Back to Keeneland for Superfecta Sunday

 We look in on a great Turf race at that very special race track, Keeneland.

Keeneland Race 6 {1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance}

A reduced field of nine will hit the grass in this mid-card race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This one comes up a little light on speed. Consequently, one could expect a terrific quickening coming into the stretch. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only four have raced over the Keeneland course. Additionally, only five have gone this distance. All have experience over the Turf. It should be an exciting race on another great card.

#9 Queen Regent [GB] (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) will be making her second North American start. She holds the third highest last out speed number and three solid workouts. She has raced this distance in Great Britain. Look for her to track and strike in the stretch. A daughter of Roaring Lion, she is 77% in the money from nine starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Holy Foley (J. Velazquez / Lynch) comes in with the highest last out speed number and four superb workouts. She has the most experience at this distance having hit the board in two of three tries. Another tracking she will part of the quickening crew. A daughter of Point of Entry, she is 36% in the money from nineteen starts.

#10 Broadway Boogie (J. Ortiz / Toner) also has experience at this distance having won one of her two attempts. She has cobbled three strong peaking workouts. This gal will also be part of the tracking contingent. She has also raced over the Keeneland Turf. A daughter of Uncle Mo, she is 30% in the money from ten starts.

#8 Marksman Queen [GB] (Dettori / Motion) will be part of the speed group with the fourth highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. She has recorded the most wins of this group. A daughter of Dubawi [IRE], she is 50% in the money from ten starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#11 Sabalenka (Cannon / Beckman) holds the third highest speed number over the Turf and at the distance. She has three sound workouts to her portfolio. Look for her to close mightily with the proper pace. A daughter of Good Samaritan, she is 46% in the money from thirteen starts.

#1 Boss Lady Bailey (L. Saez / J.A. Ortiz) will be tracking the pace ready to hustle into the stretch. This gal has put together four vigorous workouts to push her forward to this distance. She has hit the board in her only try over the Keeneland Turf. A daughter of Connect, she is 37% in the money from sixteen starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Queen Regent [GB]  +  #7 Holy Foley  +  #10 Broadway Boogie  +  #8 Marksman Queen [GB].

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#9 Queen Regent [GB]  /  #7 Holy Foley,  #10 Broadway Boogie  /  #7,  #10,  #8 Marksman Queen [GB],  #11 Sabalenka,  #1 Boss Lady Bailey  /  ALL.

Good luck with all yourSuperfecta Sunday wagers!!!

   

A Stakes Saturday Grade One at Keeneland

 Nothing better than a Keeneland Autumn. On this Stakes Saturday we turn our attention to a fine grade one on the Turf for the Fillies.

Keeneland Race 8 {Queen Elizabeth II Cup~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Fillies~graded Stakes}

A highly talented group of ten will hit the green in this annual affair.

Past performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed and forwardly placed types to carry the pace forward. Speed figs are relatively close making it quite competitive. Two Euros will be making their first North American start. Only four have raced over the Keeneland course. Five have competed at this distance while one has raced at a longer distance. The rest will stretch out. It should be a very exciting race to wager and watch.

#10 Candala [FR] (Geroux / Grafford) will hit the North American Turf for the first time. She hit the board in France in her last two races. This gal has an affinity for the Turf and should compete well with this crowd. A daughter of Frankel [GB], she is 83% in the money from six starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Soprano [IRE] (Loughnane / Boughey) will also make her first North American start while stretching out to this distance for the first time. She hit the board in both Ireland and France in her last two starts. This filly loves the Turf. A daughter of Starbangledbanner [AUS], she is 77% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Oversubscribed [GB] (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) has improved her speed figs in each of her four starts. She holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and has four diligent workouts. This lady should track the pace while stretching out to this distance. A daughter of Too Darn Hot [GB], she is 100% in the money from those four starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Caitlinhergrtness (Dettori / K. Attard) comes in from Woodbine with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and four powerful workouts. She should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. This gal loves the Turf and the distance. A daughter of Omaha Beach, she is 72% in the money from seven starts.

#4 Waves of Mischief (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) shares the highest speed number at this distance. She raced at a longer distance last out and has put in two sound workouts. This gal has also won over the Keeneland Turf. Look for her to track the pace closely. A daughter of Into Mischief, she is 80% in the money from five starts.

#9 Grayosh (Prat / C. Brown) comes in from Saratoga with the highest (tie) last out speed number and four robust workouts. She will try the Keenelnd Turf for the first time. Another that should track the pace closely. A daughter of Yoshida [JPN], she is 66% in the money from six starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#10 Candala [FR]  ///  #5 Soprano [IRE],  #6 Oversubscribed [GB],  #2 Caitlinhergrtness,  #4 Waves of Mischief,  #9 Grayosh.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#5,  #6,  #2,  #4,  #9  /// #10 Candala [FR].

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

Superfecta Sunday in Sweet Home Chicago

 On this Superfecta Sunday we look in on a fine Turf stakes in Chicagoland.

Hawthorne Race Course Race 7 {Hawthorne Derby~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Stakes}

A great group of twelve will hit the grass in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed in this Derby to produce an efficient pace. Speed figs are very close. Only one entrant has raced over the Hawthorne course. Additionally, only four have gone this distance. Two will be racing over the Turf for the first time. It should be a fantastic race on a great day of racing across the country.

#7 Tough Little Nut (O. Mojica / C. Block) has hit the same speed fig in his last three races and has put in two power workouts. He has hit the board in all three of races over the Hawthorne Turf. This guy will stretch out to the distance. Look for him to track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Palace Malice, he is 57% in the money from seven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Crystal Quest (P. Morales / Trombetta) will also stretch out with the fourth highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. He comes in from Saratoga. This guy should track and close into the pace. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 55% in the money from nine starts.

#6 T'Challa [GB] (M. Garcia / Drysdale) comes in from Great Britain having hit the board in his last two races. His last race was at a longer TURF route. He should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. A son of Kingman [GB], he is 66% in the money from six starts.

#12 Baxley (Cohen / Rivelli) will switch surfaces coming in with the third highest last out speed number and one sound workout. He should be part of the speed scenario. This gelding comes in from Prairie Meadows seeking his fourth win in a row. A son of Klimt, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Alotaluck (L. Fuentes / Garrett) comes in from Canterbury Park making a switch from dirt to TURF. He will seek his third win in a row. Look for him to be forwardly placed. A son of Sir Prancelot [IRE], he is 100% in the money from five starts.

#9 Oscar Season (Loveberry / B. Walsh) will be making his second start after a victory over the adulating course at Kentucky Downs. He should track the pace and sprint into the stretch. This colt will stretch out to the distance. A son of Oscar Performance, he holds an 100% win rate from his only start.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#7 Tough Little Nut  +  #11 Crystal Quest  +  #6 T'Challa [GB]  +  #12 Baxley.

20 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#7 Tough Little Nut  /  #11 Crystal Quest,  #6 T'Challa [GB]  /  #11,  #6,  #12 Baxley,  #10 Alotofluck, #9 Oscar Season /  #11,  #6,  #12,  #10,  #9.

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

   

Stakes Saturday at Keeneland

 A number of quality stakes races for the youngsters go off this weekend. We look in on a great one down in Kentucky.

Keeneland Race 9 {Clairborne Breeders' Futurity~G1~1 1/16 mile~2 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A good field of eleven will enter the gate in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This will be the first effort over the Keeneland track for all of the entrants in this field. Only two have gone this distance, the rest will be stretching out. There is enough speed to produce an honest pace. Speed numbers are very close. All can be expected to improve as they embark in earnest on their racing career. It should be a very exciting race on a fully stocked card.

#1 Ferocious (L. Saez / Delgado) is the deserved favorite with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three powerful workouts. This colt has posted the only triple digit speed number while winning at first asking. He should sit in right behind the leaders ready to rock. A son of Flatter, he is 100% in the money from two starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Tenacious Leader (Geroux / Pletcher) last competed at this distance scoring the third highest last out speed number and has two superb workouts. This guy should track the pace closely. He comes in from Saratoga looking forward to his fourth career start. A son of Not This Time, he is 66% in the money from three starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Optical (Graham / Desormeaux) broke his maiden last time out earning the highest speed number of this group. He has put in two stellar workouts in the last thirty days. Coming in from Churchill Downs he will stretch out another half furlong. Look for him to be forwardly placed. A son of City of Light, he holds a 25% win rate from four starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 East Avenue (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) shares the second highest last out speed number and has four strong workouts. He should speed. This guy will stretch out from a sprint to a route coming in from Ellis Park. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he won at first asking in his only start.

#4 Handsome Pants (B. Hernandez / McPeek) is the only other entrant that has gone this distance posting a good speed number while winning in his lone start. This guy should track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Daredevil, he has a 100% win rate in light of that first start.

#10 Dapper Moon (Santana / D. Stewart) will be stretching out in his third career start. He should track the pace closely seeking position. Three solid peaking workouts add to his cause. A son of Malibu Moon, he is 100% in the money from two starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Ferocious  +  #9 Tenacious Leader  +  #3 Optical  +  #5 East Avenue.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Ferocious  /  #9 Tenacious Leader,  #3 Optical  /  #9,  #3,  #5 East Avenue,  #4 Handsome Pants,  #10 Dapper Moon  /  ALL.

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