Superfecta Sunday downhill Turf action

 On this Superfecta Sunday we look in on a downhill Turf stakes race amidst the San Gabriel mountains.

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {Baffle Stakes~6 1/2 Furlongs~downhill Turf~3 year-old~Stakes}

An intriguing field of ten, up and coming lads, will run downhill on the green in this stakes race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

A number of lightly raced horses including a first-time starter will swagger to the gate. Four Triple Crown Nominees are entered taking an unusual path to those high profile races. Speed figures are fairly close. There is a plethora of speed which should the pace frothy. Only one has raced on the Santa Anita downhill course. It will be a very good race.

#7 Malibu Coast (Prat / McCarthy) comes in off the second highest last out speed number in a mile stakes race on the Turf. He has put in two superb workouts in preparation. Look for him to track the pace and mount his attack in the stretch. A son of Malibu Moon, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 First Peace (Smith / Glatt) comes out ot the same mile Turf race earning the highest last out speed number. Three sensational works adds to his cause. He will be part of the pace scenario with his speed/presser attack. A son of Funtastic, he is 80% in the money from five career starts.

#9 Mi Hermano Ramon (Berrios / Glatt) has cobbled two triple digit speed numbers in his first two starts which earned him wins. He is another tracker that will take advantage of a speedy pace. He has put in two strong workouts. A son of Creative Cause, he has a 100% win rate.

#8 Helladic (Dettori / Hanson) will show speed from the opening of the gate. He comes up in distance with two powerfully speed laden workouts. A son of Kantharos, he has hit the board in all three of his career starts (100% itm).

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Sharp Aza Tack (JJ Hernandez / O'Neill) comes in off a modest layoff with two quality works. A son of Sharp Azteca, he is 75% itm. Should race close to the pace.

#3 Johannes (Rispoli / Yakteen) should find himself close to the pace leaders. Holds third highest last out speed number and three stellar workouts. Son of Nyquist, is 50% itm from four starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Malibu Coast  +  #1 First Peace  +  #9 Mi Hermano Ramon  +  #8 Helladic.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#7 Malibu Coast  /  #1 First Peace,  #9 Mi Hermano Ramon  /  #1,  #9,  #8 Helladic,  #6 Sharp Aza Tack,  #3 Johannes  /  ALL.

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

More Derby Points on the Line on Stakes Saturday

On this Stakes Saturday we look in on another fine race with Kentucky Derby points on the line.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 11 {Sam F. Davis~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of seven will go to the gate in this annual Derby prep race. There will be speed in this one which could produce a frothy pace. Speed numbers are fairly close as each one of these young horses continue to improve. It should be a fantastic race.

#4 Independence Hall (J. Ortiz / Tormbetta) should go off as the short priced favorite having won all three of his races. This guy is stretching out to the distance holding the third highest last out speed number and four serious peaking workouts. This son of Constitution, should be forwardly placed ready to rock.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE.

#1 Ajaaweed (Rosario / McLaughlin) could be the chief challenger with the second highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and four superb workouts. This guy has hit the board in two of his four starts. A son of Curlin, he could benefit from a hot pace with a nice tracking trip.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Premier Star (J. Velazquez / Navarro) will be making his third career start sharing the second highest last out speed number and completing two strong workouts. He has won both of his starts. A son of Tapiture, he should be part of the pace scenario.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Solo Volante (Panici / Biancone) should contend as he has improved in all three of his career starts. He holds the highest last out speed number and has put in four sensational workouts. This guy has also hit the board in all three starts. A son of Karakontie [JPN], he will be tracking and closing swiftly.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#4 Independence Hall  //  #1 Ajaaweed,  #6 Premier Star,  #2 Solo Volante.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Independence Hall  +  #1 Ajaaweed  +  #6 Premier Star  +  #2 Solo Volante.




Furlong Firday Results
Santa Anita Park R5.  Baffle Stakes.  Our pick, Billy Batts, won (1st) for win money of $6.80 and show money of $4.20.
Our 50 CENT Trifecta play was a failed effort.
Superfecta went 4-1-2-3.
Bankroll gains three bucks to settle at $84.96.

Furlong Friday in the Sun

Today on this Furlong Friday we take in a nice stakes race at the "Great Race Place".

Santa Anita Park Race 5 {Baffle Stakes~5 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old~Stakes}

A reduced field of six will take to the Turf in this re-scheduled stakes race. One filly, Bulletproof One,  will challenge these lads in this Turf sprint. She and a couple of others will be part of the speed contingent on the front-end. Speed numbers are fairly close which should make this one quite competitive. It should be a very good race.

#4 Billy Batts (Rispoli / Miller) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number and five superb peaking workouts. This lad has hit the board in his last three. He will be cutting back from a mile route for this race. A son of City Zip, he could benefit from a fast pace as he takes up a close tracking position.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Rookie Mistake (Gutierrez / O'Neill) should challenge as he too cuts back from a route. He holds the highest speed number at the distance and one solid workout. This guy is 100% in the money over the surface, distance and course from two starts. A son of Square Eddie, he should be forwardly placed ready to strike.

#7 Air Force Jet [GB] (Bejarano / O'Neill) should contend in his second North American start. He holds a solid Time Form rating at the distance and has put in four hearty peaking workouts in preparation. A son of Charm Spirit [IRE], he should be part of the pace scenario.

50 CENT Trifecta Box ($3.00)

#4 Billy Batts  +  #2 Rookie Mistake  +  #7 Air Force Jet [GB].




Last Superfecta Sunday (2/2) Results
Gulfstream Park R11.  Claiming. We flubbed our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play, hitting only two of the four needed to score. Superfecta went 4-6-9-2.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Buddy's Memory, finished 5th.
Bankroll drops to $81.96.