The Last Superfecta Sunday of 2024

 On this last Superfecta Sunday of 2024 we hit another Turf race in Florida.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 6 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Claiming}

A good field of twelve will hit the green in this mid-card feature.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to keep a swift pace. Speed figures are fairly close among this group. Only three will attempt the Tampa Bay course for the first time. All have tried this distance a number of times. Should some rain forecast hold off, it should be a fantastic race to handicap and wager.

#7 Spanish Noble (Ferrer / O'Connell) has the tactical speed to hang with the pace. This guy holds the second highest speed number at the distance. He also loves the Turf and the course. A son of Noble Mission [GB], he is 42% in the money from nineteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 My Great Illusion (Greenridge / Chrichton) comes in with the second highest lst out speed number. He should be part of the pace scenario. This lad loves the Turf, distance, and course. A son of Get Stormy, he is 61% in the money from thirteen starts. 

#3 Smart Striker (Montanez / Pompay) holds the highest last out speed number and three sound workouts. He should track and close gallantly into an honest pace. This gelding has improved his speed figures in each of his last three races. A son of Connect, he is 42% in the money from nineteen starts.

#6 Alasdair (H. Diaz / N. Ramsey) should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. He shares the third highest last out speed number and has put in a stout workout in the last thirty days. This guy will attempt the Tampa Turf for the first time. A son of Street Sense, he is 36% in the money from eleven starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Rigel (A. Gallardo / Sancal) holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. He is another with tactical speed that should allow him into contention. This gelding comes over from Gulfstream. A son of Carpe Diem, he is 26% in the money from fifteen starts.

#10 Le Griffon (Leon / Avila) shares the third highest alst out speed number and has three workmanlike works. This guy has a win over the Tampa Turf in his only attempt. Look for him to track the pace closely. A son of Treasure Beach [GB], he is 50% in the money from twelve starts. 

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Spanish Noble  +  #2 My Great Illusion  +  #3 Smart Striker  +  #6 Alasdair.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#7 Spanish Noble  /  #2 My Great Illusion,  #3 Smart Striker  /  #2,  #3,  #6 Alasdair,  #9 Rigel,  #10 Le Griffon  /  ALL.

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

Hitting the Turf in Tampa Bay for Superfecta Sunday

 On this Superfecta Sunday we look in on a maiden Turf contest down at Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 9 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Maiden Claiming}

A solid group of ten will hit the grass in the lucky last on the Tampa card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed in the race to produce an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive. Half the field has run over the Tampa course. A couple will be trying the Turf for the first time. It should be fine race to cap off a thrilling Superfecta Sunday card.

#7 She's That Girl (H. Diaz / Gardea) will show speed having improved her speed figs in each of her last three. She has hit the board in her only try on the Turf, at the distance, and course. A daughter of Cloud Computing, she is 66% in the money from three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Far Above (Leon / Dobber) is the most experienced of the field. She comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route. She loves the Turf, distance, and course. This gal will be part of the tracker crew chasing the pace setters. A daughter of Cross Traffic, she is 41% from twenty-four starts.

#9 Victory Girl (Morales / Smith) comes over from Gulfstream with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and three solid workouts. She will make the switch from dirt to Turf. This gal can be expected track the pace closely. A daughter of American Pharoah, she is 40% in the money from five starts.

#2 Pivot to the Power [GB] (Oliveros / E. Reed) comes in with a decent last out speed number and two sound workouts. She drops in class a bit. Look for her to be part of the tracker pack. A daughter of Pivotal [GB], she will attempt to hit the board for the first time.

Other Wagering Interests 

#10 Ennereilly [IRE] (Montenaz / Kintz) comes in with the second highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. She will try the Tampa course for the first time. This gal will be part of the pace scenario. A daughter of Footstepsinthesand [GB], she is 20% in the money from five starts.

#1 Channels Daughter (Batista / Amaya) comes in with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and two speedy workouts. She will attempt to hit the board for the first time. Look for her to be in the hunt running with the tracker pack. A daughter of English Channel, she will demonstrate her affintiy for the Turf.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Shes That Girl  +  #6 Far Above  +  #9 Victory Girl  +  #2 Pivot to the Power [GB].

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#7 Shes That Girl  /  #6 Far Above,  #9 Victory Girl  /  #6,  #9,  #2 Pivot to the Power [GB],  #10 Ennereilly [IRE],  #1 Channels Daughter  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all ov your Superfecta Sunday plays!!!

 

Sprinting on the Arkansas Dirt

 On this Stakes Saturday we look at the Arkansas dirt for a fabulous Stakes sprint.

Oaklawn Park Race 9 {Poinsettia Stakes~5 1/2 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A seriously reduced field of seven will fly out of the gate in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This field has the speed to produce a sizzling pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only four have hit the Oaklawn dirt. All are proven sprinters. It should be a fine race to attack on this Stakes Saturday.

#6 Pistol (Arrieta / Van Berg) will be tracking the speedsters closely and strike in the stretch. She loves the dirt, distance, and track. This gal has double up her last two last out speed numbers earning a triple digit speed fig as well as the highest last out speed number. Two strong workouts put her in the driver's seat. A daughter of Gun Runner, she is 57% in the money from twenty-six starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#12 Royal Spa (C. Torres / Brisset) drops in from a grade three at Churchill Downs. She holds the second highest last out speed number and two diligent workouts. This filly is another that will track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. A daughter of Violence, she is 53% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Spirit Wind (Jara / S.A. Joseph) is the morning-line favorite with the third highest last out speed number and two superb workouts. She will be part of the speed. This gal will drop slightly to this distance for the first time. A daughter of Bahamian Squall, she is 80% in the money from fifteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Asternia (R. Vazquez / Morse) should be forwardly placed on the speed. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number. She relishes the dirt, distance, and track. A daughter of Astern [AUS], she is 60% in the money from ten starts.

#1 Fibber (Bejarano / Hartman) doubled up her last two speed numbers earning a high-quality speed fig. She is another that will track the pace closely. This gal will try the Oaklawn dirt for the first time. A daughter of Frosted, she is 77% in the money from thirteen starts.

#3 High Class (K. Asmussen / S. Asmussen) has improved her speed figs in each of her last three races. Three high powered peaking workouts put her in contention. She will be up on the front with the other speedsters. A daughter of Into Mischief, she is 50% in the money from twelve starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#6 Pistol  ///  #12 Royal Spa,  #7 Sprint Wind,  #8 Asternia,  #1 Fibber,  #3 High Class.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#12,  #7,  #8,  #1,  #3  /// #6 Pistol.

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

  

Looking at Louisiana Ladies on Superfecta Sunday

 We go down to NOLA for some sprint action as the Louisiana Ladies strut onto the dirt.

Fair Ground Racecourse Race 8 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~LA Bred~Allowance Optional Claiming}

A full field of twelve will go to the gate in this lucky last on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is a plethora of speedy types to make the pace sizzling. Speed numbers are very close. All have competed over the Fair Grounds dirt. With the morning line favorite pegged at 4-1 you can bet this is a handicapping challenge with any of these gals having the potential to come out on top. It should be a wonderful race to close out the Horse racing weekend.

#8 Country Lady (Concepcion / Desormeaux) will be seeking her third win in a row. She should be part of the pace scenario. This gal holds the second highest speed number over the dirt and one superb workout. She holds a high 90% itm performance at the distance and over the track. A daughter of Country Day, she is 65% in the money from twenty-three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Royal O'Haigain (Curtis / Terre) comes in having doubled-up her two last out speed figs earning the second highest last out. Coupled with two fine workouts, she should be in the contender mix. Look for her to track the pace closely and sprout into the stretch. A daughter of El Deal, she is 40% in the money from twenty-five starts.

#6 Platinum Minit (B. Hernandez / Ducoing) comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number at a mile and two hearty workouts. She will track the pace and strike in the stretch. She loves the distance and the track. A daughter of Givemeaminit, she is 50% in the money from eight starts.

#12 Sweet Alexis (Murrill / Devereaux) is the morning-line favorite with the highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. She has the tactical speed to stay the pace. This gal enjoys the dirt, distance, and track. A daughter of Astrology, she is 66% in the money from twenty-one starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Wupkar (Barbosa / Jeansonne) holds the highest speed number at the distance. She loves the dirt, distance, and track. Her one sound workout should help her cause. This gal will be part of the pace scenario. A daughter of Bind, she is 64% in the money from twenty-five starts.

#9 A Runnin Afleet (Loveberry / Schwandt) will track and close into the speedy pace. She does well over the dirt and on this track. One decent workout should prep her for this start. A daughter of Saint Afleet, she is 53% in the money from thirteen starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Bos ($2.40)

#8 Country Lady  +  #2 Royal O'Haigain  +  #6 Platinum Minit  +  #12 Sweet Alexis.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#8 Country Lady  /  #2 Royal O'Haigain,  #6 Platinum Minit  /  #2,  #6,  #12 Sweet Alexis,  #7 Wupkar,  #9 A Runnin Afleet  /  ALL.

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

  

Turf Action on Stakes Saturday

 Marvelous. Absolutely marvelous Stakes action across North America on this Stakes Saturday. We journey to South Florida to catch us some.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {Tropical Park Derby~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Stakes}

A good crop of eleven will hit the grass in this luck last Stakes race on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Plenty of speedsters and forwardly placed types will get this pace rolling. Speed numbers are very close with four of the participants hitting a triple digit in at least one of their last three races. Only four will be hitting the Gulfstream course for the first time. It should be a fantastic race to close out todays fabulous card.

#1 Live High Live Low (Zayas / Weaver) comes in with the second highest last out speed number and one sound workout. He loves the Turf and the distance. In three tries he has a win over the Gulfstream course. This lad has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace and flourish. A son of Coal Front, he is 63% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Silent Heart (Edg. Perez / B. Lynch) will drive forward right near the pace. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and four powerful workouts. This guy has a strong appreciation for the TURF, distance, and course. A son of Heart to Heart, he is 88% in the money from nine starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Brawn (Panici / Sierra) has repeated his last two speed numbers earning him the third highest last out speed number. Three solid peaking workouts add to his value. He is another with tactical speed to run with the pace. This colt is proficient over the Turf, at the distance, and on the course. A son of Neolithic, he is 33% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Cugino (I. Ortiz / McGaughey) is the morning-line favorite with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two superb workouts. This guy excels on the Turf, at the distance, and over the course. Yet another with tactical speed to handle the pace flow. A son of Twirling Candy, he is 75% from eight starts.

#7 In a Jam (Gonzalez / M. Casse) is 100% in the money over the Gulfstream turf from five tries. He holds a very good last out speed number and three hearty peaking workouts. This guy should track the pace closely. A son of Preservationist, he is 64% in the money from seventeen starts.

#4 Palm Tree (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) will be tracking the pace ready to strike in the stretch. He comes in with a somewhat decent last out speed number and three wicked workouts. This guy enjoys the Turf and the Gulfstream course. A son of Street Boss, he is 66% in the money from six starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Live High Live Low  ///  #9 Silent Heart,  #5 Brawn,  #10 Cugino,  #7 In a Jam,  #4 Palm Tree.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#9,  #5,  #10,  #7,  #4  ///  #1 Live High Live Low.

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

A Superfecta Sunday Turf Sprint

 We go to NOLA for a fine Turf Sprint on this Superfecta Sunday.

Fair Grounds Race 7 {5 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance}

A talented group of eleven will hit the green in this Allowance feature.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to keep the pace swift. Speed numbers are very close making this very competitive. Only three have raced over the Fair Grounds Turf. One will make the switch from Synthetic to Turf. It should be a fascinating race.

#12 Obstreperous (E. Morales / Amoss) will stretch out a little bit to this distance with the highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. She will be seeking her third win in a row. This gal has the tactical speed to stay with the pace. A daughter of Sky Mesa, she is 66% in the money from nine starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Garnet and Gold (J. Ortiz / A. Rice) will make the switch from synthetic to Turf with the second highest last out speed number and two decent workouts. She is another seeking her third win in the row. Watch for her to be close to the pace. A daughter of Astern [AUS], she has a 100% win rate from two starts.

#10 Cairo Dream (Cohen / Block) comes in as the morning line favorite with a couple of very good last out speed numbers and two strong workouts. She will track and close into the pace. It will be her first start over the Fair Grounds course. A daughter of Cairo Prince, she has a win rate of 50%.

#3 Toasted Roll (Concepcion / Sharp) will be part of the pace scenario. This gal holds the highest speed number over the Turf. She exits a mile Turf race and has one sound workout. A daughter of Frosted, she is 20% in the money from ten starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Notice Me Too (Barbosa  /  Stidham)  we show speed and could be the formidable leader. She holds the third highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. This lady loves the Turf and distance. A daughter of Omaha Beach, she is 60% in the money from five starts.

#4 Kick a Rhyme [IRE] (J. Torres / Maker) should track the pace closely. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number. She relishes this distance having won over it. A daughter of Night of Thunder [IRE], she has won once in eight starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#12 Obstreperous  +  #5 Garnet and Gold  +  #10 Cairo Dream  +  #3 Toasted Roll.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.40)

#12 Obstreperous  /  #5 Garnet and Gold,  #10 Cairo Dream  /  #5,  #10,  #3 Toasted Roll,  #7 Notice Me Too,  #4 Kick a Rhyme [IRE]  /  ALL.

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

Going Very Long on Stakes Saturday

 We go to South Florida for a marathon Turf battle.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {H. Allen Jerkens Handicap~2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

Scratches have reduced this field to nine.

Past Performances used: Equibase.

A good group of Turfers will battle in this long-distance run. It comes up with one speedster who will dictate the pace. The rest of the field can be expected to quicken going into the stretch run. Speed figs are fairly close. Only four have experience at this distance; the rest will stretch out. Only three will race over the Gulfstream course for the first time. It should be a fantastic lucky last to make a play on.

#7 Six Minus (Zayas / Pletcher) could be the one to beat. He holds the highest speed number at the distance. This guy comes in with the third highest speed number at the distance and three sharpening workouts. He will be part of the large tracking crew in this race. A son of English Channel, he is 52% in the money from twenty-five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Lord Flintshire (R. Guitierrez / Brion) will challenge with the second highest lst out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. This lad hit the board in his only start at the distance. Another tracker that will battle in the stretch run. A son of Flintshire [GB], he is 53% from twenty-six starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Really Good (Bravo  /  Maker) holds the third highest speed number at the distance. He comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and one sound workout. This lad is a tracker/closer and will engage in the stretch. A son of Hard Spun, he is 53% in the money from seventeen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Utah Beach (Gaffalione / Correas) is now the morning-line favorite with the defection of the overall favorite. He will stretch out to this distance with the highest last out speed number and four power workouts. This guy is another one of the trackers in the field. Another son of English Channel, he is 80% in the money from ten starts.

#11 The Ginger Wizard [IRE] (Diaz / Motion) is another that will stretch out to this distance. He will also be making his second North American start after competing in Ireland. A lightly raced lad, he does love the Turf. Again another tracker in the field. A son of Calyx [GB], he is 60% in the money from five starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#7 Six Minus  ///  #5 Lord Flintshire,  #3 Really Good,  #8 Utah Beach,  #11 The Ginger Wizard [IRE].

Reverse the Wheel ($4.00)

#5,  #3,  #8,  #11  ///  #7 Six Minus.

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

 

A Kentucky Superfecta Sunday

 We look at a nice Stakes race at the mile distance on this Superfecta Sunday.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {Cherokee Mile Stakes~1 mile~ 3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A reduced group of ten will go to the gate in this featured Stakes race.

Past Performances used: Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are very close with eight in this race having hit the triple digit mark. Only one has yet to race over the Churchill track. One millionaire makes the start. It should be a fantastic race.

#8 Rocket Can (Gaffalione / Mott) comes in with the second highest last out speed number and two diligent workouts. He should track the pace closely. He excels at this distance and loves the surface as well as the track. This guy has improved his speeds in each of his last three starts. A son of Into Mischief, he is 53% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Transect (C. Torres / Walden) is the only one who has not raced over the Churchill track. He comes in with a very good speed number and three powerful workouts. This lad has the tactical speed to mold into the pace. A son of Gun Runner, he is 50% in the money from eight starts.

#3 Injunction (Morales / Cowans) is the morning line favorite with a decent last out speed number and two superb workouts. He is exceptional over the dirt, at the distance, and on the Churchill track. This guy is another that has the tactical speed to stay the pace. A son of Skipshot, he is 69% in the money from twenty-three starts.

#7 Scotland (Alvarado / Mott) comes in with a decent last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. He should track the pace closely. This gelding drops in from a graded stakes race. He has posted solid perfomances over the dirt, at the distance, and on the track. A son of Good Magic, he is 66% in the money from twelve starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Brunacini (Machado / Sims) comes in with the highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. He should be part of the pace scenario. This guy will stretch out to the mile distance. A son of Dortmund, he has a 66% win rate from three starts.

#5 Frosted Departure (Ramos / Hartman) comes in with as the most experienced having doubled up his speed fig in his last two. He exits a longer route with four strong workouts. Look for him to be part of the pace up front. A son of Frosted, he is 44% in the money from twenty-seven starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Rocket Can  +  #10 Transect  +  #3 Injunction  +  #7 Scotland.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#8 Rocket Can  /  #10 Transect,  $3 Injunction  /  #10,  #3,  #7 Scotland,  #1 Brunacini,  #5 Frosted Departure  /  ALL.

May all your Superfecta Sunday tickets cash!!!