The Summer Derby is Here

On this beautiful Saturday we turn to Saratoga for what is typically called the Summer Derby.

Saratoga Race 11 {Travers~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

Some of the best trainers in North America bring the best three year-old charges to upstate New York for this great race. There are no less than seven millionaires that will be ridden by some of the best jockey's in North America. All, but one were nominated to the Triple Crown earlier this year and many competed in those Triple Crown races. It has the potential to be one of the greatest races this year.

There is enough speed to create an honest pace. Beyer speed figs are fairly close among this group. A few will be stretching out to distance for the first time. All appear to be in good form which should make this race a very competitive event.

#1 Cloud Computing (Castellano / C. Brown) may have the edge with  a couple of very good last out speed numbers and two strong workouts. This lad shares the highest speed fig at the distance. He should be running close to the pace. A son of Maclean's Music, he is 80% in the money in five career races.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 West Coast (Smith / Baffert) will challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a five race progression, and four hearty workouts. This guy is another that should be close to the pace. A son of Flatter, he is 100% in the money from six starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Tapwrit (J. Ortiz / Pletcher) should contend with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and four high quality peaking workouts. He should take up a nice tracking position and strike in the stretch. A millionaire son of Tapit, he is 62% in the money from eight starts.

$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#11 Gunnevera (Zayas / Sano) looks to be in for a share of the purse pie with a couple of good last out speed numbers and two robust workouts. He has scored a victory at the Spa and looks to close with flourish. A son of Dialed In, he is 66% in the money from twelve starts.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Cloud Computing  /  #3 West Coast  /  #4 Tapwrit, #11 Gunnevera / ALL.

Previous Stakes Saturday(8/12) Results 

Arlington International R11.  ARLINGTON MILLION~G1.  Our top selection, Kasaqui, finished 9th.  Our second pick, Deauville [IRE], finished 3rd for show money of $4.20.  Our third pick, Mekhtaal [GB], finished 10th.

Superfecta went 10-6-5-3.  Pentafecta (Hi-5) went 10-6-5-3-12.

Bankroll falters to $7.90. We will supplement with a Hamilton for todays Stakes race.

 

35th Running of the ARLINGTON MILLION

Off we go onto the Turf for some great racing at Arlington International.

Arlington International Race 11 {Arlington Million~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A high caliber field of twelve will hit the grass in this 35th running of the Arlington Million. There is sufficient speed to guarantee an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. A firm Turf presents a challenge for the Euros as they may be used to good, yielding, or soft ground. Nevertheless they should not be discounted as the competition across the pond may be a bit keener. Only three millionaires are in the race, but a number are on their way to hitting that milestone. It should be a great race and perhaps the most exciting Turf race this year in North America.

#8 Kasaqui (Graham / Correas) should be in peak shape for this one with a couple of excellent last out speed numbers and two quality workouts. He has never been off the board at this distance from seven efforts. He loves the Turf and relishes the Arlington course. A son of Lasting Approval, he should be tracking and closing with flourish.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Deauville [IRE] (Moore / A. O'Brien) should be the favorite with the third highest last out speed number while keeping company with some of Europe's best Turf horses. He has put in one peaking workout prepping for this race. A millionaire son of Galileo [IRE], he should be tracking the pace closely and lift off into the stretch.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#13 Mekhataal [GB] (Detorri  / Rouget) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and one peaking workout. This lad has raced gallantly in France and Great Britain against supreme competition. A son of Sea the Stars [IRE], he should move smoothly from the outside post to a forwardly placed position.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#12 Ascend (J. Ortiz / Motion) should be a contender with a couple of good last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and two strong workouts. He continues to show improvement. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he should take up a nice tracking position and strike in the stretch.

#7 Pizza Man (I. Ortiz / Bruggemann) should not be counted out winning the Million in 2015. This guy has campaigned well this year hitting the second highest (tie) last out speed number while working a two race progression. He has put in two robust peaking workouts. A son of English Channel, he should track and close fervently.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Kasaqui [ARG]  +  #5 Deauville [IRE]  +  #13 Mekhtaal [GB]  +  #12 Ascend.

20 CENT Super Hi-5 (pentafecta)

#8 Kasaqui [ARG]  /  #5 Deauville [IRE]  /  #13 Mekhtaal [GB]  /  #12 Ascend, #7 The Pizza Man  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (8/6) Results

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R8.  La Jolla Handicap--G3. We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box play capturing three of the four required wagering interests. Superfecta went 7-1-2-3.

Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Pioneer Lad, finished 5th.

Bankroll gets sliced to $1.30.  We will supplement with a Jackson and a Lincoln for today's racing.