Superfecta Sunday in Maryland

When we think of Maryland and for that matter Virginia we think of horses running on the farms. On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a nice mile race in the great state of Maryland.

Laurel Park Race 9 {1 mile~3 year-old~Allowance}

A gallant field of eleven will go to the gate in this featured allowance race. There is some forwardly placed types that could push the pace. Speed numbers are very close up and down the roster. It is a challenging handicapping task for this race. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fantastic race.

#5 Mine not Mine (S. Russell / B. Russell) might have the edge with the highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and two solid workouts. He is 100% in the money at this distance. A son of Golden Lad, he is 75% in the money from four career starts. Look for him to close swiftly. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$3.00 SHOW.

#4 Toy (Carasco / Trombetta) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and three glorious workouts that include two bullets. This gelding should be tracking the pace seeking to secure good position coming into the stretch. A son of Tapizar, he is 66% in the money from six career starts.

#6 Commerce (W. Hamilton / Delacour) should contend with some good last out speed numbers and three hearty workouts. This colt will be switching from Turf to dirt. A son of Jump Start, he is 66% in the money from three career starts. He comes in from Tampa Bay downs with a tracking style.

#9 Skyscanner (Toledo / O'Dwyer) should also be in contention with the proper pace as he will be tracking and closing in on the lead pack. This lad has hit the board twice in his two career starts producing some decent speed numbers. A son of Bernardini, this colt loves the distance and the Laurel Park track.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Mine not Mine  +  #4 Toy  +  #6 Commerce  +  #9 Skyscanner.




Stakes Saturday Results
Churchill Downs Race 7.  Winning Colors Stakes.  Our first pick, Spiced Perfection finished 6th.  Our second pick, Mia Mischief, finished 3rd for show money of $2.10.  Our third pick, Break Even, finished 2nd for show money of $3.00.
We failed on our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel effort.
Superfecta went 4-2-8-5.
Bankroll takes a quick jab and falls to $187.38.

Stakes Saturday at the Home of KD146

A pleasant Stakes Saturday where we look in on a high quality Stakes race under the Twin Spires where KD146 will be held on the first Saturday in September.

Churchill Downs Race 7 {Winning Colors Stakes~6 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A quality field of eight will go to the gate in this features Stakes race. There is plenty of speed to give this one some oomph. Speed numbers are very close making it competitive. Only a couple have yet to run over the Churchill dirt. It should be one of the best races on a very good card.

#7 Spiced Perfection (Castellano / M. Casse) comes in off a modest layoff with a sound speed number and four strong workouts. She is a 100% winner in her three starts at this distance and holds the third highest (tie) speed number at same. A daughter of Smiling Tiger, she should be tracking the pace closely ready to spring into the stretch.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Mia Mischief (Santana / Asmussen) should go off as the favorite and is the one to beat. She holds the highest last out speed number and three mighty peaking workouts. This gal is 92% in the money at the distance and holds the highest speed number at same. A daughter of Into Mischief, she should be forwardly placed and get first jump on the leaders.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Break Even (Rosario / B. Cox) will challenge with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and four hearty workouts. She is 100% in the money at the distance from five starts and holds the second highest speed number at same. A daughter of Country Day, she should be part of the pace scenario.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Sneaking Out (J. Ortiz / Hollendorfer) should contend with the third highest last out speed number and three dynamite workouts. She shares that third highest speed number at the distance and holds two wins from two starts at it. A daughter of Indian Evening, she should be part of the speed contingent.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#7 Spiced Perfection //  #8 Mia Mischief,  #2 Break Even,  #1 Sneaking Out.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Spiced Perfection  +  #8 Mia Mischief  +  #2 Break Even  +  #1 Sneaking Out.




Last Superfecta Sunday (5/24) Results
Santa Anita Park R8.  Optional Claiming. We cashed our 10 CENT Superfecta Box earning $67.48.
Superfecta went 6-8-2-1.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Border Town, won for show money of $3.40.
Bankroll balloons to $199.58.

Thursday Strategy Session: The 10 CENT Superfecta

Thursday Strategy Session

The 10 CENT Superfecta

The 10 CENT Superfecta may be the best bet on the wagering menu. While the Exacta and the Win wager lead the pack in terms of betting handle per each individual race, the 10 CENT Superfecta is wager that continues to gain in popularity. It can give you more bang for your buck.

There are three methods to be considered in putting together your 10 CENT Superfecta ticket. All are excellent ways to increase your strike race and return on investment.

The Lambrakis Method

We attribute this method to Paul N. Lambrakis, a serious Southern California handicapper. Hell, he wrote an excellent monograph (pictured above), The 10 CENT Superfecta Betting Guide. In it he delineates a method in which you eliminate horses without a chance, then work your way up from fourth position up to first position. As you work up from fourth to third you examine which horses will hit the board and place them in your third position. From third you determine which horses will hit the exacta. Finally from the second position you figure which horses will have a winning performance.

The monograph contains excellent charts that show what the cost of a ticket will be as you cobble it together. It is an excellent reference for the experienced 10 CENT Superfecta player as well as the novice horse player.

10 CENT Superfecta Box

A favorite among many journeyman horse players is the 10 CENT Superfecta Box, including this blog. It is the simplest play as you put together four horses for a total cost of $2.40 or five horses for a total cost of $12.00. Should you find your way to Las Vegas, it should be your preferred method of play as most race/sports books require a minimum $1.00 wager.

We have discussed in a previous blog post under what circumstances you should put the 10 CENT Superfecta Box in play. Particularly, it is best used when you have a field of horses in which any of them can be victorious.

Readers of this blog enjoy our Superfecta Sunday posts in which this is the feature wager. We will also use it frequently with our Stakes Saturday posts.

Key Performance Indicator Method

The third method is a simple one that allows the horse player to quickly put together a ticket uses the top stat in each handicapping criteria for the field. For example, the top last out speed number combined with the top average speed figure for the last three races, and the top speed number at the distance. List the top four horses for in each key performance criteria and align them accordingly in each of the four wagering positions in the 10 CENT Superfecta. It might look like something as follows:

Last Out Speed Figure--  4  /  2  /  3  /  5, 6

Average Last 3 Spd fig--  4  /  2  / 3  

Top Spd fig at Distance--  4 /  6  /  5  /  7

Your 10 CENT Superfecta Ticket would then look like this:  4  /  2,6  / 2,6,3,5  /  2,6,3,5,7 and cost $1.80.

You would be surprised how many times this particular wager strategy hits, specifically in Six Furlong Sprints.

Other key performance indicators (KPI) can be utilized to formulate your 10 CENT Superfecta ticket. Best works, In the Money records over surface, at distance, over the track, and overall are just a few of the KPI angles to look at. Another KPI angle that can be extremely useful is the Jockey / Trainer in the money percentage and or win percentage, then add in their percentages when working together (combo). It can boost your strike rate nicely.

All of these methods can be tailored nicely to your handicapping arsenal when you approach the 10 CENT Superfecta wager. Obviously the odds of each of your selections dictate the payoff amount you will earn. Hopefully the odds will be with you when you undertake any or all of these methods.

Superfecta Sunday near the San Gabriels

On this Superfecta Sunday we look in on that famous track with the San Gabriel Mountains as a backdrop. We take a shot at a splendid mile Turf race.

Santa Anita Park Race 8 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Optional Claiming}

A smashing group of nine will journey onto the Turf in this featured race. There is some speed and forwardly placed types to push the pace. Speed numbers are very, very close making it a extremely competitive race. Our task is to incubate a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fantastic race.

#6 Border Town (Prat / Mandella) looks like her might have the advantage with the second highest last out speed number at  a longer route and five superlative peaking workouts. This guy loves the surface, distance, and Santa Anita course. A son of War Front, he will be tracking the pace ready to strike. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#8 Mountain Spirit (Rispoli / Mullins) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and four hearty workouts. He is a consistent sort that should show improvement moving forward. A son of Point of Entry, he is another that should be tracking the pace.

#2 Southern King (I Ortiz / Miller) should contend with  a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three robust peaking workouts. This guy is yet another that will be tracking the pace. A son of Animal Kingdom, he is 61% in the money from thirteen starts.

#1 Madman (M. Smith / Baltas) could go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. He is another that loves the surface, distance, and course. A son of Violence, he could be forwardly placed for an advantageous positon turning into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Border Town  +  #8 Mountain Spirit  +  #2 Southern King  +  #1 Madman.

Stakes Saturday Results

 Churchill Downs R10.  Matt Winn Stakes--G3.  Our first pick, Maxfield, won (1st) for win money of $4.60, place money of $5.70, and show money of $7.00.  Our second pick, Ny Traffic, finished 2nd for place money of $4.40 and show money of $4.50.  Our third pick, Pneumatic, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.  Our fourth pick, Attachement Rate, finish 4th to create a cold Superfecta.

We cashed on our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel earning $12.60.

We also cashed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket earning $17.05. Superfecta went 10-6-2-11.

Bankroll gets stronger settling at $133.10.

Stakes Saturday under the twin Spires

A great card with a numerous stakes races, we take a look at the action at Churchill Downs. On this Stakes Saturday we examine a KD 146 prep race under the Twin Spires.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Matt Winn Stakes~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A great field of ten comes together to battle for KD 146 points (50-20-10-5) in this featured stakes race. There is enough speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed numbers are very close giving any one of these lads a chance to take home some points for the September 5th Kentucky Derby. Only a couple have had recent races with the rest coming in with modest layoffs mostly due to our new normal. It should be the finest Stakes race on this beautiful Saturday.

#10 Maxfield (J. Ortiz / Walsh) should be the one to beat as he makes his first start since last year. His two races during his 2 year-old season were both wins earning very good last out speed numbers. This lad has put in four powerful peaking workouts which prepare him well for this level of competition. A son of 2007 Kentucky Derby winning Street Sense, he should have an exemplary closing kick.
$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Ny Traffic (P. Lopez / Joseph) has the giddy-up to potentially wire this field. He holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route and four strong workouts. He has already won at this distance. A son of Cross Traffic, he is 72% in the money from seven career starts.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Pneumatic (Santana / Asmussen) will be seeking his third straight victory coming over from Oaklawn Park. He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four hearty workouts. This guy will also be stretching out in distance. A son of Uncle Mo, he should be tracking the pace ready to strike.
$2 SHOW.

#11 Attachment Rate (J. Velazquez / Romans) comes in from Gulfstream Park with the second highest last out speed number and two solid peaking workouts. He is one of four that have already races over the Churchill circuit. A son of Hard Spun, he is 80% in the money from five career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#10 Maxfield //  #6 Ny Traffic,  #2 Pneumatic,  #11 Attachment Rate.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Maxfield  +  #6 Ny Traffic  +  #2 Pneumatic  #11 Attachment Rate.




Last Superfecta Sunday (5/17) Results
Gulfstream Park R5.  Claiming.  We cashed our ticket for our 10 CENT Superfecta play earning a meager $3.50. Superfecta went 1-8-4-5.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Dardanellos, finished 2nd for show money of $1.70.
Bankroll gets a tiny blip to $96.85.
  

Superfecta Sunday in South Florida

On this Superfecta Sunday we peer in on a low level claiming event down in Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 5 {1 mile~3 year-old Up~Claiming}

A nice field of eight will strut to the gate in this low level claiming event. It comes up light on speed with a couple of forwardly placed entrants. Speed numbers are reasonably close among these winners of only one race. Our task is wrap up a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a good race.

#1 Geonosis (L. Saez / Sano) is coming off a modest layoff and should fire fresh. He holds the highest last out speed number and four superb workouts. This lad is 60% in the money from ten career races. A son of Dialed In, he should be tracking the pace ready to strike.

#8 Dardanellos (M. Vasquez / Duco) holds the third highest speed number at the distance and has put in a decent workout in the last thirty days. He does love the Gulfstream track. this guy is 50% in the money from ten career starts. A son of Skipshot, he is another that should take up a tracking position ready to rumble. He is our Bronze Horseshoe, selection.
$1 SHOW.

#5 Red Fog (I Ortiz / Garaffalo) might go off as the favorite with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance coupled with a 50% in the money record at same. A son of Brethren, he could attempt to wire this field as the speediest of the group.

#4 Dazzling Prose (A. Rodriguez / Slivka) should contend with the fourth highest pseed number at the distance all the while securing a 52% in the money record at same. He will need some pace to close into. A son of Spellbinder, he has a 50% in the money record from thirty career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Geonosis  +  #8 Dardanellos  +  #5 Red Fog  +  #4 Dazzling Prose.




Stakes Saturday Results
Santa Anita Park R6.  Echo Eddie Stakes.  Our first pick, Phantom Boss, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Club Aspen, finished 3rd for show money of $4.50.  Our third pick, Big Sweep, won (1st) for show money of $2.60.
Failure in our $1 Saturday Exacta wheel.
Superfecta went 8-2-5-7.
Bankroll gets pounded and falls to $95.05.

Santa Anita Park is back in Action

As horse racing begins to make its triumphant return during this worldwide pandemic, it should lead the way for all sports to get back to the new normal. We are thankful that Santa Anita is back in action as we look in on a good stakes race at that beautiful facility.

Santa Anita Park Race 6 {Echo Eddie Stakes~6 Furlongs~3 year-old~CA~Stakes}

A great field of eight will step into the gate in this annual contest. One filly makes an appearance and one Triple Crown Nominee will enter into the battle. All are coming off layoffs as the Santa Anita season re-starts. There is a plethora of speed which should create a hot pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. It should be an excellent race to watch and wager.

#9 Phantom Boss (Van Dyke / Periban) might be the one to beat, despite the extended layoff. He holds the second highest speed number over the Santa Anita track and has put in two fierce stamina elevating workouts. He is the aforementioned Triple Crown Nominee in the race. A son of Shackleford, he should be forwardly placed right off the leaders driving for the score.
$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Club Aspen (Valez / Lewis) should challenge as he takes up a closely tracking position. He holds the second highest last out speed number at a route distance and four exceptional workouts. This guy has gone this distance more than any other opponent, hitting the board 66% of the time. A son of Clubhouse Ride, he has two career wins to his credit from nine career starts.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Big Sweep (Prat / Glatt) is the lone filly in the race. She holds the highest last out speed number in her maiden race. This gal has put in four strong peaking workouts in preparation. Her win came over the Santa Anita track. A daughter of Mr. Big, she should be part of the speed contingent on the front end.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Bettor Trip Nick (Rispoli / Della) should challenge with the second highest speed number at the distance and four favorable workouts. He is another that will be part of the speed faction up front. This lad is 100% in the money from six career starts. A son of Boat Trip, he holds the most wins, at four, among this field.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#9 Phantom Boss //  #5 Club Aspen,  #8 Big Sweep,  #7 Bettor Trip Nick.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($.240)

#9 Phantom Boss  +  #5 Club Aspen  +  #8 Big Sweep  +  #7 Bettor Trip Nick.




Last Superfecta Sunday (5/10) Results
Gulfstream Park R6.  Maiden Special Weight.  We missed out on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play hitting only two of the four required to cash the ticket. Superfecta went 4-6-3-1.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Carolina Beast, finished 8th (last).
Bankroll gets smacked dipping to $110.33.

Thursday Strategy Session

Thursday Strategy Session

Handicapping Basics for New or Novice Horseplayers

With limited sporting events going on due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many sports enthusiasts are looking at horse racing to fill the void. In fact, if one looks at the handles gathered by smaller tracks (Fonner in Nebraska and Will Rogers Downs in Oklahoma) you might surmise that our cousins in the sports betting realm are looking for action.

Golden Gate, Santa Anita, and Churchill Downs will get under way this horse racing weekend.  Horse racing leads the way to sports recovery.

What are some simple metrics a new or novice horseplayer can look at to make a somewhat intelligent selection in a given race? Without going deep into the weeds on how to decipher the past performances, there are two different data points to look at to pinpoint a strong selection in any given race. Speed numbers and basic Jockey / Trainer stats.

Speed Numbers.

Speed Numbers calculate the performance of a horse in its previous races. They are compiled by various purveyor's of past performances utilizing their proprietary formulas. Such figures allow horseplayers to compare the ability of the horses in a given race. The higher the speed number the better the past performance. You can find them in the box that displays the horses summary statistics and on each racing line for that horse.

The numbers or "key performance indicators" one should focus on is:

• Last three Speed Numbers.
• Speed number at the distance.
• Average of the Last three Speed numbers.

All of these will assist you in ascertaining which horse may be the better horse in the field. Mind you this is a very basic approach, but you will be surprised how often these three "key performance indicators" predict the outcome of the race.

Jockey / Trainer Statistics

These statistics will also help in your overall analysis of any race. These are found on the past performance next to the Jockey's name as well as the Trainer's name. These are very basic, but they are a good indication of how strong both jockey and trainer are as they bring their charge to the race. Additionally you can find the Jockey/Trainer combo stat usually on the bottom right-hand corner of the past performance. This figure shows how well they perform when they team up.

Utilizing the Data

You can grab all of these data points to find the top contenders in any given race. Lay them out on a sheet of paper next to each entrant in the race and give it your analytic best. You will find that utilizing these very basic data points will help you make great picks and potentially round out your exotic (exacta, trifecta, superfecta, and pentafecta) plays. 

A Florida Superfecta Sunday

On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a nice Maiden Special Weight race in Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 6 {7 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Filiies/Mares~FL~Maiden Special Weight}

A nice field of eight Florida Bred ladies will go to the gate. There is some speed to keep the pace flowing. Speed numbers are fairly close for this group. Not a single lady has gone this distance, though some have handled routes prior to this unique distance. There is one first time starter to round out this field of gifted gals. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. Should be a good race.

#8 Carolina Beast (Jaramillo / Becker) is the first time starter in this field. With excellent connections this gal seems ready to do well at first asking. She has put in three superb peaking workouts in preparation. A daughter of Big Beast, she is our Bronze Horseshoe, selection.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Carolyn's Smile (Gaffalione / Nicks) should be a contender with the highest last out speed number and one solid workout. She is 50% in the money from five career starts. She does love the surface and Gulfstream track, hitting the board three of four times over it. A daughter of Khozan, she should be forwardly placed.

#3 Sweden (Zayas / Alvarado) should contend and may go off as the favorite. She holds the highest speed number over the Gulfstream track and three strong peaking workouts. A daughter of Dialed In, she should mount a pressing attack.

#6 Raspberry Ballet (Lu. Reyes / Azpurua) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number at a route and one peaking working. This gal comes in as the most experienced runner. A daughter of Backtalk, she should track and close graciously.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Carolina Beast  +  #2 Carolyn's Smile  +  #3 Sweden  +  #6 Raspberry Ballet.




Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R9.  Sunshine Forever Stakes.  Our first pick, Aquaphobia, finished 2nd for place money of $4.80 and show money of $4.20.  Our second pick, Halladay, won (1st) for place money of $1.50 and show money of $2.20.  Our third pick, Admission Office, finished 4th.
We misfired on our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel. Right picks wrong places.
We captured the 10 CENT Superfecta for the meager sum of $6.16.
Bankroll gets a little bump to $113.73.

Stakes Saturday in Sunny Florida

On this Stakes Saturday we look in on Sunny South Florida and a fantastic Turf race.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {Sunshine Forever Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Stakes}

A reduced field of nine will hit the grass in this featured race. It comes up a little light on speed. Speed figs are fairly close which makes it a very competitive event. All of these lads have covered this distance magnificently in their careers. It should be an excellent race on a tremendous Saturday card at awesome Gulfstream Park.

#4 Aquaphobia (I. Ortiz / Maker) should run a very good race with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer Turf route and two superb workouts. This guy loves the Turf, distance, and course. He is 80% in the money at this distance holding the second highest number at the distance. A son of Giant's Causeway, he should be tracking the pace closely ready to strike.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Halladay (L. Saez / Pletcher) should be motoring on the front end with the potential to wire the field. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. This guy is 75% in the money at the distance. A son of War Front, he has won both of his races over the Gulfstream course.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#11 Admission Office (Rosario / Lynch) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and four fierce workouts including two bullets. He holds the highest speed number at the distance while holding a 100% in the money record from three tries. A son of Point of Entry, he should be closing swiftly.
$1 SHOW.

#9 Social Paranoia (Zayas / Pletcher) comes in off a win streak of two. He holds the third highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. This guy is another that is 100% in the money record at the distance from four efforts. A son of Street Boss, he should find himself in a good tracking position ready to close.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#4 Aquaphobia //  #6 Halladay,  #11 Admission Office.  #9 Social Paranoia.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Aquaphobia  +  #6 Halladay  +  #11 Admission Office  +  #9 Social Paranoia.



Last Stakes Saturday (5/1) Results
Oaklawn Park R13.  Arkansas Derby (Div. ii).  Our first pick, Storm the Court, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Silver Prospector, finished 8th.  Our third pick, Nadal, won (1st) for show money of $3.20.
We failed in our $1 Saturday Exacta wheel effort.
Superfecta went 5-4-1-10.
Bankroll gets ripped and tumbles to $110.27.

It's Derby Day. Arkansas Derby Day.

On the first Saturday in May, which would normally be the day of the Kentucky Derby, we look at division 2 of the Arkansas Derby. The race will be the lucky thirteenth.

Oaklawn Park Race 13 {Arkansas Derby (div. II)~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A very strong field of nine (after two scratches) will go to the gate in arguably the tougher of the two Arky Derby races. There is plenty of speed to carry a swift pace forward. Speed numbers are fairly close among this group. Interestingly, one millionaire is in the race. All but three will be stretching out in distance. This race should be the most exciting of the two Arkansas Derby divisions.

#3 Storm the Court (Prat / Eurton) might be the big surprise. He is last year's juvenile champ and looks to get back on track as the KD 146 trail changes. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts. This lad is 66% in the money from six career starts. A millionaire son of Court Vision, he has the tactical speed to fit in nicely with whatever pace develops.
$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Silver Prospector (Santana / Asmussen) should challenge despite having an average last out speed number, but throwing down three solid peaking workouts. This guy is 100% in the money over a dirt surface. A son of Declaration of War, he should settle into a nice tracking position ready to strike.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Nadal (Rosario / Baffert) is the one to beat. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four high octane workouts. This lad has already won over the Oaklawn Park track. He should be part of the speed scenario on the front-end. A son of Blame, he has won all three of his three career races.
$2 SHOW.

#10 Farmington Road (Castellano / Pletcher) should contend with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two sound workouts. This guy has already raced twice at this distance hitting the board once. He will be closing fiercely into a strong pace. A son of Quality Road, he is 60% in the money from five career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#3 Storm the Court //  #7 Silver Prospector,  #5 Nadal,  #10 Farmington Road.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Storm the Court  +  #7 Silver Prospector  +  #5 Nadal  +  #10 Farmington Road.




Last Superfecta Sunday (4/26) Results
Oaklawn Park R10.  Allowance.  We misfired on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort grabbing only two of the four wagering interests required for the win. Superfecta went 5-1-9-10.
Our Bronze horseshoe runner, Shilah Baby, finished 8th.
Bankroll takes another hit, dipping to 129.47.