A New Yorkish Superfecta Sunday

 We take in a nice graded stakes sprint on this Superfecta Sunday.

Aqueduct Race 8 {Fall Highweight Handicap~G3~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A short field of seven will enter the gate in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

A good field of sprinters will line up and dash to the wire. Beyer speed figs are fairly close for this bunch. Speed appears to be to the outside and comprises nearly half the field. All are largely successful in their racing career. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a great race, one of many on the Aqueduct card.

#6 Stan the Man (Cancel / Terranova) might have a slight edge with the third highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. This lad has the tactical speed to see what kind of pace develops and go with it. A son of Broken Vow, he is 68% in the money from twenty-five career starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#5 Share the Ride (J. Ortiz / Arriaga) might go off as the prohibitive favorite with the highest last out speed number as well as the highest speed number at this distance. He is another with tactical speed. A son of Fed Biz, he is 73% in the money from nineteen career starts.

#2 Drafted (D. Davis / Duggan) comes in off an extended layoff after having been competing in the Middle-East for much of his career. He has prepped with four superb workouts over the last thirty days. He should track and close into a speedy pace. A son of Field Commission, he is 50% in the money from sixteen career starts.

#7 Tribecca (Carmouche / C. Englehart) should challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers and two solid workouts. He should show speed and set the pace. A son of Bustin Stones, he is 58% in the money from thirty-nine career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Stan the Man  +  #5 Share the Ride  +  #2 Drafted  +  #7 Tribecca.

Stakes Saturday Results

Churchill Downs R11.  Kentucky Jockey Club--G2.  Our first pick, Keepmeinmind,  won (1st) for win money of $6.00 and show money of $3.90.  Our second pick, Swill, finished 4th.  Our third pick, Oncoming Train, finished 7th.

We were successful in our Exacta Wheel effort by having the winner and our fourth pick Smiley Sobotka, earning $11.00.  Superfecta went 4-1A-3-2.

Bankroll realizes a little uptick to settle at $24.87.

Graded Stakes Action in Kentucky

 On this Stakes Saturday we take in an excellent graded stakes race in Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {Kentucky Jockey Club~G2~1 1/16 mile~2 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A nice field of nine youngsters will go this route as they look to hit the Kentucky Derby trail next year.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed among this group to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are especially close making it super competitive. All but two have gone this distance. It should be a very exciting race.

#4 Keepmeinmind (Cohen / Diodoro) looks well intentioned as the morning line favorite with the highest last out speed number and two diligent workouts. This lad should take up a tracking position and close efficiently. A son of Laoban, is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Swill (Geroux / B. Cox) will be stretching out to this distance and certainly be part of the pace scenario. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four superb workouts. He has already posted a victory over the Churchill track. A son of Munnings, he is 66% in the money from three career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#6 Oncoming Train (Bejarano / DiVito) should challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three stout workouts. He should be in a tracking position as they run around the track. A son of Mineshaft, he is also 100% in the money from two career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#1 Sittin On Go (Lanerie / Romans) / #1A Smiley Sobotka (Leparoux / Romans) are coupled entries that can be expected to contend. Both have solid last out speed numbers and strong workouts. Both are sons of Brody's Cause.  "Sittin" has a win record of 66% from three careers starts and "Smiley" has a 100% in the money record from two starts.

#3 Arabian Prince (Gaffalione / D. Stewart) should be in the mix with improving speed figures over his two career races. This guy is coming in fresh and ready with three sound workouts. Expect him to close gallantly into a swift pace. A son of Mshawish, he has one of his two career races.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#4 Keepmeinmind //  #2 Swill,  #6 Oncoming Train,  #1 Sittin On Go / #1A Smiley Sobotka,  #3 Arabian Prince.

10 CENT Superfecta ($1.20)

#4 Keepmeinmind  /  #2 Swill  /  #6 Oncoming Train,  #1 Sittin On Go, #1A Smiley Sobotka, #3 Arabian Prince  /  ALL.

Last Stakes Saturday (11/21) Results

Churchill Downs R9.  Chilukki Stakes--G3.  Our first pick, Gold Standard, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Whoa Nellie, finished 3rd for show money of $4.20.  Our third pick, Unique Factor, finished off the board.

We flubbed our Exacta Wheel Effort.

Bankroll gets rolled and drops to $6.97. We will supplement with a Hamilton for today's race.

Stakes Saturday in Kentucky

 On this Stakes Saturday we take in a nice dirt mile race under the Twin Spires.

Churchill Downs Race 9 {Chilukki Stakes~G3~1 mile~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of nine will go to the gate in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is a good amount of speed couple with forwardly placed types to carry the pace well. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive. It should be one of the better Stakes races on the day. 

#5 Gold Standard (Geroux / B. Cox) looks ready to roll with a couple of good last out speed numbers and two solid peaking workouts. This gal hold the highest (tie) speed number at the distance. She should battle with the forwardly placed crew. A daughter of Medaglia d'Oro, she is 80% in the money from ten career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Whoa Nellie (Rocco / L. Jones) comes off an extended layoff with the fourth highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts. She is another that should race close to the pace. Sharing the highest speed number at the distance, this gal loves the surface and the Churchill track. A daughter of Orb, she is 90% in the money from ten career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#8 Unique Factor (Lanerie / Miller) will be looking for a hot pace with a couple of excellent last out speed numbers and two bullet workouts. She sports the third highest speed number over the surface. A daughter of The Factor, she is 61% in the money from twenty-one career starts. She should be in the mix coming into the stretch.

$2 SHOW.

#9 Sanenus [CHI] (Bejarano / McCarthy) holds a couple of very good last out speed numbers after having raced in her native Chile. This gal comes in rested and ready with four hearty workouts. She is another tracker that will looking for a pace to run into. A daughter of Scat Daddy, she is 70% in the money from ten career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#5 Gold Standard ///  #4 Whoa Nellie,  #8 Unique Factor, #9 Sanenus [CHI].

Last Superfecta Sunday (11/15) Results

Aqueduct R9. Winter Memories Stakes.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort capturing three of the four wagering interests needed to cash. Superfecta went 5-6-3-1.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Vigilante's Way, finished 3rd for show money of $3.10.

Bankroll sheds some coin to settle at $14.77. We will supplement with a Lincoln for today's race. 

Superfecta Sunday at the "Big A"

 Let's get some Turf action on our Superfecta Sunday.

Aqueduct Race 9 {Winter Memories Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A talented field of seven fillies will hit the good green.

Past Performances used:  TimeFormUS.

This nice field of fillies will have some speed to keep an honest pace. Speed figures are very close making it any of these gals race. Only one, Speaktomeofsummer, has raced over the Aqueduct course. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be an excellent race.

#3 Vigilantes Way (J. Velazquez / McGaughey) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. She already has a win at this distance. Expect her to be forwardly placed ready to jump into the straight-away fray. A daughter of Medaglia d'Oro, she is 83% in the money from six career starts. This gal is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#1 Speaktomeofsummer (Rosario / Clement) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. She has already won over the Aqueduct course. Expect her to track and close swiftly seeking to score. A daughter of Summer Front, she is 57% in the money from seven career starts.

#5 Duopoly (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) could go off as the favorite with the highest overall speed number, the third highest last out speed number, and two solid workouts. She has two victories at this distance. A daughter of Animal Kingdom, she should be part of the pace scenario.

#2 Selflessly (Castellano / C. Brown) will provide a fierce challenge with two high octane last out speed numbers and two sweet workouts. She is another that has secured a victory at this distance. Look for her to track the pace and strike in the stretch. A daughter of More Than Ready, she is 50% in the money from six career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Vigilantes Way  +  #1 Speaktomeofsummer  +  #5 Duopoly  +  #2 Selflessly.

Stakes Saturday Results

Churchill Downs R10.  Mrs. Revere Stakes--G2.  Our first pick, Stunning Sky, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Princess Grace, won (1st) for show money of $3.00.  Our third pick, Witez, finished 5th.

We did not capture the Exacta. Superfecta went 4-6-5-3.

Bankroll gets a head kick and falls to $16.07.

Moving to the Dirt for Stakes Saturday

 We had hoped for a nice Turf contest on this Stakes Saturday, but it moves to the dirt down in Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Mrs. Revere Stakes~G2~1 1/16 mile~OFF Turf~3 year-old Up~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A field of six will go to the gate in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is some speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close among the top contenders. All have gone this distance. It should be an interesting race. Probably won't be much value in the wagering.

#3 Stunning Sky (Santana / Maker) shows the highest (tie) last out speed number and two solid workouts. She is a consistent type that should track the pace to her benefit. This gal has already has a win to her credit over the dirt. A daughter of Declaration of War, she is 54% in the money from eleven career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Princess Grace (Geroux / Stidham) will challenge sharing the highest last out speed number and putting together two sound workouts. She should run closer to the pace. A daughter of Karakonite [JPN], she is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Witez (Leparoux / Wilkes) should contend with the third highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. She should be tracking the pace looking to strike. A daughter of More Than Ready, she is 63% in the money from eleven career starts.

$2 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Stunning Sky  //  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (11/8) Results

Aqueduct R9.  Nashua Stakes--G3.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort grabbing three of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 4-1-5-2.

Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Pickin' Time, won (1st) for show money of $1.85.

Bankroll takes a small hit to settle at $27.07.

A "Big A" Superfecta Sunday

 As we move through November it seems the fields tend to thin out a bit. On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a Grade three event for the youngsters.

Aqueduct Race 9 {Nashua Stakes~G3~1 mile~2 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A good field of seven hearty youngsters will battle in this mile race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

The field is evenly divided among the forwardly placed types and those that are beginning to a develop an off the pace style of running. Given that, it should be an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close for a bunch with few races to their credit. All will look to improve. None have raced at Aqueduct yet. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fine race.

#4 Pickin' Time (McCarthy / Breen) could have the benefit of more experience having completed four races already. He shows the third highest last out speed number and one solid workout heading into the race. Look for him to track close to the pace ready to strike. This guy is one of three who have already gone this distance. A son of Stay Thirsty, he is 75% in the money from four career starts. This colt is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#1 Ten for Ten (Cancel / McGaughey) should go off as the favorite having hit the board in both of his starts. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and three hearty workouts. He could show early speed in this race. A son of Frosted, he is 100% in the money from two career starts.

#6 Civil War (Juarez / Albertrani) is coming out of a grade one race at Belmont Park. His speed numbers are improving and he has put in two robust workouts. Look for him to close swiftly coming around the turn. A son of Bodemeister, he is 50% in the money from two career starts.

#5 Isolate (Torres / Ritvo) should challenge with the highest last out speed number and three dynamite, peaking workouts. This guy is another that could should speed from the gate. He comes into this race having won both of his starts. A son of Mark Valeski, he will be stretching out to this distance.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

 #4 Pickin' Time  +  #1 Ten for Ten  +  #6 Civil War  +  #5 Isolate.

Last Superfecta Sunday (11/1) Results

Woodbine R8.  Coronation Futurity.  We missed on our 20 CENT Superfecta Box effort hitting only two of the four required to cash. Superfecta went 8-2-4-1.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, British Royalty, finished 5th.

Bankroll takes a dive to $28.62.

Superfecta Sunday Up in Canada

 We go up North (virtually) for our Superfecta Sunday for a stakes race for the youngsters.

Woodbine Race 8 {Coronation Futurity Stakes~1 1/8 mile~2 year-old~CAN~Stakes}

Eight youngsters go to the gate in this featured stakes race. 

Past Performances Used:  DRF Formulator.

A talented field will all stretch out to this distance battling for the purse money. There is speed to keep an honest pace. Speed numbers are very close for these young lads. There is good pedigrees represented in all of these Canadian bred horses. Our task is to harness a winning 20 CENT Superfecta Box. It should be a super fine race.

#5 British Royalty (Lermyte / Minshall) could make a leap forward from his maiden win with the fourth highest last out speed number and two ultra-sharp workouts. This gelding will be looking for some pace to close into. A son of English Channel, this guy will be seeking his second win in a row. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#1 Master Spy (P. Husbands / M. Casse) should go off as the favorite with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and one solid workout. This colt has solid connections and is primed for the race. A son of Silent Name [JPN], he is 100% in the money from four career starts.

#6 Threefiftyseven (Moran / Minshall) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This gelding should sit right off the pace ready to strike. A son of Run Away and Hide, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

#8 Stephen (Stein / K. Attard) should contend sharing the second highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. He is another tracker looking for position. A son of Constitution, he is 50% in the money from two career starts.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#5 British Royalty  +  #1 Master Spy  +  #6 Threefiftyseven  +  #8 Stephen.

Stakes Saturday Results

Woodbine R8.  Overskate Stakes.  Our first pick, Not So Quiet, won (1st) for win money of $4.20, place money of $4.50, and show money of $5.10.  Our second pick, Royal Laser, finished 2nd for place money of $1.75 and show money of $2.90.  Our third pick, Eskiminzin, finished 8th.

We were successful in our Saturday Exacta Wheel for a payout of $15.55.

Superfecta went 7-1-6-3.

Bankroll gets off the schnide and settles at $34.42.