Stakes Saturday in Arkansas

 We go to Hot springs, Arkansas for some great Stakes action with Derby points on the line.

Oaklawn Park Race 11 {Rebel Stakes~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A full field of twelve will go to the gate in this annual race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Fromulator.

There is plenty of speed in this one to produce a high-octane pace. Speed numbers are very close making this one super competitive. All but one have competed over the Oaklawn track. Also, all have raced at this distance, except one. It should be a fantastic race for Derby points and a chance to draw into the gate for the "Run for the Roses". A great day of racing should unfold.

#7 Timberlake (C. Torres / B. Cox) is the deserved morning line favorite with the highest last out speed number and four power workouts. He is coming off a modest layoff. This guy had the tactical speed to stay with the pace. He will try the Oaklawn track for the first time. A son of Into Mischief, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Just Steel (R. Vazquez / Lukas) should challenge with his tactical speed. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two dutiful workouts. This lad loves the dirt, distance, and track. A son of Justify, he is 66% in the money from nine starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Dimatic (Gaffalione / Asmussen) will be tracking the leaders with three progressively improving speed numbers. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. Another lover of the distance and track. A son of Gun Runner, he is 66% in the money from three starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Lagynos (K. Asmussen / S. Asmussen) holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. Son of Kantharos, is 75% in the money from four starts.

#3 Common Defense (B. Hernandez / McPeek) is a consitant tracking type who doubled up his speed fig in his last two races. Son of Karakonite [JPN], is 66% in the money from three starts.

#10 Mena (Arrieta / Hobby) holds two victories at this distance and two good peaking workouts. Son of Hard Spun, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#7 Timberlake  //  #11 Just Steel, #6 Dimatic,  #9 Lagynos,  #3 Common Defense,  #10 Mena.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#11,  #6,  #9,  #3,  #10  //  #7 Timberlake.

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

  

Superfecta Sunday in New Mexico

 We go into New Mexico for a great little Kentucky Derby prep with Derby points on the line.

Sunland Park Race 9 {Sunland Derby~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A good group of eight will go to the gate in this annual Derby prep race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There will be speed in this race, plenty of it. It should produce a sizzling pace. Two invaders from Southern California and one from Oaklawn look for Derby points here. Speed numbers are very close among the main characters in the race. All have good potential to improve. Only two have run this distance. It should be a very nice race to wager and watch.

#5 Stronghold (fresu / D'Amato) should be forwardly placed and battle in the stretch for the win. He holds the highest last out speed number and four powerful workouts. He has gone this distance and will try the Sunland Park track for the first time. A Southern California invader that should take another step forward. A son of Ghostzapper, he is 100% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Curlin's Kaos (Herrera / Garcia) comes off a winning run on the Turf in Southern Cali. Two super strong works add to his potential. This lad should track the pace closely. He will stretch out to this distance. A son of Clubhouse Ride, he is also 100% in the money from three starts.

#8 Informed Patriot (Rosario / Asmussen) comes in from Oaklawn with the third highest last out speed number and three solid peaking workouts. He is another that should track the pace closely. This guy has hit the board twice at this distance and will try the Sunland Park track for the first time. A son of Hard Spun, he is 57% in the money from seven starts.

#4 Lucky Jeremy (Ramos / Morey) seeks his third win in a row with the second highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. He will stretch out in his second race over the Sunland Park track. Look for him to be part of the speed factor. A son of Lookin at Lucky, he has a 66% win rate from three starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Alotaluck (Caballos / Garrett) should improve in his third career start. He scored the fourth highest last out speed number and has two decent workouts. This gelding should be forwardly placed ready to strike. A son of Sir Prancealot [IRE], he is 100% in the money.

#2 Surroundedbyangels (Medellin / Hone) should be another speed factor in the race. Having doubled up his speed fig in his two career starts, he should be sitting on a big effort. He has hit the board in those two starts. A son of Smiling Tiger, he has a couple of solid works.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Stronghold  +  #3 Curlin's Kaos  +  #8 Informed Patriot  +  #4 Stronghold.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.00)

#5 Stronghold  /  #3 Curlin's Kaos,  #8 Informed Patriot  /  #3,  #8,  #4 Stronghold,  #6 Alotaluck,  #2 Surroundedbyangels  /  ALL.

Best of luck on all your Superfecta Sunday plays!!!

 

Risen Star Stakes Saturday

 High quality racing picks up across the country. We look in on some great Stakes action down in NOLA.

Fair Grounds Racecourse Race 14 {Risen Star Stakes~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A smashing full field will load for Kentucky Derby points in this annual prep stakes.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

In this annual renewal on the road to the Derby we have a great crop of horses. All but two will be stretching out to this distance. Only five have raced over the Fair Grounds track. There is a good amount of speed to keep this one fast. All have been well prepped in search of Derby points. Speed figs are fairly close. It should be an excellent race as most of the top-flight trainers bringing there charges to the battle.

#4 Sierra Leone (Gaffalione / C. Brown) comes in off a modest layoff making his first start of the year. He should track and close into the pace. He holds the highest last out speed number coming at this very distance. This guy has put in four superb workouts in preparation. A son of Gun Runner, he has hit the board in both of his career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Track Phantom (Rosario / Asmussen) will be the speed of the race looking to control the pace. He will be seeking his fourth win in a row while stretching out to this distance. Two sound peaking workouts will fuel his trip. This colt holds the only triple digit speed fig in the field. A son of Quality Road, he is 100% in the money from five starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Honor Marie (Bejarano / Beckman) holds the second highest last out speed number and three dynamite workouts. This colt should close gallantly. He will stretch out and try the Fair Grounds track for the first time. A son of Honor Code, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Catching Freedom (L. Saez / B. Cox) holds the fiourth highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. Son of Constitution holds a win race of 66%.

#10 Resilience (J. Velazquez / Mott) will track the pace closely. He has improved his speed figs in each of his four starts. Son of Into Mischief, is 75% in the money.

#6 Real Men Violin (B. Hernandez / McPeek) shares the fourth highest last out speed number and has four powerful peaking workouts. Son of Mendelssohn, is 100% itm from six starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Sierra Leone  //  #11 Track Phantom,  #3 Honor Marie,  #8 Catching Freedom,  #10 Resilience,  #6 Real Men Violin.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#11,  #3,  #8,  #10,  #6  //  #4 Sierra Leone.

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!

Happy Super Bowl Superfecta Sunday

 We go to the other coast of Florida for some Superfecta Sunday racing.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {Ladies' Turf Sprint~5 Furlongs~TURF~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A strongly competitive field of eight will go to the gate in this Turf sprint.

Past Performances used: Equibase.

This reduced field of eight has a great amount of speed to produce a sizzling pace. Speed figs are very close. Two come in from Woodbine to battle with these South Florida ladies. It should be a fabulous race.

#4 Baby Steps (Egan / Delgado) has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace and mount her attack in the stretch. She holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a route and one sound workout. This gal lives for the surface, distance, and course. A daughter of Jimmy Creed, she is 59% in the money from twenty-two starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Stone Silent (Alvarado / Lynch) is the deserved favorite and will pose a mighty challenge with the highest last out speed number and three high quality works over the Turf. She will fight for position on the front-end. A daughter of Adios Charlie, she is 66% in the money from nine starts.

#7 Choose Joy (M. Vasquez / Dwoskin) will contend with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four superb workouts. She will track the pace and strike in the stretch. This gal also holds the highest speed number at this distance. A daughter of Munnings, she is 72% in the money from twenty-two starts.

#3 Fulminate (P. Lopez / Cazares) is another that should be part of the pace scenario. She shares the third highest last out speed number and one speedy workout. This gal values the surface, distance, and course. A daughter of Get Stormy, she is 47% in the money from twenty-one starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Shasta Star (I. Ortiz / Klesaris) looks to improve from her last. She excels at this distance with a 75% itm record. A daughter of Ready's Image, she is 73% in the money from forty-two starts.

#5 The Arcadian Way (Bravo / J. Carroll) comes in from Woodbine with the fourth highest last out speed number and three power peaking workouts. A daughter of Poseidon's Warrior, she is 37% in the money from eight starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Baby Steps  +  #1 Stone Silent  +  #7 Choose Joy  +  #3 Fulminate.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.00)

#4 Baby Steps  /  #1 Stone Silent,  #7 Choose Joy  /  #1,  #7,  #3 Fulminate,  #9 Shasta Star,  #5 The Arcadian Way  /  ALL.

Best of Luck on all your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

Have a fantastic Super Bowl Sunday. May all your tickets cash!!!

  

Stakes Saturday on the West Coast of Florida

 Another Horse racing weekend with Kentucky Derby points on the line. We look in on a great prep race down on the West coast of Florida.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 10 {Sam F. Davis~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A great group of twelve will go to the gate in search of KD 150 points.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this one to produce a fast pace. Speed numbers are very close. Only five have not yet raced over the Tampa track. Seven will be stretching out to this distance, while one will drop in distance. It should be a fantastic race on the road to the Kentucky Derby.

#11 Fulmineo (Centeno / Delacour) will track the pace with the fourth highest last out speed number and one solid workout. He is one of two that have posted a triple digit speed fig. He loves the dirt, distance, and track. A son of Bolt d'Oro, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Change of Command (Gaffalione / McGaughey) will challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three superb workouts. Look for him to be forwardly placed. This will be his first attempt over the Tampa Bay track. A son of Into Mischief, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Patriot Spirit (Camacho / M. Campbell) will stretch out sharing that second highest last out speed number and putting in two strong peaking workouts. He posted a win over this track in that last out race. Look for him to show tactical speed. A son of Constitution, he holds a win rate of 50% from four starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Agate Road (J. Ortiz / Pletcher) is the other horse that holds a triple digit speed number. He has won both races he has run at this distance. This guy will be tracking the pace ready to strike in the stretch. A son of Quality Road, he is also 80% in the money from five starts.

#5 No More Time (P. Lopez / D'Angelo) will stretch out to this distance with three power workouts. He should track the pace closely. This lad comes in from Gulfstream Park. A son of Not This Time, he is 66% in the money from three starts.

#7 Copper Tax (Marquez / Capuano) drops in distance with four endurance producing workouts. He will try the Tampa track for the first time coming down from Aqueduct. This colt has tactical speed to adapt to the pace. A son of Copper Bullet, he is 85% in the money from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#11 Fulmineo  //  #9 Change of Command,  #3 Patriot Spirit,  #6 Agate Road,  #5 No More Time,  #7 Copper Tax.

Reverse the Whell ($5.00)

#9,  #3,  #6,  #5,  #7  //  #11 Fulmineo.

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

Superfecta Sunday down in NOLA

 On this Superfecta Sunday we look in on the "Lucky Last" down in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Fair Grounds Race 8 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old~Maiden Claiming}

An interesting field of nine will go to the gate in this "lucky last" on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This is a challenging race to handicap. Four of the entrants will be making their first start. One will make his first start on the dirt. The balance have all raced over the a dirt surface. There are a couple that should be forwardly placed which should produce an honest pace. For those that have raced the speed numbers are very close. It should be a fine race to finish the horse racing weekend.

#6 Ellie's Boyfriend (Torres / Silva) will be making his second start with the highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. In that first race he hit the board over this surface, distance, and track. Look for him to be forwardly placed. A son of Heart to Heart, he is 100% in the money from his only start.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 English Bobby (Parker / Claire) will be switching surface from Turf to dirt. He holds the second highest last out speed number at a route and two sound peaking workouts. He should track the pace closely. This lad should challenge. A son of English Channel, he will be attempting to hit the board for the first time.

#9 Nonchalant (Cohen / Rivelli) is a first time starter with three power workouts in preparation. He was a 450k purchase. A regal son of Justify, he should contend.

#4 Three Point Strut (Morales / Camejo) comes off a mile route with the fourth highest last out speed number and one decent workout. This colt should track the pace. A son of Cairo Prince, he is 25% in the money from four starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Garnet Jubilee (Murrill / Hartman) is another first-time starter. He has two hearty workouts in preparation. Trainer stats are excellent for his first-time starters. A gelded son of Collected, he has a chance to take this one.

#5 Cookn Wit Catman (Guerrero / Wilson) willl be looking to hit the board for the first time. He shares the third highest last out speed number and two favorable workouts. He should be tracking the pace. A son of Liam's Map, he certainly has a chance to be in the mix.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Ellie's Boyfriend  +  #1 English Bobby  +  #9 Nonchalant  +  #4 Three Point Strut.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#6 Ellie's Boyfriend  /  #1 English Bobby,  #9 Nonchalant  /  #1,  #9,  #4 Three Point Strut,  #2 Garnet Jubilee,  #5 Cookn Wit Catman.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

 

Southwest Stakes Saturday

 We get after another Kentucky Derby prep out in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Oaklawn Park Race 11 {Southwest Stakes~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of eleven will go to the gate in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This talented group will be looking to show continued improvement and grab Kentucky Derby points. There is a plethora of speed that should create a scorching pace which could benefit those coming from off the pace. Speed figures are very close. It should be a highly competitive race. Roughly half the field have experience over the Oaklawn dirt. It should be the most tremendous race of today's Derby preps across the country.

#4 Otto the Conqueror (Rosario / Asmussen) will be seeking his fourth win in a row. He holds a good last out speed fig and two hearty workouts. This will be his first try over the Oaklawn track. He should be forwardly placed. This colt should relish the stretch-out. A son of Kentucky Derby winner, Street Sense, he is 100% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Liberal Arts (Torres / Medina) will be tracking the pace ready to strike in the stretch with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. He has already produced a win at this distance. A son of Arrogate, he is 100% in the money from five starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Wynstock (Frey / Baffert) is on the improve and will challenge on the front-end. he also has a win at this distance. This will be his first start over the Oaklawn oval. He has a dynamic workout tab of three peaking workouts. A son of Solomini, he has a win rate of 50% from four starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#11 Just Steel (Vazquez / Lukas) is a very consistent type with the second highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. He has the tactical speed to stay the pace. He loves the dirt, distance, and track. A son of Triple Crown winner, Justify, he is 62% in the money from eight starts.

#9 Linebacker (Esquivel / Blair) has it the board in all three of his starts. Two solid workouts will aid him in this race. He should track the pace and strike in the stretch. This guy likes the dirt, distance,and track. A son of Bolt d'Oro, he is 100% itm from three starts.

#8 Common Defense (Leparoux / McPeek) is sitting on a great race in his third start with two solid workouts. He is another that will join the tracker pack. A son of Karakonite [JPN], he is 100% in the money from two starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Otto the Conqueror  //  #6 Liberal Arts,  #5 Wynstock,  #11 Just Steel,  #9 Linebacker,  #8 Common Defense.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#6,  #5,  #11,  #9,  #8  //  #4 Otto the Conqueror.

Best of luck with all of your Kentucky Derby prep wagers!!!