Superfecta Sunday in Kentucky

 In a rare instance we get to take in the action at Turfway on this Superfecta Sunday.

Turfway Park Race 9 {1 mile~All Weather~4 year-old Up~Claiming}

A reduced field of eleven will go to the gate in the penultimate race on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

An intriguing field will battle over the Tapeta. There is plenty of speedsters and forwardly placed types to create a very fast pace. Only a couple will be trying the Tapeta for the first time. One of those will be the only one stretching out to this distance. It should be a very good race on a great day of racing.

#5 Copper Missile (Machado / Sims) is the deserved morning line favorite. He holds the second highest last out speed number and one bullet workout. He has hit the board in all four of his starts at this distance. Expect him to track and close into a fast pace. A son of Copper Bullet, he is 36% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Memphis Pharoah (G. Saez / Waltz) comes in with the highest last out speed number and one solid workout. He could be the speed of the field. This guy relishes the Tapeta, distance, and track. A son of American Pharoah, he is 27% in the money from eleven starts.

#3 Anglican (Sanjur / Contreras) comes in with the third highest last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. This guy has improved his speed figs in each of his last three starts. Look for him to track and close into a swift pace. A son of English Channel, he is 42% in the money from seven starts.

#10 Publius (Ramos / Foster) has doubled up on his speed fig in the last two races. He is another tracker/closer looking for a strong pace. This guy is well prepped with two hearty peaking workouts. A son of Constitution, he is 55% in the money from nine starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Atlantic Dancer (Moncada / J. Cook) drops in with a decent speed fig at a longer route. This guy will be closing into a solid pace. He will be making the surface switch from dirt to Tapeta. Another son of American Pharoah, he is 40% in the money from twenty starts.

#8 Bebedouro (Ashton / Tomlinson) will also be trying the Tapeta surface for the first time and stretching out to the mile distance. He is another that has repeated on his two last speed figs. This lad has put in three robust workouts in the last thirty days. A son of Fed Biz, he is 25% in the money from eight starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Copper Missile  +  #9 Memphis Pharoah  +  #3 Anglican  +  #10 Publius.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.40)

#5 Copper Missile  /  #9 Memphis Pharoah,  #3 Anglican  /  #9,  #3,  #10 Publius,  #6 Atlantic Dancer,  #8 Bebedouro  /  ALL.

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

 

Going to the Turf on Pegasus World Cup Day

 Offering up a great card on Pegasus World Cup Day we look to the Turf for some great racing.

Gulfstream Park Race 7 {La Prevoyante~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

An extremely talented group of gals will hit the grass in this graded event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is a number of forwardly placed types and one speedster to make the pace go. Half the field have gone this distance, and the others will be stretching out for this race. Speed figs are very close making this race super competitive. Five will be racing over the Gulfstream course for the first time. All are experienced Turfers ready to throw down. It should be one of many exciting races on the card.

#6 Marksman Queen [GB] (J. Ruiz / Motion) could be the speed of the pack on the front-end. She comes in with the third highest last out speed number and one sound workout. This lady has hit the board in one start at this distance. She loves the Turf and the course. A daughter of the great stayer, Dubawi [IRE], she is 61% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Beautiful Love [IRE] (Buick / Appleby) is the presumptive favorite with the highest last out speed number in a grade one event. She should track the pace and spring into the stretch. This gal will stretch out to the distance as well as run the Gulfstream course for the first time. She loves the Turf. A daughter of Siyouni [FR], she is 70% in the money from ten starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Forever After All (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) will also be tracking the pace. She holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and one solid workout over the Turf. This mare loves the Turf, distance, and course. A daughter of Connect, she is 66% in the money from twenty-one starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Chop Chop (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) is a specialist at this distance coming in with the fourth highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. Look for her to track the pace closely. This gal loves the Turf and distance. It will be her first try over the Gulfstream course. A daughter of City of Light, she is 80% in the money from twenty starts.

#4 La Mehana [FR] (D. Davis / Clement) is another that specializes at this distance. She shares the second highest last out speed number and two strong peaking workouts. This mare loves the Turf, distance, and course. A daughter of Al Wukair [IRE], she is 61% in the money from eighteen starts.

#12 Avenue Niel [IRE] (J. Ortiz / Trombetta) is yet another who relishes this distance. She holds a triple digit speed fig in her last and two hearty workouts. Look for her to track the pace closely. Another lover of the Turf. A daughter of Helmet [AUS], she is 73% in the money from fifteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#6 Marksman Queen [GB]  ///  #5 Beautiful Love [IRE],  #10 Forever After All,  #3 Chop Chop,  #4 La Mehana [FR],  #12 Avenue Niel [IRE].

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#5,  #10,  #3,  #4,  #12  ///  #6 Marksman Queen [GB].

Best of Luck with all Pegasus World Cup Day plays!!!

Derby Points on a Stakes Saturday

 We go to New Orleans for another race with Derby points at stake. Some great racing on a fine Stakes Saturday.

Fair Grounds Race 12 {Lecomte Stakes~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~graded Stakes}

A talented group of fourteen colts and geldings will go to the gate in this annual race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this race to create a furious pace. Speed numbers are fairly close with only one hitting a triple digit. All have been well prepped for improvement. Only six have raced over the Fair Grounds track. Eight have gone this distance while the rest will stretch out. This should be a highly competitive race.

#4 Magnitude (J. Ortiz / Asmussen) has already hit the board in both of his races at this distance. He comes in with a good last out speed fig and two strong peaking workouts. This guy should be forwardly placed sitting right off the speedsters. A son of Not This Time, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  #5 SHOW.

#6 Golden Afternoon (Concepcion / Vaccarrezza) will be following the leaders ready to strike in the stretch. He holds a very good last out speed number and three sharp peaking workouts. This guy will make the surface switch from Turf to dirt. A son of Goldencents, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Optical (Graham / Desormeaux) is another with a very good last out speed number and four powerful peaking workouts. He should be part of the leading pack of runners. This gelding comes in from Churchill Downs. A son of City of Light, he is 42% in the money from seven starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#11 Disco Time (Geroux / B. Cox) holds the third highest last out speed number and four hearty workouts. He will be stretching out by half a furlong to this distance. This lad will also be part of the lead pack. Another son of Not This Time, he holds a 100% win rate from two starts.

#1 Innovator (Torres / Lukas) comes in from Oaklawn Park with the highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. He could be leading the pack of speedsters over the track. This colt will stretch out and try the Fair Grounds dirt for the first time. A son of Authentic, he is 72% in the money from seven starts.

#9 Dapper Moon (Morales / D. Stewart) should track the pace closely. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This guy has a win over the Fair Grounds track. A son of Malibu Moon, he is 50% in the money from six starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Magnitude  ///  #6 Golden Afternoon,  #5 Optical,  #11 Disco Time,  #1 Innovator,  #9 Dapper Moon.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#6,  #5,  #11,  #1,  #9  /// #4 Magnitude.

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

 

Superfecta Sunday in Tampa

 On a weekend with track cancellations and numerous scratches we turn to Tampa Bay for some great racing.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 9 {1 mile~ TURF~ 4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Claiming }

A nice field of ten will hit the grass in this "Lucky Last" on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This interesting field of ladies will attempt to pull off a victory and add to their earnings. There is some speed and forwardly placed types to bring the pace forward. Speed numbers are very close. Only one has yet to race over the Tampa Bay course. Five will cut back in distance. It should be a fantastic race to close out the horse racing weekend.

#1 Three Run Bolt (Batista / G. Bennett) has already hit the board at this distance. She comes in with the second highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and two sound workouts. She should track and strike in the stretch. A daughter of Bolt d'Oro, she is only 16% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Fracing Wildcat (Oliveros / E. Reed) will make the change from dirt to Turf. She has hit the board in her last three. This mare comes in from Mountaineer with three superb workouts in the last thirty days. She excels at this distance. A daughter of Union Rags, she is 100% in the money from five starts.

#6 Allons (Alonso / Creel) holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route and one hearty workout. She does like the Tampa Turf. With the proper pace she should track and close fluidly. A daughter of Curds, she is 27% in the money from eleven starts.

#5 Shamu (Hiraldo / Orantes) comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route. She will be tracking the pace. This gal is another that relishes this distance. A daughter of Funtastic, she is 41% in the money from seventeen starts.

Other Wagering Interests

 #2 Chilling Factor (Quinonez / Fisher) shares the second highest last out speed number at a longer route. She could be forwardly placed ready to roll. A daughter of The Factor, she is 23% in the money from thirteen starts.

#4 Play Free Bird (Montanez / Contessa) enjoys the distance and track. She is another one that will break out of the tracker pack. A daughter of Maximus Mischief, she is 25% in the money from twelve starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Three Run Bolt  +  #8 Fracing Wildcat  +  #6 Allons  +  #5 Shamu.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#1 Three Run Bolt  /  #8 Fracing Wildcat,  #6 Allons  /  #8,  #6,  #5 Shamu,  #2 Chilling Factor,  #4 Play Free Bird  /  ALL.

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

Going Long On the Turf in South Florida

 We look in on a classic Turf battle down in South Florida on this Superfecta Sunday.

Gulfstream Park Race 8 {1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Allowance Optional Claiming}

A talented field of twelve will hit the grass in this feature event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

For a long-distance Turf race there is plenty of speed to produce a contentious pace. Speed figs are fairly close. Only five have gone this distance while the rest will make the stretch out. Five will attempt the Gulfstream course for the first time. All look well prepped. It should be one of the best races on the day.

#3 Vesting [IRE] (Gaffalione / C. Brown) will stretch out with four superb workout in preparation. It will be his first effort over the Gulfstream course. He has a triple digit speed fig over the surface. This gelding has the tactical speed to adjust to the pace as it presents itself. A son of Blue Point [IRE], he is 40% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 The Ginger Wizard [IRE] (Castellano / Motion) holds the highest last out speed number at a marathon two-mile distance. A stout workout adds to his luster. He has hit the board in his two starts at the distance while racing in Ireland. Look for him to track and close dynamically. A son of Calyx [GB], he is 50% in the money from six starts.

#5 L'Antharis [FR] (Alvarado / Mott) is the deserved favorite with the second highest last out speed number and four solid workouts. He should track the pace and strike in the stretch. This guy will stretch out slightly to capture this distance. A son of Soldier Hollow [GB], he is 46% in the money from fifteen starts.

#12 Protective (Zayas / Pletcher) is another that will stretch out slightly. He has earned some very good speed numbers in his last three and posted three hearty works in preparation. This new gelding will track and close vibrantly. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is 55% in the money from nine starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Harry Hood (Velazquez / Hennig) is another with tactical speed to stay the pace. He loves this distance having hit the board twice in his three tries. This guy holds the fourth highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and two sound workouts. A son of First Samurai, he is 43% in the money from sixteen starts.

#13 Bring Me a Check (L. Saez / Maker) will stretch out significantly with one strong workout. He should track the pace closely. He holds the most victories of the group at seven. This guy loves the Turf and has hit the board at Gulfstream in his first try over the course. A son of Fast Anna, he is 59% in the money from fifty-four starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Vesting [IRE]  +  #1 The Ginger Wizard [IRE]  +  #5 L'Antharis [FR]  +  #12 Protective.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#3 Vesting [IRE]  /  #1 The Ginger Wizard [IRE],  #5 L'Antharis [FR]  /  #1,  #5,  #12 Protective,  #7 Harry Hood,  #13 Bring Me a Check  /  ALL.

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

 

Stakes Saturday Down in Arkansas

 Happy New Year!

We look in on a terrific Kentucky Derby prep down in Arkansas.

Oaklawn Park Race 9 {Smarty Jones Stakes~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Stakes}

A modest group of eight will go to the gate in search Derby points.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed to carry the pace forward. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only three have raced over the Oaklawn track. Also, three have gone this distance. This race is one of two on the Derby prep schedule for today. The other is the Jerome Stakes up at Aqueduct. It should be a fine Stakes Saturday race to begin the New Year.

#8 Coal Battle (J. Vargas / Briley) is seeking his third win in a row after winning the Springboard Mile at Remington Park last out. He holds the second highest last out speed number and three sharp peaking workouts. This colt will stretch out for this one and run over the Oaklawn track for the first time. He should track the pace and launch into the stretch. A son of Coal Front, he has a 60% win rate from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Mo Quality (Alvarado / C. Davis) will be making his third career start with the fourth highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. He should track the pace closely. This guy will stretch out and try the Oaklawn track for the first time. A son of Mo Town, he is 100% in the money from two starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Hot Property (Prat / B. Cox) comes up from Fair Grounds after winning his maiden. He holds a good speed number achieving it over the dirt and distance. Look for him to be the speed. Four solid workouts should help him hold on in the stretch. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he will seek to retain his 100% win rate.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Bon Temps (M. Garcia / Lukas) has shown improvement in speed numbers in his two starts. With three power workouts, he could take a big step forward. He will be making his third start in the form cycle. Look for him to track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Bravazo, he will try to hit the board for the first time.

#3 Optical (Concepcion / Desormeaux) holds the third highest last out speed number and three aggressive workouts. He should sit right off of the speed. This guy has gone this distance, but will try the Oaklawn track for the first time. A son of City of Light, he is 42% in the money from seven starts.

#1 Kale's Angel (R. Vazquez / P. Miller) holds the highest last out speed number and one diligent workout. He has the tactical speed to meld into the pace. This lad will stretch out to the distance. He is one of two that have won over the Oaklawn track. A son of Complexity, he has a 40% win rate from five starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#8 Coal Battle  ///  #5 Mo Quality,  #6 Hot Property,  #4 Bon Temps,  #3 Optical,  #1 Kale's Angel.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#5,  #6,  #4,  #3,  #1  ///  #8 Coal Battle.

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