Superfecta Sunday on the Turf at Santa Anita

 We look in on a superb graded stakes race over the Turf on this Superfecta Sunday.

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {Santa Ana Stakes~G3~1 1/4 mile~downhill TURF~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A great group of nine talented ladies will hit the green in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This should be a stellar race on the day. There is enough speed to maintain an honest pace, though there will be a quickening heading into the stretch. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only three in the field have gone this distance and only four have experienced downhill action. This race will be the final race for the final table in this year's National Handicapping Championship at the Horseshoe in Las Vegas, Nevada. Good luck to those skilled players who make it to the final table.

#3 Australia Mia (Dettori / McCarthy) should go off as the deserved favorite. She comes off a longer Turf route where she earned the third highest last out speed number. Two excellent workouts add to her luster. She has hit the board three of four times, albeit in Chile. This gal should be forwardly placed. She loves the turf, distance and course. A daughter of Street Sense, she is 75% in the money from twenty career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3  PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Buzz of New York [IRE] (Rispoli / D'Amato) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and a bullet workout. This gal will be stretching out to this distance as a lover of the Turf. She should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. A daughter of Toronado [IRE], she is 64% in the money from seventeen career starts.

#9 Ballet Dancing (Prat / Callaghan) should continue improvement on the stretch-out. She is another that will track the pace closely. This filly shares the fourth highest last out speed number and has posted two sound workouts. A daughter of Medaglia d'Oro, she is 62% in the money from eight career starts.

#5 Duvet Day [IRE] (Kimura / McCarthy) is experienced at this distance and slightly longer. She holds the second highest last out speed number and two fine workouts. Look for her to track the pace. A daughter of Starspangledbanner [AUS], she is 53% in the money from thirteen career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Queen ofthe Temple (JJ Hernandez / Blocker) drops in distance with two solid works. Daughter of Temple City is 81% iitm from eleven starts. Tracker.

#1 Annaghlasa [IRE] (R. Vazquez / D'Amato) will show speed on the stretch-out. Good workout tab. Daughter of Estidhkaar [IRE], is 72% itm from seven starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Australia Mia  +  #7 Buzz of New York [IRE]  +  #9 Ballet Dancing  +  #5 Duvet Day [IRE].

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#3 Australia Mia  /  #7 Buzz of New York [IRE],  #9 Ballet Dancing  /  #7,  #9,  #5 Duvet Day [IRE],  #2 Queen ofthe Temple, #1 Annaghlasa [IRE]  /  ALL.

May all your tickets cash on this Superfecta Sunday!!!

A Tampa Stakes Saturday

Best of luck to all the great handicappers in the National Handicapping Championship in the magnificent City of Las Vegas, Nevada.

 Off we go to another KD 149 prep race in the wonderful City of Tampa, Florida.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 11 {Tampa Bay Derby~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of twelve will go to the gate in search of Kentucky Derby points in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this race to set super fast fractions. All but three are nominated to the Triple Crown. Speed figs are fairly close making it competitive. Four will be stretching out to this distance while the rest have covered this distance. All seek to improve. Eight are coming out of the Sam F. Davis over this very track. It should be a fantastic race.

#4 Groveland (Centeno / Harty) should track the pace closely and swing into the stretch in great stride. He holds the highest speed number at this distance along with three superb peaking workouts over the Tampa Bay track. This son of Street Sense, is 100% in the money from five career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Tapit Trice (L. Saez / Pletcher) should go off as the odds-on favorite holding the highest last out speed number and three sharp workouts. He is another that should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. This guy will attempt to make it three wins in a row. A son of Tapit, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#3 Classic Legacy (I. Ortiz / Mott) will pose a mighty challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two efficient workouts. Yet another that will track the pace closely. A son of Into Mischief, he is 50% in the money from four career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#11 Zydeceaux (Marin / Minguet) is sitting on a good race as he will battle for controlling speed. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and one strong workout. A son of Cajun Breeze, he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests 

#12 Prairie Hawk (Camacho / S.A. Joseph) should improve after a disappointing last out. He has cobbled a couple of decent workouts in the last thirty days. Look for him to be part of the pace scenario. A son of Curlin, he holds a 50% win rate from four starts.

#10 Champions Dream (A Gallardo / M. Casse) will improve after a lackluster effort in his last. A smart workout will aid his cause. He has the tactical speed to stay the course as the fractions are set. A son of Justify, he is 60% in the money from five career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Groveland  //  #6 Tapit Trice,  #3 Classic Legacy,  #11 Zydeceaux,  #12 Prairie Hawk,  #10 Champions Dream.

Reverse the Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#6, #3, #11, #12, #10  //  #4 Groveland.

Best of luck to you all in your Stakes Saturday selections!!!