Sunday, October 28, 2018

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita

We take in a nice Stakes race for our Superfecta Sunday.

Santa Anita Park Race 8 {Comma to the Top~1 mile~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A reduced field of six will go to the gate in this feature race. A short field like this is not necessarily a handicapper's best option, but we will go forward with our effort. There is enough pace to maintain a solid pace. Speed figs are relatively close which gives it a good competitive feel. Our task is to hack together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#7 Battle of Midway (Prat / Hollendorfer) is the class of the field and should meet with his favoritism's expectation. He holds the highest last out speed number and has put in four stellar workouts during a brief freshening. This guy loves the Santa Anita track hitting the board in all of his five runs on it. A millionaire son of Smart Strike, he should get the pace to come a runnin'.

#3 Roman Rosso [ARG] (Talamo / Baffert) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and four superb stamina producing workouts. He will be making his second North American start seeking his sixth career win. A son of Roman Ruler, he should track the pace and strike in the stretch. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$3 SHOW.

#1 Tatters to Riches (T. Baze / Mullins) will contend with the second highest last out speed number and three robust workouts. This guy has the tactical speed to stay close to the pace and get first jump and the others heading into the stretch. He has a win at this distance in his only effort at the mile. A son of Union Rags, he should relish the Santa Anita dirt.

#4 St. Joe Bay (Van Dyke / Sadler) should be in the mix from the opening gate. He holds the third highest speed number at the distance along with an 83% in the money record from six tries. He also loves the Santa Anita track having hit the board nine of eleven times. A son of Saint Anddan, he should show speed.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Battle of Midway  +  #3 Roman Rosso [ARG]  +  #1 Tatters to Riches  +  #4 St. Joe Bay



Last Superfecta Sunday (10/21) Results
Belmont Park R8.  Athenia--G3.  Our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort once again missed by one wagering interest, hitting only three of four. Superfecta went 1-3-4-2.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, New Money Honey, finished 2nd for show money of $3.75.
Bankroll slips to $107.96.



Sunday, October 21, 2018

Superfecta Sunday on the Turf

On this Superfecta Sunday we take a look at a graded stakes race on the Turf.

Belmont Park Race 8 {Athenia~G3~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A reduced group of seven talented gals will hit the Turf in this graded event. There is enough speed to keep a solid pace. Speed numbers are very close insuring a competitive event. Our task is to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#3 New Money Honey (Castellano / C. Brown) appears to be in great form holding the highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and putting three solid workouts. She should be close to the pace and strike in the stretch. A millionaire daughter of Medaglia d'Oro, she is 100% in the money over the Belmont course and distance. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$3 SHOW.

#1 Rymska [FR] (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) is another in good form that holds a 100% money record over the course and the distance. She should get a good pace set-up for her tracking and closing running style. A daughter of La Havre [IRE], she has put in three hearty workouts in preparation for this event.

#2 Hawksmoor [IRE] (M. Franco / Delacour) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two superb workouts. She should be forwardly placed ready with run. A millionaire daughter of Azamour [IRE] she is another that is 100% over the Belmont course.

#6 Inflexibility (J. Velazquez / C. Brown) should be one of the favorites sharing the highest last out speed number at a longer route and putting in three robust workouts prepping for this race. She is 100% in the money at the distance, loves the Turf and Belmont. A daughter of Scat Daddy, she should race close to the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 New Money Honey  +  #1 Rymska [FR]  +  #2 Hawksmoor [IRE]  +  #6 Inflexibility.



Last Superfecta Sunday (10/14) Results
Santa Anita R9.  Allowance Optional Claiming.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort hitting three of the four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 9-1-3-5.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Brandonthebartender, finished 3rd for show money of $6.00.
Bankroll gets a bump to $109.61.

Sunday, October 14, 2018

A Downhill Superfecta Sunday

Om this Superfecta Sunday we take a look at the "lucky last" at the "Great Race Place".

Santa Anita Park Race 9 {6 1/2 Furlongs~downhill TURF~3 year-old Up~Allowance Optional Claiming}

This could be any horse's race as all have decent experience on Santa Anita's unique down hill Turf course. There is speed o plenty in this last race on the card. Speed numbers are also very close making it quite the competitive race. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a terrific race to cap off another horse racing weekend.

#3 Brandonthebartender (Talamo / Dollase) should be in very strong position should the pace boil over. He holds the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts. This lad also shares the second highest speed number over the downhill course. A son of Tribal Rule, he should track and close well. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Eric the Trojan (Prat / Carava) will challenge from off the pace. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four hearty workouts. This guy appears in great form and leads this field with five wins. A son of More Than Ready, he close down this group in the final strides.

#7 Calexman (G. Franco / Cerin) could go off as the deserved favorite with a couple of very good last out speed numbers and three strengthening workouts. This son of Midshipman loves the Turf and the downhill Turf course. He has been in the money in all five starts over Turf.

#9 Afleet Ascent (Desormeaux / Hollendorfer) has the opportunity to wire this field with the highest last out speed number at a route distance and four supreme workouts. He loves the Turf and the Santa Anita course. A son of Northern Afleet, is comes out of a strong second place effort in a stakes event.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Brandonthebartender  +  #5 Eric The Trojan  +  #7 Calexman  +  #9 Afleet Ascent.




Last Superfecta Sunday (10/7) Results
Santa Anita Park R10. Swingtime Stakes.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort hitting three of the four required to cash. Superfecta went 10-4-1-8.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Tonahuta [IRE] finished 4th.
Bankroll slides to $108.01.

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Superfecta Sunday on the Turf

Today we take in a nice Turf stakes race for our Superfecta Sunday.

Santa Anita Park Race 10 {Swingtime Stakes~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A good field of eleven will saunter onto the grass in this featured event. There is more than enough speed to establish a pace with urgency. Speed numbers are very close making it a superbly competitive race. Our task is to sew together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a great race.

#10 Fahan Mura (Maldonado / Cerin) may go off as the favorite with her speed. She holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two fine workouts. Her in the money record at the mile distance is an enviable 83%. A daughter of English Channel, she is undefeated over the Santa Anita green from four starts.

#1 Way to Versailles (Prat / Miller) will challenge seeking to make it three wins in a row. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and has put in five strong peaking workouts during a brief freshening. A daughter of Tizway, she is a speedster who will be stretching out to this mile distance.

#8 Tonahuta [IRE] (Stevens / Blacker) should make another improvement as she continues to gain her footing in North America racing. This gal has been in the money for all three of her North American starts after racing across the pond. She has put in three quality peaking workouts in preparation for her Santa Anita debut. A daughter of Sir Prancelot [IRE], she has scored a win at the distance. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$4 SHOW.

#6 The Tulip [IRE] (G. Franco / Gallagher) should be in contention with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a strong four race progression, and three excellent workouts. This lady will benefit greatly from a sizzling pace as she is a closer. A daughter of Lawman [FR], she does enjoy the Santa Anita Turf.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Fahan Mura  +  #1 Way to Versailles  +  Tonahuta [IRE]  +  #6 The Tulip [IRE].




Stakes Saturday Results
Keeneland R10.  Shadwell Turf Mile--G1.  Our first pick, Almanaar [GB], finished 8th.  Our second pick, Divisidero, was scratched.  Our third pick, Sychrony, finished 7th.
We had to scuttle our 10 CENT Superfecta play due to the scratch. Superfecta went 1-3-7-9.
Bankroll gets snipped several bucks falling to $114.41.

Saturday, October 6, 2018

A Beautiful Fall Stakes Saturday

There are few things better than a Fall Turf race in beautiful Kentucky. Today we take a look at a grade one.

Keeneland Race 10 {Shadwell Turf Mile~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A fantastic field of fourteen will hit the green in this annual contest. There is enough speed to produce a solid pace. Speed numbers are fairly close giving this one a strong competitive feel. Three millionaires make their appearance seeking to pad their bankroll. A few could make millionaire status with a win today. Should be an incredible race.

#11 Almanaar [GB] (Castellano / C. Brown) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and four superb peaking workouts. This lad loves the turf and is good at the distance. A son of Dubawi [IRE], he should be tracking the pace and strike heading into the stretch.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Divisidero (Toledo / Rubley) will challenge with a couple of triple digit Beyer's among his last three and one bullet workout. This guy loves the Turf, distance and Keeneland course. A millionaire son of Kitten's Joy, he should track and close gallantly.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Synchrony (Lanerie / Stidham) could surprise with a couple of very good last out speed numbers, securing wins in both and three excellent peaking workouts. He is 100% in the money over the Turf from nine starts. A son of Tapit, he is another that will track and close gamely.
$1 SHOW.

#14 Bound for Nowhere (J. Garcia / W. Ward) should contend with the third highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. He is undefeated in two tries over the Keeneland Turf. A son of The Factor, he should be forwardly placed looking for first run into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#11 Almanaar [GB]  / #2 Divisidero  /  #6 Synchrony, #14 Bound for Nowhere  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (9/30) results
Santa Anita R9.  Optional Claiming.  We just missed our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort capturing three of the four wagering interests required for the dough. Superfecta went 5-10-9-7.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Oiseau De Guerre, finished 2nd for show money of $4.80.
Bankroll sheds six dimes to settle at $121.41.