A Churchill Fall Superfecta Sunday

Churchill opens its Fall meet with a slew of races for the youngsters. We look in on a grade three route stakes race.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Street Sense Stakes~G3~1 1/16 mile~2 year-olds~Graded Stakes}

A great group of eleven talented youngsters will go to the gate in this grade three route.

Past Performances used: Equibase.

There should be a solid pace with a good portion of this field showing speed or liking a forwardly placed position. Speed numbers are fairly close. It is worth noting that youngsters can improve greatly from race to race. It should be an absolutely fantastic race.

#6 Red Route One (Santana / Asmussen) is the deserved favorite with highest last out speed number and three solid peaking workouts. This guy loves the surface and distance. He should track and close into a swift pace. A son of Gun Runner, he is 66% in the money from three career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Two Phils (Loveberry / Rivelli) should take another step forward with the second highest last out speed number and one sound workout. This guy has the tactical speed to stay with any pace that develops. A son of Hard Spun, he has a 50% win rate from four career starts.

#3 Jaces Road (Geroux / B. Cox) comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and four hearty workouts. He should be forwardly placed. A son of Quality Road, he is 100% in the money from two career starts.

#7 Frosted Departure (B. Hernandez / McPeek) holds the highest speed number over the Churchill track. Add in two strong workouts and he is primed for improvement heading back to his favored track. He should be forwardly placed. A son of Frosted, he has a 40% win rate from five career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Top Recruit (Corrales / Maker) will stretch out with a power workout under his saddle. Son of Midshipman, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

#9 Honed (Leparoux / McPeek) has improved with every start recording the third highest last out speed number in his last. Son of Sharp Azteca, he is 66% in the money from three career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Red Route One  +  #5 Two Phils  +  #3 Jaces Road  +  #7 Frosted Departure.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.40)

#6 Red Route One  /  #5 Two Phils,  #3 Jaces Road  /  #5,  #3,  #7 Frosted Departure,  #1 Top Recruit,  #9 Honed  /  ALL.

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

Keeneland Turf for Stakes Saturday

 The Keeneland Fall meet closes out today as many handicappers begin looking over the pre-entries for the Breeder's Cup at Keeneland next weekend. We look at a graded Turf stakes race on this Stakes Saturday.

Keeneland Race 8 {Bryan Station Stakes~G3~1mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A highly talented field of twelve three year-olds will hit the green in this grade three Turf race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

A great field will create the best race on this Stakes Saturday. There is enough speed in here to maintain a solid pace. Speed figs are very close making it competitive as well. Only one millionaire (#5 Classic Causeway) makes an appearance. There are four also eligibles which if they draw in could be also rans. All are well prepped for this race with very good workout tabs. It should be a terrific race.

#2 Balnikov [IRE] (Gaffalione / D'Amato) comes in from the West coast with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and three superb workouts. He loves this distance and surface. Look for him to close smashingly. A son of Adaay [IRE], he is 69% in the money from thirteen career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  #3 SHOW.

#5 Classic Causeway (B. Hernandez / McPeek) fired off three triple digits in his last three including the top speed last out. Combine that with two sound workouts, he will challenge. Look for him to be forwardly placed ready to strike coming into the stretch. A millionaire son of Giant's Causeway, he is 75% in the money from twelve career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#8 Wit (J. Ortiz / Pletcher) is expected to go off as the favorite exiting a fine first palce finish at Saratoga. He has put in three hearty workouts preparing fot this race. He should track the pace and tunnel through the stretch. A son of Practical Joke, he is 87% in the money from eight career starts. 

$2 SHOW.

#11 Stolen Base (Corrales / Maker) will contend with the second highest speed number at the distance and four super strong workouts. This lad will track and close into a strong pace. He relishes the surface, course and distance. A son of Bodemeister, he is 54% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Ready to Perform (Rosario / B. Cox) is exactly that. He has the tactical speed to win the race coming off a longer turf route. Son of Kitten's Joy, he is 72% in the money from seven career starts.

#7 Double Clutch (Lanerie / Arnold) also comes off a longer Turf route with four excellent peaking workouts. A son of Optimizer, he is 60% in the money from five career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#2 Balnikov [IRE]  ///  #5 Classic Causeway,  #8 Wit,  #11 Stolen Base,  #1 Ready to Perform, #7 Double Clutch.

$1 Reverse Wheel ($5.00)

#5,  #8,  #11,  #1,  #7 Double Clutch  /// #2 Balinikov [IRE].

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

   

Superfecta Sunday, Long on the Turf

 We go to Kentucky (virtually) to take in a wonderful a long Turf race for the ladies.

Keeneland Race 7 {Rood & Riddle Dowager Stakes~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A hugely talented field of ten will strut onto the Kentucky green.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

An experienced and competitive field will compete for the 300K purse in this annual affair. Only two will be stretching out and only one has not yet raced over the Keeneland course. The race has enough speed to put on a decent pace. Speed figures are very close. All have been well-prepped for this race. It should be the best race of the day.

#5 Temple City Terror (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) looks to be the favorite coming out of a grade two with the highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. She loves the surface, course and is an expert at this distance. She should track and close smoothly. A daughter of Temple City, she is 55% in the money from twenty-seven career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Luck Money (Cheminaud / Delacour) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. She will be amongst the tracker pack looking to break out. A daughter of Lookin at Lucky, she is 71% in the money from twenty-one career starts.

#8 Stand Tall (Geroux / Arnold) will contend with the fourth highest speed fig at this distance and three hearty peaking workouts. She should be tracking the pace closely seeking to strike in the stretch. A daughter of Uncle Mo, she is 50% in the money from sixteen career starts.

#3 Core Values (Bejarano / Oliver) holds the second highest speed number at the distance and three sound workouts. She is another tracker/closer type who will quicken going intto the stretch. A daughter of Honor Code, she hit the board in her only race at this distance. Overall, 31% in the money from sixteen career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Beside Herself (Prat / Pletcher) is another daughter of Uncle Mo. She has won at this distance and is 66% in the money from nine career starts.

#1 Coastana (Beschizza / DeVaux) will be stretching out to this distance with two good workouts. A daughter of Kitten's Joy, she is 75% in the money from eight career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Temple City Terrror  +  #2 Luck Money  +  #8 Stand Tall  +  #3 Core Values.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.40)

#5 Temple City Terror  /  #2 Luck Money,  #8 Stand Tall  /  #2, #8,  #3 Core Values,  #7 Beside Herself,  #1 Coastana  /  ALL.

Best of Luck on all your Superfecta Sunday tickets!!!

Long on the Turf at B-Aqueduct

 We take in a very nice grade two Turf race at B-Auqeduct.

Belmont at the Big "A" Race 7 {Hill Prince Stakes~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

An exceptionally talented field of ten will hit the New York grass.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This race is lacking in true speed, though three in here could be forwardly placed. Speed figs are very close. Expect a competitive race with a quickening around the turn. Only four have raced over the Aqueduct course. Two will be stretching out to this distance. One will be making the surface switch from dirt to Turf. It is a very intriguing stakes race.

#2 Grand Sonata (J. Alvarado / Pletcher) drops down in distance with the second highest last out speed number and four superb workouts. Expect him to be among the tracker pack. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is 70% in the money from ten career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Limited Liability (J. Ortiz / McGaughey) is a certified closer with the highest (tie) last out speed number and four strong workouts. This guy loves the distance and the surface. A son of Kitten's Joy, he is 85% in the money from seven career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#9 Wicked Fast (McCarthy / Maker) comes in from a longer Turf route with the third highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. He should track and close into the pace. A son of Tourist, he is 66% in the money from nine career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#1 Celestial City (J. Lezcano / McGaughey) will be stretching out to this distance with the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts over the turf. He should track the pace very closely and spring into the stretch. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 75% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Constitution Lawyer (D. Davis / Handal) son of Constitution, is dropping in distance and is 60% in the money at this very distance.

#5 St. Anthony (Castellano / Drysdale) son of Noble Mission [GB], is a West coast type that has two good workouts over synth and turf. Could Surprise.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#2 Grand Sonata  //  #10 Limited Liability,  #9 Wicked Fast,  #1 Celestial City,  #3 Constitution Lawyer,  #5 St. Anthony.

Reverse Your Wheel ($5.00)

#10,  #9,  #1,  #3,  #5  //  #2.

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

Superfecta Sunday at Keeneland

 The Turf action is great at magnificent Keeneland and we target a superb Turf sprint stakes at that historic track.

Keeneland Race 7 {Franklin Stakes~G3~5 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A highly talented field of twelve will hit the grass in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This is how a field should stack up for 10 CENT Super horseplayers. Lots of speedy types will strut onto the grass. Speed figs are very close making this one strongly competitive. Only five here have not raced over the Keeneland course. It should be one of the best Turf sprints of the week.

#6 Twilight Gleaming [IRE] (J. Velazquez / W. Ward) is the deserved favorite with the fourth highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. She will show her speed from the gate. This gal will be seeking her third win in a row. A daughter of National Defense [GB], she is 100% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Change of Control (C. Hernandez / Lovell) should challenge from a pressing position. She shares the second highest speed number at this distance and has put in two decent workouts. A daughter of Fed Biz, she is 66% in the money from thirty-nine career starts.

#2 Caravel (Gaffalione / B. Cox) will contend with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two sound workouts. She should be forwardly placed. A daughter of Mizzen Mast, she is 72% in the money from eighteen career starts.

#11 Brooke Marie (L. Saez / Kenneally) should be in the mix with the highest (tie) last out speed number and two hearty workouts. She has the tactical speed to run with whatever pace develops. A daughter of Lemon Drop Kid, she is 66% in the money from eighteen career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

 #4 Creative Credit (Ouzts / Haehn). Daughter of Creative Cause, she appears to be in good form with a 50% in the money record from twenty career starts.

#7 Toby's Heart (Cheminaud / B. Lynch). Daughter of Jack Milton, excels at this distance with an 83% in the money record at same and a 56% overall in the money record from sixteen career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Twilight Gleaming [IRE]  +  #10 Change of Control  +  #2 Craravel  +  #11 Brooke Marie.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($10.80)

#6 Twilight Gleaming [IRE]  /  #10 Change of Control,  #2 Caravel,  #11 Brooke Marie  /  #10,  #2,  #11,  #4 Creative Credit,  #7 Toby's Heart  /  ALL.

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

 

Nothing Better than a Keeneland Fall

 Fall is the best time of the year and magnificent Keeneland really brings it into focus.

 With a number of Breeder's Cup win and your in contests across the country we zero in on the Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes.

Keeneland Race 10 {Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

An exceptional field of eleven will take to the Turf in this Breeder's Cup qualifier. 

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sensational speed lining up for this tremendous race. Speed numbers are very close making it super competitive. There are six millionaires in this field. Only three have not run over the beautiful Keeneland course. Could be anyone's race. It should be the best race of the day.

#3 Order of Australia [IRE] (Soumillion / A. O'Brien) could be the big surprise as many of the wise guys are picking others. He comes out of a second place finish in a Group One over in France a month ago. This guy appears to be coming into form. He should be tracking a very fast pace ready to strike in the stretch. A millionaire son of Australia [IRE], he is 50% in the money from twenty career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Classic Causeway (Leparoux / McPeek) has run exceedingly well after switching to Turf following his third place finish in the Ohio Derby at Thistledown. He should show speed and is capable of carrying it forward coming off a longer route and putting in two solid peaking workouts. A millionaire son of Giant's Causeway, he is 81% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Ivar [BRZ] (Talamo / Lobo) will challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and one sound workout. He should track and close into a heated pace. This six year-old loves the surface, distance, and course. A millionaire son of Agnes Gold [JPN], he is 69% in the money from thirteen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Santin (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) should contend sharing the highest last out speed number at a longer route and putting in four strong workouts in preparation. He should track the pace very closely and press forward into the stretch. A millionaire son of Distorted Humor, he is 75% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Mason [GB] (Prat / C. Brown) has hit the board in all five of his runs at this distance. He should be forwardly placed. A millionaire son of Kingman [GB], he is 90% in the money from ten career starts.

#8 Annapolis (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) continues to show improvement winning a longer route in his last. He has the tactical speed for whatever pace develops. A son of War Front, he is 100% in the money from six career starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Order of Australia [IRE]  ///  #1 Classic Causeway,  #6 Ivar [BRZ],  #7 Santin,  #5 Masen [GB],  #8 Annapolis.

Reverse the Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1, #6,  #7,  #5,  #8  ///  #3 Order of Australia [IRE].

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Order of Australia [IRE]  +  #1 Classic Causeway  +  #6 Ivar [BRZ]  +  #7 Santin.

Best of luck to you in all your Keeneland wagers this Fall!!!

Superfecta Sunday in Kentucky

 We are keen to take on the lucky last race at Churchill on this Superfecta Sunday.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {6 furlongs~3 year-old Up~Maiden Special Weight}

A talented group of ten will hit the Churchill dirt.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed in this one to create a frothy pace. Only one first time starter is among the field. Three will be navigating this sprint distance for the first time. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive. It should be a good race to cap off the Churchill card.

#7 Skelly (B. Hernandez / Asmussen) will be making his second start with the highest last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. He should show speed. A son of Practical Joke, he is 100% in the money from his only start.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Fowler Castle (Edg. Morales / M. Casse) is the only first time starter in the field. He is well prepped for this start with four solid peaking workouts emphasizing speed. A son of Tiznow, he is schooled by hall of fame connections.

#5 Victory March (Lanerie / Calhoun) will be making his third career start after an extended layoff. This guy will be tracking the field looking to strike in the stretch. He has covered this distance in both of his previous races. A son of Maclean's Music, he is 50% in the money from two career starts.

#3 Shipman (Bejarano / Green) has the tactical speed to settle into whatever pace develops. He comes in with three good last out speed numbers. A son of Midshipman, he is 50% in the money from six career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Engrave (Gaffalione / Lobo) could go off as the favorite with the fourth highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. He will show tactical speed. A son of Flatter, he is 70% in the money from ten career starts.

#6 Montauk Point (Santana / McGaughey) looks to improve on his last out at a route. Four hearty workouts adds to his cache. He should be forwardly placed. A son of Violence, he is 50% in the money from six career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Skelly  +  #1 Fowler Castle  +  #5 Victory March  +  #3 Shipman.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($8.40)

#7 Skelly  /  #1 Fowler Castle,  #5 Victory March,  #3 Shipman  /  #1,  #5,  #3,  #4 Engrave,  #6 Montauk Point  /  ALL.

May all your tickets cash on this Spectacular Superfecta Sunday!!!

Stakes Saturday Turf Action at Hawthorne Race Course

 A great weekend of excellent stakes action and we look in on a fine Turf race in suburban Chicago.

Hawthorne Race Course Race 7 {Hawthorne Derby~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Stakes}

A good field of nine will hit the turf in this fine stakes race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed in this one to maintain an honest pace. Speed figs are very close. Not one of these horses has raced over the Hawthorne course. Only three have raced at this distance. It shapes up to be a highly competitive, exciting race.

#2 Speaking Scout (Loveberry / Motion) might go off as the favorite with the second highest last out speed number at a longer turf route and one solid workout. This lad holds the highest speed number at the distance. He should track the pace and strike heading into the stretch. A son of Mr. Speaker, he is 45% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Encourage (Emigh / McPeek) should pose a might challenge coming out of a longer turf route in which he was victorious earning him the highest last out speed number. This gelding has put in a hearty workout. He is another tracker that will battle in the stretch. A son of Air Force Blue, he holds a 40% win record from five career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 American Mayhem (O. Mojica / DiVito) will contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and two super strong workouts. He will stretch out to this distance showing speed and donning the ski mask in an attempt to steal this one. A son of Maclean's Music, he is 66% in the money from six career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#5 Tonka Warrior (Santiago / H. Robertson) is yet another tracker with the third highest last out speed number and one sound workout. He will be stretching out to this distance for the first time. A son of Cupid, he is 85% in the money from seven career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

 #2 Speaking Scout  //  #6 Encourage,  #4 American Mayhem,  #5 Tonka Warrior, adding in #3 Xavey Dave (E. Gallardo / H. Robertson and #7 Wicked Genius (Lopez / Maker).

Reverse the above selections ($5.00):  #6,  #4,  #5,  #3,  #7  //  #2 Speaking Scout.

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