Superfecta Sunday on Louisville Turf

 We are looking at a excellent Turf contest down in Louisville on this Superfecta Sunday.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {Commonwealth Turf Stakes~G3~1 1/16 mile~Turf~3-year-old~Graded Stakes}

An equally talented field of eleven will race on the green in this topflight graded stake race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Any one of these entrants have the capability to win this race. There is plenty of speed to keep the pace humming. Speed figs are exceptionally close making it super competitive. This will be one of the best races of the day.

#7 Actuator (B. Hernandez / McCarthy) is well prepped for the win with three super-charged workouts and the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route. This lad also has the fourth highest speed number at the distance where he notched a win. He should be tracking the pace closely. A son of Bodemeister, he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Barberini (Cheminaud / Delacour) comes in from mid-Atlantic racing where cobbled three wins in a row. He has hit the board in all four of his starts at this distance and holds the highest speed fig at same. A son of Flintshire [GB], he is 88% in the money from nine career starts.

#3 Running Bee (Gaffalione / C. Brown) comes in with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two solid workouts. He has the tactical speed to allow the pace to develop. A son of English Channel, he is 80% in the money from five career starts.

#5 Mount Rundle (Talamo / Nihei) should be closing gallantly as a swift pace develops. He loves the surface, distance and course. This guy has put together top line speed numbers in each of his last three races. A son of Jack Milton, he is 60% in the money form five career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Ready to Purrform (Santana / B. Cox) is a son of Kitten's Joy. He has won both of his starts at this distance. Forward placement can be expected.

#9 Portfolio Company (Geroux / C. Brown) is another son of Kitten's Joy looking to improve upon a very good last out speed number. He is 62% in the money from eight career starts. This guy is one of many with tactical speed.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Actuator  +  #11 Barberini  +  #3 Running Bee  +  #5 Mount Rundle.

10 CENT Superfecta straight ($6.40)

#7 Actuator  /  #11 Barberini,  #3 Running Bee  /  #11,  #3,  #5 Mount Rundle,  #6 Ready to Purrform,  #9 Portfolio Company  /  ALL.

May you profit on all your picks on this Superfecta Sunday!!! 

Fair Grounds is Open in NOLA

 Fair Grounds has opened, and we look forward to a long and hopefully, profitable meet. On this Stakes Saturday we look in on a smashing sprint race for the Louisiana bred lads.

Fair Grounds Race 8 {Monte Man Stakes~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~LA~Stakes}

A good group of ten will go to the gate in this Louisiana stakes race. 

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is a ferocious amount of speed in this one. Speed figs are fairly close making this race competitive. Only three have not yet raced over the Fair Grounds track. All are well prepped for the start of the Fair Grounds season. It should be an exciting race.

#2 Bertie's Galaxy (Loveberry / Faucheaux) looks read to blast from the gate and not look back. He holds the third highest last out speed number and two solid peaking workouts. A son of Greely's Galaxy, he is 80% in the money from twenty-five career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Unified Report (R. Gutierrez / D. Stewart) has the tactical speed to drive forward no matter what pace develops. He holds the second highest last out speed number. This guy has already notched two wins over the track. A son of Unified, he is 45% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Takes Two to Tango (L. Quinonez / J.L. Garcia) should show speed amongst the pack of speedsters. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and one sound workout. A son of Half Ours, he is 62% in the money from sixteen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#1 Brian's Iron Mike (J. Stokes / Landry) is another speedster in the mix. He holds the top last out speed number at a longer sprint and two superb workouts. This gelding is in great form and could take down this field. A son of Iron Fist, he is 88% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Kingofbrokenhearts (Nieves / Mouton) is a son of Yankee Gentleman who has hit the board in all three of his starts at this distance. Strong workout tab.

#3 Janet's Jay Jay (Theriot / Alonzo) is a son of Orthodox who has hit the board in his last three races indicative of good form. Excellent workout tab.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#2 Bertie's Galaxy  ///  #10 Unified Report,  #6 Takes Two to Tango,  #1 Brian's Iron Mike,  #8 Kingofbrokenhearts,  #3 Janet's Jay Jay.

Reverse Wheel ($5.00)

#10, #6, #1, #8, #3  /// #2 Bertie's Galaxy.

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