A Turf Sprint for Stakes Saturday

 On this Stakes Saturday we take in a fabulous Turf Sprint Handicap down at Ol' Del Mar.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 9 {Daisycutter Handicap~Five Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A solid field of ten will hit the green in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed to produce an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making the race competitive. Only two will try the Del Mar course for the first time. Three will attempt this distance for the first time. All are well prepped via their workouts for the race. It should be a great race on another exciting Del Mar card.

#6 Uncorked [AUS] (Prat / D'Amato) should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. She holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and has four supreme peaking workouts. This gal will cut back to this distance for the first time. A daughter of Pierro [AUS], she is 52% in the money from twenty-five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Pushiness (JJ Hernandez / M. McCarthy) absolutely loves the Turf, distance, and course. She will be the speed and could wire the field. She holds the second highest last out speed number and three dynamic peaking workouts. A daughter of Kantharos, she is 90% in the money from ten starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Imaboutago [IRE] (Demuro / Powell) is another that loves the Turf, distance, and course. She will be part of the speed scenario. This lady holds the highest speed fig at the distance. A daughter of Calyx [GB], she has a win rate of 60% from five starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Chismosa (Frey / DeLeon) should track the pace closely and launch into the stretch. It will be her first try over the Del Mar course. She will cut back in sprint distance and has put in a solid sprinty workout. A daughter of Clubhouse Ride, she is 64% in the money from twenty-five starts.

#4 Ang N Ash (Smith / Hanson) will be part of the tracker pack. She has won at this distance in both of her starts at same. She does enjoy the Turf, distance, and course. This gal will cut back in sprint distance and has completed three fine peaking workouts. A daughter of Audible, she is 62% in the money from sixteen starts.

#9 Granny Budgie [GB] (G. Franco / D'Amato) will try the distance and the Del Mar course for the first time. She is another that will be part of the tracker pack. This gal loves the Turf and should do well. A daughter of Masaat [IRE], she is 63% in the money from eleven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#6 Uncorked [AUS]  ///  #10 Pushiness,  #2 Imaboutago [IRE],  #8 Chimosa,  #4 Ang N Ash,  #9 Granny Budgie [GB].

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#10,  #2,  #8,  #4,  #9  ///  #6 Uncorked [AUS].

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

Turf near the Surf Superfecta Sunday

 We venture to where the "Turf meets the Surf" for a fantastic Turf Stakes race.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 9 {Osunitas Stakes~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A competitive edition of this annual affair features eleven ladies ready for the green.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed and forwardly placed types to keep the pace flowing. Speed numbers are very close. Only three have yet to run over the Del Mar Turf. All have competed at this distance. It should be a superb race on a exceptional Superfecta Sunday card.

#12 Lunar Impact [GB] (Berrios / Blacker) holds three successive triple digit speed numbers and four tremendous peaking workouts. She should battle among the leaders on the front-end. This gal appears to be ready for a big race despite being moored on the outside. A daughter of Zoustar [AUS], she is 45% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Sunset Glory [IRE] (Kimura / M. McCarthy) is another that has cobbled three triple-digit speed numbers in a row. Two power workouts add to her cause. Look for her to track the pace closely and sprout into the stretch. This lady loves the Turf, distance, and Del Mar course. A daughter of Cotai Glory [GB], she is 62% in the money from eight starts.

#9 Medoro (Rispoli / Eurton) is coming off a modest layoff, but has hit the board in all of her starts on the Turf, at the distance, and over the Del Mar course. The deserved favorite. Another that will track the pace closely and strike going into the stretch. A daughter of Honor Code, she is 100% in the money from eight starts.

#7 Raw Ability [IRE] (Cheminaud / Sadler) will show improvement as she attempts to get back to the winner's circle. This gal has put in four strong workouts. She looks to track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. She loves the Turf, distance, and Del Mar course. A daughter of Belardo [IRE], she has a win rate of 75% form four starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Alpha Bella (Ayuso / Sadler) will attempt the Del Mar course for the first time. She holds the highest Turf speed number. Drops in class and distance with two good workouts. A daughter of Justify, she is 61% in the money from twenty-one starts.

#2 Queen Maxima (JJ Hernandez / Mullins) is seeking her sixth win in a row. She holds a strong record over the Turf and course. Has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. A daughter of Bucchero, she is 88% in the money from nine starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#12 Lunar Impact [GB]  +  #10 Sunset Glory [IRE]  +  #9 Medoro  +  #7 Raw Ability [IRE].

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.40)

#12 Lunar Impact [GB]  /  #10 Sunset Glory [IRE],  #9 Medoro  /  #10,  #9,  #7 Raw Ability [IRE],  #8 Alpha Bella,  #2 Queen Maxima  /  ALL.

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

  

Stakes Saturday in Virginia

We look in on a good stakes race in Virginia. 

Colonial Downs Race 9 {Star De Naskra Stakes~7 Furlongs~3 year-old~VA/MD Bred or Sired}

An average field of eight will go to the gate in this feature race.

Past Performance used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed to produce an honest pace. Speed numbers are very close. Only three have raced over the Colonial track.  One horse will be stretching out to this longer sprint distance. All have raced very well over a dirt surface. It should be a fun race to wager and watch on a great Stakes Saturday of racing.

#5 Barbadian Runner (F. Boyce / Walters) comes to the race with the highest last out speed number at a route and two sound workouts. This guy loves the dirt and is 100% in the money at the distance making him a specialist. Look for him to be part of the tracker pack. A son of Barbados, he is 78% in the money from fourteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Reggie Runs Rogue (M. Sanchez / Nixon) comes to the race with the third highest last out speed number and three powerful workouts including two bullets. He is another that will race in the tracker pack. This guy loves the Colonial track. He comes in from Laurel Park. A son of Rogueish, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Sacred Thunder (Toledo / Capuano) is yet another battling among the tracker pack. He comes in from Delaware Park with the second highest last out speed number at a route and two strong workouts. This guy loves the dirt and the distance. A son of Holy Boss, he is 78% in the money from fourteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Saxton (S. Russell / B. Russell) comes in from Laurel Park with the fourth highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. This guy should be part of the pace scenario. It will be his first try over the Colonial track. A son of Mosler, he is 70% in the money from ten starts.

#8 Slam Notion (Torrealba / Bailes) is another that should be powering on the front-end. He will be stretching out to this slightly longer sprint distance. This guy last races at Pimlico scoring an average speed fig and putting in three superb peaking workouts. A son of Great Notion, he is 72% in the money from seven starts.

#2 Re Markably (J. Ruiz / W. Mott) last raced at Saratoga scoring a decent speed fig and three sound workouts. This lad has placed over the Colonial track. Look for him to track the pace closely. A son of Hoppertunity, he is 85% in the money from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Barbadian Runner  ///  #6 Reggie Runs Rogue,  #7 Sacred Thunder,  #1 Saxton,  #8 Slam Notion,  #2 Re Markably.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#6,  #7,  #1,  #8,  #2  /// #5 Barbadian Runner.

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

Superfecta Sunday in the Pea Patch

 On this Superfecta Sunday we venture into the "Pea Patch" for some great stakes action.

Ellis Park Race 8 {Pea Patch Stakes~5 1/2 Furlongs~3 year-old~Filly~Stakes}

A reduced field of nine will hit the green in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

A plethora of speed will make the pace sizzling. Speed numbers are fairly close with three runners having hit the triple-digit mark. Only one entrant has run over the Ellis Park course. Two will drop from graded stakes events and one will attempt this distance for the first time. It should be a nice race on a Sunday of great racing.

#12 Mae Town (Geroux / B. Lynch) comes in seeking her third win in a row. She won last out at this distance sharing the highest last out speed number. This gal loves the Turf. One decent workout helps her cause. Look for her to track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. A daughter of Mo Town, she is 100% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Lovely Emma (Bejarano / Eurton) will battle with the speedsters on the front end. She loves the Turf, distance, and the course. She comes in from Baqueduct where she did not have a good performance, but has put in four strong workouts in preparation. A daughter of Twirling Candy, she is 60% in the money from five starts.

#9 Brindi [IRE] (Vives / Danner) comes in from Woodbine seeking her third win in a row. She should be close to front looking for position. This girl has a decent last out speed number at a longer sprint and two sound workouts. A daughter of No Nay Never, she is 62% in the money from eight starts.

#7 Vodka with a Twist (J. Torres / D'Amato) will make a surface switch and try this distance for the first time. This gal has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. She shares the highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. A daughter of Thousand Words, she is 88% int he money from nine starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Hold Your Breath (Carmouche / J. Servis) is another that will show speed as she comes down from Saratoga. This gal holds the fourth highest last out speed number and one bullet workout. She loves the Turf and the distance. A daughter of Mckinzie, she holds a 66%-win rate from three starts.

#8 Kimchi Cat (Graham / Amoss) is another that will battle on or near the front. She has two wins at this distance albeit on the dirt. She holds three superb peaking workouts. She comes in from Churchill out of a graded event at a longer sprint. Another daughter of Twirling Candy, she is 66% in the money from six starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#12 Mae Town  +  #5 Lovely Emma  +  #9 Brindi [IRE]  +  #7 Vadka with a Twist.

10 CENT Superfecta Staight ($4.80)

#12 Mae Town  /  #5 Lovely Emma,  #9 Brindi [IRE]  /  #5,  #9,  #7 Vodka with a Twist,  #1 Hold Your Breath,  #8 Kimchi Cat  /  ALL.

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

 

Indiana Derby Day

 We go to the heartland for some great racing on this Stakes Saturday.

Horseshoe Indianapolis {Indiana Derby~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of seven will go to the gate in this annual Summer Derby.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

A competitive field will battle for the win in this annual event. Speed figs are fairly close. There is plenty speed to carry forward a fast pace. Only one has raced over the Indy track. Four have run at this distance, the others will be stretching out. It should be a fine race.

#1 Publisher (M. Smith / Asmussen) should get his first career win. He drops out of the Grade one Kentucky Derby and has put in four superb peaking workouts. This guy loves the distance. Look for him to close magnificently in the stretch. A son of American Pharoah, he 62% in the money from eight starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Big Truzz (Cannon / Lynch) will stretch out from a longer sprint. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two bullet workouts. This guy will track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Justify, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Instant Replay (Machado / B. Cox) should track the pace closely. He holds the third highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. This lad will attempt to win his third race in a row. He is undefeated at this distance in two starts. A son of Maximum Security, he is 75% in the money from eight starts. 

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Tip Top Thomas (Velazquez / Pletcher) should be part of the pace scenario. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and three solid workouts. This guy will stretch out to the distance. A son of Volatile, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

#3 Coal Battle (Lanerie / Briley) comes to the race with the highest last out speed number and three sharp peaking workouts. He loves the dirt and the distance. This guy has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. A son of Coal Front, he is 70% in the money from ten starts.

#8 Brotha Kenny (Ramos / Morey) will stretch out by forty yards. He is another with the tactical speed to stay the pace. He has won his last two over the Indy track. This gelding has put together three dynamic workouts. A son of Mo Town, he is 50% in the money from eight starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Publisher  ///  #7 Big Truzz,  #9 Instant Replay,  #6 Tip Top Thomas,  #3 coal Battle,  #8 Brotha Kenny.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#7,  #9,  #6,  #3,  #8  ///  #1 Publisher.

Best of luck to you on this July 4th Weekend. May you gain financial independence with at least one spectacular play!!!