Superfecta Sunday in Sweet Home Chicago

 On this Superfecta Sunday we look in on a fine Turf stakes in Chicagoland.

Hawthorne Race Course Race 7 {Hawthorne Derby~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Stakes}

A great group of twelve will hit the grass in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed in this Derby to produce an efficient pace. Speed figs are very close. Only one entrant has raced over the Hawthorne course. Additionally, only four have gone this distance. Two will be racing over the Turf for the first time. It should be a fantastic race on a great day of racing across the country.

#7 Tough Little Nut (O. Mojica / C. Block) has hit the same speed fig in his last three races and has put in two power workouts. He has hit the board in all three of races over the Hawthorne Turf. This guy will stretch out to the distance. Look for him to track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Palace Malice, he is 57% in the money from seven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Crystal Quest (P. Morales / Trombetta) will also stretch out with the fourth highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. He comes in from Saratoga. This guy should track and close into the pace. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 55% in the money from nine starts.

#6 T'Challa [GB] (M. Garcia / Drysdale) comes in from Great Britain having hit the board in his last two races. His last race was at a longer TURF route. He should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. A son of Kingman [GB], he is 66% in the money from six starts.

#12 Baxley (Cohen / Rivelli) will switch surfaces coming in with the third highest last out speed number and one sound workout. He should be part of the speed scenario. This gelding comes in from Prairie Meadows seeking his fourth win in a row. A son of Klimt, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Alotaluck (L. Fuentes / Garrett) comes in from Canterbury Park making a switch from dirt to TURF. He will seek his third win in a row. Look for him to be forwardly placed. A son of Sir Prancelot [IRE], he is 100% in the money from five starts.

#9 Oscar Season (Loveberry / B. Walsh) will be making his second start after a victory over the adulating course at Kentucky Downs. He should track the pace and sprint into the stretch. This colt will stretch out to the distance. A son of Oscar Performance, he holds an 100% win rate from his only start.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#7 Tough Little Nut  +  #11 Crystal Quest  +  #6 T'Challa [GB]  +  #12 Baxley.

20 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#7 Tough Little Nut  /  #11 Crystal Quest,  #6 T'Challa [GB]  /  #11,  #6,  #12 Baxley,  #10 Alotofluck, #9 Oscar Season /  #11,  #6,  #12,  #10,  #9.

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

   

Holiday Racing Monday up in Canada

 Happy Labor Day or do you say Labour Day as in Canada. On this Holiday Monday we take in an exciting Turf stakes up in Ontario.

Fort Erie {Puss N Boots Cup Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A modest field of nine will hit the green in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed on the inside to keep this group rolling. Speed numbers are fairly close making it a competitive race. All but one have raced over the Fort Erie Turf. Most have acquitted themselves well over the Fort Erie course. It should be a fine course on a day with a good deal of action across the North American continent.

#9 Four Aces High (Pinto / Simms) is the deserved favorite with the second highest (tie) last out speed number at this very distance. He should track the pace closely. Winning at this distance last time out should enable him to improve on that effort. A son of Old Forester, he is 45% in the money from forty-two starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Wilberforce (Moreno / Ceccato) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and one stout workout. He loves the Turf, distance, and course. This guy has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of prodigious Turf sire, Kitten's Joy, he is 61% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Quarky (Crawford / Mathes) will contend with an affinity for the Turf, distance, and Fort Erie course. He is another with tactical speed that should put that quality to good use. A son of The Factor, he is 53% in the money from fifty-two starts.

$2 SHOW.

#6 Jack the Cat (Mailhot / Warner) is yet another that excels on the Turf, at the distance, and over the Fort Erie course. He should track the pace and quicken in the stretch. This guy comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number. A son of Courageous Cat, he is 53% in the money from forty-three starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Kiddie Holiday (Johnson / Ceccato) should be in the mix sharing the second highest last out speed number and one exceptional bullet workout. He has posted solid performances over the Turf, at the distance, and on the Fort Erie course. A son of Ami's Holiday, he is 56% in the money from thirty starts.

#5 Glitter Bay (B. Boulanger / Capi) should be in the mix after hitting the board in his last three. He loves the Fort Erie Turf with a 100% itm record over it. Look for him to be in the tracker pack. A son of Tamarkuz, he is 44% in the money from thirty-six starts.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#9 Four Aces High  +  #4 Wilberforce  +  #3 Quarky  +  #6 Jack the Cat.

20 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#9 Four Aces High  /  #4 Wilberforce  /  #3 Quarky,  #6 Jack the Cat,  #2 Kiddie Holiday,  #5 Glitter Bay  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Labor Day plays!!!

A Superfecta Sunday Sprint

 Congratulations to the Connections of Mage, on winning the 149th Kentucky Derby. It was gratifying to see Javier Castellano win his first Kentucky Derby.

On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a great dirt sprint near the Windy City.

Hawthorne Racecourse Race 8 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance}

A nice field of eight will go to the gate.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to keep the pace hot. All but one have sprinted over the Hawthorne track. Speed numbers are very close making it quite competitive event.  It should be a good race to wager and watch.

#6 Rainy Mountain (Santiago / Kirby) should benefit from a hot pace with the third highest last out speed number and one solid workout. This gal loves the surface, distance, and course. A daughter of a King's Empire, is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Dream Streak (O. Mojica / Rosin) comes in from Oaklawn with the second highest last out speed number and one good workout. She should be forwardly placed ready to romp. This filly excels at the distance. A daughter of Shackleford, she is 61% in the money from eighteen career starts. 

#1 Stormy Empire (Emigh / Kirby) should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. She holds a decent last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This mare holds the highest speed number at the distance. Another daughter of King's Empire, she is 43% in the money from fifty-one starts.

#7 Ronan (Bendeza / Quinonez) is another that should benefit from a wicked pace. She holds the highest last out speed number. This mare loves the surface, distance, and track. A daughter of Successful Appeal, she is 58% in the money from fifty-five career starts.

20 CENT Superfecta  Box ($4.80)

#6 Rainy Mountain  +  #5 Dream Streak  +  #1 Stormy Empire  +  #7 Ronan.

20 CENT Superfecta Straight ($2.00)

#6 Riany Mountain  /  #5 Dream Streak  /  #1 Stormy Empire,  #7 Ronan  /  ALL.

May the odds be with you on all your wagers!!!

Up North for the Woodbine Mile

 A great day of racing up North at World class Woodbine where we will focus on the Ricoh Woodbine Mile.

Woodbine Race 9 {Ricoh Woodbine Mile~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A field of eleven will hit the beautiful Woodbine Turf course in this true grade one.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is plenty of speed to produce a scintillating pace where the off the pace types have a real chance to steal this one. Speed figs are very close making it super competitive. Three millionaires are in the race. Any of these talented horses have a chance to pull off the victory. Let's enjoy a great Woodbine card and a thrilling Woodbine mile.

#5 Modern Games [IRE] (Buick / Appleby) comes in from across the pond as the favorite. He holds the highest last out speed fig and has put in a workmanlike work in preparation. He should be right off the pack of leaders. A millionaire son of Dubawi [IRE], he is 80% in the money from ten career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 War Bomber [IRE] (Civaci / McKnight) appears ready to pop a good one with a last out speed fig that earned him a win over a longer route and two solid workouts. He has the tactical speed to sit and strike. A son of War Front, he is 54% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Finest Sound [IRE] (Atzeni / Crisford) is another that comes in from across the pond with a splendid speed number last out. He should be forwardly placed battling for position. A son of Exceed and Excel [AUS], he is 80% in the money from twenty career starts

$2 SHOW.

#3 Wakanaka [IRE] (M. Franco / Mott) should take advantage of a heated pace with the fourth highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. He loves the surface, course and distance. A son of Power [GB], he is 92% in the money from thirteen career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering interests

#2 Ivar [BRZ] (Talamo / Lobo) will launch into a hot pace. Son of Agnes Gold [JPN], he comes out of a winning longer route and has put in four excellent peaking workouts.

#7 Homer Screen [BRZ] (Bravo / Drysdale) is another that will take advantage of a sizzling pace. Comes out of a longer route and holds two powerful workouts. A son of Adriano.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Modern Games [IRE]  //  #9 War Bomber [IRE],  #4 Finest Sound [IRE],  #3 Wakanaka [IRE],  #2 Ivar [BRZ],  #7 Homer Screen [BRZ].

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Modern Games [IRE]  +  #9 War Bomber [IRE]  +  #4 Finest Sound [IRE]  +  #3 Wakanaka [IRE].

20 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#5 Modern Games [IRE]  /  #9 War Bomber [IRE],  #4 Finest Sound {IRE]  /  #9,  #4,  #3 Wakanaka [IRE],  #2 Ivar [BRZ],  #7 Homer Screen [BRZ]  /  #9,  #4,  #3,  #2,  #7.

Best to all in  all of your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!   

Turf Action Up North

 We look up North for a little Turf action on this Stakes Saturday.

Woodbine Race 8 {Connaught Cup~G2~7 furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of ten will hit the grass in this annual event. 

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed in this one to make it a fast one. Speed numbers are very close making it exceptionally competitive. All but two have covered the Woodbine course. Every last one of these are well prepped for the race. It should be one of the better Turf contests on this Stakes Saturday.

#14 Shirl's Speight (Wilson / Attfield) is the deserved favorite with the second highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. Expect him to track the pace very closely getting first jump on the leaders. He has a win at this distance in one effort. A son of Speightstown, he is 63% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Silent Poet (Stein / N. Gonzalez) should be part of the speed contingent on the front end. He shares the highest speed number at this distance and one strong workout. He cherishes the surface, distance and course. A son of Silent Name [JPN], he is 72% in the money from twenty-five career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Arties Storm (Moran / Buttigieg) has hit the board in his last three and has put in two high powered bullet workouts. This guy has hit the board in all three starts at this distance. A son of We Miss Artie, he is 91% in the money from twelve career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Filo Di Arianna [BRZ] (Kimura / M. Casse) comes in with the highest last out speed number and two good workouts. He is another that will be part of the speed equation. This guy is undefeated at the distance from three starts. A son of Drosselmeyer, he has a 72% win rate from seven career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Chewing Gum (Carroll / Mott) comes off a modest layoff after three triple digit speed figs. He has put in three sound workouts. He is another that has hit the board in two starts at the distance. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he is 69% in the money from twenty-three career starts.

#6 Vanbrugh (Civaci / Drexler) comes off a longer layoff with the most powerful workout tab of this field. He has the tactical speed to stay close to the leaders and launch into the stretch. A son of First Defence, he should show tremendous improvement.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5)

#14 Shirl's Speight  //  #9 Silent Poet,  #4 Arties Storm,  #7 Filo Di Arianna [BRZ],  #3 Chewing Gum,  #6 Vanbrugh.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#14 Shirl's Speight  +  #9 Silent Poet  +  #4 Artie's Storm  +  #7 Filo Di Arianna [BRZ].

Best of luck to all in your wagers on this Stakes Saturday.

A Meat and Potatoes Superfecta Sunday

 We look in on a route race in a meat and potato town for our Superfecta Sunday.

Hawthorne Race Course {1 1/16 mile~3 year-old Up~Claiming}

A field of eight will go to the gate in this low level claiming race in the Chicagoland area.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed to produce a swift pace. Speed numbers for most are very close making it competitive. It is the last on the card which usually produces interesting results. All but one have competed at this route distance. It should be a good race.

#4 Super Silver (Santiago / Becker) is the one to beat with the second highest last out speed number. He loves the Hawthorne track and should be part of the pace scenario. A son of Super Saver, he is 66% in the money from twenty-one career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Behind Enemy Lines (C. Roman / Becker) will challenge with the second highest speed number at this distance and one bullet workout. He will be tracking and closing as they head into the stretch. A son of Fort Prado, he is 50% in the money at this distance from fourteen starts.

#1 Antrim's Giant (A. Rodriguez / J. Cox) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. He is another that will track and close into the pace. A son of Giant's Causeway, he is 50% in the money from fifty-five career starts.

#3 The Last Option (Tavares / R. Martinez) will be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number and the second highest average speed number for his last three races. This guy should track the pace closely and get first jump on the leaders as they head into the stretch. A son of Broken Vow, he is 66% in the money from twelve career starts.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#4 Super Silver  +  #2 Behind Enemy Lines  +  #1 Antrim's Giant  +  #3 The Last Option.

Best of luck to you with all your Superfecta plays.

A Superfecta Sunday in Chicago

 Off we go (virtually, of course) to the, now, jewel of Illinois racing, Hawthorne Race Course to have a fine Superfecta Sunday.

Hawthorne Race Course Race 6 {Sun Power Stakes~6 Furlongs~2 year-old~ IL Stakes}

A reduced field of seven will go to the gate in this Stakes sprint for the youngsters. There is speed o' plenty with this group. Speed figs are fairly close making this one competitive as these lads continue to show improvement in their racing careers. It should be a fine race.

#8 Fast Jack (Santiago / Becker) will making his second career start after winning at first asking. He holds the highest last out speed number among this crew. Add to that a modest layoff with three superb workouts, and there is a recipe for success. He should be part of the speed herd as they depart the gate. A son of Ghaaleb, he will be stretching out for this race.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Viale (J. Lopez / Block) looks to improve off a clunker in his last start. He shares the highest speed number at this distance and has put in a sound workout. This colt will be tracking the pace closely. A son of Overanalyze, he is 66% in the money from three career starts.

#3 Wildwood Sicilian (Emigh / Becker) will be making his third career start after a modest layoff. He comes into this race with three diligent workouts. This guy also holds the second highest last out speed number. Look for him to be part of the speed contingent. Another son of Ghaaleb, he is 100% in the money from two career starts.

#6 Rocket Man Attack (C. Roman / Childers) holds the third highest last out speed number and two decent workouts. He is another that should be battling on the front end. A son of Forest Attack, he is 50% in the money from four career starts.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#8 Fast Jack  +  #1 Vitale  +  #3 Wildwood Sicilian  +  #6 Rocket Man Attack.

 20 CENT Superfecta ($1.60)

#8 Fast Jack  /  #1 Vitale  /  #3 Wildwood Sicilian,  #6 Rocket Man Attack  /  ALL.

Have a great day of racing. May most of your tickets cash !!!

 

A "Big A" Superfecta Sunday

 As we move through November it seems the fields tend to thin out a bit. On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a Grade three event for the youngsters.

Aqueduct Race 9 {Nashua Stakes~G3~1 mile~2 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A good field of seven hearty youngsters will battle in this mile race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

The field is evenly divided among the forwardly placed types and those that are beginning to a develop an off the pace style of running. Given that, it should be an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close for a bunch with few races to their credit. All will look to improve. None have raced at Aqueduct yet. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fine race.

#4 Pickin' Time (McCarthy / Breen) could have the benefit of more experience having completed four races already. He shows the third highest last out speed number and one solid workout heading into the race. Look for him to track close to the pace ready to strike. This guy is one of three who have already gone this distance. A son of Stay Thirsty, he is 75% in the money from four career starts. This colt is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#1 Ten for Ten (Cancel / McGaughey) should go off as the favorite having hit the board in both of his starts. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and three hearty workouts. He could show early speed in this race. A son of Frosted, he is 100% in the money from two career starts.

#6 Civil War (Juarez / Albertrani) is coming out of a grade one race at Belmont Park. His speed numbers are improving and he has put in two robust workouts. Look for him to close swiftly coming around the turn. A son of Bodemeister, he is 50% in the money from two career starts.

#5 Isolate (Torres / Ritvo) should challenge with the highest last out speed number and three dynamite, peaking workouts. This guy is another that could should speed from the gate. He comes into this race having won both of his starts. A son of Mark Valeski, he will be stretching out to this distance.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

 #4 Pickin' Time  +  #1 Ten for Ten  +  #6 Civil War  +  #5 Isolate.

Last Superfecta Sunday (11/1) Results

Woodbine R8.  Coronation Futurity.  We missed on our 20 CENT Superfecta Box effort hitting only two of the four required to cash. Superfecta went 8-2-4-1.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, British Royalty, finished 5th.

Bankroll takes a dive to $28.62.

Superfecta Sunday Up in Canada

 We go up North (virtually) for our Superfecta Sunday for a stakes race for the youngsters.

Woodbine Race 8 {Coronation Futurity Stakes~1 1/8 mile~2 year-old~CAN~Stakes}

Eight youngsters go to the gate in this featured stakes race. 

Past Performances Used:  DRF Formulator.

A talented field will all stretch out to this distance battling for the purse money. There is speed to keep an honest pace. Speed numbers are very close for these young lads. There is good pedigrees represented in all of these Canadian bred horses. Our task is to harness a winning 20 CENT Superfecta Box. It should be a super fine race.

#5 British Royalty (Lermyte / Minshall) could make a leap forward from his maiden win with the fourth highest last out speed number and two ultra-sharp workouts. This gelding will be looking for some pace to close into. A son of English Channel, this guy will be seeking his second win in a row. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#1 Master Spy (P. Husbands / M. Casse) should go off as the favorite with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and one solid workout. This colt has solid connections and is primed for the race. A son of Silent Name [JPN], he is 100% in the money from four career starts.

#6 Threefiftyseven (Moran / Minshall) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This gelding should sit right off the pace ready to strike. A son of Run Away and Hide, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

#8 Stephen (Stein / K. Attard) should contend sharing the second highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. He is another tracker looking for position. A son of Constitution, he is 50% in the money from two career starts.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#5 British Royalty  +  #1 Master Spy  +  #6 Threefiftyseven  +  #8 Stephen.

Stakes Saturday Results

Woodbine R8.  Overskate Stakes.  Our first pick, Not So Quiet, won (1st) for win money of $4.20, place money of $4.50, and show money of $5.10.  Our second pick, Royal Laser, finished 2nd for place money of $1.75 and show money of $2.90.  Our third pick, Eskiminzin, finished 8th.

We were successful in our Saturday Exacta Wheel for a payout of $15.55.

Superfecta went 7-1-6-3.

Bankroll gets off the schnide and settles at $34.42.

A Canadian Stakes Saturday

 We venture, virtually, up to beautiful Canada to view the third leg of the Canadian Triple Crown.

Woodbine Race 10 {Breeder's Stakes~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Canadian Bred~Stakes}

A great field of twelve will journey on the grass in this annual contest. 

Past Performances used:  DRF  Formulator.

There is some speed to maintain an honest pace in this marathon Turf run. Speed numbers are fairly close as many in this race still continue to improve. A couple of maidens make an appearance in the race. All have yet to travel this classic distance. This race is the "lucky last" on the card and should be one of the most exciting races of the day.

#11 Told It All (Kimura / McKnight) continues to show improvement in each of his last three races. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two speedy workouts. This guy loves the surface and the Woodbine course. He has the tactical speed to adjust as the pace moves along. A son of Big Scream, this gelding is 57% in the money from seven career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Mighty Heart (Fukimoto / J. Carroll) looks to wrap up the third leg of the Canadian triple-crown seeking the win. This colt holds the highest last out speed number and three mighty workouts. He comes into this event with two wins in a row and is another that is that has good tactical speed. A son of Dramedy, he is 66% in the money from six career starts. It is possible for this talented lad to come away with a victory on the third surface of the Canadian Triple Crown.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#12 Muskoka Giant (Stein / M. Casse) should improve on the stretch out with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and one efficient workout. This colt enjoy the surface and the course. He should be tracking and closing gallently coming into the stretch. A son of the mighty Curlin, he has a significant chance to outrun his odds.

$1 SHOW.

#3 Clayton (R. Hernandez / K. Attard) will be ready to roll as he makes a surface switch from dirt to Turf. This guy holds the second highest last out speed number and one sound workout. He should take up a strategic tracking trip ready to strike. A son of Bodemeister, he should relish the extra distance. This colt is 100% in the money from six career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

 #11 Told It All  //  #8 Mighty Heart,  #12 Muskoka Giant,  #3 Clayton.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#11 Told It All  +  #8 Mighty Heart  +  #12 Muskoka Giant  +  #3 Clayton.

Last Superfecta Sunday (10/18) Results

Keeneland R9.  Maiden Special Weight.  We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort capturing only two of the four required for a ticket cash. Superfecta went 8-3-1-6.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Thrown for a Loupe, finished 6th.

Bankroll continues to get chewed up falling to $13.40. We will supplement with a Hamilton for todays racing action.

Stakes Saturday at Magnificent Keeneland

 Keeneland in the Fall is one of the most beautiful places on earth. On this Stakes Saturday we take in a very nice graded stakes sprint for the ladies on the dirt.

Keeneland Race 9 {Raven Run Stakes~G2~7 Furlongs~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A fascinating field of ten fillies will go to the gate in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is a ton of speed in this super charged race. It could set up nicely for a gal that positions close to the pace with the energy to giddy-up in the stretch. Speed numbers are very close which insures that it will be competitive race. Only two of these ladies have competed over the Keeneland track. All will be firing fresh since their last outing. It should the most exciting race of the day.

#4 Finite (Santana / Asmussen) will be trying this distance for the first time. She has posted three grand peaking workouts in preparation. This gal enjoys the surface and appears ready to add to her bankroll. A daughter of Munnings, she is 77% in the money from nine career starts. Look for her to be forwardly placed.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Secret Keeper (B. Hernandez / Sise) comes in from Del Mar where she raced very well. This gal will be dropping in distance from a mile event and has put in four superb peaking workouts. Again another that will try this distance for the first time. A daughter of Into Mischief, she is 100% in the money from three career starts. She is another that should be forwardly placed ready to strike in the stretch.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#5 Venetian Harbor (M. Franco / Baltas) is one of the two that have already hit the board at Keeneland. She should go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. This lady will show her speed on the front end in an attempt to wire this field. A daughter of Munnings, she is 100% in the money from six career starts.

#3 Secondary Market (Gaffalione / C. Brown) could surprise as she stretches out to this distance. She has fired two bullets within a four workout tab making her quite ready to post another top speed figure. Another daughter of Into Mischief, she is 75% in the money from four career starts. She is another that will be in the forwardly placed scrum.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#4 Finite  //  #10 Secret Keeper,  #5 Venetian Harbor,  #3 Secondary Market.

10 CENT Superfecta ($1.40)

#4 Finite  /  #10 Secret Keeper  /  #5 Venetian Harbor,  #3 Secondary Market  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (10/11) Results

Hawthorne Race Course R4.  Maiden Special Weight. We just missed on our 20 CENT Superfecta box effort hooking three of the four wagering interests needed to cash. Superfecta went 4-7-6-11.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Scent of Success, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.

Bankroll falls to its lowest point in years at $7.92. We will supplement with a Hamilton for today's race.

 

 

A Hawthorney Superfecta Sunday

 A mild and partly cloudy day will usher in some good horse racing at that venerable track Southwest of Chicago's Loop.

Hawthorne Race Course Race 4 {1 mile~TURF~2 year-old~Fillies~Maiden Special Weight}

A good crop of eleven young fillies will enter the gate in this early on the card affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

The field is lacking in speed as only two forwardly placed types will step forward and may battle for the wire. Most have only raced a couple times indicating that all will show some improvement. Speed numbers are fairly close which makes this race highly competitive. Our task is to weave together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fantastic race.

#6 Scent of Success (Arrieta / Robertson) might do well in among this group. She holds the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This gal will be stretching out while displaying her tracking capability. A daughter of Not This Time, she looks to improve her 50% in the money record over the Turf. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#11 Mpemba (Loveberry / Kenneally) will challenge as one of the two that have shown a forwardly placed type running style. This gal holds the second highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. She will be stretching out to the distance. A daughter of Frosted, she is another that has hit the board once in her two career starts.

#4 Katie M'Lady (Felix / Boyce) might go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number and one solid workout. She is fixed to improve upon her second place finish in her first and only race to date. A daughter of Dominus, she could take them all form start to finish with a good start.

#12 Joan's Way (Taveras / C. Silva) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number. She will be making her third career start after hitting the board in her last. This gal has shown sound closing capability in both of those starts. A daughter of Cairo Prince, this will be her first Turf start.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#6 Scent of Success  +  #11 Mpemba  +  #4 Katie M'Lady  +  #12 Joan's Way.

Stakes Saturday Results

Keeneland R8.  Fayette Stakes--G2.  Our first pick, Captivating Moon, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Mr. Freeze, won (1st) for place money of $1.70 and show money of $2.40.  Our third pick, Title Ready, finished 3rd for show money of $1.70.

We missed on our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel play. Superfecta went 6-10-5-1.

Bankroll slips to its lowest level in years settling at $11.92.

Venture North for Graded Stakes

On this Superfecta Sunday we venture North for a fine graded stakes race at a new track in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Perhaps a change in venue will do us some good.

Century Mile Race 10 {Canadian Derby~G3~1 1/4 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A great field of twelve will enter into the gate in this 90th running of the derby. There is some speed to keep an honest pace. Speed figs align nicely giving any of these improving lads a chance to move over to the winners circle. All of these guys will be stretching out to the mile and a quarter distance. Our task is to hatch a winning 20 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a fantastic race to wager and watch.

#8 Final Jeopardy (Sarmiento / Hall)  will be the favorite coming in from New York. He holds the highest last out speed fig and one sound workout. This colt has faced tougher in his young career. A son of Kentucky Derby winner, Street Sense, he should be tracking the pace-setters and close them all down.

#7 Journeyman (D. Nelson / Harty) should present a strong challenge with the fourth highest last out speed fig and three superb workouts. This gelding comes in from Chicago and holds a 100% in the money record from six career starts. Another son of a Kentucky Derby winner, Animal Kingdom, he should be tracking closely and strike in the stretch. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#10 Senor Friday (O. Mojica / Diodoro) appears to be sitting on a significant effort having traveled well in the North lands. He holds some good last out speed figs and three hearty, peaking workouts. He is one of the most experienced runners of the group earning a 54% in the money record from eleven career starts. A son of Curlin, he should enjoy this distance.

#3 Kaziranga (M. Pedroza / M. Simms) is another of the more experienced runners with some very good last out speed figs and one sharp workout. This colt should relish the distance as he comes in from the Kentucky racing circuit. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he is another that will be part of the tracking crew looking for an opening as the quickening begins.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#8 Final Jeopardy  +  #7 Jorneyman  +  #10 Senor Friday  +  #3 Kaziranga.




Stakes Saturday Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R7.  Del Mar Handicap--G2.  Our first pick, Markies Water, finished 7th (last).  Our second pick, United, was scratched.  Our third pick, Itsinthepost [FR], finished 6th.
We failed in our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel effort.
Superfecta was scuttled due to the scratch. Superfecta went 9-1-2-3.
Bankroll implodes, dropping to $8.37.

Superfecta Sunday on Synthetic

We gaze up North for an excellent stakes race over synthetic for our Superfecta Sunday.

Woodbine Race 9 {Hendrie~G3~6 1/2 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A quality field of eight ladies will hit the Tapeta surface in this annual affair. There is significant speed in this one that has the potential to boil over. Speed numbers are very close among these gals. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. 

#7 Devine Mischief (Contreras / McKnight) has the tactical speed to go with these ladies no matter what pace develops. She holds the second highest last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint and two dynamite workouts. A daughter of Into Mischief, she is 75% in the money from twelve starts. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Silent Sonet (Moran / Gonzalez) is in great form and has the running style to sit off the speed to make a good run of it. She holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and one sound workout. This gal also holds the highest speed number over synthetic. A daughter of Silent Name [JPN], she is 52% in the money from seventeen career starts.

#6 Summer Sunday (R. Hernandez / Simon) will challenge as part of the team of speedsters on the front end. She holds the highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. This gal is undefeated over the Woodbine track. Another daughter of Silent Name [JPN], she has a 72% win rate from seven starts.

#3 Crazy Sweet (Boulanger / Wismer) comes off an extended layoff with four supreme peaking workouts in preparation for her first start in 2019. This gal holds the highest speed number at this distance with an 83% in the money record from six starts at same. A daughter of Majestic Warrior, she returns to her favorite surface.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#7 Devine Mischief  +  #2 Silent Sonet  +  #6 Summer Sunday  +  #3 Crazy Sweet.




Stakes Saturday Results
Belmont Park R11.  BELMONT STAKES--G1.  Our first pick, War of Will, finished 9th.  Our second pick, Intrepid Heart, finished 8th.  Our third pick, Master Fencer [JPN], finished 5th.
Superfecta went 7-10-1-4. We failed in both our superfecta and Exacta plays.
Our miserable slump continues as our Bankroll descends to $4.20. We will supplement with a Lincoln today.

Furlong Friday for Opening Day at Belmont

You know we are heading into a serious horse racing season when Belmont opens, Churchill Downs follows, and then Arlington International opens next week.

Today, we try to get back into Furlong Friday action by taking a look at a sweet New York bred Stakes race.

Belmont Park Race 8 {Affirmed Success Stakes~6 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~NY~Stakes}

A slightly reduced field of six will hustle into the gate for this sprint feature. There is enough forwardly placed types to guarantee an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. All of these lads could be considered specialists at the distance. It should be a terrific race.

#4 Pat on the Back (D. Davis / J. Englehart) is coming off a layoff and out of a grade one race. This guy could have the edge racing fresh. He holds the third highest last out speed number at a route and three superb workouts. This guy is 75% in the money at this distance. Look for him to be close to the pace.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Celtic Chaos (Cancel / B. Cox) is coming off a modest layoff where is scored the highest last out speed number and has put in three solid workouts. This lad shares the highest speed number at the distance as well as an 66% in the money record at same. A speedy pace will benefit him greatly.

#1 Bavaro (Maragh / L. Rice) should show speed sharing the highest speed number at the distance and putting in one quality workout. He exits a bit longer sprint and gets back to a beneficial distance. Another one with an exceptional in the money record at the distance (70% from seventeen starts). He could wire the field.

#8 Snydergaard (Alvarado / Terranova) exits a grade three were he posted the fourth highest speed number of this group. He has fired three bullets in preparation for this race. This guy should track the pace and strike in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Pat On the Back  /  #2 Celtic Chaos  /  #1 Bavaro, #8 Snydergaard  /  ALL.



Last Superfecta Sunday (4/21) Results
Woodbine R6.  Star Shoot Stakes. We missed on our 20 CENT Superfecta Box play, hitting only two of four. Superfecta went 5-2-3-9.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Sister Peacock, won (1st) for show money of $4.65.
Bankroll takes a dip to $39.41.

Up North for Superfecta Sunday

On this Superfecta Easter Sunday we take a look at an outstanding Stakes sprint North of the border.

Woodbine Race 6 {Star Shoot Stakes~6 Furlongs~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A glorious field of ten will enter the gate in this stakes sprint. There is enough speed to guarantee a demanding pace. Speed figures for these young ladies are very close. Four in here will be setting their hooves on the synthetic surface for the first time. It should be a very good race. Our task is to string together a winning 20 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#5 Sister Peacock (Campbell / Simon) is the speed of the race and could wire this field. She holds the second highest last out speed number and has put in three serious workouts. Last seen at Gulfstream Park, this gal already has two wins at fabulous Woodbine. A daughter of Real Solution, she is 100% in the money from four career starts. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$3 SHOW.

#9 Intanga Rose (DaSilva / S. Attard) could go off as the favorite as she comes back to Woodbine after a extended winter vacation. This gal holds the highest last out speed number and has grouped together three dynamite workouts. A daughter of Animal Kingdom, she should track the pace and launch into the stretch. She has a 100% win record from two starts last year.

#4 My Gal Betty (G. Boulanger / Attfield) should challenge coming out of a graded stakes race down at Gulfstream Park. She loves the Woodbine Tapeta surface securing two in the money performances over it. A daughter of Point of Entry, she is another that will track the pace. Overall she is 66% in the money from six starts.

#1 Speedy Soul (Kimura / M. Casse) should be a contender coming back to Woodbine after a long winter layoff. She scored two victories from two starts last year and looks to improve in her first start this year having put in two strong peaking workouts. A daughter of Souper Speedy, she will close into a fast pace.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#5 Sister Peacock  +  #9 Intanga Rose  +  #4 My Gal Betty  +  #1 Speedy Soul.




Stakes Saturday Results
Keeneland R9.  Dixiana Elkhorn Stakes--G2.  Our first pick, Zulu Alpha, finished 3rd for show money of $2.10.  Our second pick, Canessar [FR], finished off the board.  Our third pick, Red Knight, finished 2nd for show money of $3.60.
Superfecta went 7-8-10-6.
Bankroll gets hammered, dropping to $42.56.

Stakes Saturday on the Florida Dirt

On this Stakes Saturday we take a look at the feature graded stakes race on the dirt in South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 5 {Harlan's Holiday~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old Up}

We have a short field of six in this one. Such as it is during the winter meets. There is truly one standout in the race, Audible, and relative parity among the rest as they battle for the remaining purse pie. Among the battlers, the speed figs are fairly close giving it a really competitive feel for these lads to hit the board. In a change to our favored exotic wager we will make an effort with the Trifecta.

#1 Audible (Castellano / Pletcher) is the one to beat. This year's Florida Derby winner (3rd in the Kentucky Derby), appears to be in fine form. He won last out earning the highest speed fig among this group and has put in three superb peaking workouts. This millionaire son of Into Mischief is undefeated at the distance and over the Gulfstream Park track. We will make a token win bet on this champion.
$1 WIN.

#4 Village King [ARG] (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) is in great form and should be part of the pace scenario. This guy holds the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and one stout workout. A son of Campanologist, he comes in from the NYRA racing circuit.
$1 SHOW.

#6 Sir Anthony (B. Hernandez / Mitchell) comes in from the Chicago racing circuit with three wins in a row including the Bruce D. on Arlington Million Day. He holds the third highest speed number at the distance and one solid workout. This son of Mineshaft should be closing swiftly with the right pace in front of him.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Sightforsoreeyes (Jimenez / Quartarolo) comes in from the Kentucky racing circuit with the second highest speed number at the distance and two tough workouts. A son of Sightseeing, he should also be part of the pace scenario. Look for him to put his tactical speed to good use.

50 CENT Trifecta

#1 Audible  /  #4 Village King [ARG], #6 Sir Anthony  /  #4, #6, #3 Sightforsoreeyes.




Last Superfecta Sunday (12/9) Results
Woodbine R8.  Valedictory Stakes--G3.  Another miss by one in our 20 CENT Superfecta box effort. Superfecta went 9-7-4-3.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, A A Azula's Arch, finished 5th.
Bankroll gets smoked, dipping to $86.81.

Up North for Superfecta Sunday

We hit the synth up North in frosty Canada for our Superfecta Sunday.

Woodbine Race 8 {Valedictory~G3~1 3/4 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A fine field of nine will hit the Tapeta in this annual contest. Lacking in any dominating speed, the race could come down to positioning as the quickening begins. Speed figs are fairly close although four have yet to run this longer distance. Our task is to select the right mix to conquer the 20 CENT Superfecta. It could be the best race of the day.

#7 Melmich (Contreras / K. Attard) looks to be the winner in this one sporting the highest speed number at this distance. He holds the second highest (4-way tie) last out speed number and two sound workouts. Proven at the distance, this millionaire son of Wilko should be tracking ready for the race to the wire.

#5 A A Azula's Arch (Moreno / K. Attard) is the lone filly in the race. She shares the second highest last out speed number and has put in two stout workouts. A daughter of Arch, distance should not be a problem. This gal loves the surface and the Woodbine track. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#4 Vintage Matters (Wilson / Dickenson) will be moving from Turf to synthetic and stretching out to this distance. He is another sharing that second highest last out speed number and has turned three high quality peaking workouts. A son of Tapit, he should be tracking and closing vigorously.

#9 Pumpkin Rumble (Da Silva / K. Attard) could go off as the favorite following two straight wins. He holds the highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. He appears to be in the best form of the bunch. A son of English Channel he is another that will track whatever pace develops and battle in the stretch.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#7 Melmich  +  #5 A A Azula's Arch  +  #4 Vintage Matters  +  #9 Pumpkin Rumble.




Previous Superfecta Sunday (11/25) Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R8.  Allowance Optional Claiming.  With the late scratch of our fourth position selection, Jet Set Rider, we scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta play. Superfecta went 8-3-1-2.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Push Through, finished 4th.
Bankroll stumbles to $92.61.

An Emerald Superfecta Sunday

We look in on closing day at Emerald Downs up in Auburn, Washington for our Superfecta Sunday.

Emerald Downs Race 7 {Getaway Day Stakes~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Stakes}

A nice field of eight will go to the gate in this annual contest. There is enough speed to keep the pace rolling quickly. Speed numbers are fairly close for these competitors. All have solid in the money records making it a challenge to fasten together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. But try we must in what should be a very good race.

#8 Weekend Wizard (Walcott / MacPherson) should go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed numbers at a longer route and one fine workout. He should be the pace-setter and could wire the field. A son of Rosburg, he is 72% in the money form eleven career starts.

#6 Canadian Game (Gutierrez / Gann) will challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, again at a longer route and one superb workout. He should be running close to the pace seeking to get first jump on the field. A son of Curlin, is also 72% in the money from eleven starts.

#4 Yulong Warrior (E. Roman / O'Neill) comes up from California after having raced in Dubai earlier this year. He shares the second highest last out speed number and has put in two stout workouts. This son of Street Cry [IRE], is 66% in the money from nine starts. Epect him to track the pace ready to strike. He is our Bronze Horseshoe slection.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Sippin Fire (Bowen / Bullock) will be seeking his fifth win in a row. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and has put in one dynamite workout. A son of Harbor the Gold, he is 77% in the money from nine career starts. Figures to be part of the pace scenario.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 weekend Wizard  +  #6 Canadian Game  +  #4 Yulong Warrior  +  #2 Sippin Fire.




Last Superfecta Sunday (9/16) Results
Woodbine R9.  Summer Stakes--G1.  We misfired on our 20 CENT Superfect box effort only hitting two of the four wagering interests needed to cash our ticket. Superfecta went 3-8-9-2.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Tricky Magician, finished 6th.
Bankroll plummets to $121.61.

Superfecta Summer Sunday

On this Superfecta Sunday we turn our attention to a great Turf stakes battle for the youngsters up in O Canada.

Woodbine Race 9 {Summer Stakes~G1~1 mile~TURF~2 year-old~Graded Stakes}

Only one defection makes this a beautifully bred group of twelve which will hit the grass. Most in here have only raced once so there is room for improvement at anytime. Despite their youth, the speed figs are fairly close. There is enough speed to keep the pace vigorous. Our task is to blend together a winning 20 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a terrific Turf race.

#11 Tricky Magician (J. Velazquez / Casse) might have the advantage through racing experience alone. He shows the third highest last out speed number and one stout workout. This lad has hit the board in all three of his career starts. A son of Magician [IRE], he should be forwardly placed ready to strike. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#3 Fog of War (Castellano / C. Brown) should pose a mighty challenge with the second highest last out speed number posted at first asking. He has put in three sound workouts. A son of War Front, he should track the pace and hit the stretch blazing.

#2 Avie's Flatter (Da Silva / J. Carroll) will contend as he makes the surface switch from Tapeta to Turf.  Winning at first asking and producing three solid peaking workouts, this lad is primed for another good race. A son of Flatter, he should be racing close to the pace.

#13 Federal Law (O. Murphy / Watson) comes from across the pond with good experience racing in Great Britain. He placed second in an allowance contest a little more than two weeks ago. Expect this son of Scat Daddy to track the pace and launch bravely into the stretch.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#11 Tricky Magician  +  #3 Fog of War  +  #2 Avie's Flatter  +  #13 Federal Law.




Stakes Saturday Results
Woodbine R11.  Northern Dancer--G1.  Our first pick, Patterson Cross, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Tiz a Slam, finished 6th.  Our third pick, Hawkbill, finished 8th.
Superfecta went 4-1-9-2.
Bankroll gets pummeled, falling to $127.41.