Remembering those who have died in service to our country.
Today we take a look at a neat classic distance Turf race over the Maryland sod.
Pimlico Race 6 {1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Allowance}
A good group of eight will hit the Turf in this allowance feature. It comes up a little short on speed, hence strategy and tactics will get one of these lads to the winners circle. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only two have gone this distance, #2 Tap the Moment and #5 Real Factor; both hitting the board. It should be a fantastic race on this Memorial Day.
#2 Tap the Moment (Boyce / Bosley) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number, winning at this very distance. This guy enjoys the Turf. A son of Tapizar, he will be part of the tracking group ready to battle through the stretch.
$1 WIN.
#6 Lemon Zip (Connor / Saiville) should pose a good challenge with the second highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He comes up from Tampa seeking to engage this Mid-Atlantic Turf crew. A son of Ghostzapper, he is another that will put his tracking capabilities to the test.
$2 SHOW.
#5 Real Factor (McCarthy / C. Lynch) should contend having gone this distance and securing the second highest speed number at same. He has put in two hearty workouts prepping for this race. A son of The Factor, he might lead them through the fractions.
#4 Broad Expanse (Karamanos / Worton) will be in the mix with a couple of o.k. last out speed numbers and one solid workout. He should improve going this longer distance. A son of Curlin, he should track and close handsomely.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#2 Tap the Moment + #6 Lemon Zip + #5 Real Factor + #4 Broad Expanse.
Superfecta Sunday Results
Sunray Park R10. Dine Stakes. We hit our 10 CENT Superfecta box for $6.44. Superfecta went 5-2-6-7.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, No Pasa Nada, finished 4th.
Bankroll gains a couple bucks to settle at $6.90,
With many races across the country having smaller fields on the day before Memorial Day, we make a virtual journey to the Land of Enchantment for our Superfecta Sunday.
Sunray Park Race 10 {Dine Stakes~6 1/2 Furlongs~3 year-old~NM~Stakes}
An interesting field of seven geldings will hit the Farmington, New Mexico dirt. All but one of these fellas are coming up from Sunland Park near Las Crucesm NM. There is speed which should churn up the pace. Speed figures are fairly close making for a competitive event. Our task is to tie down a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.
#5 My Boanerges (J. Melancon / W. Martin) has the opportunity to wire this field with the highest last out speed number and one potent bullet workout. This guy is 100% in the money from four career starts. A son of Diabolical, he has notched three wins and has progressed his speed figs with every start.
#6 Sunscreen (A. Juarez / Lambert) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number at a route and two robust workouts. This lad is 100% in the money from ten career starts. He could go off as the even money favorite. A son of Southwestern Heat, he could take his fellow geldings to task with his tracking capability.
#7 No Pasa Nada (Hebert / Buechler) is the only one that has chalked a win over the Sunray track winning last out by six lengths and achieving the fourth highest last out speed number. Since that start he has put in a quality workout. A son of Atilla's Storm, he should be forwardly placed ready to strike. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.
#2 Quite Peace (I. Enriquez / Marr) should contend with the third highest last out speed number at a route and three sensational workouts. Coming off a brief layoff, he should be ready to improve once again. A son of Abstraction, he should track the pace and rush into the stretch.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#5 My Boanerges + #6 Sunscreen + #7 No Pasa Nada + #2 Quite Peace.
Stakes Saturday results
Monmouth Park R11. Monmouth Stakes--G3. Our first pick, Synchrony, finished 2nd for show money of $2.60. Our second pick, Up the Ante, finished 8th (last). Our third pick, Projected [GB], finished 7th.
Superfecta went 2-7-6-1.
Bankroll plummets to $2.96. We will supplement with a Jefferson for today's race.
Off we go to preview an exciting stakes race along the Jersey shore. Summer Turf season unofficially begins this Memorial Day weekend.
Monmouth Park Race 11 {Monmouth Stakes~G3~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}
A great group of eight Turfers will step on to the Haskell Turf course. There is sufficient speed to maintain a solid pace. Speed numbers for these fellas are very close. We can expect a tremendously competitive event.
#7 Synchrony (McCarthy / Stidham) seems to have a slight edge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and one strong workout. This guy loves the distance as well as the Monmouth Turf course. A son of Tapit, he should track and close ferociously.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.
#4 Up the Ante (Raj. Maragh / Clement) should step up to meet these lads as he holds the highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. He has already hit the board in his only attempt at this distance. A son of Smart Strike, he is versatile in that he could show speed or see how the pace develops.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.
#8 Projected [GB] (Gallardo / C. Brown) should contend as he heads into his third start in the form cycle. He holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two robust workouts. This guy is another that enjoys the Monmouth Turf. A son of Showcasing [GB], he will be tracking the pace ready to strike.
$1 SHOW.
#3 Markitoff (Gutierrez / Maker) appears ready to move forward with the second highest last out speed number in a grade one event at Churchill Downs. He does hold the third highest speed number at the distance. A son of Giant's Causeway, he has the tactical speed to move into the pace smoothly.
$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)
#7 Synchrony / #4 Up the Ante, #8 Projected [GB], #3 Markitoff.
10 CENT Superfecta ($0.50)
#7 Synchrony / #4 Up the Ante / #8 Projected [GB] / ALL.
Last Superfecta Sunday (5/19) Results
Lone Star Park R9. Allowance. We had to scuttle our 10 CENT Superfecta box play due to a key scratch.
Superfecta went 8-7-5-4.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Sarabi, finished 5th.
Bankroll dips to $10.86.
On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a nice Turf Allowance in the Lone Star State.
Lone Star Park Race 9 {7 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance}
A good field of nine will strut onto the Turf in this lucky last race at Lone Star. There is enough speed and forwardly placed types to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are fairly close which should make for a competitive event. Our task is to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.
#5 Kingdom Purity (Guerra / Torrez) looks favorable against these with the highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and three superb workouts. This gal also holds the third highest speed number of the group at this distance. A daughter of El Kingdom, she is 68% in the money from sixteen starts.
#1 Sarabi (Eramia / Asmussen) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number where she got the win and three fine-tuned peaking workouts. She appears to be going in the right direction. A daughter of Monarchos, she should be tracking the pace ready to strike. She is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.
#6 Araminta (Wade / Broberg) will contend sharing the highest last out speed number at a longer route. She holds the second highest speed number at the distance and has improved in each of her last three races. A daughter of English Channel, she is 50% in the money at this distance.
#8 Gioblast (Ir. Diego / Calhoun) should be in the mix after breaking her maiden last out where she inked the second highest last out speed number of this group. This lightly raced miss should be tracking the pace closely. A daughter of Gio Ponti, she has put in four hearty workouts in preparation.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#5 Kingdom Purity + #1 Sharabi + #6 Araminta + #8 Gioblast.
Stakes Saturday Results
Pimlico R13. PREAKNESS--G1. Our first pick, Improbable, finished 6th. Our second pick, Warrior's Charge, finished 4th. Our third pick, War of Will, won (1st) for show money of $5.40.
Superfecta went 1-10-5-3.
Bankroll falters to $12.86.
We celebrate the Preakness Stakes on this Stakes Saturday.
Pimlico Race 13 {PREAKNESS~G1~1 3/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}
A great full field of thirteen will go to the gate in the 144th running of the Preakness. There is sufficient speed to ignite a fast pace. Speed figs are surprisingly close which merits a sensationally competitive event. Only four in this field exit the Kentucky Derby. It should be a fantastic running of the second leg of the Triple Crown.
#4 Improbable (Smith / Baffert) is the most consistent in the group holding the third highest last out speed fig and putting in three superb peaking workouts. This guy appears ready to roll and should track the pace closely striking in the stretch. A son of City Zip, he has scored three wins and is 83% in the money from six career starts.
$2 WIN.
#3 Warriors Charge (Castellano / B. Cox) could be the big surprise as he continues to improve coming off two wins in a row. He holds the second highest last out speed number and has put in three super tough workouts. This son of Munnings is 100% in the money from five career starts. Look for him to show his tactical speed.
$2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.
#1 War of Will (Gafalione / M. Casse) encountered trouble in KD 145 and should be able to scoot from the gate in good order here at Pimlico. This colt holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and has fastened together two bullet workouts. A son of War Front he has secured three victories and is 55% in the money from nine starts.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#12 Anothertwistafate (J. Ortiz / Wright) is another very consistent sort in the speed figure category. He shares the fourth highest last out speed number and has put in two hearty workouts. This son of Scat Daddy, is 83% in the money from six starts. He should be forwardly placed ready for action.
#11 Laughing Fox (Santana / Asmussen) should be in the mix as he continues to improve with each start. With a strong pace, this lad should be closing fluidly in the stretch. He has cobbled together three superior workouts in preparation. A son of Union Rags, he has grabbed three wins from seven starts.
#7 Alwaysmining (Centeno / Rubley) is Maryland's hope for the Preakness win. A speedster that has racked up six wins in a row, he will attempt to wire the field. A serious contender with seven wins from twelve career starts. A son of Stay Thirsty, he is 66% in the money overall.
$1 Stakes Saturday Exacta Wheel
#4 Improbable / #3 Warrior's Charge, #1 War of Will, #12 Anothertwistafate, #11 Laughing Fox, #7 Alwaysmining.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#4 Improbable + #3 Warrior's Charge + #1 War of Will + #12 Anothertwistafate.
Last Superfecta Sunday (5/11) Results
Monmouth Park R9. Long Branch Stakes. Nearly half the field was scratched thereby scuttling both our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort and eliminating our Bronze Horseshoe show ticket. Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Union's Destiny, did finish 3rd to no effect.
Bankroll remains the same at $3.86. We will supplement with a Jackson for this Horse racing weekend.
On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a nice Stakes race down along the Jersey shore.
Monmouth Park Race 9 {Long Branch Stakes~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Stakes}
A small field of seven will hit the Jersey dirt in this annual contest. Smaller fields such as this rarely offer huge returns in our 10 CENT Superfecta plays. The pace should be fast and furious as not only are there some speedsters in the race, but there are a couple of sprinters stretching out.Two Triple Crown nominees join this field. Speed numbers are fairly close giving some parity to the race. Our task is to loop together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a good race.
#6 Union's Destiny (Gallardo / Avila) should benefit from a hot pace as he tracks the pace. He holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route and three superb peaking workouts. This son of Union Rags is 60% in the money from five career starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.
#7 The Right Path (Toledo / Duarte) will challenge with the second highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and one strong workout. This guy also holds the second highest speed number at the distance. A son of Quality Road, he is 75% in the money from four starts. He should be forwardly placed.
#1 Joevia (Juarez / Sacco) should go off as the favorite as he comes out of the grade two Wood Memorial and drops a bit in distance. He will be part of the speed scenario on or near the lead. This lad shares the second highest last out speed number and has put in two stamina inducing workouts. A son of Shanghai Bobby, he is also 75% in the money from four career starts.
#5 Regally Irish (Maragh / Motion) will contend with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and one solid workout. He has already won over the Monmouth track. This guy should be part of the pack of speedsters on the front end. A son of Regal Ransom, he is 72% in the money from seven career starts.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#6 Union's Destiny + #7 The Right Path + #1 Joevia + #5 Regally Irish.
Stakes Saturday Results
Belmont Park R10. Man o' War--G1. Our first pick, Focus Group, finished 6th. Our second pick, Magic Wand [IRE], finished 3rd for show money of $3.60. Our third pick, Epical, finished 5th.
We were way off in our Exacta bid.
Superfecta went 8-4-5-1.
Bankroll plummets to its lowest mark in years, settling at $3.86.
Off we go to that great race track in New York to look in on a magnificent turf race.
Belmont Park Race 10 {Man o' War~G1~1 3/8 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}
A great field of nine will hit the New York Turf in this annual graded stakes contest. There is sufficient speed to render a fast pace. Speed numbers are comparatively close giving anyone of these horses a chance to hit the wire first. The field consists of three millionaires; #4 Arklow, #5 Magic Wand [IRE], and #8 Channel Maker. It should be a fantastic race.
#6 Focus Group (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) should get the pace he needs to run into. This lad holds the third highest last out speed number and four robust workouts. He is undefeated at this distance from two starts. A son of Kitten's Joy, he should gallop home in great form.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.
#5 Magic Wand [IRE] (Lordan / A. O'Brien) is the only filly in the field, but should give these lads a run for the money. She holds the third highest speed number at the distance. Coming in from Dubai, UAE, she should have adequate freshness to compete here. A daughter of the great Turf sire, Galileo [IRE], she should be forwardly placed ready to strike.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.
#7 Epical (T. Baze / Cassidy) comes in from California where the Turf battles have been legendary of late. He holds the second highest last out speed number and three terrific peaking workouts. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance. A son of Uncle Mo, he has the tactical speed to patiently make his move as the pace develops.
$1 SHOW
Other Wagering Interests
#8 Channel Maker (Rosario / Mott) should challenge with the highest speed number at the distance and three superb workouts. Of the group he does hold the highest speed number over the Belmont course. A son of English Channel, he has tremendous affinity for the Turt and should race close to the pace.
#1 Hunting Horn [IRE] (Hussey / A. O'Brien) also comes in from Dubai competing in a mile and half Turf battle where he finished fourth. This lad has hit the board while racing over the Belmont Turf. A son of Camelot [GB], he is 60% in the money from fifteen career starts. Look for him to be forwardly placed.
$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)
#6 Focus Group / #5 Magic Wand [IRE], #7 Epical, #8 Channel Maker, #1 Hunting Horn [IRE].
10 CENT Superfecta
#6 Focus Group / #5 Magic Wand [IRE] / #7 Epical / ALL.
Last Superfecta Sunday (5/5) Results
Golden Gate Fields R8. Allowance. Wow. We goose egged our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort.
Superfecta went 7-1-9-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Marilyn's Smile, finished 5th.
Bankroll gets punched down to $14.86.
With the Kentucky Derby in our rearview mirror, we take a look at a very nice Turf sprint in the city by the bay.
Golden Gate Fields Race 8 {5 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance }
A solid field of ten ladies will step onto the grass in this allowance feature. There is sufficient speed to give it a fast pace. Speed figs are very close among this group. They all have a chance to pull of the victory in this race. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.
#10 Marilyn's Smile (Couton / McCanna) is coming off a modest layoff, but appears ready to fire. She holds the highest last out speed number and has put in four strong workouts. A daughter of Smiling Tiger, she should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. This gal is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.
#8 Dearborn (Ocasio / March) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number at a route and four dynamite workouts. This gal comes up from Santa Anita where she raced well. A daughter of Malibu Moon, she should be forwardly placed.
#7 Gotham Desire (J. Hernandez / Moger) will contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. She posts the highest speed fig over the surface. A daughter of Gotham City, she should be rolling late.
#4 Classy Atlantic (F. Alvarado / Specht) should be in the mix with some solid last out speed numbers and three robust workouts. This gal should be on or near the lead ready to roll. A daughter of Stormy Atlantic, she should relish a move back to the Turf.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#10 Marilyn's Smile + #8 Dearborn + #7 Gotham Desire + #4 Classy Atlantic.
Stakes Saturday Results
Churchill Downs Race 12. KENTUCKY DERBY 145--G1. Our first pick, Game Winner, finished 5th. Our second pick, War of Will, finished 7th. Our third pick, Tacitus, finished 3rd for show money of $5.60.
Exacta went 20-13.
Trifecta went 20-13-8
Superfecta went 20-13-8-5.
Pentafecta (Super Hi-5) went 20-13-8-5-16.
Bankroll gets obliterated, dropping to $14.86.
On this the first Saturday in May we look at the greatest two minutes in sports, The 145th running of the KENTUCKY DERBY.
Churchill Downs Race 12 {KENTUCKY DERBY~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}
A smashing field of nineteen will go the gate this afternoon (6:50 pm EDT) to compete in the greatest horse race in the world. The pace will be fast. The speed numbers are fairly close which makes this the most competitive Kentucky Derby in recent memory. There are already two millionaires in the field, Game Winner and Plus Que Parfait, both bred to relish this distance. The program numbers remain the same, but with the scratch of Derby favorite, Omaha Beach and Haikal, the post positions have changed somewhat. Wager and watch what will be the absolute best race of the year.
#16 Game Winner (Rosario / Baffert) has been peaked for this race by his connections as he will make his third start in the form cycle. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and has put in two stamina producing workouts in preparation. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he should be tracking the pace closely. The juvenile champ is ready to conquer this field over the track he was crowned as such.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW / $5 PLACE
#1 War of Will (Gaffalione / M. Casse) has the best pedigree to get this distance. His chances have greatly improved since the scratch of Haikal as he will launch out of post position two and not the dreaded post position one. It is possible for him to wire this field just as Serengetti Empress did in yesterday's Kentucky Oaks. His connections have already indicated he will use his speed from the gate. This colt did not fair well in his last race, but has put together the best workout tab of any in this field, stringing together four powerful peaking workouts. A son of War Front, do not underestimate his talent.
$2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.
#8 Tacitus (J. Ortiz / Mott) should challenge from a great post position. This lad shares the second highest last out speed number combined with two hearty workouts. He comes into KD145 on a three race winning streak. This colt has improved in each race run and should continue to do so. A son of Tapit, he will be tracking the pace looking for openings to move through the pack.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#7 Maximum Security (L. Saez / Ja. Servis) will contend. As of this writing he is the favorite at 9-2 among the current wagers. The winner of the Florida Derby, he should be forwardly placed. Undefeated in his four career races, this guy could do it for the same ownership that owns our top selection. A son of New Year's Day, this guy has put in three quality workouts prepping for this Derby.
#5 Improbable (I. Ortiz / Baffert) should be in the mix with the highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. He has been victorious over the Churchill track. A son of City Zip, he should be running close to the pace ready to strike in the long stretch.
#9 Plus Que Parfait (Santana / B. Walsh) has the stamina for this distance. While there are those that do not give much weight to the winner of the UAE Derby in Dubai, this guy is different. He is 100% in the money over the Churchill track from two starts. Should the pace get a little frothy, this guy will be running late. A son of Point of Entry, he is what the Brits like to call a "stayer".
#6 Vekoma (Castellano / Weaver) is another that is 100% in the money from four career starts. He holds some excellent last out speed numbers and two robust workouts. This lad should be sitting in the mid-pack with so many others looking for holes to shoot through. Another son of Candy Ride [ARG], he won the Bluegrass Stakes last time out.
#13 Code of Honor (J. Velazquez / McGaughey) will be closing gamely into a strong pace. This colt holds the second highest (tie) overall speed number and has put in three solid peaking workouts in preparation for the big dance. A son of Noble Mission [GB], he is 80% in the money from five career starts.
#20 Country House (Prat / Mott) is another closer that has a chance to break into the exotics. He has improved with every race run and has put in two superb workouts in preparation. A son of Lookin at Lucky, he could surprise.
Exotic Plays
50 CENT TRIFECTA; #16 Game Winner / #1 War of Will, #8 Tacitus / #7 Maximum Security, #5 Improbable, #9 Plus Que Parfait, #6 Vekoma, #13 Code of Honor, #20 Country House. ($6.00 wager).
$1 SUPERFECTA: #16 Game Winner / #1 War of Will / #8 Tacitus / #7 Maximum Security, #5 Improbable, #9 Plus Que Parfait, #6 Vekoma, #13 Code of Honor, #20 Country House. ($6.00 wager)
$1 SUPER HI-FIVE: #16 Game Winner / #1 War of Will / #8 Tacitus / #7 Maximum Security / #5 Improbable, #9 Plus Que Parfait, #13 Code of Honor, #20 Country House. ($5.00 wager).
$1 EXACTA Wheel #16 Game Winner / #1, #8, #7, #5, #9, #6, #13, #20. ($8.00 wager).
Last Superfecta Sunday (4/28) Results
Lone Star Park R7. Steve Sexton Mile. We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort, capturing three of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 9-4-1-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Forevamo, finished 7th.
Bankroll drops to $53.26.
