Friday, December 30, 2011

Santa Anita for Stakes Saturday

The final Stakes Saturday of 2011.  It should be a great one.

Santa Anita Race 8 {La Brea~G1~7 furlongs~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A superb field of nine will make the start in this annual.  With one clear favorite and several worthy challengers, this race will be an exciting one.

#2 Turbulent Descent (D. Flores / Puype) will be the favorite and appears ready to fill that role to maximum effect.  She holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and has put in four robust, peaking workouts.  She is the one to beat.
$2 WIN.

#3 May Day Rose (M. Garcia / Baffert) will provide some of the speed in the race.  She has a win at this distance with the second highest speed number.  Her last out speed number is the third highest (tie), has a three race progression, and has put in four excellent, peaking workouts.  She will need to hold off the trackers and closers.
$2 SHOW.

#8 California Nectar (Berrios / O'Neill) appears to be ready to contend with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer sprint and one peaking workout.  She is two for two at this distance.  This gal could surprise and deserves our bronze horseshoe.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#7 Great Hot (Sutherland / Avila) will be a contender with the fifth highest speed number at the distance and four fine, peaking workouts.  She loves the Santa Anita course.  Certainly expect her to be in the mix.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Turbulent Descent / #3 May Day Rose / #8 California Nectar / #7 Great Hot.



Friday's Results
Gulfstream Park R8.  Our first pick, Princess Beau K, finished 2nd for show money of $3.40.  Our second pick, Winnie Nene, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 4-6-2-7.
Bankroll gets trimmed to $19.00.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Sprinty Gulfstream Friday

Thank Gulfstream it's Friday.  We take a look at a nice dirt sprint there.

Gulfstream Park Race 8 {6 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Claiming}
A good field of ten will venture onto the dirt track.  Nice balance of speed, pressers, trackers, and closers will make this one an interesting race.

#6 Princess Beau K (Desormeaux / Dibona) looks good with the fifth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two strong workouts.  She could come rolling through in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#9 Winnie Nene (Saez / Pilotti) will press the pace with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two solid workouts.  She could be a force in the race.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 California Quick (Bocachica / Canani) will be the speedy contender with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two stout workouts.  She could control the pace.

#2 Bala Perdida (Sanchez / Caramori) could surprise with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one super workout.  Watch her to track the leaders and make her move in the stretch.

#7 Take Me to Zuber (P. Lopez / Olivares) could be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number and the highest speed number at the distance.  She also has a great chance for victory.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Princess Beau K / #9 Winnie Nene / #8 California Quick / #2 Bala Perdida, #7 Take Me to Zuber.



Thursday's Results
Santa Anita R7.  Our first pick, Memphis, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Sammartino, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 5-11-8-10.
Bankroll falls to $19.80.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

A Sunny Santa Anita Thursday

Opening our last horse racing weekend of the year we look to sunny Santa Anita for our horse racing pleasure.

Santa Anita Race 7 {6 1/2 furlongs~downhill TURF~3 year old Up~CA~Optional Claiming}
An equally matched group of ten will make the start in this downhill sprint.  Quite a few speedy types could open the way for a horse that runs close to that pace.  A great handicapping challenge.

#7 Memphis (D. Flores / M. Jones) could be the one to make the most of the pace scenario with the highest last out speed number prior to a layoff.  This guy has put in four fantastic peaking workouts in preparation for this race and is working on a three race progression.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Sammartino (Smith / Spawr) looks ready for a good race with the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three robust workouts.  Another that could take advantage of a speedy pace.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Starspangled Heat (Nakatani / Abrams) holds the fourth highest last out speed number over a route, has a two race progression, and three stellar workouts.  He will be a factor in the race.

#5 Cranky Jack (Gomez / Stute) should be part of the forwardly placed crew with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and four excellent workouts.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Memphis / #3 Sammartino / #8 Starspangled Heat / #5 Cranky Jack.



Last Sunday's (12/24) Results
Gulfstream Park R8.  Ginger Brew.  Our first pick, Spirited Miss, was scratched.  Our second pick, Wholelottashakin, finished 6th.  Our third pick, Almusafa, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 12-13-3-4.
Bankroll dips to $23.90

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Christmas Eve at Gulfstream

Tis the season for Gulfstream Turf.  Another perplexing Stakes Saturday to don the old handicapping visor and hopefully squeeze out a positive ROI.

Gulfstream Park Race 8 {Ginger Brew~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~fillies~Stakes}
An excellent field of thirteen TURF girls will slink onto the grass for the start.  Any one of these fillies could win this one.  All are improving and run well.  This one presents with a high level of handicapping difficulty.

#10 Spirited Miss (Contreras / Casse) looks extremely capable with the third highest speed figure at this distance (over synthetic) and two robust workouts.  She should track close to the pace and then launch a spirited run in the stretch.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.

#6 Wholelottashakin (Solis / Bush) appears ready to have a breakout run after a ninety day freshening.  She has the second highest (tie) last out speed number, was working on a two race progression and has put together four sensational, peaking workouts.  With one of the best Turf riders, Alex Solis, in the biz, watch her track and come on strong in the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#7 Almusafa (Lezcano / McLaughlin) will be making her second career start.  She has the third best last out speed number and has put in one diligent workout.  She is coming off a win in her maiden start.  This gal should track and improve.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Welcome Dance (Bravo / Matz) will be the pacesetter with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two superb workouts.  She could hold on for a major piece of the purse pie.

#8 Karlovy Vary (Cruz / Arnold) could go off as the favorite with the second highest speed number at the distance and two favourable workouts.  She could sit right off the pace and cruise right into the lead in the stretch.  There is little question as to her chances of pulling off the victory.

10 CENT Superfecta

#10 Spirited Miss / #6 Wholelottashakin / #7 Almusafa / #4 Welcome Dance, #8 Karlovy Vary.



Friday's Results
Hawthorne Race Course R8.  Our first pick, Champion Kid, won (1st) for show money of $3.60.  Our second pick, Unorthodox, finished 2nd for show money of $3.80.
Superfecta went 4-2-3-10.
Bankroll bolts to $29.10.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Home For Hawthorne

You can hear those sleigh bells off in the distance as we venture home for Hawthorne.  On this Friday we will take in a seasonal dirt route at traditional Hawthorne Race Course.

Hawthorne Race Course Race 8 {1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~Allowance}
An evenly matched crowd of eleven will make the start in this feature.  A little speed, a dash of pressers, a trickle of trackers and a clump of closers will make this one an honest route race.

#4 Champion Kid (Torres / Darjean) has a slight edge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one fabulous bullet workout.  This guy should be the pace setter in full control of the race.  He could hold them all off in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Unorthodox (Perez / Yanez) could be the big surprise with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strong workouts.  He should perform a nice track and close move.  A bronze horseshoe goes out to this gelding.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Ballyjamesduff (Giles / Haran) looks to be in fine form with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and a solid workout.  He holds the highest speed number over the Hawthorne course with a 72% in the money record in seven races over the course.

#7 Electric Alphabet (Riggs / Spagnola) will be a contender sharing the fourth highest last out speed number and putting in one good workout.  He should be tracking the pace ready to strike.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Champion Kid, #2 Unorthodox / #4, #2 / #3 Ballyjamesduff, #7 Electric Alphabet / #3, #7.



Thursday's Results
Gulfstream Park R10.  Our first pick, Sweet N Sour Nina, was scratched, but by virtue of the coupled entry, Lacie Slew, we gained show money of $3.15.  Our second pick, Groupie Doll, won (1st) for place money of $1.30 and show money of $1.05.  Our third pick, Anunciate [PER], was also scratched.
Superfecta went 2-8-1-4.  We scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta effort due to the scratches.
Bankroll gets trimmed to $26.10.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Lovely Gulfstream

Happy Winter!
Our horse racing weekend begins at the Winter's premiere track, Gulfstream Park.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {1 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A solid group of nine will make the start in this $100K Optional claiming event.  It could be a battle between the speedsters and closers in the race for the wire.

#1A Sweet N Sour Nina (Maragh / Walder) has the advantage with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sharp, peaking workouts.  She is a monster on this surface and at this distance.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.

#2 Groupie Doll (Borel / Bradley) holds the highest speed number at this distance.  She has had a couple of decent last out speed numbers and has put in two primo peaking workouts.  There is no question she will challenge.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#3 Anunciata [PER] (Prado / Matz) could be the big surprise in this race having race very well in her native Peru.  She has already started once in America and could improve greatly in this her second start.  This speedster should motor well on the front end and hold on.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#5 Gorgeous Melody (Castellano / Woodard) will figure prominently in this race with the second highest last out speed number and a five race progression. She could find herself pressing and get first jump on the group of trackers and closers.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1A Sweet N Sour Nina / #2 Groupie Doll / #5 Gorgeous Melody, #3 Anunciata [PER] / #5, #3.



Last Sunday's (12/18) Results
Turfway Park R8.  Our first pick, Hungry Tigress, won (1st) for show money of $4.00.  Our second pick, Hot Hot Mama, finished 2nd for show money of $3.80.
Superfecta went 7-5-4-6.
Bankroll springs to $27.60.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Turfway Sunday

Closing out the horse racing weekend with a neat little synthetic tussle at that great little Kentucky track, Turfway Park.

Turfway Park Race 8 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
An equally matched group of eight gals will make the start in this synth-sprint.  Those with good runs over the surface may have a slight advantage.

#7 Hungry Tigress (McKee / Connelly) has an edge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and one good workout.  She should close into this crowd well, especially if the pace goes off quick.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Hot Hot Mama (M. Pedroza / Corder) looks ready to move forward with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid workouts.  She is 90% in the money at this distance and should track the pace nicely.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Fortune Play (R. Vazquez / Booker) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and a four race progression.  She has a couple stakes wins under her saddle cloth.  Lack of a posted work and making her tenth start of the year are a concern.

#2 Lou's Angel (Prescott / Kahles) will press along the front end trying to hold the trackers and closers.  She has a decent last out speed number off a longer sprint and two fabulous workouts.  She could find her way into the winners circle.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Hungry Tigress / #5 Hot Hot Mama / #6 Fortune Play / #2 Lou's Angel.



Stakes Saturday Results
Hollywood Park R9.  Cash Call Futurity.  Our first pick, Liaison, won (1st) for win money of $12.20 and show money of $7.20.  Our second pick, Majestic City, finished 10th.
Superfecta went 9-8-2-6.
Bankroll vaults to $23.90.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

All Eyes On Hollywood

On this Stakes Saturday many horse racing fans will take in the Cash Call Futurity for a glimpse of the talented two year-olds in the hopes of finding a KD 138 prospect to root for in the coming year.  Today we will do the same.

Hollywood Park Race 9 {Cash Call Futurity~G1~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
An incredibly talented field of thirteen will depart from the gate seeking some graded stakes earnings to apply towards entrance into the Kentucky Derby next May.  The race comes up nicely balanced with speedsters, pressers, trackers, and closers.  It should be a great one.

#9 Liaison (Bejarano / Baffert) looks best prepared and ready to step up another level to a graded victory.  He has the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and four strengthening workouts.  This guy should track the pace and close well.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.

#11 Majestic City (Dominguez / P. Miller) will be one of the leaders battling it on the front end.  He shares the highest speed number at the distance and has put in four stellar workouts.  This son of City Zip is also undeafeated at Hollywood Park over three races there.  Not a stretch to see him saunter into the winners circle.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Sky Kingdom (Gomez / Baffert) will engage in the front end battle with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three sensational workouts.  He is another with a victory over the Hollywood course.

#8 Rousing Sermon (Talamo / Hollendorfer) seeks to improve yet again.  He has the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a five race progression, and four quality workouts.  He is a definite threat with a good tracking run.

#13 Desormais (Flores / Gallagher) will be making his first North American start after racing in France.  He won his last race over a synthetic surface at a longer route and has a three race progression going.  Cannot be counted out.

10 CENT Superfecta

#9 Liaison / #11 Majestic City / #6 Sky Kingdom / #8 Rousing Sermon, #13 Desormais.



Friday's Results
Fair Grounds R8.  Our first pick, Fusa Code, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Ruse, finished 6th.
Bankroll went 7-1-4-2.
Bankroll gets slammed to $11.70.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Friday Dirt at Fair Grounds

A splendid Friday to take in a dirt sprint at Fair Grounds.

Fair Grounds Race 8 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A nicely balanced group of eight will make their start in this race.  It should have some speed and a smart group of closers.  Should be a good one.

#3 Fusa Code (Napravnik / Asmussen) appears ready to step out for a great race.  He holds the third highest speed number over the surface, is coming off a longer sprint and has two solid workouts.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Ruse (Theriot / Stidham) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one superb workout.  He should close well.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Voodat (Graham / Amoss) will compete well with the highest overall speed number and three good workouts.  He should motor on the front end striding to hold on for the win.

#8 Tater Downs (Albarado / Hubley) will be making his second career start after a layoff.  He has the highest last out speed number and has put in three robust, peaking workouts.  This guy will battle on the front end.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Fusa Code / #5 Ruse / #1 Voodat / #8 Tater Downs.



Thursday's Results
Hollywood R5.  Our first pick, Global Domination, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Full Instinct, won (1st) for show money of $5.00.
Superfecta went 2-1-5-6.
Bankroll gains a few cents to $15.80.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Wild Hollywood Turfday

Thursday as Turfday is always nice.  Today we take a gander at what could be a wild TURF race at Hollywood Park, for the start of our horse racing weekend.

Hollywood Park Race 5 {6 furlongs~TURF~3 year old Up~Maiden Special Weight}
This could be a wild Turf sprint on the Hollywood course.  There are three first time starts and a number with extensive layoffs seeking to grap their first victory.  The pace could be swift with a number of speedsters in the race.

#3 Global Domination (Talamo / Headley) should be able to gain a tracking victory with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four superb, peaking workouts.  Probably will go off as the favorite.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Full Instinct (Gomez / Ascanio) has been off since January of this year, but looks ready to run well with a senstional, peaking workout tab of four works.  He does hold the fourth highest overall speed number.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Mary Helen's Storm (Bejarano / Koriner) is an intriguing first time starter with a stellar workout tab of four speedy, peaking workouts.  This guy could be the surprise.

#8 Baron Von Red (Sutherland / Sadler) will be transitioning from synthetic to Turf.  He shows a decent last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint and four strong, peaking workouts.  Another one that could put in a suprisingly good effort.

#1 Rock Off (Rosario / Canani) has to be considered with the second highest last our speed number, a two race progression, and two sincere workouts.  Will be closing hard in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Global Domination / #2 Full Instinct / #7 Mary Helen's Storm, #8 Baron Von Red, #1 Rock Off / #7, #8, #1.



Last Sunday's (12/11) Results
Gulfstream Park R10.  South Beach.  Our first pick, Thai Haku [IRE], won (1st) for win money of $3.60 and show money of $1.60.  Our second pick, Askbut I Won'ttell, finished 11th (last).  Our third pick, Aquitaine, finished 7th.
Superfecta went 8-10-3-9.
Bankroll gets short-changed to $15.40.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Great Sunday for Gulfstream

It's a glorious Sunday for a Gulfstream Park Turf race.  With Christmas only fourteen days away don't forget to decorate your pine tree, palm tree, or cactus with at least one horse related ornament to bring in good luck in the coming year.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {South Beach~7 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A huge field of fourteen will line up for this annual race.  This is a great group of gals, many of which we like and have proven their mettle in previous races.  The race may mirror an Euro Turf contest, particularly with a mad rush to the finish.  There will be come terrific speed in this almost one mile distance which could set up nicely for a horse coming off the pace or closing swiftly.

#8 Thai Haku [IRE] (Leparoux / C. Brown) looks ready for success in her one mile specialty.  She is coming off a longer route and has put in a tremendous workout tab of four superb works.  She holds the second highest (tie) speed number at this distance and appears to love this length of grass.
$1 WIN / SHOW.

#6 Askbut I Won'ttell (Maragh / Block) will challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and one vigorous workout.  It helps that she is coming off a longer route.  She also holds the second highest speed number over the Gulfstream grass.
$1 PLACE / SHOW.

#12 Aquitaine (Bravo / Matz) could be sitting on a good race with the fifth highest speed number at the distance, a decent race over a yielding Laurel Park course which was a longer route, and two fantastic bullet works.  We toss a bronze horseshoe to this runner.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Crying Lightening [IRE] (Trujillo / Toner) has to be considered with a strong performance in a race overseas last out.  She is sporting a three race progression and two robust workouts.  We can imagine her grabbing a piece of the purse pie in this one.

#3 Trip for A.J. (Fuller / Milton Wolfson) should put in her typical strong performance, but has run thirteen races this year without a break.  Among this group she does share the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one endurance workout.  Could be a major speed factor.

#4 Speak Easy Gal (Castellano / Marty Wolfson) looks ready to challenge the group on the front end sharing the second highest speed number at the distance and putting in two excellent workouts.  If the speed is controlled she could find herself among the purse holders.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Thai Haku [IRE] / #6 Askbut I Won'ttell / #12 Aquitaine / #5 Crying Lightening [IRE], #3 Trip for A.J., #4 Speak Easy Gal.



Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R10.  Sugar Swirl-G3.  Our first pick, Pomeroy's Pistol, won (1st) for show money of $2.20.  our second pick, Third Chance, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 1-2-6-4.

Hollywood Park R9.  Hollywood Starlet-G1. Our first pick, Killer Graces, won (1st) for show money of $7.40.  Our second pick, Charm the Maker, finished 2nd for show money of $3.60.
Superfecta went 4-2-3-1.

Bankroll jumps to $16.20.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Stakes Saturday Sugar

Warm and sunny climes are best for winter racing.  How about a little sugar on this Stakes Saturday?  Today we take a peek at two wonderful graded stakes races.  One at magnificent Gulfstream Park and one at venerable Hollywood Park.  Capture the warmth.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {Sugar Swirl~G3~6 furlongs~3 year old~fillies/mares~Stakes}
An equally matched group of eight will make their way to the gate.  Tons of speedy types in this race which could make it a very fast race.

#1 Pomeroy's Pistol (Castellano / Tarant) could have the edge with a ground saving tracking attack.  She holds the highest last out speed number at a longer sprint and has put in one fluid workout.  She is a lover of the Gulfstream track.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Third Chance (Santana / Divito) will challenge with a nice pressing run.  She has the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two efficient workouts.  Looks ready to run impressively.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Catch A Thief (P. Lopez / Hills) should be in the mix with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts.  She holds great tactical speed which can be used to great effect in this one.

#6 Strike The Moon (Prado / Trombetta) will be in the hunt with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer sprint and three superb, peaking workouts.  She could also track the leaders ready to jump right in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Pomeroy's Pistol / #8 Third Chance / #4 Catch A Thief / #6 Strike the Moon.


Hollywood Park Race 9 {Hollywood Starlet~G1~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~fillies~Stakes}
Unlike the Sugar Swirl, this race has no speed.  It should make for a very strateegically run event.  With a small field of six, expect them to bunched up nicely ready to close at the turn.

#4 Killer Graces (Talamo / Hollendorfer) has a minute edge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two fine workouts.  She is 100% in the money in four races over the Hollywood track.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Charm the Maker (Gomez / McAnally) will mount a significant challenge with the highest last out speed number and four super strong, peaking workouts.  She has a win over the Hollywood cushion track.  Would be no surprise for her to notch another one.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Weemissfrankie (Bejarano / Eurton) should be in the race from start to finish.  She has the fourth highest last out speed number and two solid workouts.  She also has the highest speed number at the distance.  She could also be victorious.

#3 Lady Pecan (M. Garcia / Baffert) could surprise with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three superb workouts.  She could sit and strike at the top of the lane.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Killer Graces / #2 Charm the Maker / #1 Weemissfrankie / #3 Lady Pecan.



Friday's Results
Gulfstream R9.  Our first pick, Game Fair, won (1st) for show money of $2.80.  Our second pick, Donate, finished 10th.
Superfecta went 2-6-4-5.
Bankroll slips to $11.20

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Friday Maiden Challenge

We go to the Turf this Friday for a challenging maiden special weight race at glorious Gulfstream Park.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {7 1/2 furlongs~2 year old~fillies~Maiden Special Weight}
An interesting group of twelve will make the start in this one.  These maiden races are probably the most difficult to handicap.  In this race there is one first time starter and a number of fillies making their second career start.  Workout tabs may be the key with horses ready to improve in any given race in their young careers.  Let's give this one a shot.

#2 Game Fair (Leparoux / Motion) looks ready to improve in her second start having run a nice seven furlong race on synthetic, last out scoring the third highest speed number.  She has put in three superb, peaking workouts.
$2 SHOW.

#11 Donate (Santana / Divito) is a speedster who holds the highest last out speed number and one sharp workout.  She will be moving up in distance and could wire this field.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Ainsley (Desormeaux / Sacco) appears ready to make a sound effort with a tremendous workout tab of three well-built, peaking works.  She has a month freshening prior to this race.

#6 Beijoa (Castellano / Mott) will be making her first start and looks ready to make a good one.  She has pieced together four fierce workouts that include two bullets.  She will be one to watch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Game Fair / #11 Donate / #3 Ainsley, #6 Biejoca / #3, #6.



Thursday's Results
Hawthorne Race Course R6.  Our first pick, Tayler's Destiny, won (1st) for show money of $3.00.  Our second pick, Missjeanlouise, finished 2nd for show money of $3.60.
Superfecta went 5-7-4-3.
Bankroll rises to $12.50.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Cold Chicago Thursday

Thursday will be seasonably cold in the Windy City.  We begin our horse racing weekend with a peek at a sprint race at century old Hawthorne Race Course.

Hawthorne Race Course Race 6 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~IL~Allowance}
A tidy group of seven will shuttle off in this dirt sprint.  Speed will be the norm in this one with a full group of forwardly placed.

#5 Tayler's Destiny (Geroux / Bruggerman) appears to have the edge with the highest speed number at the distance, the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer sprint, and one bullet work.  She will be going for three wins in a row on the front end.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Missjeanlouise (Cosme / Catalano) is another coming off a little longer sprint sharing the third highest last out speed number.  She has a two race progression going and has put in three solid works.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 De Lica (Martinez / Scherbenske) holds the second highest speed number at the distance, the fourth highest last out speed number, and one good workout.  She could track the pacesetters and swoop through in the stretch.

#1 Algonquin Posse (Emigh / Becker) is coming off a 90 day rest with three robust, peaking workouts.  She could be a force to contend with having decent tactical speed.  Her success on synthetic could be transferred to dirt.


10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Tayler's Destiny / #7 Missjeanlouise / #2 De Lica / #1 Algonquin Posse.



Last Sunday's (12/4) Results
Hollywood Park R8.  Bayakoa.  Our first pick, Washington Bridge, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Bauble Queen, finished 3rd for show money of $3.20.
Superfecta went 3-4-6-1.
Bankroll dips to $10.00.
 

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Hollywood Gals Romp

We close out our horse racing weekend with an excellent graded stakes race at Hollywood Park.

Hollywood Park Race 8 {Bayakoa Handicap~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A superb field of seven line up for this annual.  Speed, trackers, and closers make up the field.  It has the workings for a great race.

#2 Washington Bridge (Talamo / Hollendorfer) has a slight edge with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and four solid, speedy workouts.  She can be expected to close in what should be a fast pace.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Bauble Queen (Bejarano / Kruljac) will challenge sharing the highest last out speed number, in the midst of a five race progression, and running three superb peaking workouts.  She should track and close swimmingly.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Ellafitz (M. Garcia / Baffert) will share the front end duties and could pull off the win if the pace doesn't become torrid.  She holds the second highest speed number at the distance and has put in four endurance producing workouts.

#7 City to City (Gomez / Hollendorfer) will be a contender with the third highest last out speed number and three robust workouts.  She could find herself mid-pack ready to launch a diligent closing run.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Washington Bridge / #6 Bauble Queen / #3 Ellafitz / #7 City to City.



Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream R9.  Spectacular Bid.  Our first pick, Luke of York, was scratched.  Our second pick, Town Prize, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.
Superfecta went 7-6-8-1.  Ours was dumped due to the scratch.

Fairgrounds R10.  Our first pick, Greek Warrior, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Lights Out Lidge, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Atom Splitter, finished 2nd for show money of $4.60.
Superfecta went 5-8-9-3.
Bankroll dips to $10.90.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Sunny South for the Winter

The first weekend of December is here.  It is time to look at the sunny south for our racing pleasure.  On this Saturday (12/3) we see the opening of the South's premiere race track, Gulfstream Park.  Not forgotten is the vernerable Fair Grounds Race Course which we will also take a look at.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {Spectacular Bid~6 furlongs~2 year old~Stakes}
We are looking forward to some great racing at Gulfstream with it's earlier opening.  This race shapes up to be, well, spectacular.  There is nothing better than taking in a race amongst the youngsters.  A very pleasant field of eight will make their way to the gate.  There is a good group of those forwardly placed in this one.  Consequently, it could open the door for a closer to take this one.  Rambunctious two's can get carried away in fast early fractions.

#5 Luke of York (Maragh / DiVito) will be going for three wins in a row while transferring his racing talent from synthetic to dirt.  He appears to be a true closer holding the highest (tie) last outr speed number, a two race progression, and three vigorous workouts over dirt surfaces.  He should close well in this sprint.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Town Prize (Saez / Banach) will also make the transition from synthetic to dirt with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and three sensational workouts.  This guy appears to have great tactical speed and could let the fast and furious ones go in order to settle back and pick up the pieces.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Vexor (Castellano / Kimmel) looks ready to run well sharing the highest speed number at the distance and two bullet workouts.  He should be up close to the pace-setters ready to strike in the stretch.

#7 Ancient Rome (Rocco / A. Dutrow) could be the speed that holds on for a piece sharing the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four robust workouts.  He will be ready to rock.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Luke of York  / #8 Town Prize / #3 Vexor / #7 Ancient Rome.


Fair Grounds Race 10 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Allowance}
On this December Saturday we have get some Turf on our docket.  This race shapes up nicely as ten will make the start under sunny New Orleans skies.  A wonderful balance of running styles will make this one a bit challenging.

#1 Greek Warrior (Mena / Calhoun) could go off as the favorite and deservedly so with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one excellent workout.  He should handle the move from a sprint to a route.
$2 SHOW.

#10 Lights Out Lidge (Napravnik / Johnston) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic workouts.  He can be expected to close swiftly in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Atom Splitter (Zimmerman / Mathews) should have a mighty impact with the fourth highest last out speed number and two sturdy workouts.  He also holds the third highest speed number at the distance.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#4 Sour (Leparoux / Stall) will be making his eleventh start of the year after a brief freshening.  He holds the highest speed number at the distance, the second highest last out speed number and hast put in two hearty workouts.  No question he should be in the hunt.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Greek Warrior / #10 Lights Out Lidge, #8 Atom Splitter / #10, #8 / #4 Sour.



Friday's Results
Calder Race Course R10.  La Prevoyante.  Our first pick, Cheetah [GB] finished second for show money of $1.70.  Our second pick, Senada, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Casablanca Smile [CHI] won (1st) for show money of $3.20.
Superfecta went 6-10-9-7.
Bankroll shows slippage to $11.70.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Sunny Florida Turf

It's going to be a fine Friday.  Today we look at a nice long Turf contest at Calder Race Course.

Calder Race Course Race 10 {La Prevoyante~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A great group of eleven gals go to the gate for this Turf "marathon".  Virtually no speed is entered which should make for an interesting race.

#10 Cheetah [GB] (Maragh / Clement) should be able to pull off a victory with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one strong workout.  She could track and pounce.
$1 WIN / SHOW.

#3 Senada (Prado / Tagg) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and four diligent workouts.  She could be rolling late.
$1 PLACE / SHOW.

#6 Casablanca Smile [CHI] (Castellano / McGaughey) returns to the track after nearly a year off, but holds the second highest speed number at the distance and has put in three superb workouts in preparation for this race.  She could hold off all others with a run on the front end.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#11 Emerald Beech (Solis / Sheppard) will also challenge this group with the second highest speed number over the Turf surface.  She has the fourth highest (three-way tie) last out speed number and has put in one robust workout.

#7 Thislilsoulofmine [CAN] (P. Lopez / Attfield) could surprise with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two stout, peaking workouts.  She could be among the large contingent of closers seeking a piece of the purse pie.

10 CENT Superfecta

#10 Cheetah [GB] / #3 Senada / #6 Casablanca Smile [CHI] / #11 Emerald Beech, #7 Thislilsoulofmine [CAN].



Thursday's Results
Hollywood Park R7.  Our first pick, Pleasing Sunrise, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Shesoprovocative, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 9-1-3-8.
Bankroll slips again to $13.00.