An Arkansas Superfecta Sunday

 We take in an Arkansas dirt route on this Superfecta Sunday.

Oaklawn Park Race 8 {1 1/16 mile~4 year-old Up~Allowance Optional Claiming}

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

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is a sufficient number of forwardly placed types to keep the pace honest. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive. All have raced over the Oaklawn track. It should be a good race on a great day of racing on this Superfecta Sunday.

#10 Sir Greylind (Leparoux / McPeek) is the deserved favorite coming out of a Stakes race and dropping in distance. He shares the highest last out speed number and has two superb workouts. Look for him to track the pace closely. He absolutely loves the dirt, distance, and track. A son of Speightster, he is 100% in the money from six starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 On the Stage (K. Asmussen / S. Asmussen) comes into the race with the second highest last out speed number and one solid workout. He should close into the pace. This guy relishes the dirt and distance. He does have a three-race speed fig progression. A son of Quality Road, he is 60% in the money from fifteen starts.

#4 Mackman (Arrieta / Shirer) is another that loves the dirt, distance, and track. He holds the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. Look for him to track the pace closely. A son of Union Rags, he is 63% in the money from eleven starts.

#6 Archie the Giza (Santana / Medina) could surprise exiting a stakes race and cutting back in distance. He shares the fourth highest last out speed number and two solid peaking workouts. This guy has won over the Oaklawn track. This guy is another that will track the pace closely. A son of Cairo Prince, he is 30% in the money from thirteen starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Woodcourt (E. Esquivel / Contreras) is the other that comes in with the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. He could show speed. This guy is proficient over the dirt and over the Oaklawn track. A son of Ransom the Moon, he is 50% in the money from twenty starts.

#5 Golden Glider (Torres / M. Casse) comes in with an excellent last out speed fig and three robust workouts. This guy should track the pace and strike in the stretch. Of his six starts at this distance he has won three times. A son of Ghostzapper, he is 36% in the money from nineteen starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Sir Greylind  +  #8 On the Stage  +  #4 Mackman  +  #6 Archie the Giza.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#10 Sir Greylind  /  #8 On the Stage,  #4 Mackman  /  #8,  #4,  #6 Archie the Giza,  #1 Woodcourt,  #5 Golden Glider  /  ALL.

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

A Risen Star Stakes Saturday

 A fabulous Fair Grounds card is in the offing on this Stakes Saturday as we look at another Derby points prep, The Risen Star.

Fair Grounds Race 14 {Risen Star~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A fantastic field of twelve will go to the gate in search of Kentucky Derby points.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

All in this field will stretch out in distance. This is a key Derby prep race. All seem to be well prepped to race well. Speed figures are fairly close. There is plenty of speed to churn a strong pace. Half the field has raced over the Fair Ground track. Only one will try the dirt for the first time. It should be a terrific race to cap off a superb card.

#4 East Avenue (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) is the deserved favorite. It is hard to get around him as the choice for victory. He should be the controlling speed and could wire the field. Others may press, but his four super strong workouts show he should prevail. This will be his first start this year. He does have the highest speed number of the field. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he holds a 66% win rate from three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Vassimo (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) makes his third start in the form cycle. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two solid workouts. Look for him to sit right behind the leaders looking for an opening on the close. He will try to make it three wins in a row. A son of Nyquist, he has a win rate of 100% from two starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Septarian (Prat / C. Brown) comes in from Gulfstream and should be expected to track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. He stretches out from a mile with three sensational workouts, including two bullets. A son of Protonico, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#13 Magnitude (Curtis / Asmussen) is another that should track the pace closely and sprout into the stretch. He has run at Fair Grounds in his last two. Two sound peaking workouts add to his cause. A son of Not This Time, he is 50% in the money from six starts.

#9 Built (L. Saez / Catalano) is another Fair Grounds favoring runner with the third highest last out speed number and two efficient workouts. He has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. A son of Hard Spun, he is 100% in the money from four starts.

#10 Render Judgement (B. Hernandez / McPeek) holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two superb workouts. This guy has hit the board over the Fair Grounds track. Look for him to track the pace ready to spring into the stretch. A son of Blame, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 East Avenue  ///  #3 Vassimo,  #7 Septarian,  #13 Magnitude,  #9 Built,  #10 Render Judgement.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#3,  #7,  #13,  #9,  #10  ///  #4 East Avenue.

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

Happy Super Bowl Sunday

 On this Superbowl Sunday, we look at a fine Stakes race at that "Great Race Place".

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {Sweet Life Stakes~downhill TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A field of nine will saunter up to the start of the unique downhill course.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to get this one rolling down the hill. Speed numbers are very close making it super competitive. None of the entrants have raced on the downhill course. Two have raced at this distance. Two will be stretching out and the rest will be cutting back in distance. All are well prepped for the race. It should be a fantastic race.

#3 Schilflied (Berrios / Gallagher) should track the pace closely and glide into the stretch. She comes in with the second highest last out speed number and two sound peaking workouts. This gal has won at this distance but will try the hillside course for the first time. She is one of seven cutting back in distance from her list. A daughter of Mendelssohn, she is 60% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  #5 SHOW.

#5 Casalu (Prat / Baffert) challenges with the highest last out speed number and two efficient works. She has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. Another that will cut back in distance. A daughter of Caracaro, she is 72% in the money from seven starts.

#7 As Catch Can (Rispoli / Thomas) will be tracking the pace and sprint into the stretch. She comes in with the third highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. Like many in this race, she loves the Turf. A daughter of Mo Town, she is 66% in the money from six starts.

#9 Acquitted (JJ. Hernandez / Mandella) exits a grade three contest with four powerful peaking workouts. She should track the pace closely. A cut back from a mile race in her last helps her cause. A daughter of Into Mischief, she has a win rate of 25% from four starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 How About Pavel (Pereira / O'Neill) should show speed and battle on the front-end. She cuts back in distance with three hearty peaking workouts. This gal loves the Turf. A daughter of Pavel, she is 42% in the money from seven starts.

#4 Tequilaandtherapy (Maldonado / O'Neill) will track the pace closely and stride out into the stretch. She is another that is cutting back from the mile distance with two robust workouts. A daughter of Mrazek, she is 62% in the money from eight starts.

#10 Ce La Vi Charli (Dettori / Papaprodromou) is the lone tracker/closer in the race. She should pick up the pieces with any pace melt-down. Another that will cut back from a mile with four supreme workouts. A daughter of Classic Empire, she also has a win rate of 25% from four starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Schilflied  +  #5 Practical Dream  +  #7 As Catch Can  +  #9 Acquitted.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.00)

#3 Schilflied  /  #5 Practical Dream,  #7 As Catch Can  /  #5,  #7,  #9 Acquitted,  #2 How About Pavel,  #4 Tequilaandtherapy,  #10 Ce La Vi Charli  /  ALL.

May the vast majority of your Superbowl tickets cash and that you do will with your Superfecta Sunday plays!!!

More Derby Points down in Tampa

On this Stakes Saturday we look in on another Kentucky Derby prep down in Tampa, Florida.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 11 {Sam F. Davis~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Stakes}

A quality field of ten will go to the gate in this annual event. Derby points are on the line.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to develop a frothy pace. One entrant has gone this distance and another will be cutting back. The rest of the field will be stretching out. All are reasonably well prepped. Seven of the ten in the field have hit the board in all of their starts. It should be a very competitive race.

#7 Poster (A Gallardo / Harty) will cut back in distance with the highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. He should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. This colt will be seeking his fourth win in a row. A son of Munnings, he has win rate of 100% from three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Naughty Rascal (E. Gonzalez / G. Bennett) is another that should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. He comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and two stellar peaking workouts. He loves the dirt and the track. A son of Rogueish, he is 100% in the money from six starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 John Hancock (Prat / B. Cox) will be making his second start all the while stretching out to this distance. He holds the third highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. This lad will show speed and could wire the field. A son of Constitution, he won his first start.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Treaty of Rome (D. Davis / C. Brown) has hit the board in all three of his starts. He stretches out to this distance after going a mile in his last race. Three sound workouts show his ready to battle this field. He will also track the pace closely. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 100% in the money from those three starts.

#6 Owen Almighty (I. Ortiz / B. Lynch) comes in with the second highest last out speed number and two stout workouts. He is the morning line favorite. This guy has tactical speed to settle into the pace flow and move ahead. He will be stretching out from a longer sprint. A son of Speightstown, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

#9 Smoken Boy (P. Lopez / D'Angelo) is the only one to have gone this distance and had a winning performance. He comes in with three progressively improving speed number and four superb peaking workouts. This colt is another that will join the pack tracking the pace closely. A son of Catholic Boy, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#7 Poster  ///  #8 Naughty Rascal,  #3 John Hancock,  #2 Treaty of Rome,  #6 Owen Almighty,  #9 Smoken Boy.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#8,  #3,  #2,  #6,  #9  ///  #7 Poster.

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

 

A Superfecta Sunday Turf Sprint

 They hit the Turf down in New Orleans. We look in on a competitive sprint on the green for the ladies.

Fair Grounds Race 7 {5 1/2 furlongs~TURF~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance}

A delightful field of ten ladies will hit the grass in the penultimate race on the Fair Grounds card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this Turf sprint to create a supreme pace. Speed numbers are very close. Only three will run the Fair Grounds course for the first time. Also, two will try this distance for the first time. All seem to be well prepped to make their run. It should be a fantastic race to wager and watch.

#9 Don't Say It (Geroux / B. Cox) will track and close into a sizzling pace. She comes in with the third highest last out speed number and two fine workouts. She has hit the board in both of her starts at this distance. A daughter of Jimmy Creed, she is 50% in the money from six starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Zen Moment (Cannon / B. Walsh) will make the switch from dirt to Turf. She should be forwardly placed close to the pacesetters. This gal comes in from better competition at Churchill Downs. She last raced at this distance producing a mediocre speed fig, but has put in four strong workouts in the interim. A daughter of Will Take Charge, she is 33% in the money from six starts.

#11 Out Too Late [GB] (Loveberry / Maker) comes in with the highest (tie) last out speed number and two bullet workouts. She loves the Turf, distance, and course. Look for her to track the pace closely. A daughter of Expeert Eye [GB], she is 62% in the money from eight starts.

#7 Polyrhythmic (J. Ortiz / DeVaux) could show speed or track the pace in her third start. She shares the highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. This filly relishes the Turf, distance, and course. A daughter of Kantharos, she is 100% in the money from her two starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Obstreperous (Morales / Amoss) has the tactical speed to meld into the pace. She holds the second highest last out speed number and one sound workout. She is another that loves the Turf, distance, and course. A daughter of Sky Mesa, she is 72% in the money from eleven starts.

#10 Cynane (Torres / Morley) will stretch out to this distance by half a furlong. She holds the foruth highest last out speed number and one speedy bullet workout. Look for her to track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. A daughter of Omaha Beach, she is 14% in the money from seven starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Don't Say It  +  #8 Zen Moment  +  #11 Out too Late [GB]  +  #7 Polyrhythmic.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.40)

#9 Don't Say It  /  #8 Zen Moment,  #11 Out too Late [GB]  /  #8,  #11,  #7 Polyrhythmic,  #6 Obstreperous,  #10 Cynane  /  ALL.

May all your Superfecta Sunday tickets cash!!!  

Let's Go to GP for Stakes Saturday

 We journey down to South Florida for a great grade three sprint for the fillies.

Gulfstream Park Race 12 {Forward Gal Stakes~G3~7 Furlongs~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A very nice field of eleven will go to the gate in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this race with the potentially speediest to the outside. Speed figs are fairly close. Only four have yet to run over the Gulfstream track. Interestingly only three have gone this distance. The rest will be either be stretching out or cutting back in distance. All have raced over dirt. It should be a great race to cap off a fabulous day of racing at Gulfstream Park.

#7 Eclatant (L. Saez / B. Cox) will take advantage of the furious pace by sitting right off the pacesetters and launch into the stretch. He exits a grade two route and has posted four strong workouts. It will be his first start over the Gulfstream dirt. A son of Into Mischief, he 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Beyond Belief (Castellano / Colletti) has hit the board in her only attempt at this distance. She comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. Look for her to be forwardly placed attending to the speedsters. A daughter of Goldencents, she is also 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Stunner (Gaffalione / B. Cox) will show speed but cuts back from a route and has four efficient workouts to enable her to hold on. She enjoys the dirt and the Gulfstream track. A daughter of Girvin, she is 100% in the money from four starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 The Queens MG (I. Ortiz / S.A. Joseph) will track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. She holds the second highest last out speed number and three solid workouts. This gal will attempt the Gulfstream track for the first time while seeking to hit the board at this distance in her second try. A daughter of Thousand Words, she is 66% in the money from six starts.

#9 Rojo Rita (Zayas / S.A. Joseph) will be part of the speedster crew on the front-end. She holds the highest last speed number and three powerful peaking workouts. A daughter of Volatile, she has won her only race at first asking.

#3 Justinqueso (Bravo / Wilkes) will be making her second start after winning at first asking. She holds the third highest last out speed number and four excellent peaking workouts. A daughter of Ghostzapper, she won her only start over the Gulfstream track.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#7 Eclantant  ///  #5 Beyond Belief,  #11 Stunner,  #2 The Queens MG,  #9 Rojo Rita,  #3 Justinqueso.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#5,  #11,  #2,  #9,  #3  ///  #7 Eclatant.

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