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.