Stakes Saturday Turf Action in the Windy City

 Sweet Home, Chicago, as we take in some Turf action in the inner-ring suburbs of that Toddlin' Town.

Hawthorne Race Course Race 8 {Romacaca Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A reduced field of eight will hit the grass in this quality stakes race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed to push forward a hearty pace among this herd of eight. Only one has raced over the Hawthorne Turf course, the rest ship in from all points south of Illinois. Speed figs are fairly close giving the race a competitive feel. All these gals have worked diligently in preparation for this Turf stakes race. It should be a fine race.

#8 Curly Ruth (Cannon / Kenneally) comes up from Churchill out of a grade three race with the second highest last out speed number at a slightly longer route and three solid workouts. She should track the pace closely ready to pounce. A daughter of Curlin, she is 53% in the money from seventeen career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Let's Cruise (Loveberry / H. Robertson) will be making the switch from dirt to Turf after hitting the board in three consecutive races. She holds the third highest last out speed number and three stout workouts. Look for her to set the pace. A daughter of Not This Time, she is 77% in the money from nine career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Bellagamba [ARG] (Cheminaud / Correas) should pose a significant challenge after a modest layoff. She last raced at the Fair Grounds producing the highest last out speed number and has put in four superb workouts in preparation. This gal should track the pace and strike in the stretch. A daughter of Grand Reward, she is 70% in the money from ten career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#9 Russian Mafia (J. Felix / E. Rodriguez) has already chalked up two wins over the Hawthorne Turf in two starts. She should track and close powerfully into a swift pace. This gal loves the surface, distance and course. A daughter of Skipshot, she is 50% in the money at this very distance from twelve attempts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#8 Curly Ruth  //  #2 Let's Cruise,  #1 Bellagamba [ARG],  #9 Russian Mafia.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#8 Curly Ruth  +  #2 Let's Cruise  +  #1 Bellagamba [ARG],  #9 Russian Mafia.

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