Superfecta Sunday in South Florida

We are thankful that horse racing carries on as we enjoy another Superfecta Sunday in South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Maiden Special Weight}

A nice full field of twelve fillies will hit the Turf in this lucky last race on the card. There are five first time starters among this group making it a genuine challenge to find a winner and create good exotic tickets. Of those that have run there is little speed. Speed figs are pretty varied with three of the field coming off extended layoffs. Our task is to thread together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a very good race to cap off another great weekend of horse racing.

#7 Key Biscayne (Jaramillo / J. Alvarado) might have a very slight edge coming off an extended layoff with the second highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. She loves the surface and the Gulfstream Park course. This daughter of Brethren, is 50% in the money from four career starts. Expect her to be forwardly placed. She is our Bronze Horseshoe, selection.
$3 SHOW.

#6 Urban Fairytale (C. Landeros / Wilkes) is another coming off a layoff with the highest last out speed number and three solid peaking workouts. This gal also holds the highest speed number at the distance. She should be tracking the pace. A daughter of Distorted Humor, she is 33% in the money from three career starts.

#9 Longpants Required (L. Saez / B. Walsh) comes off a modest layoff with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and three hearty workouts. She is another that will be tracking the pace. A daughter of New Year's Day, she is 33% in the money from three starts.

#12 Pop a Choc (Gaffalione / M. Casse) is a first time starter from very strong connections. This daughter of Bernardini, was purchased for 330 thousand. Well intended with two sound workouts, she should be ready to roll. Trainer, Mark Casse has a 10% win record with first time starters.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Key Biscayne  +  #6 Urban Fairytale  +  #9 Longpants Required  +  #12 Pop a Choc.



Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R14.  FLORIDA DERBY--G1.  Our first pick, Tiz the Law, won (1st) for win money of $2.40, place money of $3.60, and show money of $4.20.  Our second pick, Independence Hall, finished 5th.  Our third pick, As Seen on TV, finished 8th.  Our fourth pick, Ete Indien, finished 3rd for show money of $1.70.
While we had the top finisher we did not have the second runner to be able to cash our $1 Saturday Exacta wheel ticket.
Superfecta went 7-2-12-5.
Bankroll gets tripped up and drops to $182.52.

Florida Derby Day

All eyes will be on that sensational track in South Florida as one of the premiere Kentucky Derby prep races is run. This will be a great Stakes Saturday down at Gulfstream Park.

Gulfstream Park {Curlin FLORIDA DERBY--G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A fantastic field of nine will go to the gate in this great KD 146 prep race. There is plenty of speed to keep a swift pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. Interestingly there are three sons of Constitution that all have a great shot to pull off the victory. All will be stretching out to this distance. It should be an incredible race to wager and watch.

#7 Tiz the Law (M. Franco / Tagg) should capitalize nicely on the speedsters in the race as they lead this team of horses through frothy fractions. He holds the highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts. A son of the aforementioned, Constitution, he is 100% in the money from four career starts.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Independence Hall (Rosario / Trombetta) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and perhaps the strongest workout tab with four stamina producing / peaking workouts. This guy comes over from Tampa Bay Downs. Another son of Constitution, he is also is 100% in the money from four career starts.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#1 As Seen On TV (P. Lopez / Breen) looks to take another step forward along the Derby trail with the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This lad loves the Gulfstream Park track holding the second highest speed number over it. A son of Lookin' At Lucky, he is 100% in the money from five career starts. Look for him to track the pace closely and sprout into the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

#12 Ete Indien (Geroux / Biancone) should be the deserved favorite and will attempt to control the pace on the front end. He holds the second highest last out speed number and three endurance peaking workouts. This guy has hit the board in all three of his Gulfstream Park races. A son of Summer Front, he is 80% in the money from five starts.
$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#7 Tiz the Law  //  #9 Independence Hall,  #1 As Seen on TV,  #12 Ete Indien.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Tiz the Law  +  #9 Independence Hall  +  #1 As Seen on TV  +  #12 Ete Indien.



Last Superfecta Sunday (3/22) Results
Santa Anita Park R8.  Sensational Star Stakes.  We just missed our 10 CENT Superfecta box play grabbing three of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 7-9-3-4.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Lieutenant Dan, won (1st) for show money of $3.60.
Bankroll dips to $186.82.
  

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita

On this Superfecta Sunday we are grateful that horse racing is still in action. We hope all involved stay safe and healthy. Today we take in a great stakes race in sunny Southern California.

Santa Anita Park Race 8 {Sensational Star Stakes~5 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~4 year-old Up~Stakes}

A good field of ten will go to the green in this competitive event. There are two ladies that will be competing with the boys and both have a chance to pull off the victory. There is plenty of speed to produce a frothy pace. Speed figs are very close. Our task is to create a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be one of the most exciting races on the day.

#7 Lieutenant Dan (Van Dyke / Miyadi) looks like he might have a slight edge as he attempts this Turf distance for the first time. He holds the third highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. This lad should be sitting right off the pace ready to move smoothly through the stretch. A son of Grazen, he is 90% in the money from eleven career starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Just Grazed Me (G. Franco / D'Amato) is a mare taking on the boys. This gal holds the second highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts. She should be forwardly placed ready to strike in the stretch. A daughter of Grazen, she is 100% in the money from eleven career starts.

#9 Stealthediamonds (Delgadillo / Puype) is a filly taking on these lads as well as the mare mentioned above. She holds the top last out speed number among these entrants. This gal is known for her speed and could wire this field. A daughter of Unusual Heat, she is 76% in the money from seventeen starts.

#6 The Hunted (M. Gutierrez / Puype) will be attempting this distance for the first time. He does enjoy the surface and the Santa Anita course. This gelding will be coming out of a graded stakes and coming down in distance. A son of Unusual Heat, he is 52% in the money from seventeen career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Lieutenant Dan  +  #4 Just Grazed Me  +  #6 Stealthediamonds  +  #6 The Hunted.



Stakes Saturday Results
Fair Grounds Race Course R12.  Louisiana Derby--G2.  Our first pick, Chestertown, finished 8th.  Our second pick, Wells Bayou, won (1st) for place money of $2.90 and show money of $4.60.  Our third pick, Silver State, finished 7th.
We failed in our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel effort.
Superfecta went 3-11-14-1.
Bankroll takes a dive to $187.62.

Louisiana Derby Day

On this Stakes Saturday we will enjoy all the stakes races on Louisiana Derby day, but will focus our handicapping effort on the big one.

Fair Grounds Race Course Race 12 {Louisiana Derby~G2~1 3/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A bundle of Kentucky Derby points are available in this annual Derby prep race. All of these lads will be stretching out to this distance for the first time in their young racing careers. There is some speed which should drive the pace fluidly. Speed numbers are all very close making this race a highly competitive contest. Only three have not competed over the Fair Grounds track. It should be a superbly exciting race with a full field of fourteen.

#4 Chestertown (J. Velazquez / Asmussen) could pull this one off as he continues to improve along the Kentucky Derby trail. His speed figs are within striking distance of the top ones in this field and he has put in four superb peaking workouts in preparation. This guy has hit the board in all four of his career starts. A son of Tapit, he will be tracking the pace and strengthen in the stretch.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Wells Bayou (Geroux / B. Cox) is coming in from Oaklawn Park where he scored the highest last out speed number among this field. He has put in three well meant workouts prepping for this race. This lad is 75% in the money from four starts. A son of Lookin At Lucky, he should be the speed of the race and look to wire this field.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#13 Silver State (Santana / Asmussen) is another that is 100% in the money from four career starts. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four top-notch peaking workouts. This guy loves the surface and the Fair Grounds track. A son of Hard Spun, he should be tracking the pace ready to pounce.
$1 SHOW.

#9 Portos (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) comes in from Aqueduct in pursuit of additional Derby points. He holds the fourth highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. He is 80% in the money from five career starts. Another son of Tapit, he will be closing quickly coming into the stretch.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#4 Chestertown  //  #3 Wells Bayou,  #13 Silver State,  #9 Portos.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Chestertown  +   #3 Wells Bayou  +  #13 Silver State  +  #9 Portos.




Furlong Friday Results
Fair Grounds Race Course R3.  Maiden Claiming. Our pick, Johnny Casino, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 3-8-5-6.
Bankroll takes a hit and falls to $195.52.

Thank Goodness for Fair Grounds

One bright spot in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic is that horse racing is still going strong for now. Today on our Furlong Friday we take a look at a swell Maiden claiming sprint down in NOLA.

Fair Grounds Race 3 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old~Maiden Claiming}

A good field of eight will go to the gate in this maiden race. There is some speed to keep the pace rolling. Two horses will be making their first start to add a little intrigue to this handicapping challenge. Speed numbers are fairly close for these still improving horses. It should be a great race down in NOLA.

#4 Johnny Casino (Sutherland / Margolis) might be able to notch the win in his third career start. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number at a route and one solid workout. He also faced tougher in his last. A son of Super Saver, he should be forwardly placed ready to strike.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Magi (Murrill / E. Rodriguez) could be on the front end with the second highest last out speed number and one sound workout. This guy will be making his fifth start at this distance. A son of Biondetti, he is looking to improve after a fourth place finish last out.

#7 Dream Twister (Magnon / Toups) is coming in from Delta Downs where he last ran in a Maiden Special Weight race. He should improve in his fourth career race. A son of Algorithms, he will be tracking the pace looking to score.

#1 Mayberry Saloon (J. Dominguez / Duhon) is a first time starter that looks ready to compete well. He is owned by Dream Walkin' Farms which is the operation of outstanding country singer Toby Keith. His trainer has good numbers for Maiden Claiming sprints and first time starters. A son of Tizway, he should do well at first asking.

10 CENT Superfecta ($1.00)

#4 Johnny Casino  /  #5 Magi  /  #7 Dream Twister,  #1 Mayberry Saloon  /  ALL.



Last Superfecta Sunday (3/15) Results
Gulfstream Park R10.  Maiden Claiming.  We completely mis-fired on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play hitting only one of the four wagering interests needed to cash. Superfecta went 9-1-12-4.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Championship Alley, finished 7th.
Bankroll takes a hit and dips to $202.52.

Superfecta Sunday on the Florida Turf

We take a look at the last on the card Turf race in South Florida on this Superfecta Sunday.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Maiden Claiming}

After three scratches we get a field of nine that will go to the Turf.  All in here are seeking their first victory. There is some speed to carry the pace forward. Speed numbers are fairly close as all in this race have run quite a few races. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box. It should be a fine race to cap off our horse racing weekend.

#2 Championship Alley (I. Ortiz / Danner) comes in from Tampa Bay Downs to battle these other Florida based horses. He holds three solid last out speed numbers and two good workouts. This lad is 50% in the money over the Turf. A son of Broken Vow, he should be forwardly placed. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#11 Perfect Enough (Jaramillo / Mi. Wolfson) has hit the board in his last three starts and has put in one strong workout. This guy is 57% in the money from fourteen career starts. He enjoys the surface and the Gulfstream course. A son of He's Had Enough, he should also be forwardly placed seeking a good position.

#7 Noble Nebraskan (L. Saez / Falcone) should challenge with the second highest speed number at the distance and one hearty workout. Despite making his thirteenth career start, he is fourth in average earnings per race (EPR). A son of Noble Mission [GB], he should be tracking the pace ready to strike.

#1 Castillete (Boraco / Bezara) should take another step forward with the third highest last out speed number and one hearty workout. This son of Mizzen Mast, does like the surface and the Gulfstream Park. Expect him to track the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Championship Alley  +  #11 Perfect Enough  +  #7 Noble Nebraskan  +  #1 Castillete.

Stakes Saturday Results

Oaklawn Park R10.  Rebel--G2.  Our first pick, Basin, finished 3rd for show money of $11.00.  Our second pick, Nadal, won (1st) for place money of $4.00 and show money of $4.80.  Our third pick, Excession, finished 2nd for show money of $10.60.

We failed in our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel effort.

We hit our 10 CENT Superfecta Box cashing for $139.29.

Bankroll mushrooms to $206.92.

Stakes Saturday in Arkansas

As we move along a desolate sports landscape, please stay in good health and be safe above all else.

On this Stakes Saturday we take a look in on another Kentucky Derby prep race down Arkansas way.

Oaklawn Park Race 10 {Rebel~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A solid group of eight will go to the gate in this annual Derby prep race. There is plenty of speed to create a top-line speed fest. Speed numbers are fairly close with a few still improving. Three in here are competing for their next win after succeeding in their previous races. It should be an awesome race.

#3 Basin (Casellano / Asmussen) is coming off an extended layoff, but appears ready to take another step forward. Among these, he holds the fourth highest last out speed number and five high octane workouts. This guy is 100% in the money from three career starts. A son of Liam's Map he can be expected to track the pace closely and strike in the stretch.
$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Nadal (Rosario / Baffert) comes in from California to stretch out to this distance and grab some derby points. He holds the second highest last out speed number and three powerful workouts. This lad is undefeated in two starts. A son of Blame, he should be part of the pace scenario.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Excession (T. Baze / Asmussen) comes up from NOLA to battle these hombres. He has fired three successive mid-range speed numbers including his last at a longer route. Add in three superb peaking workouts and this guy could be sitting on a breakout performance. A son of Union Rags, he is 75% in the money at this distance from four starts.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Three Technique (L. Saez / J. Englehart) has already hit the board in one start over the Oaklawn oval. He holds the third highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. Look for him to track the pace and spring into the stretch. A son of Mr. Speaker, he has hit the board in all five of his career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#3 Basin  //  #1 Nadal,  #2 Excession,  #6 Three Technique.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Basin  +  #1 Nadal  +  #2 Excession  +  #6 Three Technique.




Last Superfecta Sunday (3/8) Results
Fair Grounds Race Course R6.  Maiden Claiming.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort grabbing three of the four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 3-8-10-5.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Caribbean Kitten, finished 3rd for show money of $1.70.
Bankroll slips to $59.68.

Superfecta Sunday at the Fair Grounds

We look in on a challenging Turf race down in New Orleans.

Fair Grounds Race 6 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Maiden Claiming}

A scratch of a first time starter reduces this field to ten well bred maiden fillies. There are still two first time starters among this group. The pace should be steady as a few in here like to be forwardly placed. Of those that have run, the speed numbers are very close. Our task is to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a great race.

#10 Caribbean Kitten (Lanerie / Maker) should enjoy the stretch out to this distance. She holds the second highest last out speed number and four tremendous workouts. This gal has already hit the board over the Fair Grounds course. A daughter of Kitten's Joy, she has the tactical speed to move comfortably with the pace. She is our Bronze Horseshoe, selection.
$1 SHOW.

#5 Illusionista (Murrill / Stidham) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and one solid workout. She switches from dirt to turf where she was in the money in her first start. A daughter of Magician [IRE], she should be forwardly placed seeking to pounce.

#6 Threewickedwishes (M. Mena / Calhoun) is another switching from dirt to turf and making her second career start. She holds the third highest last out speed number and has put in three robust workouts. A daughter of Include, she should be tracking the pace seeking to strike in the stretch.

#8 Foxglove (Geroux / B. Cox) will be looking to win in her fourth career start. This gal has already hit the board in all three of her starts. She holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and three hearty workouts. A daughter of Oxbow, she is another that will be forwardly placed.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Caribbean Kitten  +  #5 Illusionista  +  #6 Threewickedwishes  +  #8 Foxglove.




Stakes Saturday Results
Tampa Bay Downs R11.  Tampa Bay Derby--G2.  Our first pick, Chance It, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Sole Volante, finished 2nd for place money of $1.90 and show money of $2.80.  Our third pick, Spa City, finished 7th.  We flubbed our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel.
Caught only one wagering interest in our 10 CENT Superfecta box. Superfecta went 11-7-1-3.
Bankroll gets smoked and drops to $61.38.

A Derby Points Stakes Saturday

The horse racing action really picks up this weekend with three stellar Kentucky Derby prep races from coast to coast. We will take a look at the race down in Tampa.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 11 {Tampa Bay Derby~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A great field of twelve will go to the gate in KD 146 points in this race. There is enough speed to carry a solid pace forward. Speed numbers are fairly close. It should be noted that there are six exiting maiden special weight races with two of them still searching for their first win. It should be a fantastic race to wager and watch.

#4 Chance It (P. Lopez / Joseph) could be the victor on the front-end. He holds the highest last out speed number and three speed laden workouts. He comes in fresh having already captured a victory at this distance. A son of Currency Swap, he is 100% in the money from six career starts.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Sole Volante (Geroux / Biancone) will pose a mighty challenge with the second highest last out speed number and one endurance producing workout. He comes off a victory at this distance over the Tampa Bay Downs track. A son of Karokonite [JPN], is another that is 100% in the money from four career starts. This guy will track and close gallantly.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#2 Spa City (Centeno / McLaughlin) should contend with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and two strong workouts. He has progressed nicely in each of his three career starts. This lad should be forwardly placed ready to pounce. A son of 2007 Kentucky Derby winner, Street Sense, he is 66% in the money.
$1 SHOW.

#5 Market Analysis (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will be making his second career start after winning at first asking. He has put in four powerful peaking workouts in preparation for this race. He is another that will forwardly placed pushing the pace. A son of Hard Spun, he will be stretching out to this distance.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#4 Chance It //  #7 Sole Volante,  #2 Spa City,  #5 Market Analysis.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Chance It  +  #7 Sole Volante  +  #2 Spa City  +  #5 Market Analysis.




Furlong Friday Results
Fair Grounds Race Course R9.  LA Claiming.  Our pick, Fat Clemenza, finished 5th.
We did not cash on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play, capturing only two of four. Superfecta went 4-10-8-3.
Bankroll gets smoked and drops to $72.08.

Furlong Friday in NOLA

Thank goodness it's Furlong Friday. We look in on the historic race track down in New Orleans for the lucky last on the card.

Fair Grounds Race 9 {6 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~LA~Claiming}

A nice field of ten will go into the gate in this lucky last on the card. Anything can happen in these low level claiming events. There is sufficient speed to initiate a strong pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. It should be a good race to cap off the race day down in NOLA.

#5 Fat Clemenza (Beschizza / Faucheux) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number and one efficient workout. This guy also holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance. He is 62% in the money from eight career starts. A son of Closing Argument, he should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 King Bandit (Sanjur / Alonzo) should challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number. This guy loves the surface, distance, and Fair Grounds track. He shares the second highest number (seven) of career wins among this group. A son of Time Bandit, he should be tracking the pace ready to roll.

#6 My Prophet (C. Hernandez / L. Thomas) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and the second highest speed number at the distance. He shares the second highest number of career wins at seven. A son of My Pal Charlie, he should be forwardly placed looking to get first jump on the tracker/closers.

#4 Whatelse Igot Todo (K. Smith / Delany) will be in contention with the second highest last out speed number. He is 63% in the money at the distance from eleven starts. He is another that loves the surface and the Fair Grounds track. A son of Forefathers, he should be tracking the pace closely ready to spring into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Fat Clemenza  +  #3 King Bandit  +  #6 My Prophet  +  #4 Whatelse Igot Todo.




Last Superfecta Sunday (3/1) Results
Fair Grounds Race Course R8.  Allownace Optional Claiming.  We struck out on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play fouling off only one of four. Superfecta went 6-5-7-10.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Markitoff, finished 6th.
Bankroll gets shut-out and drops to $80.48.

Win. Place. Show.

Thursday Strategy Session

Playing WIN, PLACE, SHOW.

Casual horse players or novices are apt to go to the window and place a wager on the horse they like telling the clerk, "across the board".

Is that the smart way to wager?  We prefer to ladder that wager by placing $2 to WIN, $3 PLACE, and $5 to SHOW. The objective here is to protect your front end wager, the WIN, and subsequently cash to break even or come away with a small profit. Essentially you want to preserve your wagering working capital.

Of course sometimes your well though-out selection gets pounded at the window and drops to much lower odds than what you had hoped. This W/P/S strategy helps maintain your bankroll without significant losses.

We use this strategy for our Stakes Saturday selections. Usually the stakes races we look at have larger fields and most times involve larger betting handle. This helps boost payoffs on the various selections that finish in the money. 

For the Stakes Saturday race we usually pick three horse and ladder our W/P/S wagers accordingly. This is an effort to cash on all three of our selections wagering W/P/S on our first pick, P/S on our second pick, and S on our third pick. With sound selections, year over year this strategy has worked reasonably well.

It should be mentioned, however, this year we are not meeting expectations. We started out the year with minor profits and have begun to fade over the last three Stakes Saturdays. Thus far this year we have invested a total of $68.00 and have cashed for a total of $53.80 for a net loss of ($14.20). As the year moves on we hope to have dramatic improvement.

Casual, novice, or journeymen handicappers should consider this strategy to maintain bankroll and shoot for a nice profit.

Superfecta Sunday down in NOLA

We take in a very swell Turf race down in New Orleans for our Superfecta Sunday.

Fair Grounds Race 8 {7 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Allowance Optional Claiming}

A solid field of ten will hit the grass in this feature Turf race. There is almost an overwhelming amount of speed to create what might be a sizzling pace. Speed numbers are super close which will create a very competitive race. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a great race down in glorious NOLA.

#3 Markitoff (Lanerie / Kenneally) is coming off a long layoff, but should do well. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance and four strong peaking workouts. This guy is 75% in the money at this distance from four starts. A son of Giant's Causeway, he has the tactical speed to see how the pace develops then join the fray. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#5 Two Emmys (Murrill / Robertson) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and two superb peaking workouts. He has a win over the Fair Grounds course in his only start over it. A son of English Channel, he should be forwardly placed. This guy is 66% in the money from six starts.

#4 Duncastle (Geroux / Morley) should be in contention with the third highest last out speed number and three short speedy workouts. This lad is 100% in the money over the Fair Grounds course from three starts. A son of Dunkirk, this guy is 52% in the money from seventeen career starts. Expect him to be part of the pace scenario.

#8 Landofthepharoahs (Graham / Amoss) could surprise having hit the board in his last two and securing the third highest last out speed number. He has put in two hearty peaking workouts. A son of Cairo Prince, he is 55% in the money from eighteen career starts. He is another with tactical speed.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Markitoff  +  #5 Two Emmys  +  #4 Duncastle  +  #8 Landofthepharoahs.



Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R14.  Fountain of Youth--G2.  Our first pick, Dennis's Moment, finished 10th (last).  Our second pick, Shotski, finished 4th.  Our third pick, As Seen On TV, finished 3rd for show money of $1.60.
We failed miserably in our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel effort.
Superfecta went 11-1-6-10.
Bankroll gets smashed dropping to $83.88.