We go to the California Turf on this Stakes Saturday

 We look in on some California Turf action in Arcadia, California. We are hoping that when the gate opens our horse will be pulling outta there to win.

Santa Anita Park Race 10 {Thunder Road Stakes~G3~1 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

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

Past performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed to keep an honest pace. Speed figs are very close making it a contentious race. Only one has not raced over the beautiful Santa Anita course. All have been well prepped for this battle over the Turf. It should be one of the best races on a great Stakes Saturday across the country.

#1 Earle Rock [IRE] (Prat / D'Amato) should be forwardly placed in tight behind the leaders. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four strong workouts. He loves the surface, distance, and course. A son of Fascinating Rock [IRE], he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Air Force Red (J. Hernandez / Powell) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and three sound workouts. This lad should be part of the pace scenario. He comes off two wins in a row. A son of Air Force Blue, he holds a 50% win rate from ten career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Du Jour (Rispoli / Baffert) looks to garner his third win over the Santa Anita course. He should track the pace closely and make his run in the stretch. Another who loves the surface, distance, and course. A son of Temple City, he is 66% in the money from nine career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Dark Shift [GB] (Dettori / Murphy) looks to close into the pace in his second North American start. Son of Dark Angel [IRE], he is 61% itm from thirteen starts.

#7 There Goes Harvard (J. Velazquez / McCarthy) should be forwardly placed. Excellent workout tab improves his chances. Son of Will Take Charge, 84% itm.

#12 Cabo Spirit (Bravo / Papaprodromou) will track closely. Loves the Santa Anita course. A son of Pioneerof the Nile, he is 62% itm from sixteen career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Earle Rock [IRE]  //  #8 Air Force Red,  #2 Du Jour,  #10 Dark Shift [GB],  #7 There Goes Harvard,  #12 Cabo Spirit.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#8,  #2,  #10,  #7,  #12  //  #1 Earle Rock [IRE].

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