Sunday, November 29, 2015

Superfecta Sunday, California Dreamin'

As Del Mar closes out its Bing Crosby season we stay on to peer at a great classic Turf race.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 4 {1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Allowance Optional Claiming}

A terrific group of ten will take to the Turf near the surf in this early carded allowance race. There is plenty of speed and forwardly placed types to guarantee an honest pace. Speed numbers are very close making for a competitive event. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#5 Unusually Green (Bejarano / Puype) appears to have the edge with the large number of swifties signed on. He holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two stout peaking workouts. This guy will be tracking and closing efficiently.

#11 It Is Living Water (Gutierrez / O'Neill) will challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers and two hearty workouts. This guy has already notched a victory at this distance. He has the tactical speed to fit the pace and loves the Del Mar Turf.

#2 Thanksgiving Day (Graham / Drysdale) has improved with every race since arriving in America showing a four race progression. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and has put in four strong endurance workouts. This lad should be forwardly placed ready to strike. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Tamait [FR] (Periera / Drysdale) will be making her second North American start after successful efforts in France. He has the highest in the money record attributed to his outstanding efforts on French Turf. He should put forth a solid effort today.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Unusually Green  +  #11 It Is Living Water  +  #2 Thanksgiving Day  +  #Tamait [FR].




Stakes Saturday Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R5.  Jimmy Durante--G3.  Our first pick, Riri, finished 10th.  Our second pick, Corps de Ballet, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 12-10-11-13.
Bankroll is reduced to pennies, $0.06 to be exact. We will supplement with a Lincoln today.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Stakes Saturday at Ol' Del Mar

Staying on in sunny Southern California to look in on the youngsters galloping over the Turf.

Del Mar Race 5 {Jimmy Durante~G3~1 mile~TURF~2 year-old~fillies~Graded Stakes}

A fine crew of thirteen young gals will take to the Turf in this feature graded stakes race. There seems to be enough speed to carry them through decent fractions. The speed numbers are so close that it could be anyone's race. It should be a spectacular Turf mile.

#3 Riri (Bejarano / D'Amato) will be seeking her third win in a row. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three ultra-fine workouts. This daughter of Speightstown should be forwardly placed seeking running room to ramble in the stretch.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Corps de Ballet (Stevens / Callaghan) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. This gal has a versatile running style to fit the developing pace. Another daughter of Speightstown, she holds the highest speed number over the Turf surface.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#13 Mirage [IRE] (T. Baze / Callaghan) was last seen in the Breeder's Cup Championships. She holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts. This daughter of Oasis Dream [IRE] will be rolling late into a solid pace.

#6 Jeremy's Legacy [IRE] (Gutierrez / O'Neill) should contend sharing the second highest last out speed number, working a three race progression, and putting in two superb peaking workouts. This daughter of Jeremy should be tracking the pace closely.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Riri  /  #5 Corps de Ballet  /  #13 Mirage [IRE]  /  #6 Jeremy's Legacy [IRE].



Friday's Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R8.  Seabiscuit Handicap--G2.  Our first pick, Avanzare finished off the board.  Our second pick, Alert Bay, also finished off the board.
Superfecta went 7-3-2-4.
Bankroll gets clobbered, dropping to $7.16.

Friday, November 27, 2015

Friday Start to Our Horse Racing Weekend

We hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends providing a very special thanks to our Equine heros.

Today we take in a Turf stakes at the glorious Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.

Del Mar Race 8 {Seabiscuit Handicap~G2~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A primed and ready group of nine will hit the green in this feature stakes race. There is enough speed to keep an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close all in a top-notch range. It should be a fantastic race to watch as we dig into the leftovers from yesterday's feast.

#5 Avanzare (Van Dyke / Proctor) might have a slight edge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three strong workouts. This lad is coming into this race off a brief layoff holding on to a 92% in the money record. He is proven at this distance and has the tactical speed to handle any pace that develops.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Alert Bay (Gutierrez / Wright) will challenge with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and two robust workouts. He should be forwardly placed looking to strike heading into the stretch. He is another with a supreme in the money record of 85% from twenty starts.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Big Bane Theory (Graham / Gaines) should contend sharing the fourth highest last out speed number, working a four race progression, and putting in two hearty workouts. This lad could benefit greatly from an explosive pace.

#6 Abbey Vale [IRE] (Gonzalez / D'Amato) could surprise coming out a longer Turf route just missing the board. This will be his first effort at this distance with a two race progression and four excellent workouts. He should be tracking the pace ready to pounce.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Avanzare  /  #8 Alert Bay  /  #9 Big Bane Theory  /  #6 Abbey Vale [IRE].




Last Superfecta Sunday (11/22) Results
Fair Grounds Race Course R9.  Allowance.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort, hitting three of the four wagering interests comprising the super. Superfecta went 8-3-2-10.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Delusional K K, finished 2nd for show money of $1.20.
Bankroll dips to $4.26.  We will supplement with a Hamilton for this weekends activities.

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Superfecta Sunday at the Fair Grounds

Today we take in the last race of the day at the Fair Grounds in sunny New Orleans.

Fair Grounds Race 9 {6 furlongs~3 year-old Up~fillies/mares~LA~Allowance}

A great group of ten ladies in solid form will go to the gate in this sprint. There is an abundance of speed which might give the edge to one tracking the pace closely. Speed numbers are fairly close. It should be a very exciting race. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#3 Delusional KK (B Hernandez / Lovell) might have a slight edge as one of the trackers. She holds the second highest last out speed number at alonger sprint, a five race progression, and two stout workouts. She is 100% in the money from five starts at this distance. This gal is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#8 Look Into My Eyes (Cotto / Loza) could be the favorite heading into the gate with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three superb workouts. This gal has notched a win in her only start at this distance all the while securing the highest speed number at same.

#2 Hot Yankee (C. Hernandez / M. Scherer) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. She loves the dirt, the distance and the track having been 100% in the money over each. Look for her to be forwardly placed.

#1 My Pal Beanie (Valdivia / Faucheaux) should contend with her 80% in the money overall record. She has also done very well at this distance showing the fourth highest speed number. Her last two outings were acceptable and she has put in three stellar, peaking workouts. She is another tracker that could benefit from a frothy pace.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Delusional KK  +  #8 Look Into My Eyes  +  #2 Hot Yankee  +  #1 My Pal Beanie.




Stakes Saturday Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R8.  Red Carpet Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Trophee [FR], finished 4th.  Our second pick, Star Act, finished 7th.  Our third pick, Three Hearts, finished 3rd for show money of $4.20.
Superfecta went 11-9-2-5.
Bankroll gets slapped down to $6.46.

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Stakes Saturday by the Ocean

A snowy Saturday in Chicago and the Midwest we yearn for some great Turf action near the Pacific.

Del Mar Race 8 {Red Carpet Handicap~G3~1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~fillies/mares~Graded Stakes}

A very talented group of eleven will take to the Turf in this featured graded stakes. This race comes up very light on speed which should benefit those with early foot. Speed numbers are fairly close with only four having gone this distance before. It should be a fantastic race.

#5 Trophee [FR] (Graham / Clement) looks ready to make a great move forward with the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer Turf route and two robust workouts. This daughter of Mr. Sidney make seek to take up a closer tracking position ready to strike in the stretch.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Star Act (Bejarano / Sherman) should challenge sharing the third highest last out speed number and putting in four stamina producing, peaking workouts. This lass is another that prefers to track the pace, but could be closer with that sharp workout tab. A daughter of Street Cry [IRE] likes the distance and the Del Mar Turf.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Three Hearts (Talamo / Drysdale) should contend with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and four endurance building workouts. She holds the highest speed number at this distance. A daughter of Hat Trick [JPN], she should be tracking the pace with grace.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#4 Beat of the Drum [IRE] (Blanc / Powell) could be in the hunt with the fourth highest last out speed number and three solid peaking workouts. She could show speed from the gate and control the pace on the front end. This daughter of Duke of Marmalade [IRE] will be stretching out to this distance for the first time.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Trophee [FR]  /  #6 Star Act  /  #2 Three Hearts  /  #4 Beat of the Drum [IRE].



Furlong Friday Results
Fair Grounds Race Course R1.  Claiming. Our Furlong Friday selection, Mashuk, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 7-10-8-5.
Bankroll drops to $11.36.

Friday, November 20, 2015

Furlong Friday at Fair Grounds

The Fair Grounds meet opened yesterday. Today we look at nice Turf contest at the historic race course.

Fair Grounds Race Course Race 1 {7 1/2 furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Claiming}

A solid field of ten will hit the New Orleans green in the first race on the card. There is enough speed to maintain a decent pace. These are all hard knocking horses with comparable speed numbers. It should be a sneaky good race to kick off today's early evening card.

#5 Mashuk (Reznikov / Vashchenko) looks to take another step forward with the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two sharp peaking workouts. This lad is one of only two with a 50% or better in the money career performance. He is coming into this race with a brief freshening. With a proper pace he should track the leaders and close gallantly in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Joe Mambo (Murrill / Stidham) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two strong workouts. This guy is 60% in the money from five starts. He has won his last two outings which is indicative of being in dynamite form. His tactical speed should keep him in contention from start to finish.

#7 Dewey Lake (Geroux / Stidham) should contend with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two hearty workouts. He is another with great tactical speed which should keep in the race. This guy relishes the surface.

#2 Saint Dominic (Eramia / T. Richards) should be in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers that compare favorable with the others in the race. He has put in three superb workouts coming off a layoff. this shows the second highest speed number at the distance. He should be tracking the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Mashuk  /  #10 Joe Mambo  /  #7 Dewey Lake  /  #2 Saint Dominic.




Thursday's Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R7.  Allowance Optional Claiming.  Our pick, Global Magiician, won (1st) for win money of $5.00 and show money of $3.60.
Superfecta went 3-1-5-2.
Bankroll gets a little pop to settle at $13.46.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Horse Racing Weekend Begins in San Diego

Our horse racing weekend begins in sunny Southern California, as they say in San Diego, where the "Turf meets the Surf".

Del Mar Race 7 {5 furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~CA~Optional Claiming}

An interesting group of nine will hit the Turf in this sprint feature. There is plenty of speed lined up to contribute to a frothy pace. Speed numbers are relatively close making for a very competitive event.

#3 Global Magician (Espinoza / P. Miller) should take up a position close to the pace with the highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer sprint distance and two solid peaking workouts. This lad has landed in the money 72% of the time from eleven starts. He should be well prepped to handle this group.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Law Dog (Desormeaux / Hess) shares the highest last out speed number, is working a two race progression, and has put in three robust workouts. This guy can be considered a distance specialist and a lover of the Del Mar Turf. With a strong pace, he could benefit greatly with his tracking and closing running style.

#2 Burnaroundtheedges (Talamo / Black) has been on vacation for over a year, but looks ready to jump into the fray. This will be his second career start after winning at first asking. He has put in a mighty five peaking workouts in full preparation for his comeback effort. A hot pace will be to this closers advantage.

#7 Lambo Luxx (Pedroza / Carava) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and one hearty workout. This lad should be forwardly placed seeking an opening to spurt through. A game stretch-out seems to be in the works here.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Global Magician  /  #8 Law Dog  /  #2 Burnaroundtheedges  /  #7 Lambo Lux.



Last Superfecta Sunday (11/15) Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R4.  Maiden Special Weight.  We were off the mark in our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort hitting only three of the four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 9-7-4-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Urlacher, initially won, but was Disqualified and placed 2nd providing us with show money of $2.20.
Bankroll slips to $9.96.

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Superfecta Sunday along the Pacific

On this Superfecta Sunday we go to where "The Turf Meets the Surf" in Southern California to look in on the youngsters competing to break their maiden.

Del Mar Race 4 {1 mile~2 year-old~Maiden Special Weight}

A nicely bred group of nine will hit the dirt in this featured Maiden race. Most are just learning the game an have yet to establish a clear-cut running style. There doesn't appear to be any speed, though a couple could be sent as a result. Only two have raced more than once and the field includes one first time starter. It should be a great race to watch and wager. Our task is to kneed together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#7 Urlacher (Graham / Harty) could come off as the odds on favorite with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three robust workouts. He could show a little speed as he tackles this group. In his three starts he has hit the board every time. As a son of Discreet Cat he could bear down on this group midway through the stretch. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Uninvited (Espinoza / Baffert) will pose a mighty challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three strong peaking workouts. This lad has already covered this distance with an in the money performance. It is likely he will take up a tracking position close to the pace and launch into the stretch crashing the lead party.

#9 Sorryaboutnothing (Nakatani / O'Neill) should contend with the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. He too could be tracking the pace ready to speed into the stretch without apologies.

#5 Police Escort (M. Garcia / Baffert) Set the doughnut aside this guy looks capable of joining this group in a tracking position. He holds a good last out speed number and has put in three arresting workouts. He should be a trooper among this rambunctious crew.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Urlacher  +  #6 Uninvited  +  #9 Sorryaboutnothing  +  #5 Police Escort.



Stakes Saturday Results
Aqueduct R7.  Red Smith Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Kaigun, finished 2nd for place money of $4.90 and show money of $4.90.  Our second pick, War Dancer, finished 4th.  Our third pick, Mr. Maybe, won (1st) for show money of $1.70.
Superfecta went 9-6-8-3.
Bankroll climbs a little bit to $12.16.




Saturday, November 14, 2015

Stakes Saturday on the Big "A" Turf

A beautiful Fall Stakes Saturday unfurls today. We take a look at a super competitive graded Turf contest at the Big "A".

Aqueduct Race 7 {Red Smith Handicap~G3~1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A great crew of eight talented turfers will hit the Aqueduct green in this feature race. There is sufficient speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making it a highly competitive event. It should be one of the best races on a beautiful Fall day.

#6 Kaigun (Rosario / Casse) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number at a longer Turf route, a three race progression, and two robust workouts. This millionaire should be tracking the pace closely ready to roll. This son of Northern Afleet is coming down from Woodbine.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 War Dancer (Lezcano / Mott) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three superb peaking workouts. This lad should be forwardly placed seeking to get first jump on the leaders going into the stretch. This son of War Front holds the highest speed number at the distance along with a 100% in the money record at same.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#9 Mr. Maybe (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) will contend with the second highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and three strong workouts. This son of Ghostzapper has a win at this distance.  He should be tracking and closing valiantly.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#10 Charming Kitten (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) should be in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and two stout workouts. He has handled this distance hitting the third highest (tie) speed number at it. This son of Kitten's Joy will be tracking the pace diligently.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Kaigun  /  #3 War Dancer  /  #9 Mr. Maybe  /  #10 Charming Kitten.



Furlong Friday Results
Aqueduct R5.  Maiden Claiming. Our pick, Mary Pray for Us, faltered and finished 6th.
Superfecta went 4-3-1-5.
Bankroll slips to $10.56.


Friday, November 13, 2015

Furlong Friday at Aqueduct

This week we begin our horse racing weekend on Furlong Friday taking in a race for the youngsters.

Aqueduct Race 5 {6 1/2 Furlongs~2 year-old`Fillies~Maiden Claiming}

A group of seven (two scratches this morning) youngsters will head to the gate in this mid-card race. All are just getting their racing careers started. The field includes a couple of first time starters. Speed numbers in the few starts that have been made are relatively close. There is one that has an indication of some speed and could be dangerous if left on the lead. It should be a fascinating race.

#8 Mary Pray for Us (A. Castellano / Miceli) might be able to stand out from this group making her third start. She shares the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two speedy peaking workouts. She could track them down and push through in the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Love You Babe (Gomez / B. Brown) should challenge sharing the highest last out speed number at a Turf route. She will be making her first start on the dirt. Her two workouts were good. This gal may be closing well with the right pace.

#4 The Name's Paddy (Lezcano / Parisella) is making her first start with tremendous connections. She has put in four superb workout in preparation. This daughter of Paddy O'Prado will no doubt contend with this group.

#6 Punch It (Carmouche / Quartarolo) should be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number at a longer sprint and four fantastic peaking workouts. This gal looks ready to rumble in her second start.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Mary Pray for Us  /  #3 Love You Babe  /  #4 The Name's Paddy  /  #6 Punch It.



Last Superfecta Sunday (11/8) Results
Churchill Downs R9.  Allowance Optional Claiming. We misfired on our 10 CENT Superfecta box play capturing only two of the four required for victory. Superfecta went 2-8-1-(3-9 dead-heat).
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Patrioticandproud, won (1st) for show money of $3.40.
Bankroll slips to $11.66.

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Superfecta Sunday down in Kentucky

We enter Superfecta Sunday with some hope that the sun will shine down on our selections to get them motored toward the wire. Today we take in a mile Turf contest in glorious Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Race 9 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Allowance Optional Claiming}

A great group of ten battle hardened Turf veterans will take to the Churchill green in this late card feature. Speed numbers are very close, reflecting a tremendously competitive event. There is plenty of speed in this one as well.  Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#6 Saffron Hall (Albarado / Maker) is coming back from a close to a year layoff where he was last seen winning three in a row. He comes back with the best in the money record of 73% among this group. Coupled with three superb workouts, he appears ready to come back to his winning ways. He should be part of the front running crew.

#2 Patrioticandproud (Bridgmohan / Casse) will challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers and two strong workouts. He is coming off a longer route in a graded stakes event. This guy should be forwardly placed seeking to get first jump on the leader. He has a 50% in the money record over the Turf from ten starts. This lad will be our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Gabriels Cat (Goncalves / Samer) should contend with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one stout workout. He should find his way behind the leaders seeking to strike in the stretch. This guy relishes the distance and the Churchill course.

#7 Sportscaster (Mena / Romans) might well be in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and one robust workout. He is coming off a longer route and should be forwardly placed for this Turf mile. Again, he is another that loves the distance as well as the Churchill grass.

10 CENT Superfecta box ($2.40)

#6 Saffron Hall  +  #2 Patrioticandproud  +  #3 Gabriels Cat  +  #7 Sportscaster.



Stakes Saturday Results
Aqueduct R8.  Long Island Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Mutatis Mutandis [IRE], finished 4th.  Our second pick, Gotachancetodance, finished 3rd for show money of $5.20.  Our third pick, Danza Cavallo [FR], finished 2nd for show money of $1.55.
Superfecta went 1-3-5-8.
Bankroll gets scorched and drops to $12.66.

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Stakes Saturday on Turf

The lull after the 2015 Breeder's Cup Championships does have a few great stakes races. On this Stakes Saturday we look at a classic Turf distance for the ladies.

Aqueduct Race 8 {Long Island Handicap~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~fillies/mares~Graded Stakes}

An extremely talented bunch of gals will hit the grass in this feature race. There is enough speed to keep an honest pace. Many in here will be stretching out to this classic distance for the first time. The speed numbers are relatively close with many on the improvement arc.
It should be one of the best races of the day.

#8 Mutalis Mutandis [IRE] (J. Velazquez / Walker) will be making her second North American start after successfully racing across the pond. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three strong workouts. This daughter of Mastercraftsman [IRE] should be tracking the pace closely ready to strike.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Gotachancetodance (L. Saez / Pletcher) should challenge as she stretches out to this distance. She holds two good last out speed numbers, a six race progression, and two solid workouts. This gal continues to improve with each effort and should continue that trend. A daughter of English Channel, she is another that will be tracking the pace ready to roll.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#3 Danza Cavallo [FR] (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) could go off as the favorite with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three robust workouts. She has an 83% in the money record at this distance from six starts. This daughter of Sunday Break [JPN] should be forwardly placed for a first jump on the field.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#10 Walk Close (Franco / Clement) is one that should contend with the third highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and four significant workouts. She is coming off a modest workout having last been seen winning the Modesty at Arlington International. This daughter of Tapit will be tracking and closing gracefully.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Mutalis Mutandis [IRE]  /  #5 Gotachancetodance  /  #3 Danza Cavallo [FR]  /  #10 Walk Close.



Furlong Friday Results
Remington Park R7.  Clevor Trevor Stakes.  Our pick, Whence, finished 7th.
Superfecta went 2-4-3-1.
Bankroll gets hammered down to $4.01. We will supplement with a Hamilton and a Jefferson for todays Stakes Saturday action.

Friday, November 6, 2015

Furlong Friday in Oklahoma City

A wonderful Fall Friday as we take a look at an evening race in Oklahoma City.

Remington Park Race 7 {Clever Trevor Stakes~7 furlongs~2 year-old~Stakes}

A very talented group of eight will go to the gate in this late night feature. There is an abundance of speed which should make for a heated pace. Speed figures are very close which will add to the races competitiveness. It should be a smashing good race.

#7 Whence (Cruz / Asmussen) might have the advantage with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three superb workouts. This lad will be making his fourth career start. He should take up a pressing attack close to the pace and then spring forward into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Texas Chrome (Parker / Stuart) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number. He is 100% in the money from five career starts. This guy loves the surface and will be stretching out a little bit more for this sprint.

#1 Bavura (Berry / Calhoun) should be the favorite with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two top notch workouts. He is another with a 100% in the money record from three starts. He could be part of a speed duet on the front end.

#2 Suddenbreakingnews (Quinonez / Von Hemel) will contend with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and two speedy workouts. He has the tactical speed to stay the course depending on the pace that develops. His successful experience over the Remington track will aid his effort.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Whence  /  #5 Texas Chrome  /  #1 Bravura  /  #2 Suddenbreakingnews.




Thrusday's Results
Aqueduct R6.  Maiden Special Weight.  Our pick, Kodiva [IRE] finished 7th.
Superfecta went 7-9-8-3.
Bankroll continues a slide to $6.11.

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Horse Racing Weekend Begins at the Big "A"

On this Thursday, we start our horse racing weekend at the Big "A" for a nice maiden Turf race.

Aqueduct Race 6 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~fillies/mares~Maiden Special Weight}

A fine group of nine maidens will take to the grass in this Turf route. There is little speed showing among these girls. Speed numbers are comparable which should make it any gals race. It should be a great start to our Horse Racing Weekend.

#2 Kodiva [IRE] (Carmouche / Sheppard) might have the edge with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and one solid workout. She is 83% in the money from six starts. Her runs at this distance occurred across the pond in which she acquitted herself well. This gal should be tracking the pace closely ready to strike going into the stretch.
$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1A Aimone (Cancel / Contessa) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and one strong workout. She should set-up nicely for a good close.

#3 Lemondrop Lillipop (J. Velazquez / Donk) should contend with the third highest last out speed number in her first start and three superb peaking workouts. She is another that will be closing well.

#4 Mayas Queen Neetee (Lezcano / Dilger) will be making her first start and should have an impact on this race. Her connections are strong and she has put in two great peaking workouts.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Kodiva [IRE]  /  #1A Aimone  /  #3 Lemondrop Lollipop  /  #4 Mayas Queen Neetee.




Last Superfecta Sunday (11/1) Results
Gulfstream Park West R9.  Allowance.  We missed by two on our 10 CENT Superfecta box play.  Superfecta went 6-2-3-1.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Sublime Appeal, finished 7th (last)
Bankroll tumbles to $9.21.


Sunday, November 1, 2015

Superfecta Sunday in Sunny Florida

Another Breeder's Cup Championships is in the books. What a fantastic two days of racing it was. More great racing is yet to be seen. On this first day of November we take a look at a splendid Turf race down in sunny Florida.

Gulfstream Park West {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Allowance}

A fine group of seven will hit the green in this feature Turf battle. There is enough speed to maintain an honest pace giving all entrants a chance at victory. Speed numbers are relatively close. It is a great mix of runners with hopes of improvement on the Turf. Our task is to string together a winning group of runners for our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#5 Sublime Appeal (Gonzales / Rizo) has the most upside potential coming off a maiden win. This colt shares the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, is working a two race progression, and has put in one solid workout. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#7 Minecraft (Caraballo / Nagle) is seeking his third win in a row sharing that third highest last out speed number. This lad has already notched a win over the Gulfstream Park West course and has the third highest overall in the money record at 60%. With a proper pace he will be closing gallantly.

#3 Black Martino (Gaffalione / Garaffalo) should challenge with the highest last out speed number and a three race progression. This guy should be forwardly placed ready to spring into the stretch. He holds a solid in the money record overall, over the surface and at the distance.

#6 Snow Trouble (Zayas / Pletcher) is on the improve with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two peaking bullet workouts. This son of Tapit has already hit the board at Gulfstream Park West. Expect him to be forwardly placed ready to roll.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Sublime Appeal  +  #7 Minecraft  +  #3 Black Martino  +  #6 Snow Trouble.




Stakes Saturday Results
Keeneland R6.  Breeder's Cup FILLY and MARE TURF--G1.  Our first pick, Legatissimo [IRE] finished 2nd for place money of $3.00 and show money of $3.90.  Our second pick, Secret Gesture [GB], finished 7th.  Our third pick, Stephanies Kitten, won (1st) for show money of $1.80.
Superfecta went 11-3-6-2. We captured only two in our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.
Bankroll loses ground to settle at 13.61.