Florida Derby Day

 On this Stakes Saturday we look in the Great State of Florida for some supreme racing, focused in on the Florida Derby.

Gulfstream Park Race 14 {Florida Derby~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of nine will go to the gate chasing Kentucky Derby points.

Past Performances used: Equibase.

A strong field of experienced Gulfstream runners will battle for the win. There is plenty of speed to keep the pace churning. Only two have gone this distance. Speed figs are very close. It should be a very exciting race.

#9 Conquest Warrior (J. Ortiz / McGaughey) is the only horse in the race with a victory at this distance. He holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and three stout peaking workouts. A son of City of Light, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Fierceness (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will stretch out with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four stellar peaking workouts. He should be forwardly placed among the pacesetters. This Triple Crown nominee is the only millionaire in the field. Another son of City of Light, he is 75% in the money from four starts. The deserved favorite.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Frankies Empire (M. Vazquez / Yates) holds a beautiful speed fig progression over his last three races. He holds the highest last out speed number and one strong workout. This guy will track and strike in the stretch. A son of Classic Empire, he is 75% in the money from eight starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Grand Mo the First (Jaramillo / Barboza) will stretch out with one good workout. He loves the dirt and track. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 100% in the money from five starts.

#2 Hades (P. Lopez / Orseno) has won all three of his races. Holds the second highest last out speed number and three hearty peaking workouts. Son of Awesome Slew, he holds that 100% win rate from three starts.

#6 Le Dom Bro (E. Gonzalez / Cordero) has one attempt at this distance. He shares the highest last out speed number and two diligent workouts. A son of Mucho Macho Man, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#9 Conquest Warrior  //  #10 Fierceness,  #1 Frankies Empire,  #4 Grand Mo the First,  #2 Hades,  #6 Le Dom Bro.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#10,  #1,  #4,  #2,  #6  //  #9 Conquest Warrior.

Best of luck with all your Florida Derby day wagers!!!

Louisiana Derby Day

 Another terrific Stakes Saturday as we look in on a great card down in NOLA.

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

A full field of eight are expected to go to the gate as the 100 Derby point races begin.

Past Perfomances used:  Equibase.

A very talented field will ALL stretch out to this "Preakness" distance. Only four have yet to race over the Fair Grounds track. Enough speed should produce a quick pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making this Derby prep highly competitive. All of these fellas have been well-prepped by their trainers. It should be a fantastic race as we get closer to that big day in May.

#5 Catching Freedom (Prat / B. Cox) will take another step forward on the Derby trail. He holds the third highest last out speed number and three diligent workouts. This lad should track and strike heading into the stretch. A son of Constitution, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Tuscan Gold (Gaffalione / C. Brown) has doubled up his speed figs in his only two races. This guy is sitting on a big effort with four superb workouts adding to his preparation. He should track and close gallantly. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he has a 50% win rate.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Agate Road (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) comes in from Tampa Bay after producing the fourth highest last out speed number of this group. Three strong peaking workouts add to his luster. He should track and close into a solid pace. A son of Quality Road, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#12 Track Phantom (Rosario / Asmussen) will show speed as the deserved favorite. Another son of Quality Road, he holds the second highest last out speed number and two quality workouts. 100% itm from six starts.

#7 Honor Marie (Curtis / Beckman) is another closer who should factor in a speedy pace. Son of Honor Code, he is 75% itm from four starts. Three hearty peaking workouts add to his cause.

#10 Common Defense (B. Hernandez / McPeek) holds the highest last out speed number and two power workouts. Son of Karkonite [JPN], is 75% itm from four starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Catching Freedom  //  #11 Tuscan Gold,  #4 Agate Road,  #12 Track Phantom,  #7 Honor Marie,  #10 Common Defense.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#11,  #4,  #12,  #7,  #10  //  #5 Catching Freedom.

Best of luck to you on all your Louisiana Derby wagers!!!

Stakes Saturday on the Synthetic

 We go to the Turfway Tapeta on this Stakes Saturday.

Turfway Park Race 6 {Queen Stakes~6 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A full field of twelve will go to the gate in one of the very few Stakes races across the country.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This race has plenty of speed to develop a sizzling pace. Speed figs are very close among these well-bred ladies. Only two have yet to race over the Turfway Tapeta. Only one has yet to go this distance. It should be a smashingly good race in which any of these gals could find their way to the winner's circle.

#9 Ravella (Corrales / Morey) will be dropping in distance slightly to run this distance for the first time. She holds a very good last out speed number and two solid workouts. This gal will track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. She is a lover of the Turfway track. A daughter of Liam's Map, she is 80% in the money from ten starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#12 Honey Pants (Machado / Thomas) comes in from California ready for battle. She holds the highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. This mare relishes the distance. Look for her to track and go. A daughter of Cairo Prince, she is 63% in the money from twenty-two starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Princess Adaleigh (Cedillo / D'Amato) is another coming in from sunny Southern California. She holds the third highest last out speed number and two fine workouts. This gal will show speed. She loves the surface and distance. A daughter of Goldencents, she is 88% in the money from nine starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 B G Warrior (A. Jimenez / Andrade) is another speed demon holding the second highest last out speed number and two sound peaking workouts. She has strong inclinations toward the surface, distance, and track. A daughter of Run Away and Hide, she is 57% in the money from twenty-one starts.

#11 Current Climate (Achard / Foster) has the tactical speed to follow the pace. She holds the fourth highest lsat out speed number and one decent workout. This lady will be seeking her third win in a row. A daughter of Raison d'Etat, she is 65% in the money from twenty-three starts.

#7 Victorious (Concepcion / McCarthy) is another seeking her third win in a row. She has progressively increased her speed figs in her last three races. Three hearty peaking workouts add to her luster. She is another speedy type that will battle on the front-end. A daughter of Into Mischief, she holds a win rate of 66% from three starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#9 Ravella  //  #12 Honey Pants,  #8 Princess Adaleigh,  #6 B G Warrior,  #11 Current Climate,  #7 Victorious.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#12,  #8,  #6,  #11,  #7  // #9 Ravella.

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

Lucky Last down in Arkansas

 The bane of 10 CENT Superfecta players is small fields, scratches and surface changes. On this Superfecta Sunday we did manage to find one potentially good race to handicap down in Arkansas.

Oaklawn Park Race 9 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Maiden Claiming}

A hefty field of twelve will go to the gate in this lucky last on the Oaklawn card. There is enough speed to maintain an honest race. Speed numbers are fairly close among the main contenders. The rest will need to improve to have a chance to hit the board. It should be an exciting race on a day of humdrum offerings.

#1 Bainbridge Dancer (H. Hernandez / Puhich) should close well into a solid pace. She holds the highest last out speed number in her only race. Three superb workouts add to her preparation. A daughter of Bal a Bali [BRZ], will be attempting to hit the board for the first time.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Penzig (Torres / Broberg) should go off as the favorite with the third highest last out speed number and one efficient workout. She has the tactical speed to stay with the pace. This gal relishes the dirt, distance, and track. A daughter of Distorted Humor, she is 50% in the money from four starts.

#11 Art Queen (Vazquez / JA Ortiz) should track the pace with the second highest last out speed number and one peaking workout. She is another that favors the dirt, distance, and track. A daughter of Tonalist, she is 60% in the money from six starts.

#4 She's Taboo (Barbosa / K. Von Hemel) should be part of the pace scenario holding the second highest speed number over the Oaklawn track. She drops in class for this race. A daughter of Good Magic, she is 33% in the money from three starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Paddy Gal (E. Gallardo / Rosin) should track the pace while dropping in class and distance. Excellent trainer stats for this entrant. A daughter of Hard Spun, she seeks to improve upon her 11% in the money record.

#9 Secret City (De la Cruz / McBride) is a first itme starter lookin to break through with two solid workouts. A daughter of Mark Veleski, she has a chance.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Bainbridge Dancer  +  #10 Penzig  +  #11 Art Queen  +  #4 She's Taboo.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#1 Bainbridge Dancer  /  #10 Penzig,  #11 Art Queen  /  #10,  #11,  #4 She's Taboo,  #7 Paddy Girl,  #9 Secret City  /  ALL.

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

Tampa Bay Derby Day

 On this Stakes Saturday we look in on another great Kentucky Derby prep race down in Florida.

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

A solid field of ten will go the gate searching for Derby points in this annual prep race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Racing heats up for a spot in the gate on the first Saturday in May. This talented field of racers will be seeking the fifty points for the win in this race. There is plenty of speed in this race to produce a fast pace. Six have gone this distance and six have raced over the Tampa Bay track. Speed figs are very close making it a competitive one. It should be a very good race on an excellent card.

#1 Heartened (J. Ortiz / Pletcher) seems to be sitting on a big race with the highest (tie) last out speed number and two sound workouts. He has tactical speed to stay with the pace. This colt loves the dirt, distance, and track. A son of Street Boss, he is 100% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Grand Mo the First (Camacho / Barboza) will be stretching out to this distance with the third highest last out speed number and two efficient workouts. He should be tracking the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Uncle Mo, he is also 100% in the money from four starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Good Money (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) should make a move forward in his second career start having put in four strong workouts in the last thirty days. This guy won his first start over this track in a seven-furlong race. Look for him to be forwardly placed. A son of Good Magic, he holds a win rate of 100%. 

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 No More Time (Castellano / D'Angelo) posts the only win of the group at this very distance. Two superb workouts will enable to challenge. A son of Not This Time, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

#5 Domestic Product (Gaffalione / C. Brown) comes in from Gulfstream Park with the second highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. A son of Practical Joke, he is 50% in the money from four starts.

#3 Give Me Liberty (Morales / Diodoro) has progressively improved his speed numbers in each of his three career races. Three fine workouts add to his cache. A son of Constitution, he is 66% in the money from three starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Heartened  //  #9 Grand Mo the First,  #4 Good Money,  #7 No More Time,  #5 Domestic Product,  #3 Give Me Liberty.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#9,  #4, #7,  #5,  #3  //  #1 Heartened.

Best of luck to you in all your Tampa Bay plays!!!

 

Let's Go Gotham

 As we move into the heart of the Kentucky Derby prep season, we turn to the city that never sleeps for a wonderful prep race.

Aqueduct Race 10 {Gotham Stakes~G3~1 mile~3 year-old~ Graded Stakes}

A fantastic field of thirteen will go to the gate with Kentucky Derby points on the line.

Past Performances used: Equibase.

Top flight trainers have a number in here. Brad Cox has four, Todd Pletcher has two, and Christophe Clement has two as well. There is plenty of speed dispersed throughout the field that should keep the pace flowing. Speed figs are fairly close with a couple holding triple digits. Almost half the field will be stretching out to this mile distance. The entire field are nominated to the Triple Crown. All are well prepped for improvement. It should be one of the best races on this Stakes Saturday.

#11 Lightline (R. Vazquez / B. Cox) has already hit the board in both of his starts at this distance. He has doubled up his speed figs in the last two. Three superb workouts add to his luster. This guy will track and close into a hot pace. A son of City of Light, he is 100% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  / $5 SHOW.

#7 El Grande O (Carmouche / L. Rice) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and one diligent workout. This lad should be part of the scenario. He loves this surface, distance, and track. A son of Take Charge Indy, he is 90% in the money from ten starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Maximus Meridius (M. Sanchez / R. Reid) will stretch out to this distance coming from Parx. He holds three progressive speed figs and two hearty peaking workouts. This colt can be expected to sit right behind the leaders ready to roll. A son of Maximus Mischief, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Just a Touch (Geroux / B. Cox) son of Justify, will make his second career start with the highest last out speed fig and three strong workouts. 100% itm. Speed.

#12 Slider (Lezcano / Sadler) California invader will stretch out with three powerful workouts. Son of Jimmy Creed, is 80% in the money from five starts. Shows speed.

#13 Capital Idea (McCarthy / Clement) holds fourth highest last out speed number and three solid workouts. Should track the pace closely. Hit the board in both starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#11 Lightline  //  #7 El Grande O,  #2 Maximus Meridius,  #10 Just a Tough,  #12 Slider,  #13 Capital Idea.

#7,  #2,  #10,  #12,  #13  //  #11 Lightline.

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