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!!!