Stakes Saturday in Sweet Home Chicago

 On this Stakes Saturday we take a look at a nice sprint on the Poly-track at a that great race track nestled in the leafy Chicago suburbs.

Arlington International Race 8 {Chicago Handicap~G3~7 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A fabulous field of eight will make their way onto the polytrack in this annual event. There is enough speed to carry the race swiftly forward. The speed numbers are relatively close. A couple of these gals are making their first start after a extended layoffs. It should be one of the great races on a weekend of fantastic racing.

#3 Hotshot Anna (Valdivia / H. Robertson) is the deserved favorite coming off a lengthy layoff after an injury. She holds the highest last out speed number and at the distance. Prior to the layoff she laced together four straight wins. This gal has put in three strong peaking workouts in preparation for this race. A daughter of Trappe Shot, she should race close to the pay and peel away from the crew.
$2 WIN.

#8 Annathela (Edg. Perez / Arnold) should challenge with three decent last out speed numbers over dirt. Her pedigree suggest she may take a liking to the poly. This gal shares the second highest speed number at the distance. Three solid workouts adds to her cache. A daughter of Elusive Quality, she should set herself among the tracking pack ready to strike going into the stretch.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Student Body (S. Doyle / C. Davis) will contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. This lady holds the highest speed number over the synthetic that resulted in victory. A daughter of Colonel John, she should the speed of the race and could control the pace up front.
$2 SHOW.

#9 Babybluesbdancing (Felix / Gullick) looks to improve after a meaningful layoff. She notched a win over this course and distance to secure the second highest speed number at same. This gal also holds the fourth highest (tie) speed number over the synth. A daughter of Sky Mesa, she is another tracker that will battle for position in the middle running.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel

#3 Hotshot Anna  /  #8 Annathela,  #1 Student Body,  #9 Babybluesbdancing.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#3 Hotshot Anna  /  #8 Annathela  /  #1 Student Body,  #9 Babybluesbdancing  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (6/23) Results
Santa Anita R8.  SanJuan Capistrano--G3.  We were off by two in our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket effort.
Superfecta went 4-8-7-3.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Causeforcommotion, finished 5th.
Bankroll tumbles to $17.00.