Turf Meets Surf on Stakes Saturday

Off we go to where the "Turf meets the Surf" to enjoy a classic graded Turf race.

Del Mar Race 7 {Del Mar Handicap~G2~1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A fine field of nine will jog onto the Turf for this annual contest. There is some speed to keep the pace rolling. Speed figs are very close giving this race a strong competitive feel to it. Only one millionaire, #7 Itsinthepost [FR], is among this group. It should be a great race to lead off the challenging pick-5.

#4 Markies Water (Pereira / Baltas) might be in the best form to take this one down. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two robust workouts. This lad has already secured a victory at this distance in his only effort at it. A son of Tribal Rule, he does have some tactical speed to go with the flow of the race.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 United (Prat / Mandella) should pose a significant challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three hearty workouts. This guy will stretch out to this distance, but should handle it well. A son of Giant's Causeway, he should track and close with vigor.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Itsinthepost [FR] (Van Dyke / Mullins) should contend sharing the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and two sound workouts. This lad holds the highest amount of wins (10) among this group. A millionaire son of American Post [GB], he should be tracking the pace fluidly.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Oscar Dominguez [IRE] (Talamo / Baltas) should perform well provided he has some pace to run into. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and four serious workouts. This lad is a distance troubadour, having gone this distance six times and hitting the board for half of them. A son of ,Zoffany [IRE] he should close furiously. 

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#4 Markies Water  /  #5 United,  #7 Itsinthepost [FR],  #1 Oscar Dominguez [IRE].

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Markies Water  /  #5 United  /  #7 Itsinthepost [FR],  #1 Osacr Dominguez [IRE]  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (8/11) Results
Emerald Downs R7.  Longacre Mile--G3.  We were off by two in our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort.
Superfecta went 5-8-1-2.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner,Oh Marvelous Mel, finished 6th.
Bankroll gets slammed and falls to $7.37.  We will supplement with a Hamilton for today's racing.