Sunday, February 24, 2019

Superfecta Sunday in the Great Southwest

On this Superfecta Sunday we take a look at a fine Stakes race in New Mexico.

Sunland Park Race 9 {Mine That Bird Derby~1 1/16 mile~3 year-olds~Stakes}

A good field of nine will shuffle away from the gates in this annual race named after 2009 Kentucky Derby winner, Mine That Bird. There is speed, which should produce a fast pace. Speed numbers are fairly close with a couple high and low outliers. Our task is to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a splendid race under the shadow of a setting New Mexico sun.

#8 Wicked Indeed (Contreras / Asmussen) should be the favorite exiting the Grade three Le Compt at Fair Grounds. He holds the highest last out speed number and has put in four dynamic peaking workouts. This Triple Crown nominee is one of only two that have gone this distance. A son of Tapit, he is 66% in the money from three starts. Our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Hustle Up (Laviolette / Fincher) may well be the speed of the speed. He has already notched seven wins from nine starts. This guy holds the third highest last out speed number and two hearty peaking workouts. A son of Abstraction, he is three for three on his home track.

#7 One Flew South (Figueroa / O'Neill) should contend in his second career start as he gets to more favorable footing on the dirt. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number which he secured winning his Maiden over polytrack at Turfway Park. This son of Giant's Causeway should show speed.

#3 Walker Stalker (Medellin / J. Gonzalez) could be in the mix after a couple of good last time out efforts and two strengthening workouts. This guy has hit the board at Sunland in his two career starts and going into his third start of the form cycle he is sure to improve. A son of Stroll, he is a Triple Crown nominee.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Wicked Indeed  +  #5 Hustle Up  +  #7 One Flew South  +  #3 Walker Stalker.




Stakes Saturday Results
Santa Anita Park R8.  Buena Vista--G2.  Our first pick, Vasilika, won (1st) for win money of $3.60.  Our second pick, Fahan Mura, finsihed 9th (last).  Our third pick, Elysea's World [IRE], finished 6th.
Superfecta went 9-10-2-1.
Bankroll takes a tumble to $58.31.


Saturday, February 23, 2019

A Little Santa Anita Turf on Stakes Saturday

Back in action on the TURF after a brief respite. We take a look at a quality graded Turf race at the "Great Race Place"

Santa Anita Park Race 8 {Buena Vista~G2~1 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A high quality field of nine will step onto the grass in this annual Turf feature. There is plenty of speed to maintain a swift pace. Speed numbers are very close for these ladies. It should be an exceptional race to wager and watch.

#9 Vasilika (Prat / Hollendorfer) should go off as the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number, the highest speed number at the mile distance, and three endurance building workouts. She is certainly the one to beat. This daughter of Skipshot, is 72% in the money from twenty-nine starts.
$2 WIN.

#4 Fahan Mura (Maldonado / Cerin) should challenge with the second highest speed number at the distance and two strong workouts. This gal will show speed from the opening gate and could dictate the pace. A daughter of English Channel, she excels at the course and distance.
$2 PLACE  / $3 SHOW.

#8 Elysea's World [IRE] (Rosario / Baltas) is coming into this race off a layoff, but has worked diligently securing three dynamic peaking workouts for her return. Should there be a frothy pace she should benefit greatly. This daughter of Champs Elyssees [IRE], has hit the board 63% of the time from twenty-two starts.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Compelled (Talamo / Proctor) should contend with the third highest speed number at the distance and five superb workouts. This gal loves the turf, distance, and course. She should be tracking the pace looking to strike in the stretch. A daughter of War Front, should continue to improve.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Vasilika  +  #4 Fahan Mura  +  #8 Elysea's World [IRE]  +  #5 Compelled.




Our Last Superfecta Sunday (2-3-19) Results
Gulfstream Park R11.  Sweetest Chant--G3. We were off on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort securing only two of the four required to score. Superfecta went 7-6-1-5.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, A Bit Special [GB], won (1st) for show money of $2.60.
Bankroll falters to $67.11.

Sunday, February 3, 2019

Swinging Back to Gulfstream Park for Superfecta Sunday

Back we go to the gorgeous South Florida track for a sensational Turf contest for our Superfecta Sunday.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {Sweetest Chant~G3~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A high quality field of nine will hit the green for this graded stakes event. It comes up a little light on speed. Pretty much expect a kind of Euro-quickening as they gear up for the stretch. Speed figs are close which gives it a competitive feel. There are a couple of French Fillies making their first North American start which adds a little intrigue. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. Should be a great race on a beautiful day in South Florida.

#7 A Bit Special [GB] (Leparoux / Biacone) might have the edge with the third highest last out speed number and three powerful peaking workouts. She also holds the highest speed number at the distance. This daughter of Mukhadram [GB] is 100% in the money from four career starts. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Hard Legacy (B. Hernandez / N. Casse) will be seeking her third win in a row in her third career start. She holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and three hearty workouts. A daughter of Hard Spun, she loves the surface and the Gulfstream course.

#1 La Feve [FR] (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) is one of the fillies making her first American start after competing will across the pond in France. She comes in after a modest layoff, but these connections are legendary for getting horses ready. A daughter of George Vancouver, she is 100% in the money from two starts over Turf.

#2 Adara Belle [FR] (L. Saez / Abreu) is the other French filly making her first North American start. She too competed in France before shipping over. This gal appears to be in good form with four superb peaking workouts. A daughter of Amodin [FR], she should acquit herself gamely.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 A Bit Special [GB]  +  #3 Hard Legacy  +  #1 La Feve [FR]  +  #2 Adara Belle [FR].




Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R11.  Holy Bull--G2.  Our first pick, Maximus Mischief, finished 3rd.  Our second pick, Mihos, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Epic Dreamer, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 5-4-8-3.
Bankroll gets shut-out and tumbles to $60.91.


Saturday, February 2, 2019

Stakes Saturday in South Florida

KD 145 points are on the line as we take in a great stakes race down in South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {Holy Bull~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A fantastic field of nine will go to the gate with Kentucky Derby points on the line. There is a plethora of speed which should produce a sizzling pace on a fast track. Speed numbers are widely varied as is the case as these horses launch their three year-old season. Many have sound potential and may find their way into the gate on that first Saturday in May. It should be a very exciting race.

#8 Maximus Mischief (J. Ortiz / Reid) will be the odds on favorite and deservedly so. This guy has rattled of three wins from his three career starts with speed numbers in the nineties much better than all the rest. It is his race to win as he cuts back from a longer route and puts in three superb peaking workouts. A son of Into Mischief, expect him to be part of the pace scenario.
$1 WIN  (not a lot of value on this one).

#6 Mihos (Velazquez / Jerkens) should challenge seeking to get his third win in a row. He holds the second highest last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. This lad should benefit greatly from a frothy pace. A son of Cairo Prince, he has already cruised to victory over the Gulfstream track.
$2 PLACE  / $3 SHOW.

#3 Epic Dreamer (I. Ortiz / Breen) should contend after a disappointing effort down in Texas. He holds the highest (tie) speed number at this distance and has put in three fabulous peaking workouts. A son of Kentucky Derby winner, Orb, he could be right in the thick of it from the opening gate.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Federal Case (Castellano / Pletcher) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number and three fantastic peaking workouts. He has won in both of his starts and will be stretching out for this race. A son of Gemologist, he should sit close to the pace waiting for an opening.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Maximus Mischief  /  #6 Mihos  /  #3 Epic Dreamer, #2 Federal Case  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (1/27) Results
Sam Houston Race Park R8.  John B. Connally TURF Cup--G3.  We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort nailing down only two of the four required. Superfecta went 4-1-6-8.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Lawless West, finished 8th.
Bankroll slides to $72.11.