Saturday, December 30, 2017

Stakes Saturday Long on Turf

We celebrate our Stakes Saturday by going long on the Turf at the "Great Race Place."

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {American Oaks~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A fantastic field of nine fillies will go long on the green in this annual affair. There is a little speed which could produce a casual pace with the speedsters hoping to game the rest of this bunch. Speed numbers for these gals are very, very close which makes it super competitive. This should be the most exciting race on today's card.

#1 Madam Dancealot [IRE] (Nakatani / Baltas) could pop with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four superb workouts. She will be stretching out for this one, but appears to be well prepped. A daughter of Sir Prancealot [IRE], she should come make a nice run from off the pace.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 New Money Honey (Castellano / C. Brown) could go off as the favorite with the defection of her barn-mate, Rymska [FR]. She holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and four sound workouts. This gal has the tactical speed to stay the course and could take the field wire to wire. A daughter of Medaglia d'Oro, she is the only millionaire in the field.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Kathy's Song (Blanc / Baltas) looks to improve mightily as she stretches out in distance. She has put in a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a tremendous nine race progression, and two solid workouts. A daughter of Candy Ride [ARG], she should track the pace and strike in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Beau Recall [IRE] (Talamo / Callaghan) should challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four hearty workouts. She loves the Santa Anita Turf course holding a 100% in the money over it from four tries. Another daughter of Sir Prancealot [IRE], she has competed once at this distance.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#1 Madam Dancealot [IRE]  /  #9 New Money Honey  /  #2 Kathy's Song, #6 Beau Recall [IRE]  /  ALL.



Last Superfecta Sunday (12/24) Results
Gulfstream Park R9.  Optional Claiming. We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort grabbing three of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 8-10-14-9.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Lenamarie, finished 5th.
Bankroll drops to $47.52.


Sunday, December 24, 2017

Christmas Eve Superfecta Sunday

We look in on the Turf in glorious South Florida for our Superfecta Sunday on Christmas Eve.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {7 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~2 year-old~Fillies~Optional Claiming}

A grand field of twelve fillies will hit the green in this feature race. There is enough speed to carry a swift pace. Speed numbers look fairly close as these youngsters battle gracefully before turning when we turn into the New year. Our task is to group together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#4 Lenamarie (L. Saez / Kenneally) looks like she might have the edge with the highest (three-way tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sound workouts. She is 100% in the money from two career starts. A daughter of Paynter, she should track and close neatly. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#8 Go Nori Go (Gaffalione / Maker) should challenge sharing that highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two superb workouts. She is 83% in the money at this distance and 100% in the money over the Gulfstream course. This daughter of Lookin At Lucky could wire this group with a speedy pace upfront.

#9 My Masterpiece (P. Lopez / Wilensky) will be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number at a slightly longer route and two super strong workouts. A daughter of Midnight Lute, she should be tracking the pace ready to strike heading into the stretch.

#10 Annabella Queen (Vazquez / D'Angelo) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts. She should be forwardly placed seeking to get first jump on the pace setters. A daughter of Wildcat Heir, she loves the grass.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Lenamarie  +  #8 Go Nori Go  +  #9 My Masterpeice  +  #10 Annabella Queen.




Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R10.  Mr. Prospector Stakes--G3.  Our first pick, X Y Jet, won (1st) for win money of $2.50. Our second pick, Yourdreamsormine, finished 9th.   Our third pick, First Growth, finished 3rd for show money of $1.80.
Superfecta went 6-1-2-5.
Bankroll dips to $50.92.


Saturday, December 23, 2017

Stakes Saturday in the Sunshine

On this Stakes Saturday we take in a roaring graded stakes sprint in sunny Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {Mr. Prospector~G3~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A high caliber field of ten will hit the Florida dirt in this annual contest. There is speed which insures a contested pace. Last out speed numbers are fairly close making for a competitive event. Only two in here have hit the triple-digit speed number in their careers. it should be a greatly exhilarating speed fest.

#6 X Y Jet (Jaramillo / J. Navarro) will go off as the deserved favorite. He is coming back from a little over a year layoff, but has trained progressively. This lad is the class of the field and should be victorious on his return. Difficult to wager against him with four dynamite workouts prepping for this one. A son of Kantharos, he should take the lead and not look back. Odds will be low. Consequently, a token win wager will be made.
$1 WIN.

#3 Yourdreamsormine (L. Saez / Dobles) should challenge as the other horse holding a triple-digit speed number. This guy has a couple of good last out speed numbers and four superb workouts. With a strong pace, he will use his tracking capability to good advantage. A son of Mr. Sekiguchi, he favours the distance and cherishes the Gulfstream Park track.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#1 First Growth (Carrales / Londono) should contend with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout. This lad also holds the second highest speed number at the distance. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he has the tactical speed to adjust to any pace developments.
$1 SHOW.

#7 Fire Mission (Gaffalione / J. Navarro) will be in the mix as he shoots for his fifth win in a row. This guy holds the second highest last out speed number and one bullet workout. He should be forwardly placed at a distance he relishes as he holds the third highest speed number at it. A son of Wildcat Heir, he holds the most wins of this field at an amazing sixteen.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#6 X Y Jet  /  #3 Yourdreamsormine  /  #1 First Growth, #7 Fire Mission  /  ALL.




Furlong Friday Results
Fair Grounds Race Course R5.  Maiden Claiming.  Our pick, Sacred Storm, finished 2nd for show money of $1.30.
We crapped out on our 10 CENT Superecta effort blowing six Washington's on it. Superfecta went 2-7-1-3.
Bankroll plummets to $53.02.



Friday, December 22, 2017

Furlong Friday at the Fair Grounds

Off we go down to NOLA for our Furlong Friday.

Fair Grounds Race 5 {6 Furlongs~2 year-old~Fillies~Maiden Claiming}

An intriguing crop of eight will go to the gate in an attempt to get in a win before the year runs out. There is a little speed, but three first time starters who may or may not be sent making for an very interesting race. Of those who have already gotten a race under their saddle, the speed numbers are very close. It should be an exciting race.

#7 Sacred Storm (Geroux / Howard) should go off as the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts. She is coming in from Churchill Downs after facing tougher there. She should track the pace and launch into the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Soco Unbridled (Theriot / Calhoun) should challenge after earning a decent speed number in her first try at Churchill. Since then she has put in three superb peaking workouts. This gal holds the highest purchase price of any in this field.

#3 Divorce (Sutherland / E. Rodriguez) has had six attempts to break her maiden, though has hit the board in three of those efforts. She holds the second highest last out speed number and has put in one sound workout.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#7 Sacred Storm  /  #9 Soco Unbridled, #3 Divorce / ALL / ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (12/17) Results
Remington Park R12.  Trapeze Stakes.  We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort, capturing only two of the four wagering interests required to hit it. Superfecta went 5-4-10-11.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Sassy Siena, finished 5th.
Bankroll slips to $58.72.


Sunday, December 17, 2017

Superfecta Sunday in OKC

An evening Superfecta Sunday as we look in on the last race on the Remmington Park card as it closes out its racing season.

Remington Park Race 12 {Trapeze Stakes~1 mile~2 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

An excellent group of eleven young ladies will enter the gate in this finale. There is plenty of speed to make sure there will be a swift pace. The speed numbers are extremely close. So close in fact that anyone of these gals could pull off the victory. Our task is to lasso a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be an extraordinarily fine race.

#6 Sassy Sienna (Bridgmohan / Cox) could find her way to the winners circle with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one solid workout. She has tracking capability which should come in handy considering there is a good amount of speed signed on. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Rose of Malibu (Cabrera / Trout) should have a great chance as she stretches out to the mile distance. She holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three strong peaking workouts. This gal is 100% in the money from three career starts. She should have speed up front to demonstrate her closing capability.

#8 Elusive Truth (Vazquez / Asmussen) should challenge with  a couple of good last out speed numbers and three robust peaking workouts. This gal will be stretching out to the mile distance. She should be forwardly placed ready to ramp things up going into the stretch. Another who is 100% in the money.

#5 Cosmic Burst (Eramia / Von Hemel) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one bullet workout. Coming off two wins in a row, she should be forwardly placed ready for battle. She is one of three with a win in their only start at this distance.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Sassy Sienna  +  #4 Rose of Malibu  +  #8 Elusive Truth  +  #5 Cosmic Burst.




Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R9.  Harlan's Holiday--G3.  Our first pick, Fear the Cowboy, won (1st) for win money of $4.50, place money of $4.40, and show money of $5.10.  Our second pick, Destin, finished 4th.  Our third pick, Mr. Jordan, finished 2nd for show money of $2.10.
Superfecta went 7-2-1-3.
Bankroll gets a boost to $63.12
 

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Stakes Saturday in Florida

A nice Saturday for Horse racing.  Today we take a peek at a competitive graded stakes race in warm and sunny Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {Harlan's Holiday~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A good field of nine will go to the gate in this annual contest. There is enough speed to create a fluid pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. It should be a terrific race as Gulfstream ramps up its Championship season.

#7 Fear the Cowboy (Castellano / Loza) could have the edge with the second highest last out speed number and a two race progression. This guy loves the track and the distance. He is a strong 65% in the money from twenty-six starts. A son of Cowboy Cal, he should take up a tracking position and strike in the stretch.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Destin (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will take up the challenge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and two sturdy workouts. He is another that relishes the distance and the track. This lad is 64% in the money from fourteen starts. A son of Giant's Causeway, he should track the pace closely, ready to duel in the stretch.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#2 Mr. Jordan (Zayas / Plesa) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one stout workout. This veteran is yet another that enjoys immensely the distance and the Gulfstream Park circuit. A son of Kantharos, he has the tactical speed to stay right on the pace and get the jump in the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

#5 Page McKenney (Karamanos / Eppler) should contend with a couple of good last out speed numbers and one strong workout. He does hold the highest speed number at the distance. A grizzled veteran, he is 75% in the money from fifty-two starts. A son of Eavesdropper, he should track the pace closely.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Fear the Cowboy  /  #3 Destin  /  #2 Mr. Jordan, #5 Page McKenney  /  ALL.




Furlong Friday Results
Delta Downs R8.  Allowance. Our selection, Its a Journey, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 7-6-5-2.
Bankroll gets nipped dipping to $58.22.
 

Friday, December 15, 2017

Furlong Friday at Delta

Thank goodness for Furlong Friday. We take in a dirt sprint down Louisiana way.

Delta Downs Race 8 {7 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance}

A nice field of nine will hit the dirt in this night time allowance race. There is sufficient speed to build-up a decent pace. Speed numbers are fairly close with only six in the field covering this distance. It should be a great battle to the wire. 

#8 Its A Journey (G. Melancon / Amoss) comes in from Churchill Downs as the only one in the field has yet to race on the Delta track. She shows a couple good last out speed numbers. She should be traveling relatively close to the pace setters ready to strike in the stretch. Dropping in from a more competitive event, she should make a nice improvement.
#2 SHOW.

#6 Panoe (D. Velazquez / Berndt) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout. She enjoys this track as she has hit the board in both of her efforts over it. This gal should track and go.

#3 Night Parade (J. Melancon / Whited) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number, an eight race progression, and one strong workout. She favors this track having won in all four of her runs over it. Look for her to track the pace closely.

#2 Lucky Loretta (Martin / Berndt) could go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one stout workout. She has three wins over the Delta Downs track from four races. This lady should track the pace, but has shown some zip in a previous effort.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Its A Journey  /  #6 Panoe  /  #3 Night Parade, #2 Lucky Loretta  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (12/10) Results
Woodbine R10.  Valedictory--G3.  We misfired on our 20 CENT Superfecta box effort hitting only two of the four wagering interests required for a win. Superfecta went 2-11-4-1.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Tasseron, finished a disappointing 10th.
Bankroll gets crashed, falling to $61.02.


Sunday, December 10, 2017

Superfecta Sunday Up North

On this Superfecta Sunday we journey up North as fabulous Woodbine concludes its 2017 season.

Woodbine Race 10 {Validictory~G3~1 3/4~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

Going very long on the Woodbine Tapeta surface we have a fantastic field of twelve seeking to end the season on a winning note. It does come up a little light on speed, but there are a few that should be forwardly placed. Speed numbers over synthetic are fairly close. Many in this race appear to be in decent form. Our task is to string together a winning 20 CENT Superfecta Box ticket as a superlative race unfolds.

#11 Melmich (DaSilva / K. Attard) should be the deserved odds on favorite with the highest last out speed number, the highest speed number at this long distance, and one sturdy workout. This guy is 81% in the money from thirty-three starts. A son of Wilko, he does indeed enjoy the distance.

#2 Leavem in Malibu (P. Husbands / Casse) should contend with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and two robust workouts. He is 81% in the money from eleven starts. He will be stretching out for the distance, but he loves the Tapeta surface and the Woodbine track. A son of Malibu Moon, he should be forwardly placed.

#5 Tasseron (Moreno / Ladouceur) could surprise with a couple of good last out speed numbers finishing in the money in both efforts. He will be dropping in distance from his last and couples that marathon run with two very strong workouts. This lad may be forwardly placed to get first jump on the leader. A son of Tapit, he is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#8 Pumpkin Rumble (Campbell / K. Attard) should challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and one stout workout. He will be tracking the pace ready to sprout into the stretch. This son of English Channel, is 57% in the money from thirty-three starts.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)
Yes, this is the play in Canada.

#11 Melmich  +  #2 Leavem in Malibu  +  #5 Tasseron  +  #8 Pumpkin Rumble.




Last Superfecta Sunday (12/3) Results
Los Alamitos R8.  Bayakoa Handicap--G2.  We only captured two of the four required for cashing our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. Superfecta went 3-2-4-8.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Pacific Wind, finished 5th.
Bankroll gets plundered dropping to $66.82.



Sunday, December 3, 2017

Superfecta Sunday at Los Alamitos

On this Superfecta Sunday we take a peak at a graded stakes race at Los Alamitos.

Los Alamitos Race 8 {Bayakoa Handicap~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A solid group of eight gals will take to the Los Al dirt. There is enough speed to keep an honest pace. Dirt speed numbers are very close which should produce a highly competitive race. Our task is to cobble together a wining 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#6 Pacific Wind (Bejarano / Eurton) should be able to get the job done with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three strong peaking workouts. This gal holds a win at the distance in her only try and is 83% in the money from six career starts. She is our Bronze horseshoe selection.
$4 SHOW.

#2 Champagn Room (Gutierrez / Eurton) should pose a great challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. She has notched two wins at this distance from three efforts. This talented gal is the only millionaire in the field. She should be forwardly placed.

#4 Madame Stripes [ARG] (Talamo / Drysdale) looks to contend with a couple of very good last out speed numbers and four significant workouts. She will be switching from turf to dirt for this race and should handle it well. This lady is 73% in the money from fifteen starts.

#7 Shenandoah Queen (Espinoza / Sadler) should find herself in the mix with a couple of good last out speed numbers and three stamina inducing workouts. She is 75% in the money from twelve career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Pacific Wind  +  #2 Champagn Room  +  #4 Madame Stripes [ARG]  +  #7 Shenandoah Queen.




Stakes Saturday Results
Aqueduct R10.  Cigar Mile Handicap--G1.  Our first pick, Practical Joke, finished 3rd for show money of $4.05.  Our second pick, Tom's Ready, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Americanize, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 6-1-8-5.
Bankroll slides to $73.22.


Saturday, December 2, 2017

Stakes Saturday at the Big A

A great Stakes Saturday unfolds with a number of terrific Stakes races across the country. Today we look at a high quality mile race at the "Big A".

Aqueduct Race 10 {Cigar Mile~G1~1 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

An excellent field of ten will saunter over to the gate in one of the great Fall races every year. There is speeeed... which could easily set up for the horses coming from off the pace.
Speed numbers are close for the main contenders. There are four millionaires among this crew all of which have a legit shot to take home the win. It should be one of the best races at venerable Aqueduct as the year comes to a close.

#8 Practical Joke (Rosario / C. Brown) seeks to grab this grade one with a couple of very good last out speed numbers and two solid workouts. He loves this distance and the surface having hit the board in nine of his ten races over dirt. This millionaire son of Into Mischief has the tracking and closing capability to nip the speedsters at the wire.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Tom's Ready (M. Smith / D. Stewart) should challenge after the speed dust clears going into the stretch. Yes, he will track and close boldly. He holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and two hearty workouts. Another Millionaire, he does enjoy this distance. A son of More Than Ready, he has hit the board in his last three starts.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#5 Americanize (Bejarano / Callaghan) comes in from sunny Southern California looking for his third win in a row. He will be part of the speed contingent on the front end. This lad holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two superb workouts. He has improved his speed numbers in his last three all the while hitting the board all three times. A son of Concord Point, he is 88% in the money from nine career starts.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Seymourdini (J. Ortiz / L. Rice) will be traveling on the front end seeking position for the win. He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and has put in two robust workouts. This guy is undefeated at this distance from four efforts. A son of Bernardini, he has every chance to pull off the victory.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#8 Practical Joke  /  #4 Tom's Ready  /  #5 Americanize, #2 Bernardini  /  ALL.



Furlong Friday Results
Fair Grounds Race Course R7.  Claiming. Our pick, My Queen Olivia, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 4-5-1-6.
Bankroll dips to $80.87.


Friday, December 1, 2017

Furlong Friday at Fair Grounds, Take Two

Thank goodness for Furlong Friday. Today we take in a nice sprint down in NOLA.

Fair Grounds Race 7 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~LA~Claiming}

A small field of seven will take to the dirt in this Louisiana Claiming race. Speed is there. Speed numbers are fairly close making it a competitive event. A number in here have had modest to extended layoffs assuring some freshness to the equine talent. It should be a good race.

#5 Crimson Feline (Sutherland / Richards) has all the tools to make a break for a victory. She is coming in off an extended layoff with a couple of solid workouts. She holds the second highest speed number at the distance with an 87% in the money record at the same.

#3 Another Pinot (Bridgmohan / Broberg) should challenge coming out of a more competitive event. She holds the highest speed number at the distance. She should be forwardly placed seeking the winners circle.

#2 My Queen Olivia (Graham / Mouton) comes into this race off a modest layoff. She holds some decent speed figs in her last three. This gal has put in the best workout tab of the group and should be well positioned to hit the board.
$1 SHOW.

#1 Minister of War (Murrill / Schwandt) has notched a victory at this distance in her only try cover six furlongs. She has had a modest layoff with a hearty workout. This gal is 54% in the money from twenty-four starts.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Crimson Feline  /  #3 Another Pinot  /  #2 My Queen Olivia, #1 Minister of War  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (11/26) Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R7.  Matriarch--G1. We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort hitting three of the four required for payout. Superfecta went 8-10-5-7.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Hawksmoor [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $13.80.
Bankroll gets a raise to $82.67.