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!!!

Kentucky Derby 149

 Happy Derby Day!

This is one of the most intriguing Kentucky Derby's in recent memory. As of this writing there have been five scratches, including morning line favorite, Forte.

There will be eighteen heading to the starting gate for the 3:57 pacific time start.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

Wagering Strategy

On a modest budget, stick to the $1 Exacta and 50 cent Trifectas. If your handicapping is really good take a stab at the Superfecta and Super Hi-five (pentafecta). Keep in mind that the superfecta is a one dollar ($1) base wager. Play a full spectrum but, keep your wagering tight for this one. Expect the unexpected.

Churchill Downs Race 12 {The 149th KENTUCKY DERBY~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

None of these 3 year-old boys have gone this distance. Speed figs are very close making it a extremely competitive race. Expect the pace to be quick, but not the firey pace they went last year. All have been well prepped for the race. It should be a supremely exciting race.

#14 Angel of Empire (Prat / B. Cox) will track the pace in good position and kick it home for the win. He comes in with three stamina producing workouts. Son of Classic Empire has a 83% in the money record.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#17 Derma Sotogake (C. Lemaire / Hidetaka) should be forwardly placed close to the pace ready to rock. Well acclimated to the Churchill grounds with three strong peaking workouts. Son of Mind Your Biscuits, he is 75% in the money from eight starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Two Phils (Loveberry / Rivelli) should track close to the pace and strike in the stretch. Three powerful workouts add to his luster. Son of Hard Spun is also 75% in the money from eight starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#22 Mandarin Hero (Kimura / Terunobu) comes in from an exhilarating second place finish in the Santa Anita Derby earing a 100 Beyer speed fig. Should track and explode into the stretch. Son of Shanghai Bobby, is 100% in the money from six starts.

#2 Verifying (Gaffalione / B. Cox) should be right off of the leaders enabling him to get first strike in the stretch. Two stout workouts show he is ready to battle. A son of Triple Crown winner, Justify, he is 66% in the money from six starts.

#11 Disarm (Rosario / Asmussen) should track the pace in good positon to strike going into the stretch. He holds three solid peaking workouts coming into the race. Son of Gun Runner, is 100% in the money from five starts.

#4 Confidence Game (Graham / Desormeaux) loves Churchill and is pining to race over the dirt surface. He holds three endurance producing, peaking workouts. This guy has the tactical speed to work out a trip no matter the pace. Son of Candy Ride [ARG] is 85% in the money from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($12.00)

#14 Angel of Empire,  #17 Derma Sotogake  //  #14,  #17,  #3 Two Phil's,  #22 Mandarin Hero,  #2 Verifying,  #11 Disarm,  #4 Confidence Game.

Reverse the Wheel ($12.00)

#14,  #17,  #3,  #22,  #2,  #11,  #4  //  #14 Angel of Empire,  #17 Derma Sotogake.

50 CENT Trifecta Box ($6.00)

#14  +  #17  +  #3  +  #22.

50 CENT Trifecta straight ($2.50)

#14  /  #17  /  #3,  #22,  #2,  #11,  #4.

$1 Superfecta Straight ($4.00)

#14  /  #17  /  #3  /  #22,  #2,  #11,  #4.

$1 Pentafecta [super hi-five] ($3.00)

#14  /  #17  /  #3  /  #22  /  #2,  #11,  #4.

Best of Luck to you in all your Kentucky Derby wagers!!! May the odds be with you!