Million Day at Arlington International 2021

 This Stakes Saturday we look in on the races at Arlington International on what may still be called Arlington Million Day. Our focus will be the Mr. D, named after Chairman-Emeritus, Richard Duchossois who will celebrate his 100th birthday. Sad to say, this looks to be the last season of racing at the magnificent track.

            The statue at Arlington International commemorating the inaugural Arlington Million in 1981. It features the great John Henry nosing out The Bart for the win.

Arlington International Race 9 {Mr. D Stakes~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A fantastic field of ten will hit the beautiful Arlington TURF in this great graded stakes race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

There is plenty of speed to keep the pace rolling through swift fractions. Speed numbers are all very close. All of these lads should get this distance based upon pedigree. Three millionaires make up part of the field. Like the picture above, we foresee a tremendous stretch dual between Armory [IRE] and Domestic Spending [GB] to cap off a nearly forty year running of this event.

#9 Armory [IRE] (Moore / A. O'Brien) comes in after racing across the pond. He holds the second highest last out (equivalent) speed number of this crew. He specializes in this distance and loves the Turf, of course. As stated above expect him to track the pace and close vigorously in the stretch. A millionaire son of the great Turf sire, Galileo [IRE], he is 80% in the money from fifteen career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Domestic Spending [GB] (Prat / C. Brown) comes in from New York with a four race win streak. He holds the highest last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. He will be prominent in the aforementioned stretch dual. This guy loves the distance and the Turf. Much like half the field, it will be his first race over the Arlington International course. A millionaire son of Kingman [GB], he is 100% in the money from seven career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Bizzee Channel (Loveberry / Rivelli) should be the speed of the field with three others pressing the pace. He has already logged a win at this distance and should be a horse for the course with four wins of five races over the Arlington course. He comes in with a two race win streak and two solid workouts. A son of English Channel, he is 70% in the money from twenty career starts.

$3 SHOW.

#7 Space Traveler [GB] (Tudhope / B. Walsh) also comes in from across the pond racing in Great Britain. He will stretch out to this distance, but his pedigree suggests this should be in his wheelhouse. Look for him to track the pace and be in the thick of it when the quickening begins. The Euros have usually done very well at Arlington on this big race day. A son of Bated Breath [GB], he is 47% in the money from nineteen career starts

$2 SHOW.

#5 Zulu Alpha (L. Saez / Maker) could be sitting on a big race as he makes his second start of the year after a long layoff. Even so he does share the highest speed number with the favorite, at this distance. He is another tracker closer and will be a threat in the stretch. A millionaire son of Street Cry [IRE], he is 61% in the money from thirty-six career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#9 Armory [IRE]  //  #3 Domestic Spending,  #8 Bizzee Channel,  #7 Space Traveler [GB],  #5 Zulu Alpha.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Armory [IRE]  +  #3 Domestic Spending  +  #8 Bizzee Channel  +  #7 Space Traveler [GB].

Best of luck to all.  May you have an extremely profitable day!!!

Tremendous Turf Racing at Arlington International

 A big Stakes Saturday as Saratoga and Del Mar are now open. We look in on some great Turf racing in the Chicago area targeting a Turf race for the three year-olds.

Arlington International Race 7 {American Derby~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Stakes}

A terrific field of ten will hit the grass in this annual prep race for the three year-olds on Million day.

Past performances used:  DRF Classic.

There should be sufficient speed to carry a strong pace forward. As of this writing the magnificent Arlington Turf course is rated as good. Four Kentucky raiders come up in an attempt to take some purse money back home. There is one Canterbury shipper also thrown into the mix. The balance of the field have all run over the Arlington Turf. Speed figures are especially close making this edition a super competitive one. It should be one of the best Turf contests for Stakes Saturday.

#4 King of Miami (Loveberry / Rivelli) comes in off a shipping in win up at Canterbury in Minnesota. This lad holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two sharp workouts. He has the tactical speed to stay close to the leaders and strike in the stretch. A son of American Pharoah, he is 60% in the money from five career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Accredit (Doyle / Matejka) is one of the Kentucky shippers that holds the highest last out speed number and two speedy peaking workouts. This guy should track the pace closely and get first jump on the closers. He has one both of his starts at this distance. A son of Flatter, he holds a 50% win record from four career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Fort Moultrie (Cabrera / J.R. McGaughey) shares the second highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. Look for him to track the pace and kick it in the stretch. He has already hit the board in his only try at this distance. A son of Mosler, he is 60% in the money from five career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#9 Clarestown (C. Roman / Block) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and three very crisp workouts. He is another that will track the pace and stride strongly into the stretch. He has notched a win at this distance in his first try. A son of Speightstown, he is 50% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

 #4 King of Miami  //  #2 Accredit,  #7 Fort Moultrie,  #9 Clarestown.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 King of Miami  +  #2 Accredit  +  #7 Fort Moultrie  +  #9 Clarestown.

May your strike rate improve and your ROI rise. Best of luck!!!

Superfecta Sunday in the Pacific Northwest

We travel (digitally speaking, of course) to the beautiful Pacific Northwest to take in a wonderful Stakes mile.

Emerald Downs Race 7 {Longacre Mile~G3~1 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A fascinating field of eleven will go to the gate in this two turn stakes mile. There is speed to carry the pace forward. Speed figs are very close making this race very competitive. Our task is to solder together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be an excellent race to wager and watch.

#2 Solid Wager (J. Gutierrez / Maker) looks to be in good form with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and two sound workouts. This guy comes in from the Kentucky racing circuit. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance. A son of Birdonthewire, he will be running late into a swift pace.

#8 Anyportinastorm (J Hernandez / Wright) should go off as the deserved favorite seeking to win his fourth in a row. He holds the highest last out speed number at a sprint and four endurance enhancing workouts. This lad will be stretching out to this distance for the first time. A son of City Zip, he has the potential to wire this field.

#3 Oh Marvelous Me (Carreno / Wright) looks to take another step forward as a consistent Emerald Downs player. He holds a 100% in the money record at this distance from three tries. His speed figs match well with these fellas. A son of Blue Grass Cat, he should be tracking and closing into the pace. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Rocky Tough (Couton / McCanna) should challenge with the fourth highest speed number at the distance and two prime workouts. This guy loves the distance and the dirt. He is another that comes in from Kentucky.  A son of Paddy O'Prado, he should close fiercely into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Solid Wager  +  #8 Anyportinastorm  +  #3 Oh Marvelous Me  +  #4 Rocky Tough.




Stakes Saturday Results
Arlington International Race Course R11.  ARLINGTON MILLION--G1.  Our first pick, Magic Wand [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $6.90.  Our second pick, Bricks and Mortar, won (1st) for show money of $2.10.  Our third pick, Intellogent [IRE], finished 6th.
We failed on our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel as Magic Wand [IRE] could not pull the upset.
Our 10 CENT Superfecta box play only garnered two of the four needed. Superfecta went 3-2-10-1.
Bankroll falters to $11.73.

MILLION DAY

The top TURF event is finally here. The 37th running of the Arlington Million.

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

A smashing field of nine will hit the grass in this exceptional Turf event. There is enough speed to keep a rolling pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. There are three millionaires in the field and all have a chance for the victory. This race should be one of the most exciting renditions of the high profile Arlington Million.

#2 Magic Wand [IRE] (Lordan / A. O'Brien) might pull off the upset as the only filly in the field. She comes out of a longer Turf route where she disappointed. Her two races prior to that were solid. This gal is 100% in the money at this distance from five starts. A daughter of the esteemed Turf sire, Galileo [IRE], she will be tracking the pace and gun it heading into the stretch.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Bricks and Mortar (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) will go off as the overwhelming favorite. This guy has done nothing wrong in eleven career starts going 100% in the money. This lad has cobbled together five wins in a row securing the highest last out speed number and four premium peaking workouts. A son of Giant's Causeway, he should also be tracking and could close them down.
$2 SHOW.

#9 Intellogent [IRE] (Geroux / Chappel) comes in from France to test his metal against this international cast. He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and one strengthening workout. This lad loves the Turf and the distance. A son of Intello [GER], he should be closing swiftly.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Pivione [IRE] (DeSousa / Balding) comes in from Great Britain sharing the third highest last out speed number at a longer Turf route. This lad holds six career wins, four of which have come at this distance. A son of Redoute's Choice [AUS], he should be forwardly placed.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#2 Magic Wand [IRE]  /  #3 Bricks and Mortar,  #9 Intellogent [IRE],  #7 Pivione [IRE]

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Magic Wand {IRE]  +  #3 Bricks and Mortar  +  #9 Intellogent [IRE]  +  #7 Pivione [IRE]




Last Superfecta Sunday (8/4) Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R7.  La Jolla--G3.  We just missed again in our 10 Cent Superfecta box effort capturing three of the four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 2-1-6-8.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Stubbins, finished 6th.
Bankroll dips to $12.13. We will supplement with a Lincoln for Million Day.

Superfecta Sunday Turf Sprint in Chicago

Nothing better than a little Chicago Turf for our Superfecta Sunday.

Arlington International Race 8 {5 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Starter Optional Claiming}

A good field of nine will take to the green in this the "lucky last" on the card. There is sufficient speed to get this race moving. Speed numbers are very close making it a highly competitive event. All of these lads have proven ability over the turf and the distance. Our task is to needle together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a great race to cap off the week.

#2 Mongol Bull (Valdivia / Rainwater) looks like he is ready to take on this field. He won in his last at the same distance and has put in two strong peaking workouts. This guy relishes the Arlington Turf having hit the board in all eight times he has run over it. He holds the highest speed number at this distance. A son of Hard Spun, he should race close to the leaders and spring into the stretch. He is out Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$3 SHOW.

#5 Shanghai Point (Emigh / Vanden Berg) should make a good go of it with the second highest last out speed number and one sharpening workout. This lad is 65% in the money from twenty career starts. He seems to enjoy the Arlington course and distance. A son of Shanghai Bobby, he should be part of the lead crew.

#4 Royal Commish (J. Lopez / McCannick) will be seeking his third win in a row. He holds the highest last out speed number and one solid workout. This lad is 50% in the money at the distance from fourteen starts and 51% in the money from twenty-nine career starts. A son of Field Commission, he will be looking for a fast pace to show his closing style in the stretch run.

#7 Pablo Del Monte (Felix / H. Rodriguez) looks to be in great form having hit the board in his last three races. He holds the third highest last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint. This gelding is 56% in the money from thirty-two career starts. A son of Giant's Causeway he should be part of the pace scenario.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Mongol Bull  +  #5 Shanghai Point  +  #4 Royal Commish  +  #7 Pablo Del Monte.




Stakes Saturday Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R8.  BING CROSBY--G1.  Our first pick, Cistron, won (1st) for win money of $11.60.  Our second pick, Chief Cicatrix, finished 7th (last).  Our third pick, Jalen Journey, finished 3rd for show money of $4.20.
While we had the winner, we failed in our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel effort.
Superfecta went 3-2-8-5.
Bankroll picks up three bucks to settle at $16.83.

A Turfy Superfecta Sunday along the Jersey Shore

As some of the premiere tracks near the end of their Spring season, there are still some exceptional Turf races as we move deeper into the Summer. On this Superfecta Sunday we take a look at a wonderful Turf race near the Jersey shore.

Monmouth Park Race 9 {Open Mind Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~fillies~Stakes}

A beautiful group of nine fillies will gallop on the green in this featured Stakes race. There is enough speed and forwardly placed types to maintain an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close for a sure, competitive feel. All have terrific Turf pedigrees which will make it enjoyable to watch. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be one of the smashing Turf races of the day.

#2 Valiance (Juarez / Pletcher) looks to achieve her third victory in a row during her short career. She holds the second highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This gal has a strong affinity for the Turf and should show great improvement as she challenge this fine group of battle wary gals. A daughter of Tapit, this gal should be forwardly placed ready to strike. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#9 Beautiful Lover (Bravo / C. Brown) could go off as the favorite as she has rattled off three successive victories. She holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three tried and true C. Brown workouts. She loves the Turf and this distance. A beautifully bred daughter of Arch, she will come a running in the closing strides of the race.

#8 La Feve [FR] (Lynch / Motion) should pose a mighty challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. She will make her first start over the Jersey Turf. This gal appears to in fine form coming off a modest freshening. A daughter of George Vancouver, she should track the pace closely ready to spring into the stretch.

#6 Karama (Carmouche / Pino) should be the controlling speed of the race and has the potential to don the ski mask and take it on the front end. She holds the highest last out speed number and two fine workouts. This gal loves the Turf and distance. A daughter of Kitten's Joy, she is 100% in the money from three career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Valiance  +  #9 Beautiful Lover  +  #8 La Feve  +  #6 Karama.



Stakes Saturday Results
Arlington International Racecourse R8.  Chicago Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Hotshot Anna, finished 2nd.  Our second pick, Annathela, finished 6th.  Our third pick, Student Body, finished 8th (last).
We Failed miserably in our $1 Saturday Exacta wheel.
Superfecta went 2-3-4-7.
Bankroll gets Mertied and flops to $4.00.