A Sprinty Suferfecta Sunday

 Off we go to take in an excellent dirt sprint down in Louisville, Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old~Claiming}

A reduced field of eight will go to the gate in this lucky last race on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

A very nice race on a holiday weekend Sunday. There is sufficient speed to keep the pace rolling through quick fractions. Speed numbers are all fairly close. It should be a nice race.

#2 Blue Kentucky (Gaffalione / Maker) should go off as the deserved favorite with the second highest last out speed number and four superb workouts. He should be forwardly placed. Coming off a second place finish in a seven furlong sprint, he should settle comfortably at this distance. A son of Include, he is 44% in the money from nine career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Prayforpeace (Murrill / Hartman) will present a mighty challenge with the highest last out speed number and one strong workout. He should be part of the pace scenario. This guy loves the Churchill track. A son of Liam's Map, he is also 44% in the money from nine career starts.

#3 Turnsandconditions (Leparoux / Vance) should contend with the third highest last out speed number and one solid workout. He does love the surface and the track. This colt has the tactical speed to feel the pace and hit it hard in the stretch. A son of Will Take Charge, he is 61% in the money from thirteen career starts.

#1 Swift Tap (Geroux / Moquett) comes in from Oaklawn to try the Churchill track for the first time. He holds three decent last out speed numbers and should take another step forward. Look for him to track the pace closely. A son of Tapiture, he is yet another that is 44% in the money from nine starts.

Another Wagering Interest

#10 Pure Panic (Beschizza / Cano) should be in the mix with the second highest (tie) speed number at the distance and one sound workout. He is another that will track the pace closely and launch into the stretch. A son of Summer Front, he is 50% in the money from ten career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Blue Kentucky  +  #8 Prayforpeace  +  #3 Turnsandconditions  +  #1 Swift Tap.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.00)

#2 Blue Kentucky  /  #8 Prayforpeace  /  #3 Turnsandconditions,  #1 Swift Tap,  #10 Pure Panic  /  ALL.

Best of luck to all with your Superfecta Wagers on this Sunday.

Preakness 147

 Maryland is for Horse lovers. On this Stakes Saturday we take a look at the second leg of the Triple Crown.

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

A talented field of nine will go to the gate in this fantastic race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is plenty of speed to push forward a strong pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. Two millionaires make their start in this grade one. Three exit the Kentucky Derby in good order. It should be a great running of the Preakness.

#8 Epicenter (Rosario / Asmussen) comes in off a second place finish in KD 148. This colt holds the highest last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. He is the only one in this field to have hit the board twice at this distance from two efforts. He should be forwardly placed ready to strike in the stretch. A  millionaire son of Not This Time, he is 85% in the money from seven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Early Voting (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) should show speed with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four fantastic workouts. He will be stretching out to this distance for the first time. A son of Gun Runner, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Simplification (J. Velazquez / Sano) has the tactical speed to stay the course no matter what pace develops. He shares the second highest last out speed number along with two powerful workouts. A son of Creative Cause, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#4 Secret Oath (L. Saez / Lukas) is the only filly in the race coming off a scintillating win in the Kentucky Oaks. She holds the third highest last out speed number and one superb strengthening workout. Look for her to track the pace and launch into the stretch. A millionaire daughter of Arrogate, she is 87% in the money from eight career starts.

Other Wagering Interests:

#7 Armagnac (I. Ortiz / Yakteen) son of Quality Road, comes in from California with the fourth highest last out speed number and two high quality workouts. Will be forwardly placed.

#2 Creative Minister (B. Hernandez / McPeek) son of Creative Cause, comes in with two wins in a row and two solid workouts. Look for him to track the pace and strike in the stretch.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#8 Epicenter  //  #5 Early Voting,  #1 Simplification, #4 Secret Oath, #7 Armagnac,  #2 Creative Minister.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Epicenter  +  #5 Early Voting  +  #1 Simplification  +  #4 Secret Oath.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($10.80)

#8, #5, #1  /  #8, #5, #1, #4  /  #8, #5, #1, #4, #7, #2  /  #8, #5, #1, #4, #7, #2.

Best of luck to you all in every one of your Preakness Day wagers!!!

Another Great 3 year-old Stakes Race

 On this Stakes Saturday we look in on another great Graded Stakes race for three year-olds at Bountiful Belmont Park.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Peter Pan Stakes~G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Graded Stakes}

A modest field of eight will go to the gate in this annual graded stakes race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is some speed which should produce an honest pace. Speed figures among this group are fairly close. All but one are Triple Crown nominees. Should they race well, connections will certainly move them forward to other great stakes races later this summer. Everyone of them have put in good works in preparation for this race. It should be an excellent race.

#2 Electability (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) will stretch out to this distance with the fourth highest last out sped number and three highly efficient workouts. Expect him to race close to the pace. He comes in with a two race win streak.  A son of Quality Road, he holds a  66% win rate from three career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 We the People (Prat / Brisset) comes in from Oaklawn Park having experienced this distance last out. He has put in four superb peaking workouts in preparation. Look for him to track the pace closely. A son of Constitution, he also holds a 66% win rate from three career starts. 

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#3 Complete Agenda (J. Ortiz / Pletcher) last raced at Aqueduct scoring a victory. He comes in with two good peaking workouts. He should track the pace ready to strike in the stretch. A son of Curlin, he is 60% in the money from five career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#1 Set Sail (Rosario / Mandella) comes in from Santa Anita with the third highest last out speed number and three powerful workouts. He should take up a position close to the pace. This will be his third career start, stretching out to this distance. A son of Malibu Moon, he is 100% in the money from two career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#2 Electability  //  #4 We The People,  #3 Complete Agenda,  #1 Set Sail,  adding in #6 Western River (L. Saez / Brisset), and #5 Golden Glider (D. Davis / M. Casse).

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Electability  +  #4 We the People  +  #3 Complete Agenda  +  #1 Set Sail.

Best of luck to you on all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

Closing Out at Oaklawn

 It is the last day of the season at Oaklawn. We look at the last race which is a fabulous marathon distance with a full field. Happy Superfecta Sunday!

Oaklawn Race 10 {1 3/4 mile~3 year-old Up~Starter Allowance}

A handsome field of fourteen geldings will go to the gate to run in this marathon distance.

Past Performances used: Equibase.

This large field comes up very light on speed. Expect a Euro-quickening as they come into the stretch. Only two have gone this distance. Another three have raced close to it, but the balance of the field will try this long distance for the first time. Pedigrees on all of these fellas suggest they should make the run in good order. Speed numbers look very close coming into this longer race as all will be stretching out from their previous race. It should be a very interesting race and intriguing handicapping challenge.

#4 Original Intent (M. Garcia / Combs) is the distance specialist at these longer routes. In his only run at this distance he scored a victory. He comes in with a couple of decent last out speed numbers an two superb peaking workouts. He will be among the large pack of trackers in this field. A son of Creative Cause, he has nine wins from forty-three career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Indian Gulch (Arrieta / Van Berg) is proven at an even longer distance with a win at a two-mile distance. He comes in with the highest last out speed number. He should track and close on the whichever horses set the pace. A son of Liaison, he is 54% in the money from forty-six career starts.

#8 Venture Forth (E. Gonzalez / Villafranco) holds a win at the mile and half distance. He comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and one bullet workout. Again, another tracker expecting to quicken coming into the stretch. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he is 72% in the money from twenty-two career starts.

#9 Blueridge Mountain (G. Saez / Sharp) will stretch out to this distance on a three win streak (though the last one he was DQ'd to fifth). He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two sound workouts. You guessed correctly that he will be tracking the pace. A son of Tapizar, he is 56% in the money from twenty-five career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Hardly a Secret (R. Diaz / Broberg) Another son of Creative Cause, he is 59% in the money from fifty-six career starts. Three excellent works show him the way tracking the pace.

#10 Coal Truth (K. Jordan / Petalino) Son of Mineshaft, will love this distance coming in with a nice strong workout. Stretching out with the tracker pack.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Original Intent  +  #6 Indian Gulch  +  #8 Venture Forth  +  #9 Blueridge Mountain.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.00)

#4 Original Intent  /  #6 Indian Gulch  /  #8 Venture Forth,  #9 Blueridge Mountain,  #5 Hardly a Secret,  #10 Coal Truth  /  ALL.

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

It's Kentucky Derby Time

 We have waded through all of the preps. It is time. KD 148 day.

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

A full field of twenty combatants will enter the gate in the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

This is the most competitive field in a number of years. Any one of these lads could pull off the victory. There is plenty of speed to keep the pace humming and give those coming from off the pace a chance to hit the wire first. Speed numbers are fairly close with a number in this robust field ready for large improvement. Two millionaires show up in the race. It will be one of the most exciting Kentucky Derby's in a number of years.

#3 Epicenter (Rosario / Asmussen) is one of the deserved favorites with the highest (tie) last out speed numbers and three strong peaking workouts. He should race close to the pace, ready for battle on the front end heading into the stretch. This guy has a win at this approximate distance. A son of Not This Time, he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Crown Pride [JPN] (LeMaire / Seemer) has prepped better than any of these quality horses after arriving from Dubai, UAE. Winner of the UAE Derby he comes in with improving speed figs and five superlative workouts including two half mile bullets. This guy can be expected to track the pace closely. A son of Reach the Crown, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Messier (J. Velazquez / Yakteen) this former Bob Baffert charge is rounding into form nicely. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. He could be part of the pace scenario with a good break from the gate. A son of Empire Maker, he is 100% in the money from six career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#10 Zandon (Prat / C. Brown) is a closer that deserves to be the morning line favorite. He comes in with the third highest last out speed fig and two dynamite workouts. This colt will be desirous of a frothy pace. A son of Upstart, he is 100% in the money from four career starts.

#1 Mo Donegal (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) is another seeking a heated pace to make the charge in the stretch. He holds the fourth highest last out (tie) speed number and two sound workouts. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 100% in the money from five career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#3 Epicenter  //  #7 Crown Pride [JPN],  #6 Messier,  #10 Zandon,  #1 Mo Donegal.

50 CENT Trifecta Box ($3.00)

#3 Epicenter  +  #7 Crown Pride [JPN]  +  #6 Messier.

50 CENT Trifecta Straight ($1.50)

#3 Epicenter  /  #7 Crown Pride [JPN]  /  #6 Messier,  #10 Zandon,  #1 Mo Donegal.

$1 Superfecta Straight ($2.00)

#3 Epicenter  /  #7 Crown Pride [JPN]  /  #6 Messier  /  #10 Zandon,  #1 Mo Donegal.

$1 Pentafecta Straight ($1.00)

#3 Epicenter  /  #7 Crown Pride [JPN]  /  #6 Messier  /  #10 Zandon  /  #1 Mo Donegal.

Best of luck to all. Be sure to include some of the long shots in your exotic plays as this Derby has a deep and talented field. Cheers!!!!