Furlong Friday in Hot Springs, Arkansas

 While we love the Fair Grounds meet. Early morning rain may wash races off the Turf and the small field sizes will make us look elsewhere for Furlong Friday rewards. We look in on a swell Maiden Special Weight race in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Oaklawn Park Race 8 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old~Fillies~Maiden Special Weight}

A full field of twelve will go to the gate in this competitive Maiden Special Weight race. 

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This is a relatively experienced field with only one horse having run six races. Speed numbers are fairly close. It does come up light on speed as there are only three that like to sit in behind the speed. It should be a fine race to kick off our horse racing weekend.

#1 When I Look At You (Leparoux / McPeek) is the deserved favorite with the third highest last out speed number at a route and two sound workouts. This gal loves the dirt and the distance. She should be close to the pace. A daughter of Collected, she is 50% in the money from two starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Bent Halo (H. Hernandez / Witt) will be making her second start after hitting the board in her first. She should be tracking and pounce. A daughter of Goldencents, she is 100% in the money from one start.

#4 Happy N Smiling (Santana / J.A. Ortiz) will be making her third start with the second highest last out speed number. She should be tracking the pacesetters. A daughter of Runhappy, she will attempt to hit the board.

#2 Wise Miss (E. Gallardo / M. Robertson) will make her second start with the fourth highest last out speed number and one strong workout. She should join the tracker crew. A daughter of Golden Lad, she is 100% in the money from one start.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Spiritual Lady (E. Torres / Sharp) is the most experienced of the field with the highest last out speed number and one peaking workout. She could be forwardly placed. A daughter of Nyquist, she is 33% in the money from six starts.

#12 No Pay No Hay (Zimmerman / Puhl) is the second most experienced of the group. She is another that should track the pace closely. A daughter of Audible, she is 50% in the money from four starts. She'll need to hit the board to get her hay.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 When I Look At You  +  #5 Bent Halo  +  #4 Happy N Smiling  +  #2 Wise Miss.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#1 When I Look At You  /  #5 Bent Halo,  #4 Happy N Smiling  /  #4,  #5,  #2 Wise Miss,  #6 Spiritual Lady,  #12 No Pay No Hay  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Furlong Friday wagers!!!