A Santa Anita Stakes Saturday

 With the Breeder's Cup only four weeks away, we take a look at a fine Stakes race at beautiful Santa Anita, the site of this year's Breeder's Cup.

Santa Anita Park Race 8 {Awesome Again Stakes~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A great group of nine will go to the gate in this win and you're in Breeder's Cup challenge series race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to keep the pace rolling well. Four millionaires enter the race. Speed figs are very close. All of these have been well prepped workout wise. Only one has yet to go this distance. Two will make their first Santa Anita appearance. It should be a fantastic race on an exceptionally good card.

#4 Skinner (M. Smith / Shirreffs) should track a speedy pace and stirke in the strength. He holds the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and two superb workouts. This guy enjoys the surface, distance and track. A son of Curlin, he is 62% in the money from eight starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Stiletto Boy (Desormeaux / Moger) should be forwardly placed with the highest speed number at the distance and two sound workouts. He excels over the surface, distance and on the Santa Anita track. A millionaire son of Shackleford, he is 70% in the money from twenty-four career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Slowdown Andy (M. Gutierrez / O'Neill) comes in with the highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. He will be part of the speed scenario. He is another that loves the surface, distance, and track. A millionaire son of Nyquist, he is 84% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Defunded (Maldonaldo / Baffert) will be part of the speed team on the front end. He is a distance specialist having hit the board five of six times. A millionaire son of Dialed In, he is 68% in the money from nineteen starts.

#1 Senor Buscador (G. Franco / Fincher) is the lone closer of the group and may pick up a piece should the pace overheat. A son of Mineshaft, he is 53% in the money from thirteen starts.

#7 National Treasure (JJ Hernandez / Baffert) has the tactical speed to stay the course. This millionaire son of Quality Road, is 62% in the money from eight career  starts. He should contend.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Skinner  //  #9 Stiletto Boy,  #3 Slow Down Andy,  #2 Defunded,  #1 Senor Buscador,  #7 National Treasure.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#9,  #3,  #2,  #1,  #7  //  #4 Skinner.

Best of luck to you with all your Santa Anita plays!!!

 

Superfecta Sundayon the Turf under the Sun

California is calling as we take in a great Turf race names after a legendary horse.

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {John Henry Turf Championship~G2~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A terrific field of eight will hit the green in this graded event. There is some speed to deliver some pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making the race competitive. All are coming into this one fresh off of at least thirty days rest. Most of these lads have superb workout tabs, ready to hit the turf with flourish. Our task is to stitch together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#1 Itsinthepost [FR] (T. Baze / Mullins) looks to turn the tables with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four sensational works. He should be close to the pace and rush into the stretch. This guy enjoys the Santa Anita Turf.

#8 Hunt [IRE] (Prat / D'Amato) has produced two wins in a row and looks to add another. He holds the highest last out speed number at a longer Turf route and three sturdy workouts. This lad is another that should race close to the pace and release into the stretch.

#4 Chicago Style (Van Dyke / Proctor) should challenge coming off three wins in a row. His last two speed numbers are good, he comes out of a longer Turf route, and has put in four hearty peaking workouts. He has won five of his six career races. This gelding is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#6 Up With the Brids (Theriot / D'Amato) should be a factor with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and four strong workouts. This millionaire holds eight career wins and is 54% in the money from thirty-three starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Itsinthepost [FR]  +  #8 Hunt [IRE]  +  #4 Chicago Style  +  #6 Up With the Birds.

Stakes Saturday Results

Santa Anita Park R10.  Awesome Again Stakes--G1. Our first pick, Mubtaahij [IRE], won (1st) for win money of $8.20, place money of $7.20, and show money of $10.50.  Our second pick, Midnight Storm, finished 2nd for show money of $4.80.  Our third pick, Breaking Lucky, finished 5th.

Superfecta went 6-3-1-8.

Bankroll rises to $92.30.

Qatar Prix de L'arc de Triomphe Results (early this morning)

Chantilly, France 3:05 pm Race. Our first pick, Dschingis Secret [GER], finished 6th.  Our second pick, Zarak [FR] finished off the board.  Our third pick, Ulysses [IRE], finished 3rd for place money of $5.60.

Exacta went 17 - 5.

Bankroll encounters "a frappe un coup", settling at $84.90.

Stakes Saturday on the West Coast

Horse racing is warming nicely on the West coast as we move closer to the Breeder's Cup Championships. On this Stakes Saturday we take a look at a great grade one.

Santa Anita Park Race 10 {Awesome Again~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A highly talented group of seven will go to the California dirt in this grade one. Four millionaires are among this group giving it a very high caliber feel. There is tremendous speed which should make for a fast pace. Beyer speed figs are super close. It should be an extremely exciting race.

#6 Mubtaahij [IRE] (Van Dyke / Baffert) looks to be in sound shape after a long layoff. He will start fresh coming out of Dubai with some excellent last out performances. He has put together a powerful workout tab prepping for this one. A millionaire son of Dubawi [IRE], he should take full advantage of the speedsters up front.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Midnight Storm (T. Baze / D'Amato) should dictate terms of the pace and have enough left to fend off the trackers. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and four superb workouts. This millionaire son of Pioneer of the Nile, excels at the distance and enjoys the Santa Anita track.

$2 SHOW.

#5 Breaking Lucky (Smith / R. Baker) should challenge as he follows the pace closely. This lad holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three sensational bullet workouts. He shares the highest speed number at the distance with two others. A millionaire son of Lookin At Lucky, this will be his first battle at Santa Anita.

$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#8 Cupid (Bejarano / Baffert) is the deserved morning line favorite and he could be part of a Bob Baffert exacta. He shares the second highest last out speed number and has put in four excellent workouts. This guy is 100% in the money over the track. A millionaire son of Tapit, he has the tactical speed to acknowledge the developing pace and shoot into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Mubtaahij [IRE]  /  #3 Midnight Storm  /  #5 Breaking Lucky  /  #8 Cupid, ALL.

Furlong Friday Results

Laurel Park R9.  Allowance.  Our pick, My Sister Caro, won (1st) for show money of $3.20.

Superfecta went 5-3-8-2.

Bankroll gains a couple dimes to settle at $76.00.