Sunday, November 25, 2018

Superfecta Sunday down at Ol' Del Mar

Another gorgeous Superfecta Sunday down in San Diego. On the other hand, snowing here in Chicago. So we look to marvelous Cali to get some Turf action.

Del Mar Race 8 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~CA~Allowance Optional Claiming}

A reduced field of nine California Turfers will hit the grass in this swell Turf feature. There is some speed to keep the pace humming. Speed numbers are very close making it a competitive race. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#2 Push Through (G. Franco / Freeman) appears to be in tip-top form with the fourth highest last out speed number and one very solid workout. This lad loves the distance and the Del Mar course achieving a 100% in the money record over both. A son of Square Eddie, he should track the pace and strike in the stretch. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$3.00 SHOW.

#3 Acclimate (h. Figueroa / D'Amato) also appears to be in fine form having won his last two races. He holds the second highest last out speed number and three superb workouts This guy enjoys the distance and surface. A son of Acclamation, he is another that will be in the tracking party.

#9 Carville (Pereira / Carava) shares the third highest speed number at the distance having achieved a 75% in the money record at it. He has put in four vigorous workouts during a brief freshening. A son of Globalize, he should be part of the pace scenario.

#5 Jet Set Rider (Prat / Baltas) looks to improve with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two hearty workouts. He has already notched a win over the Del Mar course. A son of Tribal Rule, he should be guided into a great tracking position ready to close gallantly.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Push Through  +  #3 Acclimate  +  #9 Carville  +  #5 Jet Set Rider.




Last Superfecta Sunday (11/18) Results
Churchill Downs R6. Maiden Special Weight. We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta effort capturing three of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 9-3-8-12.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Grenadier, finished 3rd for show money of $4.60.
Bankroll gained twenty cents to settle at $95.61.





Sunday, November 18, 2018

Superfecta Sunday under the Twin Spires

We look at a challenging maiden special weight in Kentucky on our Superfecta Sunday.

Churchill Downs Race 6 {5 1/2 Furlongs~Off the TURF and on the dirt~2 year-old~Maiden Special Weight}

Despite being moved from Turf to Dirt, twelve youngsters will go to the gate. There should be ample pace. For those that have run, the speed numbers are very close. There will be three first time starters among the field. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#8 Grenadier (Lanerie / Tomlinson) should be ready for a big effort as he makes his third start in the form cycle. He holds the highest overall speed number, a two race progression, and one sound workout. This lad is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Zeroed In (De La Cruz / B. Cox) will be switching from Turf to dirt for his second career race. He shares the second highest overall speed number and has put in three dynamite peaking workouts. This guy should be forwardly placed and ready to dash.

#9 Uncapped (Gaffalione / Walsh) should challenge sharing the second highest overall speed number and putting in three superb peaking workouts. He should be part of the pace scenario from the get-go.

#5 Tip Candy (Santana / Asmussen) comes off a freshening with one solid workout. He holds the third highest overall speed number, albeit over the Turf. He has already hit the board at the distance. This lad should be tracking the ready to strike.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Grenadier  +  #3 Zeroed In  +  #9 Uncapped  +  #5 Tip Candy.




Stakes Saturday Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R8.  Bob Hope--G3.  Our first pick, Sparky Ville, finished 3rd for show money of $3.30. Our second wagering selection, Savagery, finished 2nd for show money of $3.20.
We hit our Trifecta play cashing a meager ticket for $10.35. Trifecta went 3-4-6.
Bankroll gets a little boost to $95.41.

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Stakes Saturday "Where the Turf Meets the Surf"

Today we take a peek at a swell Stakes race out in San Diego, California.

Del Mar Race 8 {Bob Hope~G2~7 Furlongs~2 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of five will make the start in this annual event. It is perfectly balanced group of running styles which will make it a competitive contest. All of these lads will be going on to greater races once finished here.

#6 Sparky Ville (Stevens / Bonde) is the most experienced runner of the group seeking his third career win. He holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strong works. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he should track the leaders and gun it in the stretch.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.

#3 Mucho Gusto (Talamo / Baffert) looks to be the odds on favorite with the third highest speed number in his only start and five exceptional, glorious workouts. This son of Mucho Macho Man is primed and ready to compete. He could take them all from the gate to the wire.
No Wagering Value.

#4 Savagery (Bejerano / Callaghan) should be in the thick of it from opening of the gate with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three endurance producing workouts. A son of Bellamy Road, he broke his maiden at Del Mar.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Extra Hope (Prat / Mandella) is coming off his maiden win at a route race. He holds a two race progression with a couple of good speed figs and two hearty workouts. This son of Shanghai Bobby is 100% in the money at Del Mar. He should track and close efficiently.

50 CENT Trifecta ($4.00)
Normally we like our 10 CENT Superfecta play, but with this shortened field we go to a bigger pool of money in the Trifecta.

#6 Sparky Ville, #3 Mucho Gusto  /  #6, #3, #4 Savagery  /  #6, #3, #4, #2 Extra Hope.



Last Superfecta Sunday (11/11) Results
Churchill Downs R9  Allowance Optional Claimer. We failed in our 10 CENT Superfecta play onlt hitting two of four wagering interests. Superfecta went 1-6-5-10.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Five Hearts, finished 10th (last).
Bankroll plummets to $89.56.

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Superfecta Sunday in Louisville

We venture down to Kentucky to take in a quality Turf race for the girls.

Churchill Downs Race 9 {1 mile~Turf~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance Optional Claiming}

A wonderful field of ten will hit the green in this featured allowance race. There should be enough speed to carry the pace through honest fractions. Speed numbers are relatively close assuring a competitive event. Any of these fine ladies could gallop to victory. Our task is to cobble together a winning 10 Cent Superfecta ticket.

#3 Five Hearts (Gaffalione / Walsh) appears ready to come back after an extended layoff with four sharp workouts. She holds the highest speed number at the distance. A daughter of Langfuhr, should be tracking the pace ready to strike. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$3 SHOW.

#1 Take These Chains [IRE] (Geroux / B. Cox) comes back to the track after a lengthy extended layoff. She will be stretching out to this distance for the first time. She holds the highest speed number over the Turf. A daughter of Fastnet Rock [AUS], she will also be tracking the pace seeking her fourth win from five career starts.

#6 Valentine Wish (Morales / Oliver) looks in fine form with a series of three excellent speed numbers and one solid workout. She does hold the second best speed number at this distance. A daughter of Lemon Drop Kid, she could be forwardly placed.

#7 Cheeky Cherub (Leparoux / Kenneally) looks to take another step forward with the fourth highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This gal has been victorious at both of her starts at this distance. A daughter of Pioneer of the Nile, she could also be forwardly placed.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Five Hearts  +  #1 Take These Chains [IRE]  +  #6 Valentine Wish  +  #7 Cheeky Cherub



Last Superfecta Sunday (11/4) Results
Santa Anita Park R8.  Twilight Derby--G2. We missed by two on our 10 CENT Superfecta effort. Superfecta went 8-1-6-3.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Have It All, finished 2nd for show money of $3.60.
Bankroll loses eight dimes to settle at $94.96.
  

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Suferfecta Sunday Closing the Meet at Santa Anita

A beautiful day in Southern California as Santa Anita closes out its Fall meet. We take a look at a fine graded stakes race on the green.

Santa Anita Park Race 8 {Twilight Derby~G2~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A wonderful group of nine will hit the grass in this annual event. There is enough speed to create a solid pace. Speed numbers are very close. All of these guys have good records over the sod which should make it anyone's race. Our task is to wire together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.

#1 Have At It (Rosario / Clement) comes in from the East Coast to bag up some more cash. He holds the second highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This son of Kitten's Joy loves the Turf and has secured two wins at the distance in as many starts. Look for him to be tracking the pace closely. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#8 River Boyne [IRE] (Prat / Mullins) should go off as the deserved favorite sharing that second highest last out speed figure and putting in four dynamite workouts. This lad is undefeated over the Santa Anita course in four starts. He loves the Turf and the distance. A son of Dandy Man [IRE], he should take up position near the leaders.

#4 Kazan [IRE] (M. Garcia / Callaghan) will challenge also with the second highest last out speed number and three fierce workouts. Another who loves the green and the distance, he should be closing swiftly into a strong pace. A son of Shanghai Bobby, this lad has hit the board in his last three starts.

#9 Platinum Warrior [IRE] (Van Dyke / Sadler) is coming down in distance in a grade one event. He holds the highest last out speed number and has put in four strong workouts in preparation for this race. Having run longer in his career, he will be dropping in distance as well. A son of World Class Turf sire, Galileo [IRE], he should close gallantly.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Have At It  +  #8 River Boyne [IRE]  +  #4 Kazan [IRE]  +  #9 Platinum Warrior [IRE].




Stakes Saturday Results
Churchill Downs R11.  BREEDERS' CUP CLASSIC--G1.  Our first pick, Thunder Snow [IRE], finished 3rd for show money of $20.00.  Our second pick, West Coast, finished 7th.  Our third pick, Roaring Lion, finished 14th (last).
Capturing only two of the four wagering interests required, we missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort.
Superfecta went 14-4-1-10.
Bankroll gains six dimes to settle at $95.76.


Saturday, November 3, 2018

A Classic BC Classic

As the warm sunshine beats down on the Kentucky dirt, we will take in one of the best races of the year in the Breeders' Cup Classic.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {Breeders' Cup Classic~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Starts}

There will be no more exciting race the balance of the year than this edition of the BC Classic. There is enough speed to maintain an honest pace. speed figures for these world class horses are very close.  Of the field of fourteen there are ten millionaires. The Euros have three entrants all with a good chance to find their way to the winner's circle. A great race will unfold.

#1 Thunder Snow [IRE] (Soumillion / bin Suroor) looks well positioned to take this field with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and four strength building, peaking workouts. This lad has hit the board in five of his six starts at this distance. A son of Helmut [AUS], he should be forwardly placed ready to strike.
$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 West Coast (J. Velazquez / Baffert) will challenge with a strong set of three last out speed numbers and three dynamite peaking workouts. He has hit the board in all three of his races at this distance earning the second highest speed number of this field. A son of Flatter, he has the tactical speed to see how the paces develops and use that to his advantage.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Roaring Lion (Murphy / Godsden) makes the surface switch from Turf to dirt for the first time. Distance will not be a problem as he relishes it. This lad will be seeking his fifth win in a row. He is 91% in the money from twelve career starts. A son of Kitten's Joy, he should track the pace and rocket into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#14 Accelerate (Rosario / Sadler) could go off as the favorite with the highest speed at the distance. He comes into this race with a three race win streak and three endurance producing workouts. This guy is 90% in the money from twenty-one career starts. A son of Lookin At Lucky, he should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Thunder Snow [IRE]  +  #7 West Coast  +  #2 Roaring Lion  +  #14 Accelerate.




Furlong Friday Results
Churchill Downs R9.  Breeders' Cup Juvenile--G1.  Our first pick, Game Winner, won (1st) for win money of $4.00.  Our second pick, Standard Deviation, finished 13th (last).  Our third pick, Gunmetal Gray, finished 5th.
We only captured the winner in our 10 CENT Superefecta box effort. Superfecta went 9-10-14-2.
Bankroll gets slammed falling below the Benjamin line to settle at $95.16.

Friday, November 2, 2018

It's Breeders' Cup Time

On this Furlong Friday, normally we take a look at a nice sprinty furlong race, but the Breeder's Cup is upon us. Today we take a peek at the future Derby stars .

Churchill Downs Race 9 {Sentinent Jet BREEDERS' CUP Juvenile~G1~1 1/16 mile~2 year-old~colts and geldings~Graded Stakes}

A fantastic crop of young lads will go to the gate in this multi-million dollar race. A good number of these boys will be future Derby stars, Kentucky or in another setting. This is the race to wager and watch.  A great number of speedy types will launch from the gate sure to give those coming from off the pace a reasonable chance to pull off a victory. Speed numbers are very close for the top tier and the balance of these youngsters should improve nicely. It will be the best race of the day.

#9 Game Winner (Rosario / Baffert) looks to crank off his fourth career win in a row. Coming to this race with the highest last out speed number and three strong workouts, he will be the deserved favorite. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he should be cruising close to the pace and strike in the stretch.
$2 WIN.

#8 Standard Deviation (Castellano / C. Brown) will challenge coming from off the pace. His speed numbers are a little light, but making his third start of his career he should show great improvement. With two solid workouts and best in class connections he should be ready for the battle. A son of Curlin, he is just getting started on a sure to be successful racing career.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#12 Gunmetal Gray (Prat / Hollendorfer) looks to contend with the fourth highest last ut speed number, a three race progression, and four superlative peaking workouts. This lad has already hit the board at the distance. A son of Exchange Rate, he should be traveling close to the pace ready to launch.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Tight Ten (Santana / Asmussen) should be in the hunt with three solid last out speed numbers and four high performance, peaking workouts. This guy has already hit the board twice at Churchill Downs. A son of Tapit, he should be part of the forwardly placed crew ready to gear up when the others have folded.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Game Winner  +  #8 Standard Deviation  +  #12 Gunmetal Gray  +  #4 Tight Ten.




Last Superfecta Sunday (10/28) Results
Santa Anita R8.  Comma to the Top Stakes.  We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box wager taking only two of the four required. Superfecta went 7-5-4-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Roman Rosso [ARG] finished 6th (last).
Bankroll gets plundered, dipping to $102.56.