Superfecta Sunday in Kentucky

 On this Superfecta Sunday we go to that great little track in Kentucky, Turfway Park.

Turfway Park Race 7 {1 1/16 mile~Tapeta~3 year-old Up~Allowance Optional Claiming}

A flush field of twelve will hit the synth in this penultimate race on today's card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed and forwardly placed types to warrant an honest pace. Speed figs are very close among this group. Only three will attempt the synthetic for the first time. It should be a fantastic race to wager and watch.

#4 Tiesto (C. Landeros / J. Carroll) comes in off a longer route up at Woodbine. He holds the highest last out speed number and one diligent workout, Look for him to amongst the tracking herd. This lad thrives at this distance. A son of Tiznow, he is 57% in the money from seven career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Bless the Kitten (A. Jimenez / Grubbs) comes in off a longer route at Churchill Downs, however he is 100% in the money over the synthetic from six starts. Additionally he holds three wins from five starts at the distance. He should be forwardly placed battling for position. A son of Kitten's Joy, he is 59% in the money from twenty-two career starts.

#10 Fly Nightly (Emigh / Vandenberg) comes out of a Turf race up at Hawthorne Race Course finishing third there. This gelding holds the highest speed number at the distance and over the synthetic, albeit Polytrack. Look for him to be close to the pace. A son of The Factor, he is 65% in the money from twenty-three career starts.

#1 Prince Maior (Machado / Lobo) comes in out of a Turf race at Mountaineer where he was victorious. He has the tactical speed to fit the pace that develops. He has hit the board in his only attempt over this surface at Turfway. A son of Data Link, he is 66% in the money from nine career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Tiesto  +  #3 Bless the Kitten  +  #10 Fly Nightly  +  #1 Prince Maior.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($2.70)

#4 Tiesto  /  #3 Bless the Kitten  /  #10 Fly Nightly,  #1 Prince Maior, #11 Moonshine Now (McKee / Vaughn)  /  ALL.

May Most of your tickets cash today!!!

LA Champions Day in the Big Easy

 Another great Saturday filled with competitive stakes races around the country. We look in on the Louisiana breds down in the Big Easy.

Fair Grounds Race Course Race 11 {LA Champions DayTURF Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A reduced field of eleven will go the the grass in this annual event. 

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This competitive field will have enough speed to produce an honest pace on the Fair Grounds Turf course. Speed numbers are fairly close. All, but two have gone this distance. Same for traveling over the Fair Grounds course. It should be a great race.

#3 Carleas Dream (R. Gutierrez / Jacks) has already notched three wins at this distance from four tries. This lad shows the highest last out speed number and one bullet workout. This guy should track the pace closely and get first jump on the leaders. A gelded son of Lea, he is 72% in the money from eighteen career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Mangelsen (Pedroza / Faucheux) should show speed from the gate opening. He holds the second highest last out speed number and one solid workout. This guy loves the surface, distance and course. He could wire the field. A son of Big Band Sound, he is 54% from twenty-four career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#12 Jael's Royalty (D. Carroll / Harrison) looks primed for an excellent effort with the third highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. He should track the pace ready to strike in the stretch. A son of Royal Strand [IRE], he is 54% in the money from eleven career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#9 Im a Cowboy Too (Murrill / G. Scherer) looks for his eighth career win with three decent last out speed numbers and four superb peaking workouts. This gelding holds the highest (tie) speed number at this very distance. Look for him to part of the tracking herd ready to make his move. A son of Cowboy Cal, he is 43% in the money from forty-eight career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#3 Carleas Dream  ///  #1 Mangelsen,  #12 Jaels Royalty, #9 Im a Cowboy Too.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Carleas Dream  +  #1 Mangelsen  +  #12 Jaels Royalty  +  #9 Im a Cowboy Too.

Have a terrific Stakes Saturday!!!

Stakes Saturday down in NOLA

 A good Stakes Saturday to you all. Today we look in on a great stakes race down in the "Big Easy".

Fair Grounds Race Course Race 8 {Pan Zareta Stakes~5 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies/Mares}

A talented field of eleven will go to the green in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This race has a plethora of speed which could produce intriguing results. Speed figs are fairly close among many of these gals. Only five have covered the Fair Grounds course. All but two have gone this short Turf distance. It should be a very excellent race to wager and watch.

#10 Elle's Town (C. Hernandez / Broberg) comes in from Remington Park with the highest last out speed number and one efficient workout. She has the tactical speed to see how the pace develops and react accordingly. She loves the surface, distance, and Fair Grounds course. A daughter of Speightstown, she is 65% in the money from twenty-nine career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Elle Z (Murrill / Hartman) last raced at a slightly longer sprint up at Churchill Downs. She has put in a strong workout in the last thirty days. This gal is another that loves the surface, distance, and course. She will show her speed from the get-go. A daughter of City Zip, she is 57% in the money from fourteen career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#8 Fiduciary [GB] (D. Carroll / J. Carroll) comes out of a grade three up at Woodbine at a longer sprint over the Tapeta surface. She has put in four superb peaking workouts in preparation. This girl will track the pace very closely and spring into the stretch. A daughter of Bated Breath [GB], she is 60% in the money from ten career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#11 Short Summer Dress (Loveberry / Amoss) comes off a slightly longer sprint where she earned the second highest last out speed number among this crew. She has put in one solid workout prepping. This gal will be part of the forwardly placed herd. A daughter of Munnings, she has five career victories and is 47% in the money from seventeen career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#10 Elle's Town  ///  #1 Elle Z,  #8 Fiduciary [GB],  #11 Short Summer Dress,  #7 Yes It's Ginger.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Elle's Town  +  #1 Elle Z  +  #8 Fiduciary [GB]  +  #11 Short Summer Dress. 

Best of luck to all in their horse racing picks and sports book plays.

A Meat and Potatoes Superfecta Sunday

 We look in on a route race in a meat and potato town for our Superfecta Sunday.

Hawthorne Race Course {1 1/16 mile~3 year-old Up~Claiming}

A field of eight will go to the gate in this low level claiming race in the Chicagoland area.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed to produce a swift pace. Speed numbers for most are very close making it competitive. It is the last on the card which usually produces interesting results. All but one have competed at this route distance. It should be a good race.

#4 Super Silver (Santiago / Becker) is the one to beat with the second highest last out speed number. He loves the Hawthorne track and should be part of the pace scenario. A son of Super Saver, he is 66% in the money from twenty-one career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Behind Enemy Lines (C. Roman / Becker) will challenge with the second highest speed number at this distance and one bullet workout. He will be tracking and closing as they head into the stretch. A son of Fort Prado, he is 50% in the money at this distance from fourteen starts.

#1 Antrim's Giant (A. Rodriguez / J. Cox) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. He is another that will track and close into the pace. A son of Giant's Causeway, he is 50% in the money from fifty-five career starts.

#3 The Last Option (Tavares / R. Martinez) will be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number and the second highest average speed number for his last three races. This guy should track the pace closely and get first jump on the leaders as they head into the stretch. A son of Broken Vow, he is 66% in the money from twelve career starts.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#4 Super Silver  +  #2 Behind Enemy Lines  +  #1 Antrim's Giant  +  #3 The Last Option.

Best of luck to you with all your Superfecta plays.

Let's Go Long on the Turf for Stakes Saturday

 On this Thanksgiving weekend Stakes Saturday we go long on the Turf up in New York.

Aqueduct Race 9 {Long Island Stakes~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A very nice field of eight ladies will hit the green in this graded stakes race.

Past Performances used: Time Form US.

There is some speed which should keep an honest pace on the front end. Speed figs are fairly close. It could be any of these gals race to win as they turn for home. It should be a excellent race to wager and watch.

#2 Orglandes [FR] (Cancel / C. Brown) should take another step forward as she tracks the pace. She holds the third highest speed at this distance and has put in two solid workouts in preparation. A daughter of Le Havre [IRE], she is 78% in the money from fourteen career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 La Dragontea [GB] (Castellano / Clement) should contend with the highest last out speed number and one sound workout. She will be stretching out to this distance. Look for her to race close to the pace. A daughter of Lope de Vega [IRE], she is 61% in the money from thirteen starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#7 Mutamakina [GB] (D. Davis / Clement) should be in the thick of it with the second highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. She will be seeking her third win in a row as she runs forwardly placed. A daughter of Nathaniel [IRE], she is 68% in the money from sixteen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#3 Harajuku [IRE] (Alvarado / Motion) will also be stretching out with three superb last out speed figs and three strength inducing workouts. This gal will be closing swiftly as they turn for home. A daughter of Deep Impact [JPN], she will be dropping in from a slightly tougher race with a 45% in the money record from eleven career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#2 Orglandes [FR]  ///  #4 La Dragontea [GB],  #7 Mutamakina [GB],  #3 Harajuku [IRE],  #8 Sorrel [IRE] (M. Franco / Clement).

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Orglandes [FR]  +  #4 La Dragontea [GB]  +  #7 Mutamakina [GB]  +  #3 Harajuku [IRE].

Enjoy the Thanksgiving Weekend races.

Best of luck with all of your plays.

Superfecta Sunday at the Big "A"

 We get our fix of Turf action from the borough of Queens as we look in on an excellent stakes race at the "Big A".

Aqueduct Race 8 {Winter Memories Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A reduced field of eleven will hit the green in this annual stakes contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This contest comes up light on speed. There are three forwardly placed types that could take the lead by default. Nonetheless there will be a group quickening when the field turns for home. Speed numbers are fairly close making it a competitive contest. The Turf is rated as good. It should be a fantastic race.

#3 Plum Ali (M. Franco / Clement) will be dropping in class and distance for this race. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. She will be part of the tracking crew as they spin around the Turf course. A daughter of First Samurai, she has notched two wins at the distance and is 50% in the money from ten career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#11 Runaway Rumour (J. Lezcano / Abreu) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and one sound workout. She also holds the second highest speed number at the distance. Another that will be part of the tracking / closing crew. A daughter of Flintshire [GB], she is 85% in the money from even career starts.

#1 Quinevere [GER] (Carmouche / Atras) looks to continue to improve her speed numbers in every outing. She has hit the board at the distance. This gal comes in from California to test her mettle amongst these East coast Turf specialists. She has put in two good workouts during a short layoff. A daughter of Lord of England [GER], she is 50% in the money from six career starts.

#12 Flown (J. Ortiz / Walsh) is the only one to hit the board at this distance three times from three tries. She is yet another that will run in the tracker / closer herd. This gal has put in three dynamite workouts in preparation. Prior to a modest layoff she ran third in a longer grade three route. A daughter of Kitten's Joy, she is 87% in the money from eight career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Plum Ali  +  #11 Runaway Rumour  +  #1 Quinevere [GER]  +  #12 Flown.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($3.20)

#3 Plum Ali  /  #11 Runaway Rumour  /  #1 Quinevere [GER],  #12 Flown,  #4 Gam's Mission,  #7 Miss Dracary's  /  ALL.

Best of Luck to you with all of your picks.

  

A Superfecta Sunday in Chicago

 Off we go (virtually, of course) to the, now, jewel of Illinois racing, Hawthorne Race Course to have a fine Superfecta Sunday.

Hawthorne Race Course Race 6 {Sun Power Stakes~6 Furlongs~2 year-old~ IL Stakes}

A reduced field of seven will go to the gate in this Stakes sprint for the youngsters. There is speed o' plenty with this group. Speed figs are fairly close making this one competitive as these lads continue to show improvement in their racing careers. It should be a fine race.

#8 Fast Jack (Santiago / Becker) will making his second career start after winning at first asking. He holds the highest last out speed number among this crew. Add to that a modest layoff with three superb workouts, and there is a recipe for success. He should be part of the speed herd as they depart the gate. A son of Ghaaleb, he will be stretching out for this race.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Viale (J. Lopez / Block) looks to improve off a clunker in his last start. He shares the highest speed number at this distance and has put in a sound workout. This colt will be tracking the pace closely. A son of Overanalyze, he is 66% in the money from three career starts.

#3 Wildwood Sicilian (Emigh / Becker) will be making his third career start after a modest layoff. He comes into this race with three diligent workouts. This guy also holds the second highest last out speed number. Look for him to be part of the speed contingent. Another son of Ghaaleb, he is 100% in the money from two career starts.

#6 Rocket Man Attack (C. Roman / Childers) holds the third highest last out speed number and two decent workouts. He is another that should be battling on the front end. A son of Forest Attack, he is 50% in the money from four career starts.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#8 Fast Jack  +  #1 Vitale  +  #3 Wildwood Sicilian  +  #6 Rocket Man Attack.

 20 CENT Superfecta ($1.60)

#8 Fast Jack  /  #1 Vitale  /  #3 Wildwood Sicilian,  #6 Rocket Man Attack  /  ALL.

Have a great day of racing. May most of your tickets cash !!!

 

A Keeneland Superfecta Sunday

 Off we go for some Keenland Turf on a fantastic Superfecta Sunday.

Keenland Race 7 {Rood & Riddle Dowager Stakes~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares}

A fine field of ten ladies will make their way to the green in this annual affair. It comes very light on speed. Consequently, it may be modeled after the Euro-Turf races with a measured pace and a quickening coming into the stretch. Speed numbers are fairly close which makes for a competitive event. It should be a fun and exciting race.

#4 La Lune [GB] (Beschizza / Vaughn) looks ready to shine in her second North American start. She holds the highest last out speed number and four hearty peaking workouts. This gal should track the pace with the herd. A daughter of Champs Elysees [GB], she is 54% in the money from eleven career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Key Biscayne (Gaffalione / Maker) will pose a significant challenge as she comes in off a solid effort at Saratoga and four sensational works that it include three bullets. She is ready. By default, she may set the pace and try to wire this field. A daughter of Brethren, she is 60% in the money from fifteen career starts.

#5 Luck Money (Rosario / Delacour) could go off as the favorite with the third highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts. She has hit the board twice in three tries at this distance as well as holding the highest speed number at same. This gal will be amongst the tracker herd. A daughter of Lookin at Lucky, she is 80% in the money from fifteen career starts.

#3 Summer in Saratoga (Lanerie / Sharp) will be one of five who will be stretching out to this distance for the first time. This lady holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and two sound workouts. Look for her to close smoothly as the herd goes into the stretch. A daughter of Hard Spun, she is 53% in the money from fifteen career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 La Lune [GB]  +  #9 Key Biscayne  +  #5 Luck Money  +  #3 Summer in Saratoga.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($2.80)

#4 La Lune [GB]  /  #9 Key Biscayne  /  #5 Luck Money,  #3 Summer in Saratoga,  #1 English Affair (Graham / Arnold),  #7 Esha My Flower (B. Hernandez / Wilkes) /  ALL.

Best of luck to all. May you cash all of your tickets on this Superfecta Sunday!!!

Turf Stakes at Keeneland

 An enjoyable Stakes Saturday will unfold as we enjoy a great Turf stakes at magnificent Keeneland.

Keeneland Race 8 {Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

An excellent field of ten will hit the green in this annual affair. 

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is enough speed to carry this race forward. Speed figs are fairly close which makes it highly competitive. Sixty percent of the field have cobbled together multiple wins entering into this event. It should be an exceptionally exciting race.

#5 Nicest [IRE] (Leparoux / D. O'Brien) should surprise as she comes in from across the pond after racing last in Ireland. This gal last raced in a longer group one Turf contest hitting the board. Two strong workouts over the Keeneland Turf add to her appeal. Expect her to track the pace closely. A daughter of American Pharoah, she is 66% in the money from six career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Shantisara [IRE] (Prat / C. Brown) comes in off three wins in a row with the second highest last out speed number over a longer Turf route and two quality workouts. She is another that can be expected to track the pace closely. She has notched a win at this distance. A daughter of Coulsty, she is 75% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#7 Lady Speightspeare (Wilson / Attfield) stretches out to this distance off three victories at Woodbine. She has put in four exceptional workouts in preparation for this race. Look for her to attempt to wire this field with her speed. A daughter of Speightstown, she has an 100% win record from three career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#4 Empress Josephine [IRE] (J. Velazquez / A. O'Brien) comes into this race on short rest where she placed third over the Keenland Turf scoring the highest last out speed number amongst this crew. She has hit the board at this distance over in Ireland. She should track the pace ready to strike in the stretch run. A daughter of world class sire, Galileo [IRE], she is 50% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5)

#5 Nicest [IRE]  //  #3 Shantisara [IRE],  #7 Lady Speightspeare,  #4 Empress Josephine [IRE], and two horses with terrific upside we will include in our wheel---#1 Burning Ambition (Geroux / B. Cox) as well as #10 Closing Remarks (Rispoli / Gaines).

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Nicest [IRE]  +  #3 Shantisara [IRE]  +  #7 Lady Speightspeare  +  #4 Empress Josephine [IRE].

Best of luck in all of your plays today !!

Superfecta Sunday under the California Sun

 A fantastic sunny Sunday to play our Superfecta at Santa Anita.

Santa Anita Park Race 9 {Zenyata Stakes~G2~1 1/16~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

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

Past Performances used:  TimeForm US.

There is a plethora of speed in this one. Speed numbers are very close making it extremely competitive. All have superb pedigrees. It should be an exciting race.

#3 Private Mission (Prat / Baffert) should battle up on the front end and look to put distance in the stretch. She will be stretching out to this distance with four strong endurance building workouts. This gal comes in with the highest (tie) last out speed number. A daughter of Into Mischief, she is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Miss Bigly (J. Hernandez / D'Amato) will also be part of the pace scenario as she comes in with the fourth highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and three stout workouts. This girl loves the distance and the Santa Anita track. A daughter of Gemologist, she is 72% in the money from twenty-two career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Lady Kate (Bravo / Kenneally) has the tactical speed to hang closely to the leading pack and spring into the stretch. She shares the fourth highest last out speed number and three bullet workouts. This gal also holds the highest speed number at the distance. A daughter of Bernardini, she is 56% in the money from sixteen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#2 As Time goes By (J. Velazquez / Baffert) should go off as the favorite as she exits a grade one at a longer distance. This gal holds the third highest last out speed number and three dynamic peaking workouts. Expect her to be forwardly placed with the pack. A daughter of American Pharoah, she is 77% in the money from nine career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Private Mission  +  #4 Miss Bigly  +  #7 Lady Kate  +  #2 As Time Goes By.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($1.00)

#3 Private Mission  /  #4 Miss Bigly  /  #7 Lady Kate,  #2 As Time Goes By  /  ALL.

Best of luck to all. May most of your tickets cash on this Superfecta Sunday.

Pennsylvania Derby Day

 We look East for some great racing in the great state of Pennsylvania.

PARX Race 12 {Pennsylvania Derby~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A couple of defections have reduced this field to eight talented lads.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed and forwardly placed types to rev up the pace. Speed numbers are all fairly close, making this one competitive. Only one millionaire is in the field. It should be an exceptionally exciting race on a great day of racing across the country.

#8 Midnight Bourbon (Santana / Asmussen) looks to improve upon his second place finish in the Travers last out. He holds the third highest last out speed number and three dynamic peaking workouts. This guy should be forwardly placed in the thick of the battle. A son of Tiznow, he is 81% in the money from eleven career races.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 I Am Redeemed (Adorno / Pearce) is the local hope coming off of two wins in a row. He holds the second highest last out speed number and one solid workout. He should track the pace closely ready to strike in the stretch. A son of Redeemed, he is 100% in the money from four career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Hot Rod Charlie (Prat / O'Neill) looks to go off as the favorite. This millionaire will show his speed from the start. He holds the highest last out speed number and three sharp workouts. A son of Oxbow, he is 70% in the money from ten career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#10 American Revolution (L. Saez / Pletcher) could surprise as he has improved nicely in each of his last three races. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This guy is another that should track the pace closely. A son of Constitution, he has a 75% win record (winning his last three) from four career starts.

#1 Fulsome (Geroux / B. Cox) and #4 Weyburn (P. Lopez / Jerkens) both are ready to battle and can hit the board. We will include them in our exotics.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5)

#8 Midnight Bourbon  //  #5 I Am Redeemed,  #7 Hot Rod Charlie,  #10 American Revolution,  #1 Fulsome,  #4 Weyburn.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Midnight Bourbon  +  #5 I Am Redeemed  +  #7 Hot Rod Charlie  +  #10 American Revolution.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($2.00)

#8 Midnight Bourbon  /  #5 I Am Redeemed  /  #7 Hot Rod Charlie,  #10 American Revolution,  #1 Fulsome,  #4 Weyburn.

Best of luck in all your plays today.

Superfecta Sunday at Bonny Belmont

 On a beautiful Sunday at that gorgeous track, Belmont, we take in a little Turf action.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Pebbles Stakes~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A generous field of eleven talented fillies will hit the grass in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There will be enough forwardly placed types to get the pace on. Speed figs are all relatively close. It could be anyone of these gals that strut into the winners circle. All seem to be well prepped for this 150 large event.

#7 Nazuna [IRE] (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) holds the highest last out speed number and three solid peaking workouts. She comes out of a grade one and a modest layoff. She will be fresh and ready to roll. Expect her to be forwardly placed among a large group of runners. A daughter of Kodiak [GB], she is 57% in the money from seven career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  / $3 SHOW.

#6 Third Draft (J. Vargas / McGaughey) will be another gal in the forwardly placed crew with the second highest last out speed number and one sound workout. She has hit the board in all three of her starts at this distance earning the highest speed number at same. A daughter of Curlin, she is 87% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#1 Plum Ali (J. Ortiz / Clement) is the morning line favorite at 7/2. She is coming out of a longer Turf route and has three robust workouts. This gal will track the pace and strike in the stretch. A daughter of First Samurai, she is 62% in the money from eight career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#3 Minaun [IRE] (L. Saez / C. Brown) is another tracker that will look to catch the leaders in the closing furlong of the stretch. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. This daughter of Zoffany [IRE], is 80% in the money from five career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Honorable Mentions 

#12 Runaway Rumor (J. Lezcano / Abreu) Loves the distance and the course showing a 66% win rate at both. Drops in distance and class add to her appeal. Daughter of Flintshire [GB].

#8 Lovestruck (Bravo / Mott) holds the best workout tab for the last 30 days. She should improve her speed numbers off a drop in distance and class. Daughter of the great sire, Tapit.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Nazuna [IRE]  +  #6 Third Draft  +  #1 Plum Ali  +  #3 Minaun [IRE].

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($3.20)

#7 Nazuna [IRE]  /  #6 Third Draft  /  #1 Plum Ali,  #3 Minaun [IRE],  #12 Runaway Rumor,  #8 Lovestruck  /  ALL.

May 78% of your tickets cash today. Just keeping it real. Cheers!!

St. Louis Derby Returns

 While all eyes were on the great card up at Saratoga for Travers Day, we look to catch a fine race in the heartland.

FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing Race 6 {St. Louis Derby~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Stakes}

In Southern Illinois at the old Fairmount Park, seven talented horses will enter the gate for a good evening stakes race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This field has enough speed to create a favorable pace. All but one are shipping in to compete for the 250k purse. Speed numbers are very close making this a highly competitive event. It should be a excellent race to cap off a great day of racing.

#3 Irish Unity (B. Hernandez / Asmussen) will stretch out for this race with the second highest last out speed number and two exceptional workouts. He should be forwardly placed. This guy comes in from Ellis Park. A gelded son of Pioneer of the Nile, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Gagetown (De La Cruz / B. Cox) should go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. Look for him to track the pace and strike in the stretch. He comes in from Prairie Meadows. A son of Exaggerator, he is 87% in the money from eight career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Hozier (C. Landeros / Brisset) is another that should track the pace. He holds the third highest last out speed number and two stout workouts. This colt has hit the board in all three of his starts at this distance. Another son of Pioneer of the Nile, he is 62% in the money from eight career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#5 Flash of Mischief (Talamo / Broberg) comes in from Saratoga where he last raced against much tougher. He should be forwardly placed ready for battle. He shares the highest speed number at the distance. A son of Into Mischief, this colt is 72% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#3 Irish Unity  //  #1 Gagetown,  #4 Hozier,  #5 Flash of Mischief.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Irish Unity  +  #1 Gagetown  +  #4 Hozier  +  #5 Flash of Mischief.

Best of luck to all !!!

A Little Turf Action on Stakes Saturday

 While all eyes will be on the great stakes races at Saratoga and Del Mar, we journey down to Louisiana for some great LA bred stakes action. Fuller fields with strong opportunities await.

Louisiana Downs Race 6 {LA Cup Turf Classic~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~LA bred~Stakes}

A field of eleven will hit the grass in this annual event featuring Louisiana Bred horses.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed to take this crew through swift fractions. Only four in this group have raced over the Louisiana Downs course. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only three stretch out to this distance. It should be a fantastic race.

#7 Carleas Dream (Wade / Jacks) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and four significant workouts. This guy has hit the board in his last three and has two victories at this distance. He should be forwardly placed ready to roll. A son of Lea, he is 80% in the money from fifteen career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Jaci's Royalty (Thornton / Harrison) should challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and one solid workout. This guy notched a win at this distance in his only attempt. Look for him to track the pace strategically and spring into the stretch. A son of Royal Strand [IRE], he is 55% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Afleet Ascent (Marquez / Faucheux) will contend with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two robust workouts. He also holds the second highest speed number at this distance. Look for him amongst the forwardly placed herd. A son of Northern Afleet, he is 50% in the money at this distance.

$2 SHOW.

#2 Mangelsen (Lozada / Faucheux) should be in the mix sharing the third highest last out speed number and throwing down two strong workouts. He should show speed on the front end. This guy will be stretching out to this distance for the first time. A son of Band Sound, he is 50% in the money from twenty-two career starts. 

$1 SHOW.

#10 Grand Luwegee (D. Saenz / Perron) should be in the thick of it when the gates fling open. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number as well as being in the money in his last three races. A son of El Corredor, he is 59% in the money from twenty-seven career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#7 Carleas Dream  //  #9 Jaci's Royalty,  #4 Afleet Ascent,  #2 Mangelsen,  #10 Grand Luwegee.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Carleas Dream  +  #9 Jaci's Royalty  +  #4 Afleet Ascent  +  #2 Mangelsen.

Have a magnificent day of racing !!!

Million Day at Arlington International 2021

 This Stakes Saturday we look in on the races at Arlington International on what may still be called Arlington Million Day. Our focus will be the Mr. D, named after Chairman-Emeritus, Richard Duchossois who will celebrate his 100th birthday. Sad to say, this looks to be the last season of racing at the magnificent track.

            The statue at Arlington International commemorating the inaugural Arlington Million in 1981. It features the great John Henry nosing out The Bart for the win.

Arlington International Race 9 {Mr. D Stakes~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A fantastic field of ten will hit the beautiful Arlington TURF in this great graded stakes race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

There is plenty of speed to keep the pace rolling through swift fractions. Speed numbers are all very close. All of these lads should get this distance based upon pedigree. Three millionaires make up part of the field. Like the picture above, we foresee a tremendous stretch dual between Armory [IRE] and Domestic Spending [GB] to cap off a nearly forty year running of this event.

#9 Armory [IRE] (Moore / A. O'Brien) comes in after racing across the pond. He holds the second highest last out (equivalent) speed number of this crew. He specializes in this distance and loves the Turf, of course. As stated above expect him to track the pace and close vigorously in the stretch. A millionaire son of the great Turf sire, Galileo [IRE], he is 80% in the money from fifteen career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Domestic Spending [GB] (Prat / C. Brown) comes in from New York with a four race win streak. He holds the highest last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. He will be prominent in the aforementioned stretch dual. This guy loves the distance and the Turf. Much like half the field, it will be his first race over the Arlington International course. A millionaire son of Kingman [GB], he is 100% in the money from seven career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Bizzee Channel (Loveberry / Rivelli) should be the speed of the field with three others pressing the pace. He has already logged a win at this distance and should be a horse for the course with four wins of five races over the Arlington course. He comes in with a two race win streak and two solid workouts. A son of English Channel, he is 70% in the money from twenty career starts.

$3 SHOW.

#7 Space Traveler [GB] (Tudhope / B. Walsh) also comes in from across the pond racing in Great Britain. He will stretch out to this distance, but his pedigree suggests this should be in his wheelhouse. Look for him to track the pace and be in the thick of it when the quickening begins. The Euros have usually done very well at Arlington on this big race day. A son of Bated Breath [GB], he is 47% in the money from nineteen career starts

$2 SHOW.

#5 Zulu Alpha (L. Saez / Maker) could be sitting on a big race as he makes his second start of the year after a long layoff. Even so he does share the highest speed number with the favorite, at this distance. He is another tracker closer and will be a threat in the stretch. A millionaire son of Street Cry [IRE], he is 61% in the money from thirty-six career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#9 Armory [IRE]  //  #3 Domestic Spending,  #8 Bizzee Channel,  #7 Space Traveler [GB],  #5 Zulu Alpha.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Armory [IRE]  +  #3 Domestic Spending  +  #8 Bizzee Channel  +  #7 Space Traveler [GB].

Best of luck to all.  May you have an extremely profitable day!!!

Hitting the Turf Up North over the Border

Our Stakes Saturday brings us up North across the Border for some great Turf action.

Woodbine Race 6 {Nassau Stakes~G2~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A superb group of twelve will hit the Turf in this annual contest. There is sufficient speed to keep the pace on the mark. Speed numbers are exceptionally close. Half the field has run over the beautiful Woodbine course. It should be one of the best Stakes races on this Saturday.

#5 Abscond (Stein / Kenneally) might have the advantage with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three high powered workouts. This filly has already won over the Woodbine course which adds to her luster. Look for her to race close to the pace. A daughter of Blame, he is 70% in the money from ten career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Jolie Olympica [BRZ] (Contreras / J. Carroll) should go off as the favorite with the second highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. She should be part of the pace scenario. This will be her first race over the Woodbine course coming off a modest layoff. A daughter of Drosselmeyer, she is 100% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  #2 SHOW.

#12 Merveilleux (R. Hernandez / K. Attard) should contend coming off a longer route and putting in two hearty workouts. This will be her first attempt at this distance. Look for her to track the pace closely and shoot into the stretch. A daughter of Paynter, she is 66% in the money from twelve career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#1 Abby Hatcher [IRE] (Kimura / Meah) comes up from Arlington International with the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. She should track the pace ready to strike. This gal loves the surface and the distance. A daughter of Acclamation [GB], she is 66% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#5 Abscond  //  #10 Jolie Olympica [BRZ],  #12 Merveilleux,  #1 Abby Hatcher [IRE].

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#5 Abscond  +  #10 Jolie Olympica [BRZ]  +  #12 Merveileux  +  #1 Abby Hatcher [IRE].

Best of luck to all.  May you earn stacks on this Stakes Saturday.

Tremendous Turf Racing at Arlington International

 A big Stakes Saturday as Saratoga and Del Mar are now open. We look in on some great Turf racing in the Chicago area targeting a Turf race for the three year-olds.

Arlington International Race 7 {American Derby~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Stakes}

A terrific field of ten will hit the grass in this annual prep race for the three year-olds on Million day.

Past performances used:  DRF Classic.

There should be sufficient speed to carry a strong pace forward. As of this writing the magnificent Arlington Turf course is rated as good. Four Kentucky raiders come up in an attempt to take some purse money back home. There is one Canterbury shipper also thrown into the mix. The balance of the field have all run over the Arlington Turf. Speed figures are especially close making this edition a super competitive one. It should be one of the best Turf contests for Stakes Saturday.

#4 King of Miami (Loveberry / Rivelli) comes in off a shipping in win up at Canterbury in Minnesota. This lad holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two sharp workouts. He has the tactical speed to stay close to the leaders and strike in the stretch. A son of American Pharoah, he is 60% in the money from five career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Accredit (Doyle / Matejka) is one of the Kentucky shippers that holds the highest last out speed number and two speedy peaking workouts. This guy should track the pace closely and get first jump on the closers. He has one both of his starts at this distance. A son of Flatter, he holds a 50% win record from four career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Fort Moultrie (Cabrera / J.R. McGaughey) shares the second highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. Look for him to track the pace and kick it in the stretch. He has already hit the board in his only try at this distance. A son of Mosler, he is 60% in the money from five career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#9 Clarestown (C. Roman / Block) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and three very crisp workouts. He is another that will track the pace and stride strongly into the stretch. He has notched a win at this distance in his first try. A son of Speightstown, he is 50% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

 #4 King of Miami  //  #2 Accredit,  #7 Fort Moultrie,  #9 Clarestown.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 King of Miami  +  #2 Accredit  +  #7 Fort Moultrie  +  #9 Clarestown.

May your strike rate improve and your ROI rise. Best of luck!!!

Going Long on the Beautiful Belmont Turf

 On this summery Stakes Saturday we look in on a classic race on the Turf.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Belmont Derby~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A great field of nine will hit the grass in this annual graded stakes. 

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is enough speedy and forwardly placed types to keep this rolling steadily over this classic distance. Speed numbers are very close making it any horses race. Only two in the field have run over the Belmont course and only one has raced at this distance. It should be the best race of the day.

#2 Bolshoi Ballet [IRE] (Moore / A. O'Brien) comes from across the pond to face this group. He has already secured two victories at this distance from three tries. He raced longer in his last race. Look for him to track the pace and close gallantly. A son of the great Turf sire, Galileo [IRE], who just passed, he is 66% in the money from six career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Hard Love (M. Franco / J. Thomas) should be forwardly placed with the highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He has hit the board in both of his races over the Belmont course. This son of Kitten's Joy, is 100% in the money from four career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#9 Hidden Enemy [IRE] (L. Saez / Asmussen) is another tracker/closer who come running into the stretch. He comes in from Churchill Downs with four high powered peaking workouts. Another son of Galileo [IRE], he is 50% in the money from eight career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Tokyo Gold [FR] (J. Velazquez / Kouyachi) comes in after racing overseas in Italy and France. He last raced at a slightly longer distance winning that race. This guy should be in the thick of it as the race begins to quicken. A son of Kendargent [FR]. he is 72% in the money from seven career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#2 Bolshoi Ballet [IRE]  //  #6 Hard Love,  #9 Hidden Enemy [IRE],  #7 Tokyo Gold [FR],  add in #5 Du Jour.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Bolshoi Ballet [IRE]  +  #6 Hard Love  +  #9 Hidden Enemy [IRE]  +  #7 Tokyo Gold {FR].

Best of luck to all !!

East Coast Stakes Saturday

 We look in on a terrific graded stakes race on the East Coast at famed Delaware Park.

Delaware Park Race 8 {Delaware Oaks~G3~1 1/16~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of nine young ladies will go to the gate in this annual summer stakes race. There is enough speed to keep the pace rolling. Speed figures are all very close making this one super competitive. Only three have raced over the Delaware track. It should be one of the best stakes race of the weekend.

#7 Crazy Beautiful (M. Smith / McPeek) should go off as the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. She is tremendous at this distance also holding the highest speed number at same. This gal last raced at Santa Anita. A daughter of Liam's Map, she is 77% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Leader of the Band (Pennington / John Servis) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number and two superb peaking workouts. She should be forwardly placed stretching out to this distance. A daughter of Bandbox, she is 100% from five career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Juror Number Four (S. Russell / B. Russell) will contend as she also stretches out. This gal has put in three dynamite peaking workouts prepping for this race. She should track and close swiftly into a solid pace. A daughter of Into Mischief, she is 72% in the money from seven career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#5 Hybrid Eclipse (J. Vargas / L. Rice) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number and one sound workout. This gal should be forwardly placed. She last raced at Parx. A daughter of Paynter, she is 57% in the money from seven career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#7 Crazy Beautiful  //  #6 Leader of the Band,  #4 Juror Number Four,  #5 Hybrid Eclipse.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Crazy Beautiful  +  #6 Leader of the Band  +  #4 Juror Number Four  +  #5 Hybrid Eclipse.

Have a great Independence Day Weekend. May a high percentage of your tickets cash.

Closing Day at Churchill Downs

 The Spring season ends today under the Twin Spires and we take in the Lucky Last on the card.

Churchill Downs Race 12 {Tepin Stakes~1 mile~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A tremedous field of thirteen will hit the green in this stakes race named after one of the best female turf horses in this century. 

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

There is enough speed in this race to create a swift pace. Speed numbers are very close making it highly competitive. Most in here have run over the Churchill course; only four have not. Any of these gals are poised to win. It should be a fantastic race to end the Churchill meet.

#10 New Boss (Beschizza / Calhoun) holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and three strong workouts. She should be forwardly placed ready to strike when the real running begins. This gal won her only race at this distance. A daughter of Street Boss, she is 75% in the money from eight career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Invincible Gal [GB] (J. Ortiz / Motion) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. This gal should settle nicely close to the pace ready to strike. She has had success at the distance, but has not yet talked the Churchill course. A daughter of Invincible Spirit [IRE], she is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Toby's Heart (Castellano / Lynch) will contend as she stretches out to this distance. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and four solid workouts. This gal will track and close into the swift pace. A daughter of Jack Milton, she holds a 60% win rate from five career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#13 Arm Candy (Gaffalione / Asmussen) has improved her speed figs in each of the last three races and has put in four sound peaking workouts. It will be her first effort over the Churchill course, but she will relish the distance with her tracking capability. A daughter of Twirling Candy, she is 62% in the money from eight career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Adventuring (J. Velazquez / B. Cox) should round out the top five with the potential to score the victory. She comes in off a dismal effort at a longer route in her last; however, she has put in three robust workouts prepping for this race. A daughter of Pioneer of the Nile, she is 80% in the money from five career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#10 New Boss  //  #1 Invincible Gal [GB],  #8 Toby's Heart,  #13 Arm Candy,  #7 Adventuring.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 New Boss  +  #1 Invincible Gal [GB]  +  #8 Toby's Heart  +  #13 Arm Candy.

$1 Super High Five [Pentafecta] ($1.00)

#10 New Boss  /  #1 Invincible Gal [GB]  /  #8 Toby's Heart  /  #13 Arm Candy  /  #7 Adventuring.

Best of luck to all. May you cash most of your tickets to close out a successful Churchill Downs meet.

BELMONT STAKES Day 2021

 As some degree of normalcy returns to the sports world we look in on a fantastic card for Belmont Stakes Day.

Belmont Park Race 11 {Belmont Stakes~G1~1 1/2 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A field of eight will step up to the gate in one of the best races on the the horse racing calendar.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

There are a few in here that will make their way to the front and maintain a serious, but controlled pace. Speed numbers are very close among the top contenders.  Workouts have been super strong leading up to this last leg of the Triple Crown. It should be a fantastic race.

#7 Rock Your World (Rosario / Sadler) had a very rough start in KD 147 and should fare better in this modest sixed field. He has put in three exceptional workouts, including a bullet, in preparation for his run. This guy could control the pace from start to finish. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he has a 75% win rate from four career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Essential Quality (L. Saez / B. Cox) will challenge with the highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and three powerful workouts that include a bullet. He should race close to the pace ready to get first jump on the leader. This son of Tapit, has an 83% win record from six career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#3 Rombauer (J. Velazquez / McCarthy) looks to extend his win streak after his victory in the Preakness last out. That effort helped him share the highest last out speed number among this group. Look for him to track and close explosively in the stretch. A son of Twirling Candy, he is 72% in the money from seven career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#6 Known Agenda (J. Ortiz / Pletcher) is bred for the classic distance and will contend. He holds the second highest last out speed number and three stout workouts. He is another tracker--closer in this field. This guy is one of two that have hit the board at Belmont. A son of Curlin, he is 72% in the money from seven career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#7 Rock Your World  //  #2 Essential Quality,  #3 Rombauer,  #6 Known Agenda.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Rock Your World  +  #2 Essential Quality  +  #3 Rombauer  +  #6 Known Agenda.

Have a great Belmont Stakes Day!!!!

Stakes Saturday under the Twin Spires

 We look at the lucky last on today's Churchill card for our Stakes Saturday.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {Douglas Park Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Overnight Stakes}

A classy field of eight will hit the grass in this overnight stakes.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed in this one to create an honest pace. Speed figures are very close giving any one of these lads to get their picture taken in the winners circle. All of them have beautiful TURF pedigrees. It should be a terrific race to cap off an excellent Saturday card.

#8 Set Piece [GB] (Geroux / B. Cox) has the tracking and closing capability to run down this field. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This guy runs well at the distance and over the Churchill course. A son of Dansili [GB], he is 64% in the money from fourteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Ramsey Solution (Leparoux / W. Ward) comes in fresh off an extended layoff with the highest speed number over the surface and three strong workouts. He loves the Churchill course and should be forwardly placed. A son of Real Solution, he is 66% in the money from nine career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Gray's Fable (Graham / Attfield) will be making his third start of the form cycle and should battle gallantly. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. This guy will show speed trying to wire the field. A son of the great Gio Ponti, he is 75% in the money from twelve career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#2 Another Mystery (Gaffalione / Block) is another coming off an extended layoff. He holds three wins at this distance from seven tries. Look for him to track and close swiftly. A son of Temple City, he is 43% in the money from sixteen career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#8 Set Piece [GB]  //  #4 Ramsey Solution,  #9 Gray's Fable,  #2 Another Mystery.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Set Piece  +  #4 Ramsy Solution  +  #9 Gray's Fable  +  #2 Another Mystery.

Best of luck with all your picks on a great day of racing coast to coast.

Stakes Saturday under the Lights

 We go long on the Turf on a nice Downs after Dark card.

Churchill Downs Race 9 {Keertana Overnight Stakes~1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A field of ten ladies going long on the Turf make up the field in this intriguing race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

This race comes up very light on speed as only two in the field have had a look at horses on the front end of their previous races. Expect a magnificent quickening going into the stretch. Speed figs are fairly close among this group. Only one has not raced this distance. It should be a fantastic race under the lights at one of the premiere tracks in the country.

#8 Deltas Kingdom (Geroux / Mott) could battle on the lead by default and wire the field. She holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and two solid workouts. She is 100% at the money at this distance. A daughter of Animal Kingdom, she holds a 63% in the money record from nineteen career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Pass the Plate (Bejarano / McGee) shares the highest last out speed fig and has put in two strong workouts in the last thirty days. She should close fearlessly coming off the turn. This gal hit the board in her only start at the distance. A daughter of Temple City, she is 73% in the money from fifteen career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Cambeliza (Graham / Delacour) should be on an improving race as she makes her third start of the year. She posts the third highest speed number at the distance. Prepping for this race she has two very strong workouts. A daughter of Curlin, she is 45% in the money from eleven career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#4 Temple City Terror (Beschizza / Walsh) will be stretching out to this distance with the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. She will be part of the tracking crew looking to fire up coming into the stretch. This loves the surface and the Churchill course. Another daughter of Temple City, she is 52% in the money from nineteen career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#8 Deltas Kingdom  //  #5 Pass the Plate,  #9 Cambeliza,  #4 Temple City Terror.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Deltas Kingdom  +  #5 Pass the Plate  +  #9 Cambeliza  +  #4 Temple City Terror.

Best of luck to all. May most of your tickets cash.

Preakness Day 2021

 An exciting day of racing across the country as we venture deep into Spring. Today the focus is on the second leg of the Triple Crown.

Pimlico Race 13 {PREAKNESS~G1~1 3/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A good field of ten will saunter over to the gate in this glorious classic.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

There is speed as the two Baffert horses will battle on the front end with a couple of others joining the fray. Speed numbers are fairly close which should make the race competitive. Only one millionaire, #3 Medina Spirit, is in the field. Additionally, only three exit the Kentucky Derby to make the race and each deserve consideration. All will make there first start over the Pimlico track. It should be a fun and eye opening race.

#5 Midnight Bourbon (I. Ortiz / Asmussen) looks to improve on his KD 147 performance showing the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He should find a nice pocket close to the pace setters and seek to strike in the stretch. A son of Tiznow, he is 87% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Concert Tour (Smith / Baffert) will challenge from the outside post with three solid last out speed numbers and three strong workouts. This lad could be part of the pace scenario with a clean break out of the gate. He will stretch out to this distance. A son of 2007 Kentucky Derby winner, Street Sense, he is 100% in the money from four career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#3 Medina Spirit (J. Velazquez / Baffert) will be the clear favorite and should be on the lead. The Kentucky Derby winner will be chasing the second jewel in the Triple Crown and has a good shot to accomplish that. He holds the highest last out speed number and only triple digit Beyer fig in the field. This guy has put in two hearty workouts in the past thirty days. A son of Protonico, he is 100% in the money from six career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#6 Rombauer (Prat / McCarthy) will take advantage of any grueling pace that might develop with a tracking-closing trip. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and four fierce peaking workouts. He is another that will be stretching out to this distance. A son of Twirling Candy, he is 66% in the money from six career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#5 Midnight Bourbon  //  #10 Concert Tour,  #3 Medina Spirit,  #6 Rombauer.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Midnight Bourbon  +  #10 Concert Tour  +  #3 Medina Spirit  +  #6 Rombauer.

Best of luck to all.  May at least 60 percent of your tickets cash for a nice Stakes Saturday profit.

Stakes Saturday at Bold, Beautiful Belmont

 Off we go to view a fantastic Turf race at bold and beautiful Belmont Park.

Belmont Park Race 10 {Man O' War~G1~1 3/8~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A great field of eight will hit the Belmont Turf in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This one comes up light on speed though speed numbers are fairly close. All are well bred for the surface and the distance. All of these factors will contribute to a highly competitive race. It should be a great day for Turf races across the country.

#6 Shamrocket (Castellano / Pletcher) will be stretching out to this distance with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four outstanding workouts. This guy loves the Turf and the Belmont Park course. He should track and close nicely.  A son of Tonalist, he is 92% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Channel Cat (J. Velazquez / Sisterton) should challenge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two superb peaking workouts. He will be part of the tracking herd behind whoever the pace may default to. This six year-old has hit the board in all three of his starts at this distance. A son of English Channel, he is 52% in the money from twenty-five career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Sovereign [IRE] (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) might go off as the favorite as he makes his first North American start after a modest layoff. He has raced well overseas and is the only millionaire in the field. This guy will also be tracking the pace. A son of world class TURF sire, Galileo [IRE], he is 57% in the money from fourteen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#8 Gufo (Rosario / Clement) will assert himself after a modest layoff holding the third highest last out speed number and four supreme workouts. He has already won over the Belmont course in his only effort on it. Expect this colt to track and close swiftly when the quickening begins. A son of Declaration of War, he is 100% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#6 Shamrocket  //  #5 Channel Cat,  #1 Sovereign [IRE],  #8 Gufo.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Shamrocket  +  #5 Channel Cat  +  #1 Sovereign [IRE]  +  #8 Gufo.

Best of luck to all on all of your tickets.

  

Kentucky Derby 147

 The best day on the racing calendar is here as we look in on the Twin Spires in Ol' Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Race 12 {Kentucky Derby~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

With one scratch yesterday, a field of nineteen will enter the the twenty hole gate.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

There is enough speed to carry a strong and honest pace, Beyer speed figs are all fairly close with a number in here showing nice progressions. Focused and superb workouts have been turned in by a good number in this field. There is certainly parity in this three year-old crop. This should be the best race of the year. Good luck to all.

#14 Essential Quality (L. Saez / B. Cox) is the deserved favorite as he has done nothing wrong and should remain undefeated. The third highest last out speed number and two quality workouts make him the top pick. A handsome son of Tapit, he holds an 100% win rate from five career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Midnight Bourbon (Smith / Asmussen) Will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and four super powered workouts. He exits a second place finish in the Louisiana Derby last out at the Fair Grounds. This son of Tiznow, is 100% in the money from seven career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Hot Rod Charlie (Prat / O'Neill) should contend with the second highest last out speed number and four dynamic workouts. This guy was the winner in the Louisiana Derby in his last race. Look for him to stay close to the pace-setters. A son of Oxbow, he is 72% in the money from seven career starts.

$2 SHOW(

Others that could hit the board

#8 Medina Spirit (J. Velazquez / Baffert) is a consistent sort with three excellent last out speed figs and four workmanlike works. This guy should be forwardly placed ready for battle. A son of Protonico, he is 100% in the money from five career starts.

#7 Mandaloun (Geroux / B. Cox) should make a dramatic improvement from his Louisiana Derby performance, especially with a brilliant workout tab of four including two bullets. This guy should run mid-pack looking for racing room. A son of Into Mischief, he is 80% in the money from five career starts.

#17 Highly Motivated (Castellano / C. Brown) is heading into the third race of his form cycle after battling the KD 147 favorite last out in the Bluegrass Stakes. He should strategically run mid-pack and strike in the stretch. Another son of Into Mischief, he is also 100% in the money from five career starts.

#1 Known Agenda (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) has shown good improvement along the Derby trail, The Florida Derby winner will be tracking the pace. He has put in three solid workouts in preparation for the big race. A son of Curlin, he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

#20 Bourbonic (Carmouche / Pletcher) will be flying from the clouds when the pack turns for home. His speed figures have improved in each of his last three races. He has put in two good works prepping for the race. A son of Bernardini, he is 66% in the money from six career starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel

#14 Essential Quality  //  #10,  #9,  #8,  #7,  #17,  #1,  #20.