Travers Day 2022

 On this Stakes Saturday, Saratoga produces another excellent card for Travers Day.

Saratoga Race 11 {Travers Stakes~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A nice field of eight will go to the gate in this historic race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

Five millionaires are among this star-studded field. There is enough pace to maintain a frothy pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making the race competitive. Only three have not raced over the Saratoga track. It should be a fantastic race on a great Saratoga card.

#5 Artorias (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) will take another step forward as he stretches out to this distance. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. Look for him to track the pace and make his move in the stretch. A son of Arrogate, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Cyberknife (Geroux / B. Cox) is looking for a peak performance after win his last two with improving speed figs. He shares the highest last out speed number and has put in three superb workouts. Look for him to track the pace closely and get first jump on the leaders. A son of Gun Runner, he is 77% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Epicenter (Rosario / Asmussen) should go off as the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and three hearty peaking workouts. He should be forwardly placed. A son of Not This Time, he is 88% in the money from nine career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Early Voting (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) will be part of the pace scenario with the third highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. He also holds the highest speed number at this distance. Another millionaire son of Gun Runner, he is 77% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Zandon (Prat / C. Brown) should race close to the pace. This millionaire son of Upstart, is 100% in the money from six career starts.

#2 Rich Strike (Leon / E. Reed) will be closing gallantly into a fast pace. This Kentucky Derby winning son of Keen Ice, is 55% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Artorias  //  #1 Cyberknife,  #6 Epicenter,  #7 Early Voting,  #8 Zandon, #2 Rich Strike.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Artorias  +  #1 Cyberknife  +  #6 Epicenter  +  #7 Early Voting.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.00)

#5 Artorias  /  #1 Cyberknife,  #6 Epicenter  /  #1,  #6,  #7 Early Voting,  #8 Zandon,  #2 Rich Strike  /  ALL.

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

Superfecta Sunday at Saratoga

 Up to the Spa for Superfecta Sunday to take a stab at a two year-old stakes race on the Turf.

Saratoga Race 9 {Bolton Landing Stakes~5 1/2 Furlongs~2 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A talented field of nine young gals will hit the green in this competitive stakes race.

Past performances used:  Equibase.

Their a good amount of speed to create a scintillating pace. Speed figs are very close as these young ladies continue to show improvement. Only one, Aztec Nights, has raced over the Saratoga course breaking her maiden. All have cobbled together strong workout tabs in preparation for this race. It should be one of the best on the Saratoga card.

#2 Love Reigns [IRE] (I. Ortiz / W. Ward) last raced at Ascot in Great Britain. She has already scored a victory at this distance, breaking her maiden. Her four strong workouts will serve her well as she battles this field. A daughter of US Navy Flag, she is 50% in the money from two career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 No Kay Never [IRE] (Gaffalione / W. Ward) will show speed off her maiden win last out. She has put in three solid peaking workouts in preparation. A daughter of No Nay Never, she is 100% in the money from one career start.

#7 Redifined (J. Velazquez / A. Dutrow) should contend with a maiden win at Belmont last out. She has put in three superb workouts. Look for her to track and strike in the stretch. A daughter of More than Ready, she is another with a 100% win rate from her lone start.

#9 Sweet Harmony (Castellano / Terranova) is the only one in the field who has won her first two starts. She should be forwardly placed and has put in two sound works. A daughter of Bayern, she has a 100% win rate.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Aztec Nights (Santana / Catalano) is the only winner of the crew at the Spa. She holds a good workout tab of three hearty works. Look for her to track the leaders and quicken in the stretch. A daughter of Sharp Azteca.

#4 Kerry (Rosario / Clement) is the most experienced in the field having run three races for scoring a win in one of them. She should track the pace closely and hustled into the stretch. A daughter of Practical Joke.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Love Reigns {IRE]  +  #3 No Kay Never [IRE]  +  #7 Redifined  +  #9 Sweet Harmony.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#2 Love Reigns [IRE]  /  #3 No Kay Never [IRE],  #7 Redifined  /  #3,  #7,  #9 Sweet Harmony,  #6 Aztec Nights,  #4 Kerry  /  ALL.

Best of luck to you in all your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

Canadian Derby Day

 We look in on great racing up in the province of Alberta for the grade three Canadian Derby.

Century Mile Race 10 {Canadian Derby~G3~1 1/4 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A strong field of twelve will go to the gate in this important race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This field is well prepped as all will stretch out to this classic distance. Speed numbers are fairly close. There should be a strong pace as most will be jostling in the forwardly placed pack. It should be the best race on a fine Century Mile card filled with wagering opportunities.

#2 Red Knobs (Carreno / Diodoro) could go off as the favorite with the highest (tie) last out speed number and three solid workouts. He should track the pace closely. This colt will try the Century Mile track for the first time. A son of Union Rags, he is 63% in the money from eleven career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Prayforpeace (E. Gonzalez / Gourneau) will put on a challenge with the highest speed number over dirt. This lad has the tactical speed to sit and wait for whatever pace develops. A gelded son of Liam's Map, he is 50% in the money from fourteen career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Soaringforthesun (A. Perez / Mendoza) will contend sharing that highest last out speed number and putting in two quality peaking workouts. He will show his speed on the front end. A son of Sungold, he is 100% in the money from six career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#5 Asyoubelieve (Asencio / Rycroft) will flash speed. He holds the second highest speed number over dirt and has put in two endurance producing workouts. This guy loves the Century Mile track. A son of Second in Command, he is 88% in the money from nine career starts.

#12 Regal Riot (E. Hernandez / R. Anderson) should be part of the forwardly placed crowd. He comes in with the third highest last out speed number and three fierce workouts. A son of  Jersey Town, he is 100% in the money from six career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#2 Red Knobs  //  #10 Prayforpeace,  #8 Soaringforthesun,  #5 Asyoubelieve,  #12 Regal Riot.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#2 Red Knobs  +  #10 Prayforpeace  +  #8 Soaringforthesun  +  #5 Asyoubelieve.

20 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.40)

#2 Red Knobs  /  #10 Prayforpeace  /  #8 Soaringforthesun,  #5 Asyoubelieve,  #12 Regal Riot  /  ALL.

Best of luck to all in your wagers this evening!!

Longacres Mile on Superfecta Sunday

 We venture to the great Northwest (virtually, of course) to take in the famed Longacres Mile Stakes on a day with many great stakes races across the country.

Emerald Downs Race 8 {Longacres Mile~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A excellent group of twelve will enter the gate in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is plenty of speed to launch a cracking pace. Speed figs are very close making it extremely competitive. A couple ship in for their first attempt over the Emerald dirt, Most have put in very strong workouts in preparation for this premiere race in the Great Northwest. It should be a stunning race.

#4 Background (G. Franco / Puhich) comes in to defend his win in last years race. He is a distance specialist at the mile. This gelding ran a respectable Beyer at a longer route in his last and has put in two superb workouts. He has the tactical speed to settle into whatever pace develops. A son of Khozan, he is 65% in the money from twenty career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Hard to Deny (Samuels / Trolani) is another with tactical speed holding an 83% in the money record at this distance and four supreme peaking workouts. A son of Hard Spun, he is 50% in the money from twenty career starts.

#10 Five Star General (Mawing / Harwood) in another with a fabulous in the money record of 80% at the distance. A sound workout preps him well for this race. A son of Distorted Humor, he is 66% in the money from twenty-one career starts.

#3 Majestic Eagle (Cannon / Drysdale) holds the highest last out speed number, albeit on the Turf, and four sensational peaking workouts. He has made his mark on the Turf and will try the Emerald dirt for the first time. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is 44% in the money from thirty-eight career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

 #2 Top Executive (E. Roman / Wright) will stretch out to this distance with a terrific workout tab of three works. Loves the Emerald dirt. Son of Street Boss, he is 63% in the money from eleven career starts.

#12 Papa's Golden Boy (Radke / Gibson) comes in off three in the money finishes in a row and two solid workouts. He will demonstrate his speed in this speed laden race. A son of Harbor the Gold, he is 51% in the money from twenty-one career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Background  +  #8 Hard to Deny  +  #10 Five Star General  +  #3 Majestic Eagle.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#4 Background  /  #8 hard to Deny,  #10 Five Star General  /  #8,  #10,  #3 Majestic Eagle,  #2 Top Executive,  #12 Papa's Golden Boy  /  ALL.

Best of luck to all with your selections on this Superfecta Sunday!!!

Arlington Million at Churchill Downs

 Though we miss Arlington Park, we are happy to handicap the Arlington Million at Churchill Downs on this Stakes Saturday.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {Arlington Million~G1~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of eight will jog onto the new Churchill Turf course in this very special race.

Past Performances used:  TimeFormUS.

Despite the defection of a speedy type this race should still have a solid pace. Speed figures are very close making it competitive. There are two millionaires among this field as well as two that are on the cusp of becoming millionaires. All have raced at Churchill though with the indefinite closing of the new course in late Spring, only five have raced over it. It should be quite exciting on a day of many great races here in North America.

#4 Smooth Like Strait (J. Velazquez / McCarthy) should be involved in the pace scenario on the front end. This guy comes in with the highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He loves the surface and distance. A son of Midnight Lute, he is 85% in the money from twenty-one career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Santin (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) will pose a mighty challenge with the third highest  (3-way tie) last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. He should track the pace very closely ready to get first jump on the leaders. A son of Distorted Humor, he is 72% in the money from seven career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Sacred Life [FR] (M. Franco / C. Brown) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and four stout workouts. He should track and close mightily into a fast pace. He loves the surface and looks to improve at the distance and over the course. A son of Siyouni [FR], he is 69% in the money from twenty-six career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#3 Field Pass (R. Gutierrez / Maker) should be in the mix sharing the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. He is another that should track the pace closely ready to strike in the stretch. He relishes the surface and distance. A son of Lemon Drop Kid, he is 63% in the money from twenty-seven career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Calvary Charge (Cohen / D. Stewart) should be forwardly placed with the second highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. Son of Honor Code, he is 55% in the money from twenty career starts.

#7 Admission Office (B. Hernandez / Lynch) will track and close into the pace. He has doubled up on his last two TimeForm speed figs. A son of Point of Entry, he is 68% in the money from nineteen career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Smooth Like Strait  //  #6 Santin,  #2 Sacred Life [FR],  #3 Field Pass,  #8 Calvary Charge, #7 Admission Office.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Smooth Like Strait  +  #6 Santin  +  #2 Sacred Life [FR]  +  #3 Field Pass.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#4 Smooth Like Strait  /  #6 Santin,  #2 Sacred Life [FR]  /  #6,  #2,  #3 Field Pass,  #8 Calvary Charge,  #7 Admission Office.

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

Superfecta Sunday in the Pea Patch

 We love the Summer Turf action across the country. Today we look in on a fine mile Turf stakes race at the "Pea Patch" in Henderson, Kentucky.

Ellis Park Race 9 {Evan Williams Turf Mile~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A full field of twelve will hit the grass in this competitive stakes race. 

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to hone a sharp pace. Speed figs are fairly close making the race really competitive. Only four have raced over the Ellis Park Turf course. It should be one of the better Turf races on this Superfecta Sunday.

#6 Tut's Revenge (Corrales / Stuart) should be forwardly placed with the third highest last out speed number and one decent workout. This guy loves the surface, course and distance. He leads this field with eleven career victories. A son of Eskendreya, he is 67% in the money from thirty-seven career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Gray's Fable (Michel / Lynch) should challenge with the second highest speed number at this distance and two sound workouts. This gelding should be forwardly placed. A son of turf legend, Gio Ponti, he is 55% in the money from twenty career starts.

#3 Mr. Dumas (R. Gutierrez / J.A. Ortiz) could go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. He looks to run close to the pace and get first jump in the stretch. A son of Majesticperfection, he is 74% in the money from twenty-three career starts.

#12 Temper Tantrum (Emigh / A. Hernandez) should contend with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and one sharp peaking workout. He can be considered a distance specialist having hit the board in all of his starts at the mile. A son of Flashback, he is 73% in the money from fifteen career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#11 Penalty (Graham / Mott) shares the fourth highest speed fig at this distance and has put in a robust four superb workouts in the past thirty days. Tracker. Son of Blame, he is 45% in the money from twenty career starts.

#13 Mr. Hustle (Lanerie / Maker) draws in and is well spotted with the second highest last out speed number and four excellent peaking workouts. Tracker. Son of Declaration of War, he is 41% in the money from seventeen career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Tut's Revenge  +  #9 Gray's Fable  +  #3 Mr. Dumas  +  #12 Temper Tantrum.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#6 Tur's Revenge  /  #9 Gray's Fable,  #3 Mr. Dumas  /  #9,  #3,  #12 Temper Tantrum,  #11 Penalty,  #13 Mr. Hustle  /  ALL.

Best of luck to all in their Superfecta wagers!!!