LA Derby Day

 On this Stakes Saturday we look in on the action in NOLA. It's Louisiana Derby day.

Fair Grounds Race 12 {Louisiana Derby~G2~1 3/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

An extremely competitive field of twelve will go to the gate for the high end of the Kentucky Derby points scale.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This appears to be a pace deprived race. Speed numbers are very close. All of these lads will be stretching out to this distance. Only three have not raced over the Fair Grounds track. In a pace less race expect the calvary charge heading into the stretch. It should be one of the most excitng races on ths Stakes Saturday.

#5 Disarm (Rosario / Asmussen) should track the pace closely giving him first strike capability heading into the stretch. He invades from Oaklawn with a robust workout tab of four solid peaking workouts. A son of Gun Runner, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Kingsbarns (Prat /  Pletcher) will be making his third career start and seeking his third win in a row. This colt should also track the pace closely. His last out speed number compares nicely with the rest of the group. Three strong peaking workouts show the way for a good performance. A son of Uncle Mo, he sports a win race of 100% from two starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#2 Instant Coffee (L. Saez / B. Cox) is the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and four superb workouts. He will be seeking his fourth win in a row. This guy will need some pace to launch his kick coming home. A son of Bolt d'Oro, he holds a 75% win rate from four career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#10 Denington (Alvarado / McPeek) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and three sound workouts. This guy will track the pace. He has a win over the Fair Grounds track from two tries. Another son of Gun Runner, he is 50% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Cagliostro (C. Torres / DeVaux) holds the third highest last out speed number and three hearty peaking workouts. A son of Upstart, he is 66% itm from three starts.

#11 Jace's Road (Geroux / B. Cox) has the tactical speed to stay the pace. A son of Quality Road, he is 60% itm from five starts. Has run the third highest speed number over the surface.

$ Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Disarm  //  #6 Kingsbarns,  #2 Instant Coffee,  #10 Denington,  #7 Cagliostro,  #11 Jace's Road.

Reverse the Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#6 Kingsbarns,  #2 Instant Coffee,  #10 Denington,  #7 Cagliostro,  #11 Jace's Road  //  #5 Disarm.

Best of luck in all your wagers on this great Stakes Saturday!!!

Let's play the Whitmore on this Stakes Saturday

While all eyes are on the Madness that is the NCAA tournament, we look in on a terrific sprint stakes down in Arkansas on this Stakes Saturday.

Oaklawn Park Race 8 {Whitmore Stakes~G3~6 Furlongs~4 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A smashing field of ten will go to the gate in this annual contest. 

Past Performances used: Equibase.

As one would expect, there is tons of speed in this dirt sprint. Speed numbers are very close making the race quite competitive. All have raced over the Oaklawn track. Everyone of these lads are experienced at this distance. It should be an exceptional race.

#9 Cogburn (Santana / Asmussen) has hit the board in all five of his starts at this distance. He should be part of the speed on the front-end. This lad holds the second highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He loves the surface, track and distance. A son of Not This Time, he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Edge to Edge (N. Juarez / Hartman) has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. He holds three solid last out speed numbers and one sound workout. He is another that relishes the surface, distance, and track. A son of Competitive Edge, he is 58% in the money from twenty-four career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Tejano Twist (Arrieta / Hartman) will close into a heated pace with flourish. He holds the highest last out speed number and three hearty peaking workouts. This guy has hit the board in all seven starts at the distance. A son of Practical Joke, he is 61% in the money from twenty-one career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Baytown Bear (Enriquez / McEntee) will track the pace closely. Well prepped with the best workout tab of the bunch. Son of Upstart is 53% itm from thirty-two starts.

#3 Mile Ahead (M. Garcia / McGee) holds the fourth highest last out speed number and four sturdy workouts. Another son of Competitive Edge is 66% itm from twenty-seven starts.

#7 Flash of Mischief (Torres / Broberg) has three of his total nine wins at this very distance. Son of Into Mischief, he is 66% in the money from twenty-four starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#9 Cogburn  //  #4 Edge to Edge,  #2 Tejano Twist,  #6 Baytown Bear,  #3 Miles Ahead,  #7 Flash of Mischief.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Edge to Edge,  #2 Tejano Twist,  #9 Baytown Bear,  #3 Miles Ahead,  #7 Flash of Mischief // #9 Cogburn.

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

Superfecta Sunday on the Turf at Santa Anita

 We look in on a superb graded stakes race over the Turf on this Superfecta Sunday.

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {Santa Ana Stakes~G3~1 1/4 mile~downhill TURF~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A great group of nine talented ladies will hit the green in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This should be a stellar race on the day. There is enough speed to maintain an honest pace, though there will be a quickening heading into the stretch. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only three in the field have gone this distance and only four have experienced downhill action. This race will be the final race for the final table in this year's National Handicapping Championship at the Horseshoe in Las Vegas, Nevada. Good luck to those skilled players who make it to the final table.

#3 Australia Mia (Dettori / McCarthy) should go off as the deserved favorite. She comes off a longer Turf route where she earned the third highest last out speed number. Two excellent workouts add to her luster. She has hit the board three of four times, albeit in Chile. This gal should be forwardly placed. She loves the turf, distance and course. A daughter of Street Sense, she is 75% in the money from twenty career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3  PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Buzz of New York [IRE] (Rispoli / D'Amato) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and a bullet workout. This gal will be stretching out to this distance as a lover of the Turf. She should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. A daughter of Toronado [IRE], she is 64% in the money from seventeen career starts.

#9 Ballet Dancing (Prat / Callaghan) should continue improvement on the stretch-out. She is another that will track the pace closely. This filly shares the fourth highest last out speed number and has posted two sound workouts. A daughter of Medaglia d'Oro, she is 62% in the money from eight career starts.

#5 Duvet Day [IRE] (Kimura / McCarthy) is experienced at this distance and slightly longer. She holds the second highest last out speed number and two fine workouts. Look for her to track the pace. A daughter of Starspangledbanner [AUS], she is 53% in the money from thirteen career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Queen ofthe Temple (JJ Hernandez / Blocker) drops in distance with two solid works. Daughter of Temple City is 81% iitm from eleven starts. Tracker.

#1 Annaghlasa [IRE] (R. Vazquez / D'Amato) will show speed on the stretch-out. Good workout tab. Daughter of Estidhkaar [IRE], is 72% itm from seven starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Australia Mia  +  #7 Buzz of New York [IRE]  +  #9 Ballet Dancing  +  #5 Duvet Day [IRE].

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#3 Australia Mia  /  #7 Buzz of New York [IRE],  #9 Ballet Dancing  /  #7,  #9,  #5 Duvet Day [IRE],  #2 Queen ofthe Temple, #1 Annaghlasa [IRE]  /  ALL.

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

A Tampa Stakes Saturday

Best of luck to all the great handicappers in the National Handicapping Championship in the magnificent City of Las Vegas, Nevada.

 Off we go to another KD 149 prep race in the wonderful City of Tampa, Florida.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 11 {Tampa Bay Derby~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of twelve will go to the gate in search of Kentucky Derby points in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this race to set super fast fractions. All but three are nominated to the Triple Crown. Speed figs are fairly close making it competitive. Four will be stretching out to this distance while the rest have covered this distance. All seek to improve. Eight are coming out of the Sam F. Davis over this very track. It should be a fantastic race.

#4 Groveland (Centeno / Harty) should track the pace closely and swing into the stretch in great stride. He holds the highest speed number at this distance along with three superb peaking workouts over the Tampa Bay track. This son of Street Sense, is 100% in the money from five career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Tapit Trice (L. Saez / Pletcher) should go off as the odds-on favorite holding the highest last out speed number and three sharp workouts. He is another that should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. This guy will attempt to make it three wins in a row. A son of Tapit, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#3 Classic Legacy (I. Ortiz / Mott) will pose a mighty challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two efficient workouts. Yet another that will track the pace closely. A son of Into Mischief, he is 50% in the money from four career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#11 Zydeceaux (Marin / Minguet) is sitting on a good race as he will battle for controlling speed. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and one strong workout. A son of Cajun Breeze, he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests 

#12 Prairie Hawk (Camacho / S.A. Joseph) should improve after a disappointing last out. He has cobbled a couple of decent workouts in the last thirty days. Look for him to be part of the pace scenario. A son of Curlin, he holds a 50% win rate from four starts.

#10 Champions Dream (A Gallardo / M. Casse) will improve after a lackluster effort in his last. A smart workout will aid his cause. He has the tactical speed to stay the course as the fractions are set. A son of Justify, he is 60% in the money from five career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Groveland  //  #6 Tapit Trice,  #3 Classic Legacy,  #11 Zydeceaux,  #12 Prairie Hawk,  #10 Champions Dream.

Reverse the Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#6, #3, #11, #12, #10  //  #4 Groveland.

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

Superfecta Sunday downhill Turf action

 On this Superfecta Sunday we look in on a downhill Turf stakes race amidst the San Gabriel mountains.

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {Baffle Stakes~6 1/2 Furlongs~downhill Turf~3 year-old~Stakes}

An intriguing field of ten, up and coming lads, will run downhill on the green in this stakes race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

A number of lightly raced horses including a first-time starter will swagger to the gate. Four Triple Crown Nominees are entered taking an unusual path to those high profile races. Speed figures are fairly close. There is a plethora of speed which should the pace frothy. Only one has raced on the Santa Anita downhill course. It will be a very good race.

#7 Malibu Coast (Prat / McCarthy) comes in off the second highest last out speed number in a mile stakes race on the Turf. He has put in two superb workouts in preparation. Look for him to track the pace and mount his attack in the stretch. A son of Malibu Moon, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 First Peace (Smith / Glatt) comes out ot the same mile Turf race earning the highest last out speed number. Three sensational works adds to his cause. He will be part of the pace scenario with his speed/presser attack. A son of Funtastic, he is 80% in the money from five career starts.

#9 Mi Hermano Ramon (Berrios / Glatt) has cobbled two triple digit speed numbers in his first two starts which earned him wins. He is another tracker that will take advantage of a speedy pace. He has put in two strong workouts. A son of Creative Cause, he has a 100% win rate.

#8 Helladic (Dettori / Hanson) will show speed from the opening of the gate. He comes up in distance with two powerfully speed laden workouts. A son of Kantharos, he has hit the board in all three of his career starts (100% itm).

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Sharp Aza Tack (JJ Hernandez / O'Neill) comes in off a modest layoff with two quality works. A son of Sharp Azteca, he is 75% itm. Should race close to the pace.

#3 Johannes (Rispoli / Yakteen) should find himself close to the pace leaders. Holds third highest last out speed number and three stellar workouts. Son of Nyquist, is 50% itm from four starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Malibu Coast  +  #1 First Peace  +  #9 Mi Hermano Ramon  +  #8 Helladic.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#7 Malibu Coast  /  #1 First Peace,  #9 Mi Hermano Ramon  /  #1,  #9,  #8 Helladic,  #6 Sharp Aza Tack,  #3 Johannes  /  ALL.

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

A Stacked Stakes Saturday

 A great day of racing is under way on this Stakes Saturday. There is four KD 149 preps and we will look in on the one in wonderful South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 14 {Fountain of Youth~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

With one scratch, nine will go to the gate in this annual Kentucky Derby prep.

Past Performances used:  Drf Classic.

The road to the Derby heats up starting this weekend as these lads compete for points. There is enough speed to create an honest pace giving any of these the opportunity to secure the victory. Speed figs are very close. Only one millionaire is in the field. This should be a fantastic race.

#4 Forte (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) will be making his first start as a 3 year-old. The Breeder's Cup Juvenile Champ comes in training well, posting four serious workouts in the last 30 days. He holds the highest speed fig at the distance. This lad will track the pace and blast into the stretch. A millionaire son of Violence, he has a 80% win record from five career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  / $3 SHOW.

#8 Rocket Can (Alvarado / Mott) should track the pace closely. He is 100% in the money from three starts at it. This guy loves the surface, distance and track. Two sound workouts show he is ready for a big effort. A son of Into Mischief, he is 60% in the money from five career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Blazing Sevens (Rosario / C. Brown) comes in off a modest layoff having last raced at Keeneland in the BC juvenile championship finishing fourth. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance and has put in three hearty workouts in preparation for this race. He is another that will track the pace and strike heading into the stretch. A son of Good Magic, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Shadow Dragon (J. Ortiz / Mott) has already hit the board at this distance in his first attempt. Son of Army Mule, will track and close with a 66% itm record.

#7 Mage (Castellano / Romans) will be making his second start after securing his maiden win a Gulfstream. Another son of Good Magic, his strong workout tab will help gather the distance.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#4 Forte  //  #8 Rocket Can,  #6 Blazing Sevens,  #3 Shadow Dragon,  #7 Mage.

Reverse the Wheel ($4.00)

#8 Rocket Can,  #6 Blazing Sevens,  #3 SHadow Sevens,  #7 Mage  // #4 Forte.

Best of luck in all your Stakes Saturday action!!!