Sunday, July 28, 2013

Superfecta Sunday along the Jersey Shore

Superfecta Sunday and it is the Haskell we take a look at.  This splendid summer Stakes race also features one of the best undercards of the year.

Monmouth Park R13 {Haskell Invitational~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A great field of seven will go to the gate.  There is a hefty amount of speed and forwardly placed types that could favor a tracker or closer.  All but one in the field were nominated to the Triple Crown this year.  Also, all but one in this wonderful group have had a brief freshening prior to this big race.  Let's try to cobble a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#5 Oxbow (Stevens / Lukas) returns after a brief freshening which he needed after a long campaign.  He holds the second highest last out speed number and has put in one solid workout.  This guy should be forwardly placed ready to rumble.

#4 Power Broker (Napravnik / Baffert) could surprise with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four speedy workouts.  He has good versatility and should take advantage of whatever pace lies ahead.  He is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Vyjack (Lopez / Rodriguez) appears here instead of yesterday's Jim Dandy.  He holds the second highest speed number at the distance, had a decent last out speed number, and has put in two superb workouts.  He should be close to the pace ready to strike in the lane.

#7 Verazzano (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) should be ready to fire off another terrific effort with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four robust peaking workouts.  If this guy is let loose on the front end, he will wire this field.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Oxbow  +  #4 Power Broker  +  #1 Vyjack  +  #7 Verazzano.



Stakes Saturday Results
Saratoga R10.  Jim Dandy--G2.  Our first pick, Code West, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Palace Malice, won (1st) for place money of $1.70 and show money of $1.35.  Our third pick, Mylute, finished 8th.
Superfecta went 5-3-4-1.
Bankroll gets slammed to settle at $5.62.

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Dandy Stakes Saturday

The splendor of Saratoga calls.  We look at a prelude to the "Summer Derby".

Saratoga Race 10 {Jim Dandy~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A very well spotted field of ten will vie in this competitive running of the preview race of next month's Travers.  There is sufficient speed in here to keep the trackers and closers in contention.  Most have taken a brief amount of time off from their big spring races to freshen up a bit before launching into a summer/fall campaign.  This should be one of the best races of the summer.

#2 Code West (Rosario / Baffert) appears ready to take another step forward with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and four supreme peaking workouts.  This guy is 90% in the money in ten races.  Expect him to stay close to the pace and get first run on all others.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#5 Palice Malice (Smith / Pletcher) will challenge coming off his exciting Belmont win.  He holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and has put in four superb workouts.  He has already posted a victory at Saratoga and should track the pace closely ready to roll.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#8 Mylute (Napravnik / Amoss) should also contend with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three strengthening workouts.  He holds the second highest (tie) speed number at the distance.  Expect him to track the pace ready to take advantage should a fierce pace develop.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Vyjack (J. Velazquez / Rodriguez) should be in the mix as he enters into a distance that can be considered in his wheelhouse with an o.k. last out speed number, a two race progression, and two exceptional bullet workouts.  After a freshening he should be able to stay close to the pace and make an early strike.

#9 Looking Cool (Prado / Nafzger) could surprise as the connections of the great Street Sense always spot their charges well.  This guy sports the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two diligent workouts.

10 Cent Superfecta

#2 Code West / #5 Palace Malice / #8 Mylute / #10 Vyjack, #9 Looking Cool.



Friday's Results
Del Mar R7.  Cougar II Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Kettle Corn, scratched.  Our second pick, Sky Kingdom, finished 2nd for show money of $2.40.
Superfecta went 7-6-11-3.  We scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta play due to the scratch.
Bankroll gets a few cent rise to $12.57.

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Let's Go Long on Thursday

Today we take a look at a classic distance race where the "Surf meets the Turf".

Del Mar Race 7 {Cougar II Handicap~G3~1 1/2 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A superb field of ten will line up for this feature graded stakes race.  Enough speed will keep the crew rolling along.  Only four in the field have gone this distance.  The rest appear ready to take up the challenge.  It should be a mighty fine race.

#5 Kettle Corn (Bejarano / Sadler) should have the edge with the highest last out speed number in a grade one event, a two race progression, and two hearty peaking workouts.  He should be closing swiftly in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Sky Kingdom (M. Garcia / Baffert) will be one of several challengers with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two swift workouts.  He has perhaps the most versatile running style which should benefit him well in this longer route.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Oilisblackgold (Maldonado / Dollase) will contend with the third highest last out speed number and two strong peaking workouts.  He could find himself up close tracking the pace ready to swoop into the stretch.

#10 Rousing Sermon (Nakatani / Hollendorfer) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four tremendous workouts.  He is another that could be running late.

#7 Richard's Kid (Talamo / O'Neill) will be in the hunt with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three super efficient workouts.  He could be fierce in the closing strides of the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Kettle Corn / #6 Sky Kingdom / #3 Oilisbackgold / #10 Rousing Sermon, #7 Richard's Kid.



Thursday's Results
Arlington Park R5.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Endless Drive, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Rojo Verde, finished 3rd for show money of $4.80.
Superfecta went 7-1-2-4.
Bankroll rises a few dimes to $12.17.



Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Horse Racing Weekend Turf

On this Thursday, we start our horse racing weekend with a little Turf sprint.

Arlington Park Race 5 {5 furlongs~TURF~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A closely matched group of nine will take to the grass in this allowance feature.  There is plenty of speed in her to keep the pace honest.  Any one of these TURF sprinters could pull off the victory.  It should be a wonderful race on a beautiful day.

#5 Endless Drive (Martinez / Domenosky) appears to have a slight edge despite being walked off in his last.  He holds the highest speed number at the distance and has put in two robust workouts.  This guy should track favorably over a course he loves.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Rojo Verde (Castro / Hinsley) will challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number.  He also is 66% in the money at this distance and has notched a win in his only race over the Arlington TURF.  This lad should be forwardly placed ready to scoot through the pack.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Floor Money (Torres / Divito) is coming off an extended layoff, but should be in the fight with a couple of decent last out performances that easily rank near the top with the rest of the runners in here.  He has put in two superb workouts prepping for his return to racing.

#6 Matar (Hill / Catalano) is another coming off an extended layoff with the fourth highest (tie) speed number at the distance.  He should be tracking the pace ready to close into a rapid pace.

#8 J Pa (Felix / Rivelli) should contend with the second highest speed number at the distance.  He holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers and has put in a solid peaking workout.  It is expected that he will run close to the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Endless Drive / #2 Rojo Verde / #3 Floor Money / #6 Matar, #8 J. Pa.



Last Superfecta Sunday's (7/21) Results
Arlington Park R5.  Allowance.  Our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort only yielded two of the top four finishers.  The Superfecta went 1-8-6-3.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Iver With An E, finished 7th.
Bankroll gets stuffed and falls to $11.37.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Superfecta Sunday at Arlington Park

Arlington Park or Arlington International Race Course as they like to call it now, is our destination on this Superfecta Sunday.  We take a look at a contentious Turf contest.

Arlington Park Race 5 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~IL~Allowance}
A very competitive group of eight will go to the gate in this TURF allowance feature.  Enough speed is assembled to keep the pace flowing.  Only five in this one have gone this distance and three are likely to improve stretching out.  It should be a very exciting race.

#7 Iver With An E (Graham / Robertson) may have a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two robust workouts.  He also holds the second highest speed number at the distance.  This guy will be rambling late.  He is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Super Soldier (Felix / Boyce) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a four race progression, and one exceptional bullet workout.  He should share speed duties on the front end.

#4 January Bee (Hernandez / Becker) should also contend as a consistent sort holding the third highest last out speed number.  He also holds the highest speed number at the distance.  It appears he loves the Arlington course and should relish the distance.

#3 Cammack (Perez / Block) should be in the hunt with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and two fine peaking workouts.  He is another that will be kicking hard into and through the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Iver With An E  +  #6 Super Soldier  +  #4 January Bee  +  #3 Cammack.



Stakes Saturday Results
Saratoga R10.  Coaching Club of America Oaks--G1.  Our first pick, Unlimited Budget, finished 5th (last).  Our second pick, Princess of Sylmar, won (1st) for place money of $1.75 and show money of $2.60.  Our third pick, My Happy Face, finished 3rd for show money of $1.75.
There was No 10 CENT Superfecta for this race.
Bankroll gets smashed and falls to $15.77.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Stakes Saturday at the "SPA"

A lovely Saturday to take in the sights and sounds at your local race track.  Today we take a look at a terrific Stakes race at the glamorous Saratoga.

Saratoga Race 10 {Coaching Club of America Oaks~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~fillies}
A great, but small field of five will go to the gate in this annual stakes race.  There is enough speed to keep the pace smooth.  Any one of these gals could step up to win it.  Despite the short field, it should be an excellent race.

#3 Unlimited Budget (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) could roll to victory with the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and three robust workouts.  This daughter of the great Street Sense has a versatile running style that should set up well among this group.  She holds the highest speed number over the surface and the second highest speed number at the distance.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#4 Princess of Sylmar (Castellano / Pletcher) will certainly challenge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four superb peaking workouts.  She will be firing fresh after a brief layoff.  This beautiful daughter of Majestic Warrior holds the highest speed number at the distance and the second highest over the surface.  She should track closely and could close them all down.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#1 My Happy Face (Rosario / C. Brown) could have something to smile about with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts.  This daughter of Tiz Wonderful is 100% in the money in her six career starts.  She should take another step forward while being forwardly placed.  This gal has traveled well over the Saratoga track securing the highest speed number of this group.
$1 SHOW.

10 CENT Superfecta

None offered due to the wee field.



Friday's Results
Saratoga R8.  James Marvin--G3.  Our first pick, Politically Correct, finished 2nd for show money of $3.50.  Our second pick, Sage Valley, won (1st) for show money of $3.60.
We vacated our 10 CENT Superfecta play due to the scratch of one of our wagering interests. Superfecta went 4-1-2-3. 
Bankroll blossoms to $19.67.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Graded Stakes On Friday

Today we take a gander at a fine graded sprint in upstate New York at the "Spa".

Saratoga Race 8 {James Marvin~G3~7 furlongs~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A highly regarded troop of nine will make the start in this annual graded stakes race.  There is tremendous speed in this one.  Though many of the speedsters also have tactical ability which should make this race a very good one.

#1 Politically Correct (Rosario / Ward) may benefit from the vast speed in here with his late running style.  He holds the fourth highest (3-way tie), a two race progression, and two stout workouts.  He could make another improvement.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Sage Valley (C. Velasquez / Rodriguez) could go off as the favorite with the third highest (tie) speed number at the distance.  His last out speed number was good in a grade two race and he has put in one solid workout.  This guy has a versatile running style that will allow him to be patient waiting to see how the pace develops.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Souper Speedy (Lezcano / Albertrani) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and one wholesome workout.  He shares the third highest speed number at the distance coupled with a 100% in the money record at same in four races.  This guy too as a speedy, versatile running style.

#7 Right to Vote (Cohen / Moquett) could surprise with sharing the fourth highest last out speed number, holding a four race progression, and putting in one groovy workout.  Expect him to be forwardly placed.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Politically Correct / #4 Sage Valley / #3 Souper Speedy / #7 Right to Vote.



Thursday's Results
Del Mar R7.  Allowance. Our first pick, Reneesgotzip, won (1st) for show money of $2.80.  Our second pick, Curvy Cat, finished 3rd for show money of $3.20.
Superfecta went 4-1-3-6.
Bankroll gets an uptick to $16.57.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Horse Racing Weekend begins at Del Mar

Our horse racing weekend is here and we go to where "the surf meets the turf", Del Mar to take in a high level Allowance sprint.

Del Mar Race 7 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A talented group of seven will line up in this allowance feature. Class drop for all in this event.  Fiery speed should settle amongst the group with a number in here that desire the front running role or like to press the pace.  It should be a very good race.

#4 Reneesgotzip (Gomez / Miller) should be ready coming off an extended layoff with the highest speed number at the distance and putting in four sensational peaking workouts.  She should be forwardly placed ready to strike going into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Curvy Cat (Leparoux / Hollendorfer) will challenge coming off a brief freshening with a decent last out speed number and four robust workouts.  She is 100% in the money in eight starts at this distance.  With all the speed in here, her tracking and closing capability is a great advantage.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Gypsy Robin (Smith / Puype) will be gunning for the win coming off an extended layoff.  Prior to the layoff she scored the highest last out speed number, was working a three race progression, and has put in four superb workouts.  This gal should be forwardly placed looking for an opening.

#5 Shumoos (Nakatani / Cecil) should contend with the second highest last out speed number, a three horse progression, and three great peaking workouts.  This gal loves the distance having hit the board in all four of her starts at same.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Reneesgotzip / #3 Curvy Cat / #6 Gypsy Robin / #5 Shumoos.



Last Superfecta Sunday's (7/14)
Betfair Hollywood Park R5.  Sunset Handicap--G3.  Our effort utilizing the "Lambrakis Method" for our 10 CENT Superfecta yielded a small gain, $2.27.  Superfecta went 2-1-4-5.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Why Not Be Perfect, finished 5th.
Bankroll sheds a couple of bucks to settle at 14.67.



Sunday, July 14, 2013

Superfecta Sunday in Sunny Southern Cal

As the Betfair Hollywood Park meet draws to a close we take a look at a graded "marathon" Turf race at the venerable race track.

Betfair Hollywood Park Race 5 {Sunset Handicap~G3~1 1/2 miles~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A slim field of six will take to the grass in this long Turf route.  The field is largely comprised of those that like to be near the pace either pressing or tracking.  There is little in the way of a true speedster.  It will be interesting to see who takes the lead.  Should be an intriguing race.  We will deploy the "Lambrakis" method for our 10 CENT Superfecta today.

#1 Dhaamer [IRE] (Leparoux / Mitchell) should be poised for battle with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four solid workouts.  He has secured three victories in four starts at this distance.  He should be able to secure another.

#2 Marketing Mix (Stevens / Proctor) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and four endurance building workouts.  He should be forwardly placed ready to kick it in when asked.  The only millionaire in the bunch.

#6 Why Not Be Perfect (Sanguinetti / Metz) could be the big surprise if he takes the lead at a plodding pace.  He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and one strengthening bullet workout.  This lad has acquitted himself well at a half a furlong short of this distance, securing a victory.  He has also won at Hollywood in his only start there.  He is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Extensive (M. Garcia / Cerin) appears to be ready to tackle this distance sharing the third highest last out speed number, holding a two race progression, and putting in two robust workouts.  He should track and close this crew.

Others in the race include #3 Only the Gold (Stra / Belvoir) and #5 Hawk's Eyes [BRZ] (Espinoza / Avila). 

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Dhaamer [IRE], #2 Marketing Mix / #6 Why Not Be Perfect, #1, #2 / #4 Extensive, #1, #2, #6 / #3 Only the Gold, #5 Hawk's Eyes [BRZ], #1, #2, #4, #6.



Stakes Saturday Results
Belmont Park R9.  Man O' War--G1.  Our first pick, Boisterous, won (1st) for win money of $2.55, place money of $3.10, and show money of $3.75.  Our second pick, Speaking of Which [IRE], finished 7th.  Our third pick, Exclusive Strike, finished 3rd for show money of $3.05.
Superfecta went 6-4-8-5.
Bankroll gets a lift to $16.80.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Stakes Saturday on New York Turf

Another sensational Saturday and we take a look at a grade one Turf contest.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Man O' War~G1~1 3/8 mile~inner TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A great field of eight will hit the grass in this annual affair.  There is enough speed and forwardly placed types to keep the pace earnest.  This is another race in which any one of these talented fellas can eek out a victory.  It should be one of the better races before the New York crowd moves up to "The Spa" for the rest of the summer.

#6 Boisterous (J. Velazquez / McGaughey) looks to have an edge with his 100% in the money record at this distance in four starts.  He holds the third highest last out speed number and has put in three tremendous workouts.  This guy should track the pace and rock in the stretch.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#2 Speaking of Which [IRE] (Lezcano / Clement) could launch a surprising challenge with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and two diligent workouts.  Should he step-up to the level of his euro races he could be dangerous.  Expect him to also track the pace closely ready to roll.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#8 Exclusive Strike (I. Ortiz / Servis) is a consistent sort coming off a brief layoff.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and one solid workout.  This guy is 71% in the money in thirty-four starts.  He is quite capable at tracking and closing swiftly.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Optimizer (Rosario / Lukas) could go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and three superb workouts. Incredibly, he has been running races since January 2012 without a break.  His versatile running style should benefit him greatly.

#7 Al Khali (Alvarado / Mott) is another venerable turfer holding the second highest speed number at the distance.  His last out speed number, at a longer route, was o.k. and has been coupled with three hearty workouts.  This guy will contend with the other tracker/closers heading for home.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Boisterous / #2 Speaking of Which [IRE] / #8 Exclusive Strike / #1 Optimizer, #7 Al Khali.



Friday's Results
Belmont Park R3.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Kharafa, won (1st), however we tended no wager due to a lack of value.  Our second pick, Selection Sunday, finished 3rd, for show money of $1.75.  Our third pick, Ampersand, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 2-3-4-8.
Bankroll gets trimmed and falls to $2.65.
We will supplement with a dozen dollars for the rest of this horse racing weekend.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Belmont Turf Friday

A pleasant Friday to take to the Turf.

Belmont Park Race 3 {1 1/16 mile~inner TURF~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A talented group of eight will go to the gate in this early Allowance feature.  There is sufficient speed to maintain a hearty pace.  A number in this one have versatile running styles to make this race very interesting.

#2 Kharafa (Maragh / Hills) should be able to take this one as the favorite.  He holds the highest last out speed number in a stakes race, a two race progression, and four stellar workouts.  He also has the highest speed number at the distance and is 100% in the money at same in three starts.  Difficult to go against this guy, but there will be little value here.
NO Value.

#4 Selection Sunday (Rosario / Goldberg) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and a three race progression.  This guy has a versatile running style that should benefit him greatly.
$1 SHOW.

#1 Ampersand (Solis / Violette) should also contend with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts.  He should come running late.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#7 Irish Lion (J. Velazquez / Jacobson) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four athletic workouts.  He can be expected to stay close to the pace and unleash into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Kharafa / #4 Selection Sunday / #1 Ampersand / #7 Irish Lion.



Thursday's Results
Belmont Park R8.  Optional Claiming.  Our first pick, Alternative Meds, finished 3rd for show money of $2.85.  Our second pick, Win for Kitten, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Garmentos Girl, finished 7th.
Superfecta went 2-8-3-6.
Bankroll degrades to $3.00.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Belmont Thursday Turfday

There is nothing better than a little summer Turf.  To start our horse racing weekend we peek at a competitive Turf contest at expansive Belmont Park.

Belmont Park Race 8 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year old~fillies~Optional Claiming}
A highly competitive group of eight will set their hooves on the grass in this feature race.  There is a little speed coupled with some forwardly placed types which should give the pace a little lift.  All of these gals are extremely close speed number wise.  It should be a randy race.

#3 Alternative Meds (J. Ortiz / Duggan) could surprise coming off a longer route with an o.k. speed number and putting in two resourceful workouts.  She holds the third highest speed number at the distance and has notched two wins at it.  Should a fluid pace unfold, she should be make a quick dash to the wire.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#1 Win for Kitten (Lezcano / Clement) will challenge as the clear favorite.  She holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one workout.  This gal not only has the highest speed number at the distance, but is 100% in the money at same in five starts.
$1 SHOW.

#5 Garmentos Girl (Rosario / McGaughey) will be racing on the green for the first time.  She holds the fourth highest last out speed number at a sprint and has put in two robust workouts.  She is another expected to quicken heading into the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#6 Datts Da Boss (Maragh / Hennig) could make another nice step forward with the second highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and two stout workouts.  She should gain an advantage with a pressing attack.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Alternative Meds, #1 Win for Kitten / #3, #1 / #5 Garmentos Girl, #6 Datts Da Boss / #5, #6.




Last Superfecta  Sunday's (7/11) Results
Belmont Park R8. Optional Claiming.  Our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort only yielded two of the four top finishers.  Superfecta went 2-3-5-7.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Yo Blue, won for show money of $3.80.
Bankroll looses six dimes settling at $4.55.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Superfecta Sunday at Belmont

The first Superfecta Sunday of July and we view a contentious Turf race at expansive Belmont Park.

Belmont Park Race 8 {1 1/16 mile~inner TURF~3 year old Up~Optional Claiming}
An equally matched group of eight will take to the inner Turf in this Optional Claiming exercise.  There is very little speed which may clump the horses tightly together for the quickening around the final turn.  It is an interesting bunch as all are showing nice improvements over their races this year and all have elected to make a move up in class.  This race should be a great 10 CENT Superfecta box challenge.

#3 Liquidity Trap (Castellano / Jacobson) looks to have a nano-edge with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three worthy workouts.  He will be making his second start this year after a very long layoff.  This lad could track the pace in close proximity of the leaders and launch swiftly into the stretch.

#2 Yo Blue (C. Velasquez / Freidman) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one peaking workout.  He has notched two victories in as many starts at this distance.  By default, he could be the motor on the front end and either wire the field or hold on to hit the board.  He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Anaphylaxis (J. Espinoza / Hizo) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts.  He is another that could track the pace closely and let loose in the stretch.

#6 Nevada (Saez / Orseno) looks to improve again with his first Turf try.  He holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two stout workouts.  This guy holds the highest overall speed number of any in the race.  The handsome dude could surprise.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Liquidity Trap  +  #2 Yo Blue  +  #1 Anaphylaxis  +  #6 Nevada.



Stakes Saturday Results
Monmouth Park R11.  United Nations--G1.  Our first pick, Wilcox Inn, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Skyring, finished 6th.  Our third pick, Harrods Creek, finished 7th.
Superfecta went 2-4-8-7.
Bankroll gets crushed falling to $3.15.  We will supplement with a Hamilton ($2.00) for todays race.

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Summer Stakes Saturday TURF

Summer is in full swing after a delightful Independence Day.  On this Stakes Saturday we turn to a excellent Turf race along the beautiful Jersey shore.

Monmouth Park Race 11 {United Nations~G1~1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A very talented field of eight will venture onto the Turf for this annual grade one.  There is enough speed in here to make the pace tremendously hot.  The entrants who relish coming from off the pace have the edge.  This will be an exceptional running of the UN.

#1 Wilcox Inn (Graham / Stidham) has a pace advantage as he is quite capable of tracking and closing well.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four superb, peaking workouts.  This handsome lad will be stretching out from his last start and should race with aplomb.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#5 Skyring (Stevens / Lukas) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four serious peaking workouts.  He should be forwardly placed ready to hold on in the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#6 Harrods Creek (Trujillo / Mott) should also challenge with his versatile running style.  He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number coming off a longer route and has put in four fantastic peaking workouts.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Big Blue Kitten (Bravo / C. Brown) should enter the fray sharing the third highest last out speed number, working a three race progression and putting in two rewarding workouts.  This highly regarded horse has only been off the board in his career over fifteen starts.  He could take it to the field with his tracking / closing capability.

#7 Little Mike (Rosario / Romans) should be in the mix as the speedster in the front end.  After a very disappointing foray in Dubai, UAE, he is working hard toward a triumphant return to the states having put in four robust workouts.  This guy holds the highest speed number over the surface and loves the Monmouth course with two victories over it in two starts.  Should be the favorite, but may need a start.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Wilcox Inn / #5 Skyring / #6 Harrods Creek / #2 Big Blue Kitten, #7 Little Mike.



Friday's Results
PARX R7.  Parx Dash--G3.  Our first pick, Bridgetown, finished 3rd for show money of $2.20.  Our second pick, Ben's Cat, won (1st) for show money of $2.10.
There was no 10 CENT Superfecta for this race.
Bankroll floats up a few dimes to $13.35.
 

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Friday Turf Dash

A fantastic Friday to you.  Today we look at an exciting Turf sprint.

PARX Race 7 {Parx Dash~G3~5 furlongs~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A speedy group of seven will take to the grass in this event.  There is a ton of speed in here that may allow one that is close to the pace to rush through.  It should be a greatly competitive TURF dash.

#1 Bridgetown (Bisono / Pletcher) appears to be geared for a win.  This presser holds the third highest last out speed number and two robust workouts.  He also holds the second highest speed number at the distance.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Ben's Cat (Pimentel / Leatherbury) will challenge with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and one peaking workout.  This guy also holds the third highest speed number at the distance.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Spring to the Sky (Elliott / B. Brown) should be close to the pace with the third highest last out speed number off a longer sprint, a three race progression, and one superb workout.

#5 Catalactic (J. Flores / Baird) is another that could take advantage of a hot pace with a couple of o.k. last out speed numbers and one solid workout.  This cat has secured three victories in six starts at this distance.

10 CENT Superfecta

NONE offered in this race.



Thursday's Results
Belmont R9.  Poker Stakes--G3.  Our first pick, Data Link, finished 4th.  Our second pick, King Kreesa, won (1st) for show money of $3.25.  Our third pick, Upgrade, finished 7th (last).
Superfecta went 6-7-2-4.
Bankroll gets dinged by a few cents falling to $13.05

Happy INDEPENDENCE Day!!

We start our horse racing weekend on the most wonderful day of the year, Independence Day.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Poker Stakes~G3~1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up}
A top notch field of seven will take to the grass in this 4th of July feature.  There is enough speed to keep this one sailing fast.  All in here are quite capable of pulling off the victory.  It should be a very good race.

#4 Data Link (Castellano / McGaughey) should be favored with the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four sensational peaking workouts.  This guy is coming off an approximate sixty day freshening and should fire well.  Known for a nice pressing/tracking attack the race could set-up perfectly for him.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#6 King Kressa (I. Ortiz / Englehart) could swipe this one off the front end.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two solid peaking workouts.  This lad is 100% in the money over the Belmont course in six starts.
$1 SHOW.

#1 Upgrade (J. Velazquez / Nihei) looks to improve off a short freshening.  He has posted a couple of good last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and two hearty workouts.  Should the pace heat up count on this guy to come a runnin'.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#2 Big Screen (Saez / Albertrani) is another expected to motor on the front end.  He holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two robust workouts.  This will be his second attempt on the Turf which should result in a nice improvement.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Data Link / #6 King Kressa / #1 Upgrade / #2 Big Screen.



Last Superfecta Sunday (6/30)
Monmouth Park R9.  Lighthouse Stakes.  Our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort fell short capturing only two of the top four.  Superfecta went 1-5-6-3.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Moon Philly, finished 5th.
Bankroll tumbles to $1.90. 
On this Independence Day we will supplement with a Hamilton and a Jefferson, two bills ($10 and $2) memorializing two of the USA's founding fathers.