Let's Go Long on the TURF, Up North

 We go up North (virtually, of course) to take in a long TURF race of the Stakes variety.

Woodbine Race 8 {Niagara Stakes~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A very nice field of eleven will hit the grass in this annual event. 

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

There is plenty of speed to roll out a sweet pace. Hall of Fame trainer, Mark Casse has four in this field. There is one filly as well as one Millionaire. Speed figs are fairly close making this one competitive. All have been expertly prepped for this race with the potential for some surprises. It should be a great race on one of the best Turf courses in the world!

#6 British Royalty (P. Husbands / Minshall) comes in tied with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two superb workouts. He loves the surface and the course. This gelding should race close to the pace. A son of English Channel, he is 38% in the money from thirteen career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Cibolian (D. Carroll / Brisset) holds the fourth highest last out speed number at a much longer route and four strong workouts. This lad can be expected to be part of the tracker pack. He raced last at Belmont Park and will make his first run over the Woodbine course. A son of Temple City, he is 35% in the money from seventeen career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#11 Town Cruise (Fulumoto /  Greer) should show speed coming off a long layoff. He will try this distance for the first time, but has put in four powerful workouts. This seven year-old gelding loves the surface and the course. A son of Town Prize, he is 53% in the money from fifteen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#3 Mighty Heart (Stein / J. Carroll) is the sole millionaire in this field. He has hit the board in his last two races and has put in two solid workouts in the last thirty days. Look for him to be forwardly placed. A son of Dramedy, he is 68% in the money from nineteen career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Sir Sahib (Salles / McClacherie) Will track and close having put in three superlative workouts. Son of Fort Learned. 50% in the money from thirty-two career starts.

#5 Keyflower [FR] (Civaci / M. Casse) Will be in the tracker pack. Couple of good workouts keeps her in the mix. Daughter of Kheleyf, she is 53% in the money from thirteen career starts.

#10 Frosted Over (L. Contreras / M. Casse) should track the pace closely in his first effort over the TURF. Two hearty workouts in preparation. A son of Frosted, he is 70% in the money from ten career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($6.00)

#6 British Royalty  //  #4 Cibolian,  #11 Town Cruise,  #3 Mighty Heart,  #7 Sir Sahib, #5 Keyflower [FR], #10 Frosted Over.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#6 British Royalty  +  #4 Cibolian  +  #11 Town Cruise  +  #3 Mighty Heart.

20 CENT Superfecta Straight ($8.00)

#6 British Royalty  /  #4 Cibolian,  #11 Town Cruise  /  #4, #11,  #3 Mighty Heart,  #7 Sir Sahib,  #5 Keyflower [FR],  #10 Frosted Over  /  #4, #11,  #3,  #7,  #5,  #10.

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

Superfecta Sunday in the Great Northwest

 We look in on the beautiful Northwest for some Stakes action.

Emerald Downs Race 8 {Governor's Stakes~6 1/2 Furlongs~Stakes}

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

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This field has a good amount of speed to get it going. Speed numbers are very close making it a seriously competitive race. All, but one have covered the Emerald track several times. It should be a swift and furious race.

#9 Papa's Golden Boy (Radke / Gibson) has a decided edge with the highest last out speed number and one superb workout. This gelding has hit the board in both of his races at this exact distance. He will be part of the speed contingent. A son of Harbor the Gold, he is 50% in the money from twenty career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Windribbon (Orozco / Wright) will challenge with his tactical speed capabilities. He holds the third highest speed number at this distance and has turned in two sharp workouts. A son of Sway Away, he is 68% in the money from sixteen career starts.

#2 Five Star General (Mawing / Harwood) also has tactical speed. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two strong workouts. This guy has hit the board in all four of his starts at this distance. A son of Distorted Humor, he is 70% in the money from twenty career starts.

#1 Fantastic Day (A. Cruz / J. Rosales) should take advantage of a frothy pace with his tracking ability. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number as well as the highest speed number at the distance. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is 53% in the money from twenty-six career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Papa's Golden Boy  +  #7 Windribbon  +  #2 Five Star General  +  #1 Fantastic Day.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#9 Papa's Golden Boy  /  #7 Windribbon,  #2 Five Star General  /  #7, #2, #1 Fantastic Day, adding in:  #4 Spittin Image,  #6 House of Lords  /  ALL. 

Wishing you the best with all your wagers today!!

Turf Action Up North

 We look up North for a little Turf action on this Stakes Saturday.

Woodbine Race 8 {Connaught Cup~G2~7 furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of ten will hit the grass in this annual event. 

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed in this one to make it a fast one. Speed numbers are very close making it exceptionally competitive. All but two have covered the Woodbine course. Every last one of these are well prepped for the race. It should be one of the better Turf contests on this Stakes Saturday.

#14 Shirl's Speight (Wilson / Attfield) is the deserved favorite with the second highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. Expect him to track the pace very closely getting first jump on the leaders. He has a win at this distance in one effort. A son of Speightstown, he is 63% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Silent Poet (Stein / N. Gonzalez) should be part of the speed contingent on the front end. He shares the highest speed number at this distance and one strong workout. He cherishes the surface, distance and course. A son of Silent Name [JPN], he is 72% in the money from twenty-five career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Arties Storm (Moran / Buttigieg) has hit the board in his last three and has put in two high powered bullet workouts. This guy has hit the board in all three starts at this distance. A son of We Miss Artie, he is 91% in the money from twelve career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Filo Di Arianna [BRZ] (Kimura / M. Casse) comes in with the highest last out speed number and two good workouts. He is another that will be part of the speed equation. This guy is undefeated at the distance from three starts. A son of Drosselmeyer, he has a 72% win rate from seven career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Chewing Gum (Carroll / Mott) comes off a modest layoff after three triple digit speed figs. He has put in three sound workouts. He is another that has hit the board in two starts at the distance. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he is 69% in the money from twenty-three career starts.

#6 Vanbrugh (Civaci / Drexler) comes off a longer layoff with the most powerful workout tab of this field. He has the tactical speed to stay close to the leaders and launch into the stretch. A son of First Defence, he should show tremendous improvement.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5)

#14 Shirl's Speight  //  #9 Silent Poet,  #4 Arties Storm,  #7 Filo Di Arianna [BRZ],  #3 Chewing Gum,  #6 Vanbrugh.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#14 Shirl's Speight  +  #9 Silent Poet  +  #4 Artie's Storm  +  #7 Filo Di Arianna [BRZ].

Best of luck to all in your wagers on this Stakes Saturday.

Minnesota Turf for Stakes Saturday

 On this Stakes Saturday we look in on an early evening Stakes race on the Turf in cool Minnesota.

Canterbury Park Race 7 {The Ralph Strangis Stakes~7 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~colts/geldings~Stakes}

A nice field of nine will go to the Minnesota Turf in this competitive Stakes race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

This race comes up a little light on speed, but there are three that could keep it going. Speed numbers are fairly close. Two will be making the switch from dirt to Turf. All have good in the money records. It should be a quality Turf race.

#8 Hot Shot Kid (Eikleberry / M. Robertson) appears ready to pop a good one with a high velocity workout tab of four speedy works. He should track the pace and launch into the stretch. A son of Majestic Warrior, he is 56% in the money from forty-four career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Devil Vision (Harr / Stuart) will be closing effectively with the second highest last out speed number and one superb workout. This guy loves the course and distance. A son of Pollard's Vision, he is 71% in the money from fourteen career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Twoko Bay (Wade / G. Scherer) is another that loves the distance and Canterbury course. He holds the third highest last out speed number and three stamina producing workouts. A son of Neko Bay, he is 54% in the money from thirty-three career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Thealligatorhunter (A. Quinonez / T. Padilla) makes the surface switch from dirt to Turf with the highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. He could be the controlling speed with a chance to wire the field. A son of Overanalyze, he is 71% in the money from fourteen career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#8 Hot Shot Kid  //  #3 Devil Vision,  #4 Twoko Bay,  #7Thealligatorhunter.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Hot Shot Kid  +  #3 Devil Vision  +  #4 Twoko Bay  +  #7 Thealligatorhunter.

May your handicapping prowess earn you stacks today!!!

Long, On the Turf at Belmont for Stakes Saturday

 A very nice card for the penultimate day of the Belmont Spring meet. On this Stakes Saturday we look at a Grade one, long Turf race.

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

A wonderful field of twelve will go onto the Belmont grass. 

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is some speed in this race though it should produce a decent pace. Only one millionaire joins this field. All look well prepped for this million dollar race. Only five have gone this distance. It should be a very excellent wagering race. The race could also be the best one of the day.

#13 Stone Age [IRE] (R. Moore / A. O'Brien) comes in from across the pond with a 100% in the money record at this distance from three starts. He cuts back in distance from his last. A son of Galileo [IRE], he is 75% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Nation's Pride [IRE] (Detorri /Appleby) ships in after racing in Great Britain. He already has two wins from two tries at this distance. He should track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Teoflio [IRE], he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#9 Tiz the Bomb (D. Davis / McPeek) was last seen in the Kentucky Derby. He comes in here well rested and primed for a good effort. This guy is the sole millionaire in the field. Expect him to track and close swiftly. A son of Hit It a Bomb, he is 66% in the money from nine career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Napoleonic War (Prat / C. Brown) shows the third highest last out speed number and three workmanlike works. He will be part of the tracker pack seeking position before the quickening. A son of War Front, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

#8 Royal Patronage [FR] (Rosario / Johnston) comes in after racing in Great Britain. He has hit the board at this distance. Another that will be part of the trackers. A son of Wootton Basset [GB], he is 55% in the money from nine career starts.

#6 Machete [FR] (Pasquier / Chappet) comes in after racing in France. He has gone this approximate distance and should have a track and close style trip. A son of Myboycharlie [IRE], he is 50% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#13 Stone Age [IRE]  //  #10 Nations Pride [IRE],  #9 Tiz the Bomb,  #3 Napoleonic War,  #8 Royal Patronage [FR],  #6 Machete [FR].

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#13 Stone Age [IRE]  +  #10 Nations Pride [IRE]  +  #9 Tiz the Bomb  +  #3 Napoleonic War.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($3.60)

#13 Stone Age [IRE]  /  #10 Nations Pride [IRE]  /  #9 Tiz the Bomb,  #3 Napoleonic War,  #8 Royal Patronage [FR],  #6 Machete [FR]  /  ALL.

Best of luck to you all.  May all your tickets cash!!!

Stakes Saturday in Louisville

 As the Churchill and Belmont meets wind down this weekend, we look in on a former Arlington Park Stakes race down in the "Ville".

Churchill Downs Race 7 {American Derby Stakes~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of eight will go to the gate in this former Turf stakes at old Arlington Park. 

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This is a highly competitive race as all of these fellas have posted speed figs extremely close to one another. There is a modicum of speed that should bring forth a simple pace. On an outstanding Churchill card this race should stand out as one of the best.

#7 Red Run (Gaffalione / Asmussen) should take another step forward coming off a longer route where he earned the fourth highest last out speed number and two quality peaking workouts. This guy will close into the pace swiftly hoping to get the win. A son of Gun Runner, he is 33% in the money from nine career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 McLaren Vale (L. Saez / Brisset) should be part of the pace unit on the front end. He holds the second highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and two solid workouts. This colt already has a win at the distance from two tries. Another son of Gun Runner, he is 80% in the money from five career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Rattle N Roll (B Hernandez / McPeek) could go off as the favorite coming out of a grade three sharing the second highest last out speed number and a bullet half-mile workout. This guy should track and close gallantly. A son of Connect, he is 55% in the money from nine career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#8 Kuchar (Geroux / Brisset) should track the pace very closely sharing the second highest last out speed number at a much longer route and two sound peaking workouts. He has already one at this distance in his only effort. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 80% in the money from five career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Kitodan (Corrales / E. Foster) is 100% in the money at this distance from three tries. He also holds the highest last out speed number. A son of Point of Entry, he is 75% in the money from twelve career starts.

#3 Search Engine (E. Morales / Amoss) holds the second highest speed number at the distance and three super fine workouts. He has the tactical speed to go with the pace. A son of Flatter, he is 60% in the money from five career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#7 Red Run  //  #5 McLaren Vale,  #9 Rattle N Roll,  #8 Kuchar,  #4 Kitodan,  #3 Search Engine.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Red Run  +  #5 McLaren Vale  +  #9 Rattle N Roll  +  #8 Kuchar.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.00)

#7 Red Run  /  #5 McLaren Vale,  #9 Rattle N Roll  /  #5, #9,  #8 Kuchar,  #4 Kitodan,  #3 Search Engine  /  ALL.

Best of luck to all on this Fourth of July weekend. May all your tickets cash!!!!