 Monarchos Boy / #1 Mountain of Joy / #11 Quazar, #2 Southern Saint.
Fairgrounds Race 9 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~LA~Allowance}
Another good quality sprint featuring a field of nine. Perilous Crossing (Perrodin / Mouton) appears to be ready and able to win this one with the highest last out speed number prior to a nice layoff. With a two race progression prior to the layoff and four hardy, peaking workouts, Perilous Crossing looks well spotted for victory. Finest Cat (Graham / Wilson) will be the motor on the front end with the second highest last out speed number coming off a seven furlong sprint. He has a tremendous record of 80% in the money at this distance. Jedediah (Mena / Arceneaux) looks battle ready with the highest speed number at this distance and the highest speed number on this track. He will be closing powerfully hoping to ge the victory. Macho Regent (Clark / Sibile) will be striding well for a piece of the purse with the third highest (tie) speed number and two virile workouts. Can't Complain (Campbell / Stall) will share speed duties on the front end hoping to last the distance for a piece of the pie with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three muscular, peaking workouts. Let's play another at Fairgrounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #1 Perilous Crossing.
$2 PLACE / SHOW: #4 Finest Cat.
10 CENT Superfecta: #1 Perilous Crossing / #4 Finest Cat / #8 Jedediah / #3 Macho Regent, #6 Can't Complain.
Thursday's Results
Aqueduct Race 8. Our first pick, Smooth Transition, finished 2nd for show money of $1.05. Our second pick, Goodbyeandgoodluck, won (1st) for place money of $3.40 and show money of $1.55. Superfecta went 4-7-1-8.
Bankroll bumps to $15.40.
Ron Santo (1940-2010), RIP
Chicago Cubs great, Ron Santo passed away last night at the age of 70. He was my favorite player as a kid growing up. My grandmother (RIP) used to take me to Wrigley Field for at least one game every summer during my youth. I loved the game of baseball. It was one of the greatest experiences in my childhood.
Not many people know that Ron Santo was an avid horseman. Though he was not into thoroughbred horse racing, he loved horses and riding them too. While a baseball player he would frequently get away from the game with fellow players riding horses in the Arizona desert. He continued riding them despite the loss of both of his legs to diabetes. He was a great baseball player and great human being. Ronnie we loved you. Rest in peace.
Thank you. Now on to our Friday Fairgrounds Features.
Fairgrounds Race 8 {1 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Claiming}
A quality field of ten go to the gate for this Turf affair. Wonka (Hernandez / Stidham) will challenge also coming off a decent layoff with a win at this distance, a three race progression going into the layoff and three robust workouts. Monarchos Boy (Eramia / Nicks) looks ready to strike with the second highest last out speed number and three athletic workouts. Mountain of Joy (Sellers / Maker) will be in the hunt coming off a longer route on the synthetic, a three race progression, and three hearty workouts. Quazar (Camejo / Desormeaux) looks ready to race big with the highest speed number at the distance, a three race progression, and one sturdy workout. Southern Saint (Mena / Heitzmann) will be in the mix with a couple of ok last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and three leathery workouts. Let's play Fairgrounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #9 Wonka.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #8 Monarchos Boy.
10 CENT Superfecta: #9 Wonka / #8 Monarchos Boy / #1 Mountain of Joy / #11 Quazar, #2 Southern Saint.
Fairgrounds Race 9 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~LA~Allowance}
Another good quality sprint featuring a field of nine. Perilous Crossing (Perrodin / Mouton) appears to be ready and able to win this one with the highest last out speed number prior to a nice layoff. With a two race progression prior to the layoff and four hardy, peaking workouts, Perilous Crossing looks well spotted for victory. Finest Cat (Graham / Wilson) will be the motor on the front end with the second highest last out speed number coming off a seven furlong sprint. He has a tremendous record of 80% in the money at this distance. Jedediah (Mena / Arceneaux) looks battle ready with the highest speed number at this distance and the highest speed number on this track. He will be closing powerfully hoping to ge the victory. Macho Regent (Clark / Sibile) will be striding well for a piece of the purse with the third highest (tie) speed number and two virile workouts. Can't Complain (Campbell / Stall) will share speed duties on the front end hoping to last the distance for a piece of the pie with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three muscular, peaking workouts. Let's play another at Fairgrounds.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #1 Perilous Crossing.
$2 PLACE / SHOW: #4 Finest Cat.
10 CENT Superfecta: #1 Perilous Crossing / #4 Finest Cat / #8 Jedediah / #3 Macho Regent, #6 Can't Complain.
Thursday's Results
Aqueduct Race 8. Our first pick, Smooth Transition, finished 2nd for show money of $1.05. Our second pick, Goodbyeandgoodluck, won (1st) for place money of $3.40 and show money of $1.55. Superfecta went 4-7-1-8.
Bankroll bumps to $15.40.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
New York on Our Mind
We start our horse racing weekend out at the "Big A" with a nice New York Allowance race.
Aqueduct Race 8 {1 mile~3 year old Up~New York~Allowance}
A nifty group of nine are expected to make the start in this race. Smooth Transition (J. Rodriguez / Martin) looks fine tuned to score a win with the highest last out speed number and two good workouts. Goodbyeandgoodluck (Solis / Hertler) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid, peaking workouts. Whateverittakes (C. Velasquez / Schosberg) looks good enough to run a decent race with the third highest last out speed number and two athletic workouts. Gold Close To Home (Rivera / Morrison) also looks good with the second highest last out speed number and one strong workout. Let's play Aqueduct on what appears will be a nice sunny, crisp day.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #7 Smooth Transition.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #4 Goodbyeandgoodluck.
10 CENT Superfecta: #7 Smooth Transition / #4 Goodbyeandgoodluck / #1 Whateverittakes, #2 Gold Close To Home / #1, #2.
Last Sunday's (11/25) Results
Hollywood R9. Hollywood Derby. Our pick, Sebastian Flyte [GB], finished 2nd for $2.40 in show money. Superfecta went 8-3-4-6.
Bankroll inches up a couple of dimes to $3.60. We will supplement with $10.00 for this horse racing weekend.
Aqueduct Race 8 {1 mile~3 year old Up~New York~Allowance}
A nifty group of nine are expected to make the start in this race. Smooth Transition (J. Rodriguez / Martin) looks fine tuned to score a win with the highest last out speed number and two good workouts. Goodbyeandgoodluck (Solis / Hertler) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid, peaking workouts. Whateverittakes (C. Velasquez / Schosberg) looks good enough to run a decent race with the third highest last out speed number and two athletic workouts. Gold Close To Home (Rivera / Morrison) also looks good with the second highest last out speed number and one strong workout. Let's play Aqueduct on what appears will be a nice sunny, crisp day.
$1 WIN / SHOW: #7 Smooth Transition.
$1 PLACE / SHOW: #4 Goodbyeandgoodluck.
10 CENT Superfecta: #7 Smooth Transition / #4 Goodbyeandgoodluck / #1 Whateverittakes, #2 Gold Close To Home / #1, #2.
Last Sunday's (11/25) Results
Hollywood R9. Hollywood Derby. Our pick, Sebastian Flyte [GB], finished 2nd for $2.40 in show money. Superfecta went 8-3-4-6.
Bankroll inches up a couple of dimes to $3.60. We will supplement with $10.00 for this horse racing weekend.
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