On this Superfecta Sunday we take a look at an exciting mile stakes race in the great state of Texas.
Lone Star Park Race 8 {Lone Star Mile~1 mile~4 year-old Up~Stakes}
A terrific field of nine will head to the gate in this annual stakes race. There is a ton of speed which should produce a frothy pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. A couple come in fresh off of modest layoffs and one comes in off an extended layoff. This should be a highly competitive race. Our task is to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a blast.
#8 Runaway Ghost (Elliott / Asmussen) might have an edge coming off a modest layoff and ready to fire fresh. He holds three very good last out speed numbers and three superb workouts. This guy comes in from Sunland Park with a 79% in the money record from fourteen career starts. A son of Ghostzapper, he should be tracking the pace closely. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.
#7 Mocito Rojo (Melancon / Wilson) will challenge with three very good last out speed numbers and three strong workouts. This lad holds the second highest speed number at the distance among this crew. He too comes off a modest layoff last racing at Fair Grounds. With a win over the Lone Star track, he holds a 76% in the money record from twenty-nine career starts. A son of Mutaddan, he will tracking the pace looking to strike.
#6 Pioneer Spirit (A. Vazquez / Diodoro) might be the favorite with the highest last out speed number and three solid peaking workouts. He comes in fresh from Oaklawn Park off a rudimentary layoff. This guy holds the highest speed number at the distance. Holding a 75% in the money record, he is sure to add to that statistic. A son of Malibu Moon, he should be forwardly placed.
#1 Sleepy Eyes Todd (Valdez-jimenez / M. Silva) should contend with the third highest last out speed number. He also enjoys having the third highest speed number at the distance. Holding a 60% in the money record, he too should fire fresh off a short layoff. A son of Paddy O'Prado, he should be forwardly placed among the pace pack.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#8 Runaway Ghost + #7 Mocito Rojo + #6 Pioneer Spirit + #1 Sleepy Eyes Todd.
Stakes Saturday Results
Churchill Downs R10. Stephen Foster Stakes--G2. Our first pick, Fearless, finished 6th. Our second pick, Owendale, finished 5th. Our third pick, By My Standards, finished 2nd for show money of $3.00.
We failed on our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel effort.
Superfecta went 5-6-7-4.
Bankroll gets smashed and drops to $133.33.
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Saturday, June 27, 2020
Stakes Saturday in Kentucky
On this Stakes Saturday we take in a tremendous Grade 2 down in Kentucky.
Churchill Downs Race 10 {Stephen Foster Stakes~G2~1 1/8 mile~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}
A great field of eight will go to the gate in this annual event. There is enough speed to maintain a stout pace. Speed figures are fairly close among all contestants. Three millionaires make an appearance for some more dough. It should be one of the more exciting races on the day.
#1 Fearless (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) looks to take another step forward with three very good last out speed numbers and two solid workouts. He has the tactical speed to stay the course no matter how the pace develops. This guy has a win over the Churchill track in his only appearance here. A son of Ghostzapper, he is 80% in the money from five career starts.
$2 WIN / $3 PLACE / $5 SHOW.
#8 Owendale (Geroux / B. Cox) is on a nice improvement pattern with the second highest last out speed number and three robust workouts. He is 100% in the money at this distance from three starts all the while holding the second highest number at same. This should be tracking and closing swiftly into a strong pace. A son of Into Mischief, he is 66% in the money from fifteen career starts.
$2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.
#6 By My Standards (G. Saez / Calhoun) looks to make quick work of this group with the highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He is undefeated at this distance from three starts, holding the third highest speed number at same. Look for him to forwardly placed. A son of Goldencents, he is 89% in the money from nine career starts.
$2 SHOW.
#7 Silver Dust (Beschizza / Calhoun) should be in the midst of this horse fight sharing the highest last out speed number and putting in three dynamite workouts during a brief freshening. This lad relishes the Churchill oval and should be forwardly placed. A son of Tapit, he is 58% in the money from twenty-eight career starts.
$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)
#1 Fearless // #8 Owendale, #6 By My Standards, #7 Silver Dust, #5 Tom's d'Etat (we will include him as a hedge; he should go off as the favorite)
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#1 Fearless + #8 Owendale + #6 By My Standards + #7 Silver Dust.
Last Superfecta Sunday (6/21) Results
Santa Anita Park R10. American Stakes--G3. We misfired on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort capturing only two of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 4-8-5-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Cleopatras Strike, finished 6th.
Bankroll dips to $153.73
Churchill Downs Race 10 {Stephen Foster Stakes~G2~1 1/8 mile~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}
A great field of eight will go to the gate in this annual event. There is enough speed to maintain a stout pace. Speed figures are fairly close among all contestants. Three millionaires make an appearance for some more dough. It should be one of the more exciting races on the day.
#1 Fearless (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) looks to take another step forward with three very good last out speed numbers and two solid workouts. He has the tactical speed to stay the course no matter how the pace develops. This guy has a win over the Churchill track in his only appearance here. A son of Ghostzapper, he is 80% in the money from five career starts.
$2 WIN / $3 PLACE / $5 SHOW.
#8 Owendale (Geroux / B. Cox) is on a nice improvement pattern with the second highest last out speed number and three robust workouts. He is 100% in the money at this distance from three starts all the while holding the second highest number at same. This should be tracking and closing swiftly into a strong pace. A son of Into Mischief, he is 66% in the money from fifteen career starts.
$2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.
#6 By My Standards (G. Saez / Calhoun) looks to make quick work of this group with the highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He is undefeated at this distance from three starts, holding the third highest speed number at same. Look for him to forwardly placed. A son of Goldencents, he is 89% in the money from nine career starts.
$2 SHOW.
#7 Silver Dust (Beschizza / Calhoun) should be in the midst of this horse fight sharing the highest last out speed number and putting in three dynamite workouts during a brief freshening. This lad relishes the Churchill oval and should be forwardly placed. A son of Tapit, he is 58% in the money from twenty-eight career starts.
$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)
#1 Fearless // #8 Owendale, #6 By My Standards, #7 Silver Dust, #5 Tom's d'Etat (we will include him as a hedge; he should go off as the favorite)
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#1 Fearless + #8 Owendale + #6 By My Standards + #7 Silver Dust.
Last Superfecta Sunday (6/21) Results
Santa Anita Park R10. American Stakes--G3. We misfired on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort capturing only two of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 4-8-5-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Cleopatras Strike, finished 6th.
Bankroll dips to $153.73
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Good Record Keeping will Elevate your Handicapping
Thursday Strategy Session
Good Record Keeping Helps Elevate Your Handicapping
Recording your plays in horse racing is essential to identifying your strengths and weaknesses in your wagering. Good record keeping can lead to future success. Let's run down some of the components that you should include in your record keeping whether you apply them to a spreadsheet or old school notebook.
Components of Record Keeping
- Brand of Past Performances (Equibase, Daily Racing Form, Bris-Net, or other)
- Track (Belmont, Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, etc.)
- Race Number.
- Race Conditions (Maiden Claiming, Allowance, Stakes, etc.)
- Distance (Mile, 6 Furlongs, etc.)
- Surface (Dirt, synthetic, Turf)
- Age (3 year-old, 4 year-old Up, etc.)
- Saddle Cloth Number (#4, #8, #12, etc.)--generally the saddle cloth number will match up with the post position, but in some cases your horse might have a different post position. Make a note of it.
- Name of wagering interest (horse name)
- Parimutuel Investment (wager placed). You should have a column for your W/P/S wagers made as well as columns for your Exotics (Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta, and Pentafecta).
If you are a multi-race player or contest player you may devise a different record keeping worksheet. This would enable you to compare and contrast your plays for each race in the sequence.
Compiling the Data
It is important that you record all results from your wagering activity at the end of each race day. No matter the format you are using (spreadsheet or notebook). This enables you to maintain your records efficiently and allows you to look back to previous days' results to make intelligent wagering decisions going forward.
Whether you are a handicapper that plays everyday or a weekend warrior, maintaining good records sets you up for analyzing the data, knowing your costs, and should you make a nice score, for the taxman.
Analyzing your Records
Once you have recorded a given amount of data, say a business quarter (three months), dive in with analysis. Maybe you have made some nice scores with 6 furlong events. Or you have done exceeding well with most races on the Turf. Moving forward with your wagering activity play to your strengths. Conversely, maybe you have done miserably on 6 1/2 furlong races. It might be wise to take a pass on these races until you derive more specific handicapping angles to improve your chances to cash a ticket.
Good record keeping combining all the components above can help you to determine your handicapping edge. At the same time you can begin to improve on your weaknesses to elevate your all around handicapping.
Have fun watching and wagering the races, but remember to take some time to record and analyze your plays in order to improve your handicapping.
Sunday, June 21, 2020
Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita
We go to the Turf for our Superfecta Sunday, taking in an excellent mile stakes race at magnificent Santa Anita Park.
Santa Anita Park Race 10 {American Stakes~G3~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}
A handsome field of ten will go to the grass in this annual event. There is some speed which should carry the pace forward. Six horses in the field are coming off extended layoff. Speed numbers are very close giving this one a very competitive feel. Out task is to knit together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fine race.
#3 Cleopatra's Strike (M. Smith / D'Amato) might have the edge with the third highest last out speed number and four serious workouts. He is coming off a modest layoff and coming out of a longer route race. This guy is 61% in the money from twenty-eight starts. A son of Smart Strike, he should be tracking the pace. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.
#5 Sharp Samurai (Cedillo / Glatt) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and four super strong workouts. This lad also holds the second highest speed number at the distance. Coming off an extended layoff, he has done well in the past off layoffs. He is 67% in the money from eighteen career starts. A son of First Samurai, he should be forwardly placed.
#8 Bowie's Hero (Rispoli / D'Amato) should contend with the highest last out speed number and four hearty peaking workouts. He is another coming off an extended layoff. One of the more experienced runners of the group, he has a 55% in the money record from twenty-two starts. A millionaire son of Artie Schiller, he will track and close gallantly.
#1 True Valour [IRE] (Valdivia / Callaghan) should also be in contention with the third highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. He also holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance while showing a 59% in the money record at same. His overall in the money record is also 59% from twenty-four career starts. A son of Kodiak [GB], he should take up a nice tracking position springing into the stretch.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#3 Cleopatra's Strike + #5 Sharp Samurai + #8 Bowie's Hero + #1 True Valour [IRE]
Stakes Saturday Results
Belmont Park R10. BELMONT STAKES--G1. Our first pick, Tiz the Law, won (1st) for win money of $1.80, place money of $2.90, and show money of $3.90. Our second pick, Pneumatic, finished 4th. Our third pick, Modernist, finished 7th.
Missed on the $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel having the winner, but not the second place finisher.
Superfecta went 8-9-3-10.
Bankroll gets drilled, dropping to $158.13.
Santa Anita Park Race 10 {American Stakes~G3~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}
A handsome field of ten will go to the grass in this annual event. There is some speed which should carry the pace forward. Six horses in the field are coming off extended layoff. Speed numbers are very close giving this one a very competitive feel. Out task is to knit together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fine race.
#3 Cleopatra's Strike (M. Smith / D'Amato) might have the edge with the third highest last out speed number and four serious workouts. He is coming off a modest layoff and coming out of a longer route race. This guy is 61% in the money from twenty-eight starts. A son of Smart Strike, he should be tracking the pace. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.
#5 Sharp Samurai (Cedillo / Glatt) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and four super strong workouts. This lad also holds the second highest speed number at the distance. Coming off an extended layoff, he has done well in the past off layoffs. He is 67% in the money from eighteen career starts. A son of First Samurai, he should be forwardly placed.
#8 Bowie's Hero (Rispoli / D'Amato) should contend with the highest last out speed number and four hearty peaking workouts. He is another coming off an extended layoff. One of the more experienced runners of the group, he has a 55% in the money record from twenty-two starts. A millionaire son of Artie Schiller, he will track and close gallantly.
#1 True Valour [IRE] (Valdivia / Callaghan) should also be in contention with the third highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. He also holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance while showing a 59% in the money record at same. His overall in the money record is also 59% from twenty-four career starts. A son of Kodiak [GB], he should take up a nice tracking position springing into the stretch.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#3 Cleopatra's Strike + #5 Sharp Samurai + #8 Bowie's Hero + #1 True Valour [IRE]
Stakes Saturday Results
Belmont Park R10. BELMONT STAKES--G1. Our first pick, Tiz the Law, won (1st) for win money of $1.80, place money of $2.90, and show money of $3.90. Our second pick, Pneumatic, finished 4th. Our third pick, Modernist, finished 7th.
Missed on the $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel having the winner, but not the second place finisher.
Superfecta went 8-9-3-10.
Bankroll gets drilled, dropping to $158.13.
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Belmont Stakes 1.125
An unusual Triple Crown season during extraordinary times. On this Stakes Saturday we look in on bountiful Belmont Park to watch and wager on what is normally the third jewel of the Triple Crown.
Belmont Park Race 10 {BELMONT STAKES~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}
An excellent field of ten will go to the gate in this years Belmont Stakes. Raced at a shorter distance of 1.125 miles. During these strange times, it opens up as the first jewel of the Triple Crown. There is plenty of speed to keep the pace flowing. Speed numbers are fairly close among these lads. Half the field has already traveled this distance which sure makes for some potentially improved performances. Interestingly, four of the contestants come in off of two race win streaks. It should be a glorious race.
#8 Tiz the Law (M. Franco / Tagg) will go off as the overwhelming favorite. Deservedly so with the second highest last out speed number and four powerful peaking workouts. He has already won at this distance securing the highest speed number among this group for the distance. One of four coming in off a two race win streak he is 100% in the money from five career starts. A son of Constitution, he should set up a tracking pace and strike in the stretch.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.
#10 Pneumatic (Santana / Asmussen) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He will be stretching out to the distance with a 100% in the money record from three career starts. A son of Uncle Mo, he should be close to the pace and make his move heading into the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.
#4 Modernist (Alvarado / Mott) will contend with the fourth highest speed number at the distance, having secured two wins at same. He comes out of a longer route with four exceptional workouts. This guy has the tactical speed to feel out the pace and enjoin the battle. Another son of Uncle Mo, he sports an 80% in the money record from five career starts.
$1 SHOW.
#2 Sole Volante (Panici / Biancone) is another that challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two stamina producing workouts. He will stretch out to this distance. This guy is 100% in the money from six career starts. A son of Karakronite [JPN], he should be tracking and closing gallantly.
$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)
#8 Tiz the Law // #10 Pneumatic, #4 Modernist, #2 Sole Volante.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#8 Tiz the Law + #10 Pneumatic + #4 Modernist + #2 Sole Volante.
Furlong Friday Results
Belmont Park R9. Sir Cat Stakes. Our pick, Turned Aside, finished 2nd for show money of $6.45.
We captured only two on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play. Superfecta went 2-5-3-1.
Bankroll dips a little to $164.93.
Belmont Park Race 10 {BELMONT STAKES~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}
An excellent field of ten will go to the gate in this years Belmont Stakes. Raced at a shorter distance of 1.125 miles. During these strange times, it opens up as the first jewel of the Triple Crown. There is plenty of speed to keep the pace flowing. Speed numbers are fairly close among these lads. Half the field has already traveled this distance which sure makes for some potentially improved performances. Interestingly, four of the contestants come in off of two race win streaks. It should be a glorious race.
#8 Tiz the Law (M. Franco / Tagg) will go off as the overwhelming favorite. Deservedly so with the second highest last out speed number and four powerful peaking workouts. He has already won at this distance securing the highest speed number among this group for the distance. One of four coming in off a two race win streak he is 100% in the money from five career starts. A son of Constitution, he should set up a tracking pace and strike in the stretch.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.
#10 Pneumatic (Santana / Asmussen) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He will be stretching out to the distance with a 100% in the money record from three career starts. A son of Uncle Mo, he should be close to the pace and make his move heading into the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.
#4 Modernist (Alvarado / Mott) will contend with the fourth highest speed number at the distance, having secured two wins at same. He comes out of a longer route with four exceptional workouts. This guy has the tactical speed to feel out the pace and enjoin the battle. Another son of Uncle Mo, he sports an 80% in the money record from five career starts.
$1 SHOW.
#2 Sole Volante (Panici / Biancone) is another that challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two stamina producing workouts. He will stretch out to this distance. This guy is 100% in the money from six career starts. A son of Karakronite [JPN], he should be tracking and closing gallantly.
$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)
#8 Tiz the Law // #10 Pneumatic, #4 Modernist, #2 Sole Volante.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#8 Tiz the Law + #10 Pneumatic + #4 Modernist + #2 Sole Volante.
Furlong Friday Results
Belmont Park R9. Sir Cat Stakes. Our pick, Turned Aside, finished 2nd for show money of $6.45.
We captured only two on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play. Superfecta went 2-5-3-1.
Bankroll dips a little to $164.93.
Friday, June 19, 2020
Furlong Friday at Belmont Park
On to the Turf we go. For this Furlong Friday we take in a nice Turf Sprint at beautiful Belmont Park.
Belmont Park Race 9 {Sir Cat Stakes~6 Furlongs~3 year-old~Stakes}
A fine group of seven Turf sprinters will hit the grass in this feature stakes race. There is plenty of speed to get this one off to ripping start. Speed numbers are very close making it a competitive one. It should be a smashing race.
#5 Turned Aside (J. Lezcano / L. Rice) is coming off an extended layoff with the second highest last out speed number among this group and two bullet workouts. This guy loves the distance and the Belmont course. A son of American Pharoah, he should be forwardly placed near the leaders.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#2 Jack and Noah [FR] (J. Velazquez / M. Casse) should challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and one solid workout. This guy has already notched two wins at this distance from three tries. A son of Bated Breath [GB], he should be the speed of the field.
#7 Chimney Rock (J. Ortiz / Maker) will contend with the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This guy is sitting as the favorite at this writing. He is 78% in the money from nine career starts. It is his first start at this distance. A son of Artie Schiller, he should be forwardly placed.
#8 So Street (McCarthy / Ness) should be in the mix with a 100% in the money record over the Turf from four starts. He comes in fresh off an extended layoff with two superb peaking workouts. This son of Street Magician, should be forwardly placed with a 72% in the money record from seven career starts.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#5 Turned Aside + #2 Jack and Noah [FR] + #7 Chimney Rock + #8 So Street.
Last Superfecta Sunday (6/14) Results
Golden Gate Fields R8. San Francisco Mile--G3. We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket, grabbing only one of the four wagering interests needed to cash. Superfecta went 7-6-1-8.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Simply Breathless [GB], finished 7th.
Bankroll falters to 165.88.
Belmont Park Race 9 {Sir Cat Stakes~6 Furlongs~3 year-old~Stakes}
A fine group of seven Turf sprinters will hit the grass in this feature stakes race. There is plenty of speed to get this one off to ripping start. Speed numbers are very close making it a competitive one. It should be a smashing race.
#5 Turned Aside (J. Lezcano / L. Rice) is coming off an extended layoff with the second highest last out speed number among this group and two bullet workouts. This guy loves the distance and the Belmont course. A son of American Pharoah, he should be forwardly placed near the leaders.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#2 Jack and Noah [FR] (J. Velazquez / M. Casse) should challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and one solid workout. This guy has already notched two wins at this distance from three tries. A son of Bated Breath [GB], he should be the speed of the field.
#7 Chimney Rock (J. Ortiz / Maker) will contend with the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This guy is sitting as the favorite at this writing. He is 78% in the money from nine career starts. It is his first start at this distance. A son of Artie Schiller, he should be forwardly placed.
#8 So Street (McCarthy / Ness) should be in the mix with a 100% in the money record over the Turf from four starts. He comes in fresh off an extended layoff with two superb peaking workouts. This son of Street Magician, should be forwardly placed with a 72% in the money record from seven career starts.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#5 Turned Aside + #2 Jack and Noah [FR] + #7 Chimney Rock + #8 So Street.
Last Superfecta Sunday (6/14) Results
Golden Gate Fields R8. San Francisco Mile--G3. We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket, grabbing only one of the four wagering interests needed to cash. Superfecta went 7-6-1-8.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Simply Breathless [GB], finished 7th.
Bankroll falters to 165.88.
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Superfecta Sunday in San Francisco
Another superb Superfecta Sunday and we look at a Turf race in San Francisco.
Golden Gate Fields Race 8 {San Francisco Mile~G3~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}
A swell field of eight will journey onto the Turf in this annual graded event. The field consists of seven geldings and one mare. There is plenty of speed to create a driving pace. Speed figures are fairly close making for a very nice competitive race. All but one have some recency to their racing. Our task is to weld together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fantastic race.
#5 Simply Breathless [GB] (R. Gonzalez / Drysdale) looks like she might best these lads coming out a longer route and putting in three hearty workouts. She holds the third highest speed number (4-way tie) at the distance combined with a 82% in the money record at same from eleven tries. A daughter of Bated Breath [GB], she should be tracking the pace ready to head into the stretch with flourish. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.
#3 Majestic Eagle (Rispoli / Drysdale) is the only one with a modest layoff. He holds a couple of good last out speed numbers and five strong peaking workouts. This newly minted gelding shares the third highest speed number at the distance with a 62% in the money record. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he should be among the forwardly placed crew.
#4 Murad Khan [FR] (Frey / O'Neill) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and two hearty peaking workouts. This gelding also shares that third highest pseed number at the distance sporting a 62% in the money record at same. A son of Raven's Pass, he should also be forwardly placed.
#6 Kiwi's Dream [AUS] (JJ Hernandez / Trujillo) should contend with the second highest last out speed number and two speedy peaking workouts. This lad could be speed that leads them all out of the gate seeking to perform a wire job. A son of Sebring [AUS], he is 75% in the money from twelve career starts.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#5 Simply Breathless [GB] + #3 Majestic Eagle + #4 Murad Khan [FR] + #6 Kiwi's Dream [AUS].
Stakes Saturday Results
Churchill Downs R11. Louisville--G3. Our first pick, Arklow, finished 2nd for place money of $5.10 and show money of $7.00. Our second pick, Tiz a Slam, finished 6th. Our third pick, Fearsome [GB], finished 10th.
We flubbed our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel.
Superfecta went 12-5-4-11 in which we had only two wagering interests in our 10 CENT Superffecta box play.
Bankroll takes a dive to $170.28.
Golden Gate Fields Race 8 {San Francisco Mile~G3~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}
A swell field of eight will journey onto the Turf in this annual graded event. The field consists of seven geldings and one mare. There is plenty of speed to create a driving pace. Speed figures are fairly close making for a very nice competitive race. All but one have some recency to their racing. Our task is to weld together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fantastic race.
#5 Simply Breathless [GB] (R. Gonzalez / Drysdale) looks like she might best these lads coming out a longer route and putting in three hearty workouts. She holds the third highest speed number (4-way tie) at the distance combined with a 82% in the money record at same from eleven tries. A daughter of Bated Breath [GB], she should be tracking the pace ready to head into the stretch with flourish. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.
#3 Majestic Eagle (Rispoli / Drysdale) is the only one with a modest layoff. He holds a couple of good last out speed numbers and five strong peaking workouts. This newly minted gelding shares the third highest speed number at the distance with a 62% in the money record. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he should be among the forwardly placed crew.
#4 Murad Khan [FR] (Frey / O'Neill) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and two hearty peaking workouts. This gelding also shares that third highest pseed number at the distance sporting a 62% in the money record at same. A son of Raven's Pass, he should also be forwardly placed.
#6 Kiwi's Dream [AUS] (JJ Hernandez / Trujillo) should contend with the second highest last out speed number and two speedy peaking workouts. This lad could be speed that leads them all out of the gate seeking to perform a wire job. A son of Sebring [AUS], he is 75% in the money from twelve career starts.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#5 Simply Breathless [GB] + #3 Majestic Eagle + #4 Murad Khan [FR] + #6 Kiwi's Dream [AUS].
Stakes Saturday Results
Churchill Downs R11. Louisville--G3. Our first pick, Arklow, finished 2nd for place money of $5.10 and show money of $7.00. Our second pick, Tiz a Slam, finished 6th. Our third pick, Fearsome [GB], finished 10th.
We flubbed our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel.
Superfecta went 12-5-4-11 in which we had only two wagering interests in our 10 CENT Superffecta box play.
Bankroll takes a dive to $170.28.
Saturday, June 13, 2020
Stakes Saturday in Louisville
On this Stakes Saturday we look in on what should be an amazing Turf race down in Louisville, Kentucky.
Churchill Downs Race 11 {Louisville~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}
A great crew of marathon Turfers will gate up in this annual contest. It comes up a little light on speed though there are a few that will be forwardly placed to drive the pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only three have not traveled this distance. It should be a terrific race.
#5 Arklow (Geroux / B. Cox) comes in off a modest layoff ready for battle. He shows the highest (tie) last out speed number and four sound workouts. This lad also holds the highest speed number at the distance while holding a 57% in the money record from seven runs at the same. A millionaire son of Arch, he should be tracking the pace ready to strike.
$2 WIN / $3 PLACE / $5 SHOW.
#6 Tiz a Slam (Gaffalione / Attfield) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and four high octane peaking workouts. This guy holds the second highest speed number at the distance along with four wins from nine attempts. He could take the lead from the outset. A son of Tiznow, he has the highest amount of wins. at nine, among this crew.
$2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.
#10 Fearsome [GB] (Graham / Murphy) comes in off a longer layoff with two last out in the money performances. His last race was at a longer distance and he has put in four strong workouts in the last thirty days, He has also recorded a win at this distance in his only effort at it. A son of Makfi [GB], he should be tracking the pace.
$2 SHOW.
#12 Admission Office (Leparoux / Lynch) will contend with the second highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. This lad loves the surface and the Churchill track. He is another that will be tracking the pace. A son of Point of Entry, he is 77% in the money from thirteen career starts.
$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)
#5 Arklow // #6 Tiz a Slam, #10 Fearsome [GB], #12 Admission Office.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#5 Arklow + #6 Tiz a Slam + #10 Fearsome [GB] + #12 Admission Office.
Last Superfecta Sunday (6/7) Results
Belmont Park R9. First Defence Stakes. We were off by two in our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort. Superfecta went 14-12-1-7.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Flavius, finished 3rd for show money of $2.20.
Bankroll gets docked a buck to settle at $180.58.
Churchill Downs Race 11 {Louisville~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}
A great crew of marathon Turfers will gate up in this annual contest. It comes up a little light on speed though there are a few that will be forwardly placed to drive the pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only three have not traveled this distance. It should be a terrific race.
#5 Arklow (Geroux / B. Cox) comes in off a modest layoff ready for battle. He shows the highest (tie) last out speed number and four sound workouts. This lad also holds the highest speed number at the distance while holding a 57% in the money record from seven runs at the same. A millionaire son of Arch, he should be tracking the pace ready to strike.
$2 WIN / $3 PLACE / $5 SHOW.
#6 Tiz a Slam (Gaffalione / Attfield) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and four high octane peaking workouts. This guy holds the second highest speed number at the distance along with four wins from nine attempts. He could take the lead from the outset. A son of Tiznow, he has the highest amount of wins. at nine, among this crew.
$2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.
#10 Fearsome [GB] (Graham / Murphy) comes in off a longer layoff with two last out in the money performances. His last race was at a longer distance and he has put in four strong workouts in the last thirty days, He has also recorded a win at this distance in his only effort at it. A son of Makfi [GB], he should be tracking the pace.
$2 SHOW.
#12 Admission Office (Leparoux / Lynch) will contend with the second highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. This lad loves the surface and the Churchill track. He is another that will be tracking the pace. A son of Point of Entry, he is 77% in the money from thirteen career starts.
$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)
#5 Arklow // #6 Tiz a Slam, #10 Fearsome [GB], #12 Admission Office.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#5 Arklow + #6 Tiz a Slam + #10 Fearsome [GB] + #12 Admission Office.
Last Superfecta Sunday (6/7) Results
Belmont Park R9. First Defence Stakes. We were off by two in our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort. Superfecta went 14-12-1-7.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Flavius, finished 3rd for show money of $2.20.
Bankroll gets docked a buck to settle at $180.58.
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Superfecta Sunday at Bountiful Belmont
A beautiful day for Superfecta Sunday. Today we take a look at a wonderful stakes sprint on the Turf up in Elmont, New York.
Belmont Park Race 9 {First Defence Stakes~7 Furlongs~TURF~4 year-old Up~Stakes}
A full field of thirteen will hit the good grass in this feature stakes race. There is enough speed to keep the pace honest. Speed numbers are very close. Many of these entered are coming off extended layoffs due to the pandemic that postponed racing in New York and other jurisdictions. Our task is to weave together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.
It should be a fine race.
#1 Flavius (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) might have the edge coming off one of those extended layoffs. Of this group he holds the highest last out speed number and four diligent workouts. This guy has a win at the distance in his only effort. A son of War Front, he is 60% in the money from five career starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.
#9 Hawkish (Carmouche / Toner) should be able to contend as he tries this distance for the first time. He holds a couple of good last out speed numbers and one strong workout. This guy is the only one coming into the race having raced in the last thirty days. A son of Artie Schiller, he is 55% in the money from nine career starts.
#2 Sombeyay (Castellano / Pletcher) should challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three solid workouts. He is another trying the distance and the course for the first time. A son of Into Mischief, he is 66% in the money from twelve career starts. This lad should be forwardly placed.
#12 Majestic Dunhill (R. Gutierrez / Weaver) should be in the mix sharing the second highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This guy comes in off a brief layoff. His last out race was over the dirt at this very distance. A son of Majestic Perfection, he is 62% in the money from sixteen career starts.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#1 Flavus + #9 Hawkish + #2 Sombeyay + #12 Majestic Dunhill.
Stakes Saturday Results
Santa Anita Park R8. Santa Anita Derby--G1. Our first pick, Honor A.P., won (1st) for win money of $6.40 and show money of $3.30. Our second pick, Authentic, finished 2nd for show money of $2.10. Our third pick, Azul Coast, finished 7th (last).
We hit our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel with our top two selections earning a meager $5.00.
Superfecta went 6-7-2-4.
Bankroll gains a bit to settle at $181.78.
Belmont Park Race 9 {First Defence Stakes~7 Furlongs~TURF~4 year-old Up~Stakes}
A full field of thirteen will hit the good grass in this feature stakes race. There is enough speed to keep the pace honest. Speed numbers are very close. Many of these entered are coming off extended layoffs due to the pandemic that postponed racing in New York and other jurisdictions. Our task is to weave together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.
It should be a fine race.
#1 Flavius (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) might have the edge coming off one of those extended layoffs. Of this group he holds the highest last out speed number and four diligent workouts. This guy has a win at the distance in his only effort. A son of War Front, he is 60% in the money from five career starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.
#9 Hawkish (Carmouche / Toner) should be able to contend as he tries this distance for the first time. He holds a couple of good last out speed numbers and one strong workout. This guy is the only one coming into the race having raced in the last thirty days. A son of Artie Schiller, he is 55% in the money from nine career starts.
#2 Sombeyay (Castellano / Pletcher) should challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three solid workouts. He is another trying the distance and the course for the first time. A son of Into Mischief, he is 66% in the money from twelve career starts. This lad should be forwardly placed.
#12 Majestic Dunhill (R. Gutierrez / Weaver) should be in the mix sharing the second highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This guy comes in off a brief layoff. His last out race was over the dirt at this very distance. A son of Majestic Perfection, he is 62% in the money from sixteen career starts.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#1 Flavus + #9 Hawkish + #2 Sombeyay + #12 Majestic Dunhill.
Stakes Saturday Results
Santa Anita Park R8. Santa Anita Derby--G1. Our first pick, Honor A.P., won (1st) for win money of $6.40 and show money of $3.30. Our second pick, Authentic, finished 2nd for show money of $2.10. Our third pick, Azul Coast, finished 7th (last).
We hit our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel with our top two selections earning a meager $5.00.
Superfecta went 6-7-2-4.
Bankroll gains a bit to settle at $181.78.
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Stakes Saturday at Santa Anita
On this Stakes Saturday we take a look at a KD 146 points race at the "Great Race Place".
Santa Anita Park Race 8 {Santa Anita Derby~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}
A good crew of seven will go to the gate in this annual graded stakes race. There is enough speed to push the pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making it somewhat competitive. One maiden makes an appearance. Of the field there are five Triple Crown Nominee entrants. It should be a great race as we get closer to the 2020 Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in September.
#6 Honor A.P. (M. Smith / Shirreffs) is geared up for a supreme run. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four high-powered workouts. This guy will be stretching out to the distance with a 100% in the money record from three career starts. A son of Honor Code, he has the tactical speed to stay in the race from the start.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#7 Authentic (Van Dyke / Baffert) will go off as the deserved favorite with an undefeated record from three career starts. He holds the highest last out speed number and four stamina raising workouts. He is another that will be stretching out. A son of Into Mischief, he should be part of the speed contingent.
$2 SHOW.
#5 Azul Coast (Rispoli / Baffert) should show continued improvement having hit the board in his last three and put in four strong peaking workouts. This lad is 100% in the money from three career starts. He has notched a win at this distance. A son of Super Saver, he should be tracking the pace ready to strike.
$2 SHOW.
#4 Anneau d'Or (V. Espinoza / Wright) might be sitting on a good race with a decent last out speed number and two superb workouts. He has tried this distance twice, but finished off the board. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is another that will be tracking the pace.
$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)
#6 Honor A.P. // #7 Authentic, #5 Azul Coast, #4 Anneau d'Or.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#6 Honor A.P. + #7 Authentic + #5 Azul Coast + #4 Anneau d'Or.
Furlong Friday Results
Belmont Park R9. Harmony Lodge Stakes. Our first pick, Mother Mother, finished 4th. Our second pick, Royal Charlotte, finished 2nd for show money of $1.40. Our third pick, Chalon, was scratched.
Due to the scratch we scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play. Superfecta went 3-4-10-9.
Bankroll dips to $179.38.
Santa Anita Park Race 8 {Santa Anita Derby~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}
A good crew of seven will go to the gate in this annual graded stakes race. There is enough speed to push the pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making it somewhat competitive. One maiden makes an appearance. Of the field there are five Triple Crown Nominee entrants. It should be a great race as we get closer to the 2020 Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in September.
#6 Honor A.P. (M. Smith / Shirreffs) is geared up for a supreme run. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four high-powered workouts. This guy will be stretching out to the distance with a 100% in the money record from three career starts. A son of Honor Code, he has the tactical speed to stay in the race from the start.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#7 Authentic (Van Dyke / Baffert) will go off as the deserved favorite with an undefeated record from three career starts. He holds the highest last out speed number and four stamina raising workouts. He is another that will be stretching out. A son of Into Mischief, he should be part of the speed contingent.
$2 SHOW.
#5 Azul Coast (Rispoli / Baffert) should show continued improvement having hit the board in his last three and put in four strong peaking workouts. This lad is 100% in the money from three career starts. He has notched a win at this distance. A son of Super Saver, he should be tracking the pace ready to strike.
$2 SHOW.
#4 Anneau d'Or (V. Espinoza / Wright) might be sitting on a good race with a decent last out speed number and two superb workouts. He has tried this distance twice, but finished off the board. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is another that will be tracking the pace.
$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)
#6 Honor A.P. // #7 Authentic, #5 Azul Coast, #4 Anneau d'Or.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#6 Honor A.P. + #7 Authentic + #5 Azul Coast + #4 Anneau d'Or.
Furlong Friday Results
Belmont Park R9. Harmony Lodge Stakes. Our first pick, Mother Mother, finished 4th. Our second pick, Royal Charlotte, finished 2nd for show money of $1.40. Our third pick, Chalon, was scratched.
Due to the scratch we scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play. Superfecta went 3-4-10-9.
Bankroll dips to $179.38.
Friday, June 5, 2020
Furlong Friday at Magnificent Belmont Park
On this Furlong Friday we take a look at wonderful Stakes sprint at "Big Sandy".
Belmont Park Race 9 {Harmony Lodge Stakes~6 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}
A strong group of ten sprinter gals will go to the gate in this featured Friday Stakes race. There is sufficient speed to carry the pace forward. speed numbers are very close. This is a tough one as any horse in the race has the capability to pull off the victory. It should be a fantastic race at a time that Belmont Park starts to get rolling.
#9 Mother Mother (Rosario / Baffert) might have the edge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two superb peaking workouts. This will be her first start over the Belmont oval. This gal is 83% in the money from twelve career starts. A daughter of Pioneer of the Nile, she should be tracking the pace closely.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.
#4 Royal Charlotte (Castellano / C. Brown) will challenge coming off an extended layoff. She holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and three solid workouts. She already has a win over the Belmont track. This lady is 88% in the money from nine career starts. A daughter of Cairo Prince, she will be tracking ready to strike.
$1 SHOW.
#5 Piedi Bianchi (Vargas / Martin) should be in contention with the fourth highest last out speed number and three hearty peaking workouts. This gal is 100% in the money at this distance from four efforts. A daughter of Overanalyze, she is another that will be tracking the pace.
$1 SHOW.
#8 Chalon (J. Ortiz / Delacour) should contend sharing the second highest last out speed number and putting in five sensational workouts during as her extended layoff came to a close. She holds the highest speed number at the distance coupled with a 90% in the money record at same. A daughter of Dialed In, she should be tracking the pace.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#9 Mother Mother + #4 Royal Charlotte + #5 Piedi Bianchi + #8 Chalon.
Last Superfecta Sunday (5/31) Results
Laurel Park R9. Allowance. We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play only grabbing one of the four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 4-12-10-11.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Mine Not Mine, finished 10th.
Bankroll takes a hit and dips to $181.98.
Belmont Park Race 9 {Harmony Lodge Stakes~6 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}
A strong group of ten sprinter gals will go to the gate in this featured Friday Stakes race. There is sufficient speed to carry the pace forward. speed numbers are very close. This is a tough one as any horse in the race has the capability to pull off the victory. It should be a fantastic race at a time that Belmont Park starts to get rolling.
#9 Mother Mother (Rosario / Baffert) might have the edge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two superb peaking workouts. This will be her first start over the Belmont oval. This gal is 83% in the money from twelve career starts. A daughter of Pioneer of the Nile, she should be tracking the pace closely.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.
#4 Royal Charlotte (Castellano / C. Brown) will challenge coming off an extended layoff. She holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and three solid workouts. She already has a win over the Belmont track. This lady is 88% in the money from nine career starts. A daughter of Cairo Prince, she will be tracking ready to strike.
$1 SHOW.
#5 Piedi Bianchi (Vargas / Martin) should be in contention with the fourth highest last out speed number and three hearty peaking workouts. This gal is 100% in the money at this distance from four efforts. A daughter of Overanalyze, she is another that will be tracking the pace.
$1 SHOW.
#8 Chalon (J. Ortiz / Delacour) should contend sharing the second highest last out speed number and putting in five sensational workouts during as her extended layoff came to a close. She holds the highest speed number at the distance coupled with a 90% in the money record at same. A daughter of Dialed In, she should be tracking the pace.
10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)
#9 Mother Mother + #4 Royal Charlotte + #5 Piedi Bianchi + #8 Chalon.
Last Superfecta Sunday (5/31) Results
Laurel Park R9. Allowance. We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play only grabbing one of the four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 4-12-10-11.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Mine Not Mine, finished 10th.
Bankroll takes a hit and dips to $181.98.
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