On to the Turf for Stakes Saturday

 It is Breeder's Cup Championships at Del Mar today. We take a look at the last race on the card where the ladies will battle on the Turf.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club {Breeder's Cup Filly & Mare Turf~G1~1 3/8 mile~TURF~Fillies/Mares~3-year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A full group of thirteen ladies will hit the Del Mar Turf in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

Expect the Euro-invaders to dominate this race. There are six in the field. Speed Figs/Time Form ratings are fairly close. Five have competed at the distance, while two will cut back to the distance from their last. Only three have raced over the Del Mar course. There are five millionaires in the field. It comes up a little light on speed. You can expect a euro-quickening as they head into the stretch run. It should be a fantastic race to conclude this year's Breeders Cup Championships.

#9 Cinderella's Dream (Buick / Appleby) comes in from Great Britain. This gal finished second in this race last year. She hopes to win it this year. In preparation she has cobbled six nice works over the Turf at Keeneland in the last thirty days. This filly holds the second highest speed number over Turf. Look for her to be part of the tracker back ready to strut in the stretch. A millionaire daughter of Sharmadal, she is 85% in the money from fourteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Bedtime Story (Soumillon / A. O'Brien) also comes in from after racing last in Great Britain. She cuts back from a mile and half distance. This gal should also sit in amongst the tracker pack. Her last out time form rating sits will with this group. A daughter of Frankel [GB], she is 46% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Diamond Rain [GB] (Loughnane / Appleby) is Euro based coming down from Woodbine. She is another tracker looking to battle for position. This gal holds the highest (tie) last out speed number. She has hit the board in her last three races. This filly will try this distance for the first time though she has competed at longer. Another daughter of Sharmadal, she is 72% in the money from seven starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#13 She Feels Pretty (J. Velazquez / DeVaux) exits a win up at Woodbine where she earned the other highest last out speed number and has put in four very sharp workouts. This gal should track the pace closely and get first jump on those coming from off the pace. She will stretch out to the distance. A daughter of Karakontie [JPN], she is 100% in the money from twelve starts.

#14 See the Fire [GB] (O. Murphy / Balding) last raced in France where she placed second. She has progressively improved her Time Form ratings in each of her last three races. This gal is another that will track the pace closely. She will go this distance for the first time. A daughter of Sea the Starts [IRE], she is 62% in the money from sixteen starts.

#2 Stellify (Geroux / B. Cox) is the speed of the race and with controlled fractions she could steal this one. This filly holds the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and four solid workouts. She holds two wins from two tries at the distance. This lady will be attempting win her fifth straight race. A daughter of Justify, she is 100% in the money from six starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#9 Cinderella's Dream [GB]  ///  #11 Bedtime Story [IRE],  #6 Diamond Rain [GB],  #13 She Feels Pretty,  #14 See the Fire [GB],  #2 Stellify.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#11,  #6,  #13,  #14,  #2  ///  #9 Cinderella's Dream [GB].

Best of luck with all of your Breeder's Cup wagers!!!

 

Superfecta Sunday in Sunny Florida

Another Breeder's Cup Championships is in the books. What a fantastic two days of racing it was. More great racing is yet to be seen. On this first day of November we take a look at a splendid Turf race down in sunny Florida.

Gulfstream Park West {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Allowance}

A fine group of seven will hit the green in this feature Turf battle. There is enough speed to maintain an honest pace giving all entrants a chance at victory. Speed numbers are relatively close. It is a great mix of runners with hopes of improvement on the Turf. Our task is to string together a winning group of runners for our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#5 Sublime Appeal (Gonzales / Rizo) has the most upside potential coming off a maiden win. This colt shares the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, is working a two race progression, and has put in one solid workout. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#7 Minecraft (Caraballo / Nagle) is seeking his third win in a row sharing that third highest last out speed number. This lad has already notched a win over the Gulfstream Park West course and has the third highest overall in the money record at 60%. With a proper pace he will be closing gallantly.

#3 Black Martino (Gaffalione / Garaffalo) should challenge with the highest last out speed number and a three race progression. This guy should be forwardly placed ready to spring into the stretch. He holds a solid in the money record overall, over the surface and at the distance.

#6 Snow Trouble (Zayas / Pletcher) is on the improve with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two peaking bullet workouts. This son of Tapit has already hit the board at Gulfstream Park West. Expect him to be forwardly placed ready to roll.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Sublime Appeal  +  #7 Minecraft  +  #3 Black Martino  +  #6 Snow Trouble.




Stakes Saturday Results
Keeneland R6.  Breeder's Cup FILLY and MARE TURF--G1.  Our first pick, Legatissimo [IRE] finished 2nd for place money of $3.00 and show money of $3.90.  Our second pick, Secret Gesture [GB], finished 7th.  Our third pick, Stephanies Kitten, won (1st) for show money of $1.80.
Superfecta went 11-3-6-2. We captured only two in our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.
Bankroll loses ground to settle at 13.61.

Breeder's Cup Championships 2015

Staying on at Keeneland, we take in the BC Filly and Mare Turf for our Stakes Saturday. Some of the best racing in the world will take place at that grand track in Lexington, Kentucky.

Keeneland Race 6 {Breeder's Cup Filly and Mare Turf~G1~1 3/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~fillies/mares~Graded Stakes}

A field of ten of the best female Turfers will make their start over the Turf course rated as good. Some of the best trainers and jockey's in the world will guide their charges in this spectacular race. It could be run Euro style as there is limited speed with only four that like a pressing attack when racing. A strong quickening into the stretch should be expected. It should be a fantastic race on a beautiful day in Kentucky.

#3 Legatissimo [IRE] (Moore / Wachman) is one of two millionaires in the race. She has run exceeding well in Ireland and Great Britain in her last two, winning both. This gal has an 80% in the money record from ten starts. She loves the turf and does well over good going. This daughter of Danehill Dancer [IRE] should track the pace closely and spurt through into the stretch.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#12 Secret Gesture [GB] (Geroux / Beckett) was last seen at Arlington Park winning the Beverly D, but unfortunately disqualified to third. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and has put in one peaking workout. This gal also has an 80% in the money record from fifteen starts. A daughter of Galileo [IRE], she should be forwardly placed ready to romp.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#11 Stephanies Kitten (I Ortiz / C. Brown) should be in contention with the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two stout workouts. This gal is one of the millionaires in the race. With a honest pace she should be able to track and close willingly. This daughter of Kitten's Joy has done very well at this particular distance securing a 83% in the money record from six tries. The "Kitten's" did very well on Day One of the BC Championships.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#9 Miss France [IRE] (Dettori / Fabre) will be stretching out to this distance having run very well in France. She appears to be in good form with some of the best connections in the world. A daughter of Dansill [GB], she should be forwardly placed ready to strike.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Legatissimo [IRE]  +  #12 Secret Gesture [GB]  +  #11 Stephanies Kitten  +  #9 Miss France [IRE].




Furlong Friday's Results
Keeneland R2.  Allowance.  Our pick, Titanium, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 7-9-4-5.
Bankroll dives to $7.31.
We will supplement with a Hamilton for today's racing.

Superfecta Sunday at Hawthorne

The 2013 Breeders' Cup races are over.  We enter into this Superfecta Sunday taking a look at a wide open Turf contest at historic Hawthorne Race Course.

Hawthorne Race Course Race 6 {1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~Claiming}
A pack of twelve veteran Turfers will route in this competitive Turf contest.  Only two have not raced over the Hawthorne turf course.  The rest have a decent record over the Hawthorne green.  There is little speed in this one so a quickening going in the stretch can be expected.  It should be a terrific handicapping challenge.  Let's try to batch a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#4 Harvest Home (Thornton / Rousell ) looks to have a minor edge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two speedy peaking workouts.  He should be tracking the pace over a course where he shares with three others the third highest speed number.  This guy is our Bronze Horseshoe runner for this Superfecta Sunday.
$2 SHOW.

#1 My Sonny Boy (R. Hernandez / Bruggemann) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one solid workout.  Should he get enough pace up front he will be closing hard.  He also has the highest speed number over the Hawthorne course.

#7 Codeword [IRE] (Roman / Walt) could contend with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three superb workouts.  This guy holds the second highest speed number over the turf at Hawthorne.  He should be among the many trackers in the race positioning for a good stretch run.

#3 Roi Le Roy (S. Martinez / Kirby) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number and two robust workouts.  He should be taking up a tracking position seeking to close down this group.  He holds the second best in the money record at Hawthorne at 80% from five starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Harvest Home  +  #1 My Sonny Boy  +  #7 Codeword [IRE]  +  #3 Roi Le Roy.




Stakes Saturday Results
Santa Anita R1.  BC Juvenile TURF Sprint Stakes.  Our first pick, Toowindytohaulrox, finished 2nd for place money of $5.30 and show money of $5.60.  Our second pick, Love In The Desert [GB], finished 4th.  Our third pick, Richies Party Girl, won (1st) for show money of $4.60.
Superfecta went 2-9-7-8.

Santa Anita R5.  BC Filly and Mare TURF--G1.  Our first pick, Marketing Mix, finished off the board.  Our second pick, Dank [GB], won (1st) for place money of $3.40 and show money of $4.20.  Our third pick, Romantica [GB], finished 2nd for show money of $4.00.
Superfecta went 1-2-4-8.

Bankroll gets shaved to $99.48.

Breeders' Cup Day Two

Stakes Saturday brings us day two of the 2013 Breeders' Cup races.  More interesting is the massive rollover pool of $891,813 in the Pick-5, according to DRF.com.  They also estimate that the Pick-5 pool could mushroom to over $3 million.  For that reason let's look at two early races on today's powerful card.

Santa Anita Race 1 {Breeders' Cup Juvenile TURF Sprint~6 1/2 furlongs~downhill TURF~2 year old~Stakes}
A superlative group of nine youngsters will go to the amazing Santa Anita hill course in the first stakes race on the Breeder's Cup card.  A great amount of speed will keep this one humming as they snake down the hill to the main straightaway.  Anyone these youngsters are capable of making it to the winners circle.

#9 Toowindytohaulrox (Talamo / D'Amato) might have a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strengthening workouts.  This son of Harlan's Holiday will be making his third career start having already notched a win on this downhill course.  He can press or track depending on how the pace develops.
$2 WIN / $3 PLACE / $4 SHOW.

#8 Love In The Desert [GB] (Bejarano / Callaghan) should be the favorite with the highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts.  This daughter of Lemon Drop Kid will be coming off a nice layoff as she makes her first North American Start.  She also has the highest speed number over the surface which aids her cause.
$2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#2 Richies Party Girl (Espinoza / Ward) could surprise with the second highest speed number over the surface, a last out route race and one bullet workout.  She should be motoring on the front-end.  A daughter of Any Given Saturday, she has already put up two wins in four tries over Turf.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#7 Dothraki (Stra / Meredith) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty peaking workouts.  This guy will be tracking the pace ready to rumble.  A son of Rock Hard Ten, he is one of three that have made the journey downhill with success.

10 CENT Superfecta

#9 Toowindytohaulrox, #8 Love In The Desert [GB] / #9, #8 / #2 Richies Party Girl, #7Dothraki / #2, #7.


Santa Anita Race 5 {Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf~G1~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
An awesome field of ten will take to the green in this $2 million dollar grade one race.  There is some speed and forwardly placed types in here to keep the pace very honest.  Only two millionaires make an appearance in the race, but a few are on the cusp of that best in class designation.  It is an extremely solid field which should bring some worthwhile excitement to the overall card.

#6 Marketing Mix (Stevens / Proctor) looks like she will press her way to victory with the fourth highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and three hardy workouts.  She also holds the the fourth highest speed number at the distance and the highest over the Santa Anita Turf course.  This daughter of Medaglia d'Oro loves the distance and has the million dollar bank to prove it.
$2 WIN / $3 PLACE / $4 SHOW.

#1 Dank [GB] (Moore / Stoute) is an invader from across the pond who last appeared at Arlington Park to win the Beverly D.  She holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression and will be firing fresh after a brief sixty day layoff.  This daughter of Dansili [GB] should be tracking the pace closely ready to move smoothly into the stretch.
$2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#2 Romantica [GB] (Guyon / Fabre) could go off the favorite as the daughter of the great Euro racer, Galileo [IRE].  She holds the second highest last out speed number and has the highest speed number at the distance.  Expect her to be forwardly placed ready to get first jump on the leaders.  It is not out of the question for her to pull off the victory.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Alterite [FR] (J. Velazquez / C. Brown) will be in the hunt sharing the fourth highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and putting in two athletic workouts.  She is the daughter of Literato [FR] and will be closing swiftly into a fast pace.  This gal does hold the second highest speed number at the distance.

#10 Kittens Dumplings (Rosario / Maker) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one robust workout.  She will be closing hard as the daughter of the great Turf sire, Kitten's Joy.  As expected she has done well over the surface, but will be making her first foray at the distance.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Marketing Mix / #1 Dank [GB] / #2 Romantica [GB] / #4 Alterite [FR], #10 Kitten's Dumplings.



Friday's Results
Santa Anita R10.  Breeders' Cup Distaff--G1.  Our first show pick, Princess of Sylmar, finished 6th (last).  Our second show pick, Authenticity, finished 3rd for show money of $4.20.
Superfecta went 5-3-2-4.
Bankroll looses a dime and settles at $104.98.