Ending the Year At Oaklawn

 On the final Stakes Saturday of the year we look in on a great little stakes race for the girls.

Oaklawn Park Race 9 {Year End Stakes~1 mile~2 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A modest field of nine will go to the gate in this speed laden affair.

Past Performances used: Equibase.

This is a fine field of fillies, each of them having a chance to make it to the winners circle. There is plenty of speed to create a hot pace. None of these gals have raced over the Oaklawn oval. The speed figures are very close making this one super competitive. It should be one of the most exciting races to close out 2022.

#1 Defining Purpose (Cabrera / McPeek) should go off as the deserved favorite. She holds the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and two superb workouts. This will be her first start at the mile distance. This daughter of Cross Traffic, comes in from Churchill Downs with one win from three starts. She could be forwardly placed.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Fabulous Candy (Hiraldo / Moysey) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a slightly longer route and one sound workout. She comes in from Delaware Park and should be tracking the pace. A daughter of Twirling Candy, she is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Midnight Heiress (A Rodriguez / Hollendorfer) will contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. She should be part of the pace scenario. This gal is another coming in from Delaware Park. A daughter of Midnight Storm, she is 100% in the money from six career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Take Charge Briana (Torres / Lukas) should close well into a hot pace. This daughter of Curlin, is 33% in the money from six career starts.

#7 Bluelightspecial (Arrieta / Contreras) should track the pace closely. A daughter of Super Special, she is 100% in the money from six career starts.

#8 Need Some Money (G. Saez / A. Shorter) will track the pace. A daughter of Street Sense, she holds a 40% win rate from five career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Defining Purpose  //  #9 Fabulous Candy,  #4 Midnight Heiress,  #6 Take Charge Briana,  #7 Bluelightspecail,  #8 Need Some Money.

Reverse Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#9 Fabulous Candy,  #4 Midnight Heiress,  #6 Take Charge Briana,  #7 Bluelightspecial,  #8 Need Some Money  //  #1 Defining Purpose.

Wishing you a very happy and profitable New Year, 2023!!!! 

Spring into the Season on Stakes Saturday

 We are heading into the Derby season with a look at a Kentucky Derby prep race down in Oklahoma.

Remington Park Race 12 {Remington Springboard Mile~1 mile~2 year-old~Stakes}

A great group of nine will go to the gate in this annual Derby prep race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speedy and forwardly placed types to get this one rolling fast. All of these colts and one gelding will be seeking Kentucky Derby points. Speed numbers are fairly close making it very competitive. It should be a fantastic race to cap off a terrific day of racing.

#1 Echo Again (Santana / Asmussen) drops in from a longer and more competitive race looking to do better. He has put in three strong workouts in the last thirty days. He should be forwardly placed battling for position. A son of Gun Runner, he holds a 50% win rate from two career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Wildatlanticstorm (L. Goncalves / Asmussen) will stretch out to this distance with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three solid workouts. He is another expected to be forwardly placed. A son of Stormy Atlantic, he is 100% in the money from five career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Giant Mischief (Geroux / B. Cox) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. He should track the pace closely, ready to strike. This colt will be seeking his third win in a row. A son of Into Mischief, he holds a win rate of 100% from two career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Ghost Hero (Wethey / Gelner) should contend with his tactical speed. Coming in with three sharp peaking workouts, he is ready for battle. This guy loves the distance and track. A son of Shaman Ghost, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

Other Contenders

#2 Gunflash (C. Torres / Broberg) will be making his second start after a win over this very track. Willing be closing swiftly into a fast pace. Son of Gun Runner.

#3 Campfire Creed (Mora / Pish) will stretch out with three superb peaking workouts. Son of Jimmy Creed, is 100% in the money from four career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Echo Again  //  #9 Wildatlanticstorm,  #5 Giant Mischief,  #7 Ghost Hero,  #2 Gunflash,  #3 Campfire Creed.

Reverse the Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#9, #5,  #7,  #2,  #3  //  #1 Echo Again.

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

Back to Turfway for Superfecta Sunday

 On this fine Superfecta Sunday we look in on a wonderful stakes race over the Tapeta down Kentucky way.

Turfway Park Race 7 {My Charmer Stakes~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A talented field of twelve will go to the gate in this featured race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this race to give a quick pace. Speed numbers are fairly close giving it a nice competitive feel.  Only four have competed over the Turfway oval. A couple will switch from Turf to Tapeta, while one will make the transition from dirt to Tapeta. All have trained will for the event. It should be a fantastic race.

#5 Grand Ave Girl (Machado / McPeek) could be the controlling speed attemting to wire this field. She holds the second highest last out speed number and three tremendous workouts. This gal loves the surface and distance. A daughter of Runhappy, she is 83% in the money from twelve career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Burning Ambition (C. Landeros / B. Cox) will be making the switch from Turf to Tapeta. She holds the third highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. She has the tactical speed to stay with the pace from the get-go. A daughter of Uncle Mo, she is 100% from eight career starts.

#10 Heavenly Hellos (A Lezcano / R. Hernandez) is coming out of a graded stakes race seeking to improve. She has secured a win over the Turfway track. Look for her to track and close gracefully into the stretch. A daughter of Overanalyze, she is 38% in the money from thirteen career starts.

#1 Kates Kingdom (Gilligan / Walden) is another dropping in from a graded stakes race over the Tapeta up at Woodbine. She holds the highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. This gal will be closing swiftly into a speedy pace. A daughter of Animal Kingdom, she is 66% in the money from eighteen careers starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Champaign Lady (Esquivel / Desormeaux) should be forwardly placed with the fourth highest speed number at the distance. Another daughter of Uncle Mo, she is 60% in the money from ten career starts.

#11 Chardonnay (Cannon / Stidham) is another forwardly placed type with two hearty workouts including a bullet. A daughter of Candy Ride [ARG], she is 53% in the money from thirteen career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Grand Ave Girl  +  #6 Burning Ambition  +  #10 Heavenly Hellos  +  #1 Kates Kingdom.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#5 Grand Ave Girl  /  #6 Burning Ambition,  #10 Heavenly Hellos  /  #6, #10,  #1 Kates Kingdom,  #7 Champaign Lady,  #11 Chardonnay  /  ALL.

Best of luck to you on all your Superfecta wagers on this Superfecta Sunday!!!

 

Louisiana Champs Day on our Stakes Saturday

 Let's take a look at the lucky last on Louisiana Champions day.

Fair Grounds Race 9 {LA Champs Day-Sprint~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Louisiana Bred~Stakes}

A reduced, but full field of twelve will go to the gate in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There will a smoke show of speed in this race as nearly all will be vying for the lead. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive. All have raced over the Fair Grounds track. It should be a tremendous race to cap off a day of quality racing.

#6 Win Ya Win (Beschizza / Camejo) comes off a modest layoff fresh and ready. This lad loves the surface, distance and track. He holds the highest speed number at the distance and has produced four strong workouts coming into the race. A son of Star Guitar, he should track the pace and explode into the stretch. He holds a 82% in the money record.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Unified Report (B. Hernandez / D. Stewart) should compete well amongst this group with a couple of wins over the track from four starts. His speed numbers should put him in the race. Look for him to track and close swiftly into a heated pace. A son of Unified, he is 41% in the money from twelve career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#13 Relentless Dancer (G. Melancon / Bourgeois) holds the highest last out speed number at a longer sprint and one sound workout. Look for him to track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Midshipman, he is 38% in the money from twenty-six career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#11 Brian's Iron Mike (j. Stokes / Landry) holds the second highest speed number and has a couple of quality workouts in the last thirty days. He has the tactical speed to stay with whatever pace develops. A son of Iron Fist, he is 90% in the money from ten career starts.

#12 Bertie's Galaxy (Loveberry / Fauchaux) will be part of the speed contingent on the front end. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance and has put in two superb workouts. A son of Greely's Galaxy, he is 62% in the money from twenty-six career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#6 Win Ya Win  //  #9 Unified Report,  #13 Relentless Dancer,  #11 Brian's Iron Mike,  #12 Berties Galaxy.

Reverse the Wheel ($4.00)

#9 Unified Report,  #13 Relentless Dancer,  #11 Brian's Iron Mike,  #12 Bertie's Galaxy  //  #6 Win Ya Win.

Best of luck to all your wagers on Louisiana Champions Day!!!

Superfecta Sunday Up North

 We look North for some great stakes action on this Superfecta Sunday.

Woodbine Race 7 {Valedictory Stakes~G3~1 1/2 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A great group of twelve with experience over the Woodbine Tapeta surface will go to the gate in this significant, graded stakes race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed to create a strong pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive. All have traveled over the synthetic and only three will be stretching out to the distance. It should be a fantastic race.

#10 Megayacht (Kimura / Clement) has the tactical speed to keep in contact with the pacesetters, He comes into this race with the third highest last out speed number and two strong peaking workouts. This lad loves the surface, distance, and track. A son of Tonalist, he is 60% in the money from ten career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Novo Sol [BRZ] (P. Husbands / Joseph) comes into the race with the second highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. Watch for him to track and close tremendously. This lad is another lover of the surface, distance, and Woodbine track. A son of Agnes Gold [JPN], he is 61% in the money from eighteen career starts.

#6 British Royalty (Stein / Minshall) should improve with a superb workout tab of three high quality works. This guy should track the pace closely, ready to strike. He checks in with the third highest speed number at the distance. A son of English Channel, he is 37% in the money from sixteen career starts.

#12 Who's the Star (Wilson / M. Casse) is the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. He should close gallantly into a swift pace. This lad loves the surface and track. Another son of Tonalist, he is 56% in the money from sixteen career starts.

#9 Collective Force (E. Flores / Halden) has hit the board in his last three races and cobbled together four superb workouts. He also has the tactical speed to fit the pace. This guy relishes this distance. A son of Tiznow, he is 61% in the money from thirteen career starts.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#10 Megayacht  +  #3 Novo Sol [BRZ]  +  #6 British Royalty  +  #12 Who's the Star.

20 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.40)

#10 Megayacht  /  #3 Novo Sol [BRZ]  /  #6 British Royalty,  #12 Who's the Star,  #9 Collective Force  /  ALL.

Best of luck to you all in your Superfecta plays!!!

Stakes Saturday at Turfway

 Heading into the winter season there is one Track that usually has bountiful fields. Turfway Park is our virtual destination on this Stakes Saturday as we view a large field in a Stakes sprint.

Turfway Park Race 7 {Holiday Inaugural Stakes~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies and Mares~Stakes}

A fine field of twelve will strut to the gate in this sprint over the Tapeta surface.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this race. Speed numbers are very close reflecting a competitive race. Only three have not raced over the synthetic contrasting that with only four that have raced at Turfway. Pedigrees suggest that all will like the surface. It should be a great race to wager and watch.

#2 Dynasty of her Own (McKee / Beatie) comes in from Presque Isle Downs where she won her last at the same distance. Throw in two strong workouts in the last thirty days and she should race well enough for a victory. This gal relishes the surface and the distance. Look for her to battle convincingly in the front pack. A daughter of Shanghai Bobby, she is 63% in the money from twenty-seven career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Ready to Venture [GB] (Corrales / Stidham) also comes in from Presque Isle with the third highest last out speed number at a route and three solid workouts. She should track the pace closely. A daughter of Kingman [GB], she is 68% in the money from sixteen career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Miner's Queen (Sanjur / R. Hernandez) makes the switch from Turf to Synthetic and should enjoy it. She holds the highest last out speed number earning a win at Keeneland over the Turf. A couple of good workouts add to her cache. Look for her to track the pace as well. A daughter of Bernardini, she is 41% in the money from seventeen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Fire On Time (Talamo / Romans) comes in with three wins in a row. She switches from dirt to synthetic, but should like the new surface. A daughter of Not This Time, she is 100% in the money from seven career starts.

#4 Thundering Creed (Rocco / Tomlinson) holds the second highest last out speed number and two solid peaking workouts. She will close into a hot pace. A daughter of Jimmy Creed, she is 53% in the money from fifteen career starts.

#6 Ambassador Luna (Machado / Colebrook) has win at Turfway and is rounding into great form noted by her successive improvement in speed numbers. A daughter of Brethren, she is 46% in the money from twenty-six career starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#2 Dynasty of her Own  //  #9 Ready to Venture [GB],  #7 Miner's Queen,  #10 Fire On Time,  #4 Thundering Creed, #6 Ambassador Luna.

Reverse the Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#9,  #7,  #10,  #4,  #6  //  #2 Dynasty of her Own.

Enjoy and great day of racing. May all your tickets cash!!!