Stakes Saturday in Maryland

 There is a dearth of Stakes races on this Saturday, so we turn to a nice Turf Allowance in Maryland.

Laurel Park Race 7 {1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance}

A good field of ten will hit the Turf in this competitive contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed to produce an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. All have competed over the Laurel Turf. Three will stretch out to this distance. It should be a very fine substitute for a Stakes race.

#4 Mopo (M. Sanchez / Capuano) has the tactical speed to adapt to whatever pace develops. She holds the second highest (3-way tie). She absolutely loves the Turf, distance, and course. A daughter of Great Notion, she is 87% in the money from eight starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Summer Whirl (Carrasco / Motion) should track the pace and strike in the stretch. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and one sound workout. She is proficient over the Turf and the course. A daughter of Arrogate, she is 58% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Mambo Queen (S. Russell / B. Russell) should be part of the speed scenario as she seeks her third win in a row. She enjoys the Turf, distance, and course. This gal holds the third highest last out speed. A daughter of Mendelssohn, she is 50% in the money from six starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Worth a Dime (J. Ruiz / Keefe) should track and close into a decent pace. She holds the highest last out speed number and one decent workout. She will stretch out to this distance as she continues to improve her speed figs. A daughter of Mosler, she is 50% in the money from six starts.

#11 Doesn'thurttoflirt (Villalobos / Rubley) will be tracking the pace as she seeks to improve from her last. She holds an excellent work tab of two strong peaking workouts. This gal does have a win over the Laurel course. A daughter of Include, she is 30% in the money from twenty starts.

#9 Tap the Champagne (W. Rodriguez / Nihei) shares the second highest last out speed number and has put in two superb peaking workouts. She has the tactical speed to stay the pace. This filly loves the Turf and course but will be stretching out to the distance. A daughter of Tapit, she is 57% in the money from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Mopo  ///  #10 Summer Whirl,  #7 Mambo Queen,  #6 Worth a Dime,  #11 Doesn'thurttoflirt,  #9 Tap the Champagne.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#10,  #7,  #6,  #11,  #9  ///  #4 Mopo.

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