A Turfy Friday

Thank goodness it is Friday, once again.

Betfair Hollywood Park Race 7 {1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Optional Claiming}
A talented field of seven will step out onto the green in this allowance feature.  There is speed to keep the pace humming.  Many in here are coming off freshenings or layoffs.  Speed numbers at the distance are relatively comparable which should make for an extremely competitive race.

#6 Dubai You X Y Z (Blanc / Tsgalakis) is coming off an extended layoff with three superb workouts.  Prior to the layoff his speed number in a longer route ranks as the highest last out among this group.  Also, he was working on a two race progression.  He holds the second highest speed number at the distance scoring two wins from three starts.  This guy will be tracking the pace ready to swoop on through.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Rauschenberg (Talamo / M. Jones) will challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four excellent workouts.  He holds the third highest speed number at the distance with an 80% in the money record from five starts at the distance.  With a legitimate pace he will be closing gallantly.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 El Commodore (Bejarano / Machowsky) will contend sharing the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four tremendous peaking workouts.  This guy will share front running duties and has the capability to wire this field.

#5 Empty Headed (Nakatani / Abrams) should be in the hunt with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a six race progression, and two solid workouts.  He should be tracking the pace ready to strike.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Dubai You X Y Z   /  #3 Rauschenberg  /  #1 El Commodore  /  #5 Empty Headed.



Thursday's Results
Fair Grounds R7.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Tater Downs, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Scout Leader, finished 2nd for show money of $1.50.  Our third pick, Hawaakom, finished 3rd for show money of $2.50.
Superfecta went 2-6-5-3.
Bankroll drops a dime to $78.03.