Saturday, November 30, 2013

Have a Cigar, It's Stakes Saturday

The best Stakes race on this Saturday will be in New York at venerable Aqueduct.

Aqueduct Race 8 {Cigar Mile~G1~1 mile~3 year old Up~Graded Stakes}
Arguably the best milers in the country converge on Aqueduct.  This talented field of eleven will gallop to the gate for what promises to be a sensational mile race. There is enough speed in here to keep the pace speedy.  This fantastic field will put a handicapper in wagering paradise.

#9 Flat Out (Alvarado / Mott) could have a slight edge in this one with the highest speed number at the distance, a couple of very good last out speed numbers, and two fierce workouts.  The son of Flatter has the versatility to stay close to the pace and put forth a quick turn of foot going into the stretch.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#4 Groupie Doll (Maragh / Bradley) should give the boys more than they can handle with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two robust workouts.  She can stay close to the pace or hang back and see how it develops.  This splendid lass of Bowman's Band holds the second highest speed number at the distance for which she is 100% in the money in five starts.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#8 Goldencents (Bejarano / O'Neill) enters as the Breeder's Cup mile champion.  This son of Into Mischief holds the fourth highest last out speed number and has put in one dynamite workout.  He should be forwardly placed with the third highest (tie) speed number at the distance.  He too is 100% in the money at the distance in three tries.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Clearly Now (Lezcano / Lynch) could have another breakthrough performance with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three resolute workouts.  This sincere son of Horse Greeley, has an eye popping 100% in the money career record in ten starts.  He should race close to the pace.

#1 Praetereo (Cohen / Jacobson) should contend with a terrific last out speed number, a two race progression, and two swift peaking workouts.  This son of Giant's Causeway loves the Aqueduct track and has performed admirably at the distance.  With a scintillating pace, expect him to be closing tremendously.

10 CENT Superfecta

#9 Flat Out / #4 Groupie Doll / #8 Goldencents / #3 Clearly Now, #1 Praetereo.



Friday's Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R7.  Citation Handicap--G2.  Our first pick, Summer Front, finished 2nd for show money of $2.40.  Our second pick, Winning Prize [ARG], finished 3rd for show money of $2.40.
Superfecta went 7-2-8-4.
Bankroll gains a few cents to settle at $65.73.

Friday, November 29, 2013

A Hollywood Friday

On a Friday there is nothing better than a little Turf racing and to take in a race in Tinseltown adds to the luster.

Betfair Hollywood Park Race 7 {Citation Handicap~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A highly competitive group of seven will take to the Turf in this annual stakes race.  Many in her are lightly raced this year and the vast majority are coming off at least a thirty day freshening.  There is plenty of speed to give it a exquisitely wholesome pace.  It should be one of the more exciting races of the horse racing weekend.

#2 Summer Front (Bravo / Clement) ships in with fine form.  He has a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three athletic workouts.  This guy also holds the second highest speed number at the distance in which he notched a victory.  Clearly ready for this race.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Winning Prize [ARG] (Nakatani / Drysdale) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and four endurance building workouts.  He holds the highest speed number at the distance, albeit over a synthetic track.  This lad loves the surface as he is 100% in the money over the green.  He should be part of the front running herd.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Silentio (Bejarano / Mandella) will be in contention for the win with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two superb peaking workouts.  He should be close to the pace ready to quicken coming into the stretch.  Expect him to be near the pace with a versatile running style.

#4 Big Bane Theory (Talamo / Gaines) could surprise with a couple of decent last out speed numbers.  He is coming off a longer route with four sensational workouts which is a good indication he will be ready to bring it.  Should the pace heat up, his tracking capability will be put to great use.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Summer Front, #8 Winning Prize [ARG] / #2, #8 / #7 Silentio, #4 Big Bane Theory / #7, #4.



Thursday Results
Fair Grounds Race Course R9.  Thanksgiving Handicap.  Our first pick, Gantry, won (1st) for win money of $1.50.  Due to two scratches there were No SHOW wagers and No 10 CENT Superfecta wagers accepted.  Our second pick, Mico Magarita, did place 3rd.
Bankroll rises a few dimes to $65.33.

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving

Cheers!  We begin another horse racing weekend on a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.  Today we continue the tradition of taking in a race at glorious Fair Grounds in New Orleans.
Happy Thanksgiving !!

Fair Grounds Race 9 {Thanksgiving Handicap~6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A tight field of six will venture to the track in this traditional stakes race.  The group is relatively evenly divided between those that like to race upfront and those that like to come from off the pace.  For the most part the speed numbers are comparable.  It should be a great race.

#2 Gantry (Eramia / Faucheux) might have a tiny edge with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strong peaking workouts.  This guy is likely to sit close to the pace and release into the stretch.  He has an enviable 91% in the money record at the distance in twelve starts.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#6 Mico Magarita (Flores / Asmussen) should challenge with the second highest speed number at a slightly longer sprint, a four race progression, and four superb workouts.  This lad should be coming from off the pace and swooping down the stretch. He is another with a primo in the money record at the distance of 83% in six starts.
$1 SHOW.

#1 Delaunay (Napravnik / Amoss) will be the overall favorite sharing the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two hearty workouts.  This guy can be expected to share front running duties.  He has the highest speed number at the distance.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

Since its Thanksgiving day, let's include the remaining field as the also ran's in our 10 CENT Superfecta play.  Kinda like piling all of the delicious trimmings from the Turkey Table onto our plate.

#4 Foreign Production (Martin / Faucheux) has a legitimate shot with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one modest workout.

#5 Central Banker (Geroux / Stall) could surprise with the third highest last out speed number at a longer sprint, a two race progression, and three excellent workouts.

#3 Strong and Tough (Graham / Mouton) is the "long-shot" in the field with a couple of o.k last out speed numbers.  He does like coming from off the pace and should the pace really heat-up he may grab a piece of the Thanksgiving purse pie.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Gantry / #6 Mico Magarita / #1 Delaunay / #4 Foreign Production, #5 Central Banker, #3 Strong and Tough.



Last Superfecta Sunday (11/24) Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R7.  On Trust Handicap.  We manage to include three of the four in our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket falling short of a win.  Superfecta went 6-4-5-2.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Starspangled Heat, finished 7th.
Bankroll gets plucked and drifts downward to $64.83.
 

Sunday, November 24, 2013

To Hollywood for Superfecta Sunday

On this Superfecta Sunday, we take a look at a contentious handicap sprint at legendary Hollywood Park.

Betfair Hollywood Park Race 7 {On Trust Handicap~7 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~CA~Stakes}
A smashing field of eight will go to the gate in this stakes feature.  There is enough speed to keep the pace crackling.  A number in here have been lightly raced this year or are coming off brief freshenings. Our task is to cobble a group of four together for a 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.

#6 Rousing Sermon (Bejarano / Hollendorfer) looks well prepared to take this one with the second highest last out speed number at a route, a three race progression, and three superb peaking workouts.  He should stay close to the pace ready to strike in the stretch.

#4 Cyclometer (Smith / Headley) can be expected to be the speed of the race with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three speedy workouts.  He has not yet gone this distance, but has acquitted himself well going a half furlong longer and shorter.

#1 Starspangled Heat (F. Perez / Abrams) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strong workouts.  He should be tracking the pace and closing well.  He appears ready to take another step up and for that reason he is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Mobilized (Nakatani / Mandella) should contend with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three excellent peaking workouts.  This guy holds the highest speed number at the distance over this very track.  He also is 100% in the money at this distance having traveled it three times.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Rousing Sermon  +  #4 Cyclometer  +  #1 Starspangled Heat  +  #5 Mobilized.



Stakes Saturday Results
Churchill Downs R9.  River City Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Keep Up, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Daddy Nose Best, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Skyring, finished 9th.
Superfecta went 13-3-12-1.
Bankroll gets punched in the gut and plummets to $69.23.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Stakes Saturday at Churchill

On the Saturday before the Thanksgiving holiday we peer from the Twin Spires onto the Turf for a extra special race.

Churchill Downs Race 9 {River City Handicap~G3~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A stellar field of fourteen Turfers will hit the grass for this featured stakes race.  There is lots of speedy and forwardly placed types to keep the pace sizzling, even in the crisp fall weather.  A large field coupled with highly competitive speed numbers will lend this race to a handicappers delight.

#4 Keep Up (Lanerie / Clarkson) might have a slight edge with the fourth highest last out speed number and two strong workouts.  This son of Unbridled's Song holds the second highest speed number at the distance with two victories in two races.  Looking to catch a speedy pace, he will be closing hard in the stretch.
$2 WIN / $3 PLACE / $4 SHOW.

#9 Daddy Nose Best (Santana / Asmussen) will challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a seven race progression, and four sensational peaking workouts.  As a son of Scat Daddy, he should be tracking the pace and closing it down into the stretch run.  He holds the third highest speed number at the distance.
$2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#14 Skyring (Johnson / Lukas) should be in contention sharing the highest last out speed number at a longer route, working a three race progression, and putting in three hearty workouts.  A son of the successful English Channel, he holds the highest speed number at the distance along with a 100% in the money record at same.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Coalport (Hill / Catalano) should be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three superb peaking workouts.  This son of Kitten's Joy will be racing close to the pace readying for a clear opening.

#1 Villandry (Leparoux / LoPresti) will be in the hunt with the fourth highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and two diligent workouts.  This son of Mr. Greeley has posted a victory at this distance over the Churchill grass in one attempt.  He should be tracking the pace patiently.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Keep Up / #9 Daddy Nose Best / #14 Skyring / #7 Coalport, #1 Villandry.



Friday's Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R5.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Rovenna, finished 3rd for show money of $6.80.  Our second pick, Harlington's Rose, finished 6th.
We scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta effort due to a scratch.  Superfecta went 5-8-4-1.
Bankroll picks up a couple bucks to settle at $85.43.





Thursday, November 21, 2013

Hollywood Again for a Furlong Friday

Friday brings us a nice little sprint on the Cushion track, for youngsters.

Betfair Hollywood Park Race 5 {6 furlongs~2 year old~fillies~CA~Allowance}
A good field of ten fillies will go to the gate in this California Allowance feature.  There is enough speed to keep the race moving swiftly.  A great number in here are coming off a stakes contest last out.  It should be a dandy race.

#4 Rovenna (Espinoza / Machovsky) might have a slight edge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two superb peaking workouts.  She has a versatile running style that fits this race magnificently.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Harlington's Rose (Maldonado / Knapp) should challenge sharing the second highest last out speed number, working a three race progression, and two excellent peaking workouts.  This gal should run fairly close to the pace and launch a sure run through the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Accommodation (Stevens / Warren) will contend with the highest last out speed number in her only start.  She has also put in three sensational workouts prepping for this race.  This gal will be closing fast.

#9 Whatsallthedrama (F. Perez / Hollendorfer) should be in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, comparatively speaking, the highest speed number at the distance and two sharp workouts.  She is another that will be closing quickly.

#1 Prayer Be Mine (Bejarano / Hollendorfer) will be gunning for this group with the third highest last out speed number in her only start and three hearty workouts.  She should be forwardly placed ready to take advantage of any opening.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Rovenna / #3 Harlington's Rose / #7 Accommodation / #9 Whatsallthedrama / #1 Prayer Be Mine.



Thursday's Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R6.  Maiden Special Weight.  Our first pick, Handsome Dennis, finished 5th.  Our second pick, I Buy Gold, finished 2nd for show money of $5.40.
Superfecta went 7-6-8-5.
Bankroll gains a buck to settle at $82.63.




Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Hollywood Horse Racing Weekend

To begin our horse racing weekend we take a look at a Turf sprint at beloved Hollywood Park.

Betfair Hollywood Park Race 6 {6 furlongs~TURF~3 year old Up~Maiden Special Weight}
A competitive field of eight will set-up for a run over the grass.  With one first time starter and four that have yet to race over the Turf, it should be a very interesting race.  Speed numbers are relatively comparable.  Let's give this one a whirl.

#3 Handsome Dennis (Gutierrez / O'Neill) could have a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number at a route, a two race progression, and four superb peaking workouts.  He should be able to close swiftly into the pace.
$2 SHOW.

#6 I Buy Gold (Hernandez / Soto) could challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and three robust peaking workouts.  This guy has tremendously versatile running style that will enable him to adjust to any pace.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Oughttobenaughty (Puglisi / Hansen) looks to be in the hunt with the highest last out speed number at a Turf route and three hearty workouts.  This gal should track the pace toward a successful outcome.

#1 Magic Daddy (M. Garcia / Baffert) should be in the hunt coming off a brief freshening and putting in three tremendous, peaking workouts.  This lad too will be tracking the pace ready to strike in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Handsome Dennis / #6 I Buy Gold / #8 Oughttobenaughty / #1 Magic Daddy.



Last Superfecta Sunday Results
Turf Paradise R3.  Claiming.  We fell short by two in our 10 Cent Superfecta Box effort.  Superfecta went 5-7-4-3.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection,  Big Fat Storm, failed miserably, finishing 7th (last).
Bankroll sputters to $81.63.



Sunday, November 17, 2013

Sunny Superfecta Sunday

For this Superfecta Sunday we journey to the Valley of the Sun for a nice Turf contest.

Turf Paradise Race 3 {1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Claiming}
A decent field of seven will go to the Turf in this claiming contest.  There is enough speed in here to keep the pace honest.  A couple in this one have not yet hit the Turf, but all have gone the mile distance on various surfaces.  It should be an intriguing race.  Let's try to weave a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.

#7 Knucklebuster (Geovanni / Diodoro) should be the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one strong workout.  He has notched a win at this distance.  This guy will sit on the developing pace and scoot out going into the stretch run.

#1 Big Fat Storm (Dieguez / Toye) could surprise coming done from Emerald Downs.  This will be his first attempt on Turf.  It appears he is in good form and distance should not be a problem.  He holds the third highest last out speed number and has put in three athletic workouts at Turf Paradise.  This lad is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#6 KJs Maddog (Barton / Lund) should challenge with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and one hardy workout.  With a sweet pace he should be able to close speedily into the stretch.  He posts the highest speed number over the Turf Paradise course.

#4 Run Stormy Run (Reid / Anderson) could contend with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and a three race progression.  He appears to be in fine form with a versatile running style that he should be able to use as an advantage.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Knucklebuster  +  #1 Big Fat Storm  +  #6 KJs Maddog  +  #4 Run Stormy Run.



Stakes Saturday Results
Aqueduct R7.  Red Smith Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Hyper, finished 8th.  Our second pick, Tannery [IRE], finished 3rd for show money of $4.30.  Our third pick, Imagining, won (1st) for show money of $2.05.
Superfecta went 2-8-6-4.
Bankroll suffers a small set-back dropping to $86.03.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Stakes Saturday at Aqueduct

 A thrilling Turf contest is on tap for this Stakes Saturday.  We turn our attention to arousing Aqueduct today.

Aqueduct Race 7 {Red Smith Handicap~G3~1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A fantastic group of thirteen will go long on the green in this annual contest.  There is enough speed in here to keep the pace moving swiftly.  A significant number in this one have not yet gone this distance, but are still capable of making it.  The caliber of the entrants could make this race one of the most exciting TURF contests of the Fall.

#11 Hyper (Castellano / C. Brown) might have a slight edge with the highest last out speed number in a longer Turf route, a three race progression, and three hearty workouts.  This gallant son of Victory Gallop has enviable in the money record of 81% over the Turf.  He should track the pace confidently and roll strongly into the stretch.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#6 Tannery [IRE] (Solis / Goldberg) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and one diligent workout.  He also has two victories in three races at this distance.  A son of Dylan Thomas [IRE], should track the pace and launch into a smooth close in the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#2 Imagining (Rosario / McGaughey) will contend with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts.  As a son of Giants Causeway, distance should not be a problem for a lad that could be forwardly placed.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Sky Blazer (Maragh / Tagg) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three top-notch workouts.  This son of Sky Mesa should track the pace and quicken coming into the turn.

#9 Howe Great (C. Velasquez / Mettel) will be in the hunt sharing the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two superb workouts.  He should be close to the pace as the handsome son of Hat Trick [JPN].

10 CENT Superfecta

#11 Hyper / #6 Tannery [IRE] / #2 Imagining / #5 Sky Blazer, #9 Howe Great.



Friday's Results
Woodbine R8.  The Autumn--G2.  Our first pick, James Street, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Ultimate Destiny, finished 4th.  Our third pick, Awesome Overture, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 3-8-9-4.
Bankroll gets skunked and falls to $89.88.


Thursday, November 14, 2013

Autumn in Canada

A nice route race awaits in crisp, clear Canada.

Woodbine Race 8 {The Autumn~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A wonderful group of ten will romp on the Poly.  An even amount of speed should keep this one swift.  All in here have comparable speed numbers which should make it highly competitive.  It will be a terrific race.

#4 Ultimate Destiny (Da Silva / Fehr) might have a slight edge with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and two stellar peaking workouts.  He has versatility in his running style which may place him close to the pace ready to roll through the stretch.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#6 James Street (Husbands / J. Carroll) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and three robust workouts.  This guy should track the pace and close speedily.
$1 SHOW.

#7 Awesome Overture (Campbell / Attard) could surprise as he comes off a longer route sporting the fourth highest last out speed number, holding a two race progression, and putting in two solid workouts.  He could find himself motoring on the front end in a controlled pace.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Alpha Bettor (Stein / Vella) will be in the action with the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and three superb, peaking workouts. This guy could stay close to the pace and get first jump in the stretch.

#9 Pender Harbour (Sutherland-Kruse / DePaulo) should contend sharing the highest last out speed number, working a four race progression, and putting in two good peaking workouts.  He should be forwardly placed.

20 CENT Superfecta

#4 Ultimate Destiny  /  #6 James Street  /  #7 Awesome Overture  /  #3 Alpha Bettor, #9 Pender Harbour.



Thursday's Results
Aqueduct R6.  Optional Claiming.  Our first pick, My Sparky, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Tahoe Tigress, won (1st) for show money of $1.65. Our third pick, Saturday Nthe Park, finished 2nd for show money of $3.00.
Superfecta went 8-5-3-7.
Bankroll moves up a few cents to $94.28.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Horse Racing Weekend Begins at Aqueduct

We start our horse racing weekend at Aqueduct.

Aqueduct Race 6 {1 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A solid field of nine will go to the gate in this afternoon feature.  There is plenty of speed to keep the race tidy.  This should be a very competitive race based on speed figures; last out and at the distance.  These gals will roll out a good dirt mile.

#1 My Sparky (Castellano / Rodriguez) has a slim edge with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and five stout workouts.  She could bide her time near the front and launch into the stretch.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#8 Tahoe Tigress (J. Ortiz / Englehart) will challenge with the highest speed number at the distance and three superb peaking workouts.  Coming off about sixty days rest she will be firing fresh.  With a spicy pace, this gal will be closing fast.
$1 SHOW.

#5 Saturday Nthe Park (Saez / Heffner) should contend with a couple of o.k. last out speed numbers and two hearty workouts.  She has an affinity for this distance and the course.  Motoring on the front end, she should be able to hold on for a piece of the purse pie.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Dreaming of Cara (Rosario / Friedman) will be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two speedy peaking workouts.  This gal is another who will track and close valiantly.

#7 Dulcedumbre (Esquivel / Goldberg) should have a shot with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one strong workout.  She is another that should be forwardly placed seeking to control the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 My Sparky  /  #8 Tahoe Tigress  /  #5 Saturday Nthe Park  /  #3 Dreaming of Cara, #7 Dulcedumbre.



Last Superfecta Sunday (11/10) Results
Hollywood Park R8.  Allowance.  We scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta Box due to a scratch.  Nonetheless, the Superfecta went 8-2-6-5.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Scherzinger, finished 7th (last).
Bankroll gets tossed and dips to $93.83.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Superfecta Sunday in Tinseltown

On this Superfecta Sunday we will take in a nice Turf sprint at Hollywood Park.

Hollywood Park Race 8 {6 furlongs~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A splendid field of eight will go to the gate in this allowance feature.  It appears to be a complete toss-up as to might win this one.  There is enough speed to keep the pace frothy.  The speed figs are very closely aligned.  Let's try to blend a quality group for our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#3 Zia Zia Zia (Espinosa / Puype) could be the one to pull of the victory with a versatile running style, the fourth best last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint, a two race progression, and two superb workouts.  This gal already has a victory at this distance, albeit over synthetic.  She will be firing fresh.

#6 Llandudno (Talamo / Sadler) looks to be in fine form with the highest last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint and three excellent workouts. She is reasonably decent at both the distance and over the surface.

#4 Scherzinger (Smith / Hollendorfer) will be making her third start this year and first over the green.  Both of her last out speed numbers are good.  She is working a four race progression and has put in three robust workouts.  This lightly raced gal is 100% in the money in four starts.  She could surprise with a steady tracking effort.  The lady is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Blues And Silvers (Gryder / Puype) should be in the mix with the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint and two solid workouts.  She should be forwardly placed for this one.  This gal holds the highest overall speed number on the surface and has an amazing 92% in the money record on Turf in thirteen starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Zia Zia Zia  +  #6 Llandudno  +  #4 Scherzinger  +  #8 Blues and Silvers.



Stakes Saturday Results
Aqueduct R8.  Long Island Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Aigue Marine [GB], finished 6th.  Our second pick, Anjaz was scratched.  Our third pick, Left a Message, finished 3rd for show money of $1.55.
We dumped out 10 CENT Superfecta due to the scratch.  Superfecta went 1-4-5-6.
Bankroll gets knocked down to $95.83.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Stakes Saturday at Aqueduct

Today we take a peek at a nice Turf battle over a classic distance.

Aqueduct Race 8 {Long Island Handicap~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A fine field of eight gals will go to the grass in this annual contest.  There is little speed, but two in here can be forwardly placed and may gather up the victory.  The speed figures for all are fairly close.  It should be a very exciting race particularly when these ladies quicken for home.

#3 Aigue Marine [GB] (I. Ortiz / Clement) might have a couple of competitive last out speed numbers, a terrific racing post rating at this distance, and three superb peaking workouts.  She could be forwardly placed and control the pace.  This gal will be firing fresh off an extended layoff.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#2 Anjaz (Castellano / Albertrani) will challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and five stout workouts.  She can make this distance and should be close to whatever pace may develop.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#5 Left a Message (Solis / Proctor) should be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three diligent workouts.  She should be tracking the pace.  This gal has acquitted herself well over this distance in two tries.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Strathnaver [GB] (Maragh / Motion) could contend with the highest last out speed number, the highest Beyer at the distance, a two race progression, and four robust workouts.  She should be tracking the pace ready to launch into the stretch.

#7 White Rose (J. Ortiz / Mott) could be in the mix in her first start at this distance.  She holds the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four serious workouts.  Should she get some pace up front, she will be closing hard.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Aigue Marine [GB] / #2 Anjaz / #5 Left a Message / #6 Strathnaver [GB], #7 White Rose.



Friday's Results
Aqueduct R8.  Optional Claiming.  Our first pick, Praetereo, won for win money of $4.75 and show money of $1.30.  Our second pick, Night Maneuver, finished 8th (last).  Our third pick, Majestic Hussar, finished 3rd for show money of $1.35.
Superfecta went 1A-3-7-6.
Bankroll gets a boost to $101.28.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Furlong Friday at Aqueduct

Thank goodness it is Friday.  We take a look at a nice sprint at venerable Aqueduct.

Aqueduct Race 8 {7 furlongs~3 year old Up~Optional Claiming}
A fascinating field of ten will go to the gate in this furlong feature.  This is a speed laden contest which my ultimately benefit those able to drive from off the pace.  The speed numbers are relatively comparable which should make for a highly competitive dash.

#1A Praetereo (Cohen / Jacobson) and his coupled entrant #1 Ravalo (Alvarado / Jacobson) might have a slight edge as both enjoy tracking and closing.  Praetereo holds the second highest last out speed number at a route and has put in one peaking workout.  This guy also has the third highest speed number at the distance.  Either #1A Praetereo or #1 Ravalo could pull off the victory.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#9 Night Maneuver (Maragh / Contessa) will challenge with the highest speed number at the distance and two superb peaking workouts.  He also holds the highest speed number over the Aqueduct track.  This lad will be forwardly placed seeking to pounce on the leaders.
$1 SHOW.

#7 Majestic Hussar (Rosario / Ward) should contend with a couple of earnest last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and two dynamite workouts.  He is coming out of a grade three race with thirty day rest.  He should fire well fresh.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#4 Reload (Castellano / McGaughey) will be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stellar workouts.  He holds the best in the money record at the distance at 83% in six starts.  Expect him to use his versatile running style to stay close and position for a strong finish.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1A Praetereo (#1 Ravalo) / #9 Night Maneuver / #7 Majestic Hussar / #4 Reload.



Thursday's Results
Hollywood Park R7.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Miss Well Molded, won (1st) for show money of $2.60.  Our second pick, Warren's Flasher, finished 8th (last).
Superfecta went 8-3-4-5.
Bankroll dips to $97.98.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Hooray for Hollywood Horse Racing Weekend

We enter the horse racing weekend looking at a race from Hollywood Park.  The California track is destined for development and this will be its final meet of its storied history.

Hollywood Park Race 7 {1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A solid group of nine will go to the grass.  There is a bit of speed which should keep the pace fluid.  All in here have equally comparable speed numbers.  It should be a dandy mile Turf race.

#8 Miss Well Molded (Bejarano / O'Neill) is likely to go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one strong workout.  She should find herself close to the pace and get first jump heading into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Warren's Flasher (Blanc / J. Gutierrez) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and one stout workout.  She should be positioned tracking the pace.  This gal also holds the second highest speed number over the Hollywood course.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Smooth Talker (F. Perez / Proctor) should contend with the second highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three superb peaking workouts.  She holds the highest speed number over the Hollywood course.  Look for her to be forwardly placed.

#4 Boller Bomb (Talamo / Canani) will be in the mix with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and three superlative peaking workouts.  She also holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance.  It appears she will be tracking and closing fast.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Miss Well Molded / #1 Warren's Flasher / #9 Smooth Talker / #4 Boller Bomb.



Last Superfecta Sunday (11/3) Results
Hawthorne Race Course R6.  Claiming.  This race was moved off the TURF and as a result there was a vast number of scratches which basically scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Harvest Home, was one of many scratched.
Bankroll remains the same at $99.48.

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Superfecta Sunday at Hawthorne

The 2013 Breeders' Cup races are over.  We enter into this Superfecta Sunday taking a look at a wide open Turf contest at historic Hawthorne Race Course.

Hawthorne Race Course Race 6 {1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~Claiming}
A pack of twelve veteran Turfers will route in this competitive Turf contest.  Only two have not raced over the Hawthorne turf course.  The rest have a decent record over the Hawthorne green.  There is little speed in this one so a quickening going in the stretch can be expected.  It should be a terrific handicapping challenge.  Let's try to batch a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#4 Harvest Home (Thornton / Rousell ) looks to have a minor edge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two speedy peaking workouts.  He should be tracking the pace over a course where he shares with three others the third highest speed number.  This guy is our Bronze Horseshoe runner for this Superfecta Sunday.
$2 SHOW.

#1 My Sonny Boy (R. Hernandez / Bruggemann) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one solid workout.  Should he get enough pace up front he will be closing hard.  He also has the highest speed number over the Hawthorne course.

#7 Codeword [IRE] (Roman / Walt) could contend with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three superb workouts.  This guy holds the second highest speed number over the turf at Hawthorne.  He should be among the many trackers in the race positioning for a good stretch run.

#3 Roi Le Roy (S. Martinez / Kirby) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number and two robust workouts.  He should be taking up a tracking position seeking to close down this group.  He holds the second best in the money record at Hawthorne at 80% from five starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Harvest Home  +  #1 My Sonny Boy  +  #7 Codeword [IRE]  +  #3 Roi Le Roy.




Stakes Saturday Results
Santa Anita R1.  BC Juvenile TURF Sprint Stakes.  Our first pick, Toowindytohaulrox, finished 2nd for place money of $5.30 and show money of $5.60.  Our second pick, Love In The Desert [GB], finished 4th.  Our third pick, Richies Party Girl, won (1st) for show money of $4.60.
Superfecta went 2-9-7-8.

Santa Anita R5.  BC Filly and Mare TURF--G1.  Our first pick, Marketing Mix, finished off the board.  Our second pick, Dank [GB], won (1st) for place money of $3.40 and show money of $4.20.  Our third pick, Romantica [GB], finished 2nd for show money of $4.00.
Superfecta went 1-2-4-8.

Bankroll gets shaved to $99.48.




Saturday, November 2, 2013

Breeders' Cup Day Two

Stakes Saturday brings us day two of the 2013 Breeders' Cup races.  More interesting is the massive rollover pool of $891,813 in the Pick-5, according to DRF.com.  They also estimate that the Pick-5 pool could mushroom to over $3 million.  For that reason let's look at two early races on today's powerful card.

Santa Anita Race 1 {Breeders' Cup Juvenile TURF Sprint~6 1/2 furlongs~downhill TURF~2 year old~Stakes}
A superlative group of nine youngsters will go to the amazing Santa Anita hill course in the first stakes race on the Breeder's Cup card.  A great amount of speed will keep this one humming as they snake down the hill to the main straightaway.  Anyone these youngsters are capable of making it to the winners circle.

#9 Toowindytohaulrox (Talamo / D'Amato) might have a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strengthening workouts.  This son of Harlan's Holiday will be making his third career start having already notched a win on this downhill course.  He can press or track depending on how the pace develops.
$2 WIN / $3 PLACE / $4 SHOW.

#8 Love In The Desert [GB] (Bejarano / Callaghan) should be the favorite with the highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts.  This daughter of Lemon Drop Kid will be coming off a nice layoff as she makes her first North American Start.  She also has the highest speed number over the surface which aids her cause.
$2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#2 Richies Party Girl (Espinoza / Ward) could surprise with the second highest speed number over the surface, a last out route race and one bullet workout.  She should be motoring on the front-end.  A daughter of Any Given Saturday, she has already put up two wins in four tries over Turf.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#7 Dothraki (Stra / Meredith) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty peaking workouts.  This guy will be tracking the pace ready to rumble.  A son of Rock Hard Ten, he is one of three that have made the journey downhill with success.

10 CENT Superfecta

#9 Toowindytohaulrox, #8 Love In The Desert [GB] / #9, #8 / #2 Richies Party Girl, #7Dothraki / #2, #7.


Santa Anita Race 5 {Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
An awesome field of ten will take to the green in this $2 million dollar grade one race.  There is some speed and forwardly placed types in here to keep the pace very honest.  Only two millionaires make an appearance in the race, but a few are on the cusp of that best in class designation.  It is an extremely solid field which should bring some worthwhile excitement to the overall card.

#6 Marketing Mix (Stevens / Proctor) looks like she will press her way to victory with the fourth highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and three hardy workouts.  She also holds the the fourth highest speed number at the distance and the highest over the Santa Anita Turf course.  This daughter of Medaglia d'Oro loves the distance and has the million dollar bank to prove it.
$2 WIN / $3 PLACE / $4 SHOW.

#1 Dank [GB] (Moore / Stoute) is an invader from across the pond who last appeared at Arlington Park to win the Beverly D.  She holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression and will be firing fresh after a brief sixty day layoff.  This daughter of Dansili [GB] should be tracking the pace closely ready to move smoothly into the stretch.
$2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#2 Romantica [GB] (Guyon / Fabre) could go off the favorite as the daughter of the great Euro racer, Galileo [IRE].  She holds the second highest last out speed number and has the highest speed number at the distance.  Expect her to be forwardly placed ready to get first jump on the leaders.  It is not out of the question for her to pull off the victory.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Alterite [FR] (J. Velazquez / C. Brown) will be in the hunt sharing the fourth highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and putting in two athletic workouts.  She is the daughter of Literato [FR] and will be closing swiftly into a fast pace.  This gal does hold the second highest speed number at the distance.

#10 Kittens Dumplings (Rosario / Maker) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one robust workout.  She will be closing hard as the daughter of the great Turf sire, Kitten's Joy.  As expected she has done well over the surface, but will be making her first foray at the distance.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Marketing Mix / #1 Dank [GB] / #2 Romantica [GB] / #4 Alterite [FR], #10 Kitten's Dumplings.



Friday's Results
Santa Anita R10.  Breeders' Cup Distaff--G1.  Our first show pick, Princess of Sylmar, finished 6th (last).  Our second show pick, Authenticity, finished 3rd for show money of $4.20.
Superfecta went 5-3-2-4.
Bankroll looses a dime and settles at $104.98.