Showing posts with label Blue Norther Stakes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blue Norther Stakes. Show all posts

Saturday, January 4, 2020

Stakes Saturday in South Florida

On this first Stakes Saturday of the year we take in a competitive Turf stakes race down in South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {Ginger Brew Stakes~7 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A nice field of eleven will dart out onto the Florida grass in this annual affair. There is enough speed to keep the pace churning. Speed numbers reflect parity in this sassy field. All of these gals hope to make a nice improvement in the New Year. It should be one of the most exciting races on the day.

#3 Moral Reasoning (Castellano / C. Brown) will be moving up slightly in distance after hitting the board in her first two races. This gal has put in four solid workouts prepping for this event. A daughter of More Than Ready, should be tracking the pace ready to strike.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Sunset Promise (J. Ortiz / Maker) will contend with the third highest last out speed number and three powerful workouts. She comes down from a slightly longer Turf route sporting a 72% in the money record from seven starts. A daughter of Broken Vow, she will be tracking the pace closely ready to spring.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Abscond (I. Ortiz / Kenneally) is the one to beat with the highest last out speed number at a route and five superb peaking workouts. She is one of four who will be making their first run over the Florida Turf. This daughter of Blame, should be forwardly placed looking to get first jump on the leaders.
$1 SHOW.

#10 Runway Dreamer (Bravo / J. Carroll) should be in contention having already won over the Gulfstream course. She holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and one sound workout. A daughter of Tonalist, she should be tracking the pace and make a run of it in the stretch.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#3 Moral Reasoning  //  #6 Sunset Promise,  #4 Abscond,  #10 Runway Dreamer.

10 CENT Superfecta ($1.60)

#3 Moral Reasoning  /  #6 Sunset Promise  /  #4 Abscond,  #10 Runway Dreamer  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (12/29/19) Results.
Santa Anita Park R8.  Blue Norther Stakes.  We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play scoring only two of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 6-8-7-3.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Croughhavouke [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $3.40.
Bankroll gets nicked for a buck, dipping to $106.36.

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita

We go into our last Superfecta Sunday of the year looking at a fine Turf race at the "Great Race Place".

Santa Anita Park Race 8 {Blue Norther Stakes~1 mile~TURF~2 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

There is parity in this field of nine. Any one of these gals can pull off the victory. There is enough speed to produce a swift pace and the speed figs are very close. Four are coming out of the same graded event, while the others are moving up in class for this event. Our task is to sew together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.

#6 Laura's Light (Cedillo / Miller) might have the edge as she enters her third career race. This gal holds the highest last out speed number and three robust workouts. She has hit the board in both of her career races. A daughter of Constitution, she should be forwardly placed in a good position to capture this one.

#8 Croughavouke [IRE] (Rispoli / Mullins) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number, the highest speed number at the distance and two strong workouts. This gal loves the surface, distance and Santa Anita course. A daughter of Dandy Man [IRE], she will track and close with grit. She is out Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Guitty [FR] (Rosario / Powell) is another that will contend as she improves with every race. She holds a couple of good last out speed figs and two sound workouts. This gal has two wins from three starts at this distance. A daughter of Dunkerque [FR], she will be tracking and closing gracefully.

#5 Overjoyed (Smith / Drysdale) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number and three solid workouts. She has a win at the distance where she earned the third highest speed number at same. A daughter of Medaglia d'Oro, she should be tracking the pace ready to strike in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Laura's Light  +  #8 Croughavouke [IRE]  +  #2 Guitty [FR}  +  #5 Overjoyed.




Stakes Saturday Results
Santa Anita Park R6.  American Oaks--G1.  Our first pick, Vibrance, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Lady Prancealot [IRE], won (1st) for place money of $3.00 and show money of $3.60.  Our third pick, Mucho Unusual, finished 2nd for show money of $3.20.
We failed in our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel effort.
Superfecta went 5-3-6-7.
Bankroll gets boinked and drops to $107.36.

Sunday, January 6, 2019

Superfecta Sunday in New Mexico

On this Superfecta Sunday we take a look at a nice Stakes race in the 48th State.

Sunland Park Race 8 {Bold Ego Handicap~5 1/2 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A grand field of eleven will go to the gate in this feature stakes race. There is more than enough speed to take this group through a dazzling pace. Speed figs are quite varied, but should be fairly competitive. Our task is to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#3 Fight to Glory (D. Lopez / Diodoro) should go off as the deserved favorite with the fourth highest last out speed number, the highest speed number (tie) at the distance, and one solid workout. She should show speed. This daughter of American Lion is 83% in the money from eighteen career starts.

#5 Life of Illusion (Eikleberry / H. Dominguez) looks to be in good form with the third highest last out speed number, sharing the highest speed number at the distance, and putting in a sound workout. This gal has tactical speed that will serve her well among this speed laden crew. A daughter of Harlan's Holiday, she is 66% in the money from twelve career starts. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Raging Town (A. Juarez / Asmussen) should fire well after a brief freshening. This gal should be comfortable sitting just off the pace. She has put in one strong workout in preparation. Her speed numbers are competitive with this group. A daughter of Jersey Town, she is 54% in the money from eleven starts.

#8 Kram (L. Contreras / Fincher) is coming off an extended layoff with two significant workouts. This girl holds the second highest speed number over the Sunland track. The distance is right in her wheelhouse. A daughter of Colonel John, she is 66% in the money from six career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Fight to Glory  +  #5 Life of Illusion  +  #6 Raging Town  +  #8 Kram.



Last Superfecta Sunday (12/30/18) Results
Santa Anita Park R4.  Blue Norther Stakes.  Off again on our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket, capturing only two of the four wagering interests needed to cash. Superfecta went 7-5-8-1. 
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Courteous, finished 5th.
Bankroll drops to $91.91. 

Sunday, December 30, 2018

Superfecta Sunday in Southern Cali

Another good TURF race to handicap for our Superfecta Sunday.

Santa Anita Park Race 4 {Blue Norther Stakes~1 mile~TURF~2 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A great crop of young fillies will cruise over the Turf in this annual event. There is plentiful speed which could produce fast fractions. Speed numbers are so very close making any of these gals race. Our task is to fashion together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.
It should be an exciting race.

#6 Courteous (Talamo / Mandella) should display speed in amongst this speedy group. She hold the fourth highest last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. She has a sound affinity for the surface, distance and course. A daughter of Midnight Lute, she is 50% in the money from four starts. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Giza Goddess (Blanc / Shirreffs) is in fine form with the second highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. A daughter of Cairo Prince, she appears to be improving with each additional race. She should be in excellent position while tracking the pace.

#1 Lady Prancelot [IRE] could go off as the favorite with the third highest speed number at the mile distance and three powerful workouts. This young lady loves the surface, distance, and course. A daughter of Sir Prancelot [IRE], she will benefit greatly from a blazing pace.

#2 Splashy Kisses (Van Dyke / O'Neill) makes the surface switch from dirt to TURF and comes down from a longer route. She has put in three stamina inducing workouts during a brief freshening. A daughter of Blame, she is another that will be tracking the pace ready to strike in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Courteous  +  #7 Giza Goddess  +  #1 Lady Prancelot  +  #2 Splashy Kisses.




Stakes Saturday Results
Santa Anita Park R8.  American Oaks--G1.  Our first pick, Competitionofideas, won (1st) for win money of $12.20, place money of $12.00, and show money of $11.50.  Our second pick, Colonia [FR], finished 4th.  Our third pick, Paved, finished 5th.
We only captured two of the required four wagering interests to cash on our 10 CENT Superfecta effort. Superfecta went 8-3-4-2.
Bankroll gets a pop to $96.31.

Friday, January 2, 2015

Friday in the Southern California Sun

Today we take a peek at a good Turf mile race in the Southern California sun.

Santa Anita Park Race 6 {1 mile~TURF~4 year old Up~Optional Claiming}
A good group of ten will take to the grass in this mile Turf race. It appears to be a speed laden event that could have an interesting outcome. The speed numbers are very comparable making it even more of challenge.

#2 Horizontalyspeakin (Espinoza / Sadler) might be able to edge out the field with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and four sensational peaking workouts. This lad should be forwardly placed ready to strike.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Mega Heat (Nakatani / Eurton) should pose the fiercest challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two stout workouts. This lad will be the first to pick off the speedsters if they develop a hot pace.

#8 Super Ability (Smith / Gaines) should challenge with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four strong workouts. He should also be near the front end ready to make his move through the stretch.

#4 Boozer (Bejarano / Glatt) should contend with a successful last out effort finishing first and putting in three hearty workouts. This guy should also be part of the forwardly placed crew. He has also been quite successful over the surface hitting the board 75% of the time.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Horizontalyspeakin  /  #7 Mega Heat  /  #8 Super Ability  /  #4 Boozer.



Thursday's Results
Santa Anita Park R8.  Blue Norther Stakes.  Our first pick, Rainha Da Beteria, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.  Our second pick, Jaded Glory, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 4-6-8-5.
Bankroll dips to $4.49.

Thursday, January 1, 2015

New Year Horse Racing Weekend

Happy New Year, 2015 !!!
Wishing you much success in your handicapping endeavors this year.

Happy Birthday to Our Equine heroes!!

On this Thursday, we start our horse racing weekend with a snappy one mile Turf race for the gals at sunny Santa Anita.

Santa Anita Race 8 {Blue Norther Stakes~1 mile~TURF~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A dynamic field of ten will hit the grass in this featured stakes race. There is enough speed to keep the pace rolling. Most are coming into this one off a brief freshening which should make this a highly competitive event. Speed figures are close among these improving gals.

#8 Rainha Da Bateria (Smith / Motion) should fire will, particularly if the pace is solid. She holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and has put in one superb workout. This gal also holds the second highest speed number at the distance. She should be closing swiftly into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Jaded Glory (Stevens / Proctor) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three excellent peaking workouts. This filly has a victory over the Santa Anita course. She should be tracking and closing efficiently.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Wedding Blush (Bejarano / Moger) should contend holding the highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and putting in three hearty workouts. She should be part of the front end crew motoring for position. This will be her first turf try.

#4 Lutine Belle (A. Solis / Hollendorfer) should be in the mix sharing the highest last out speed number, working a five race progression, and putting in four supreme workouts. She will be part of the closing group seeking to hit the wire first.

#10 Sea Mona (Espinoza / Sadler) will be in the hunt with the highest speed number at the distance and putting in four athletic workouts. She has a versatile running style that could put her in proper position for victory. Expect her to be close to the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Rainha Da Bateria  /  #5 Jaded Glory  /  #9 Wedding Blush  /  #4 Lutine Belle, #10 Sea Mona.



Last Superfecta Sunday (12/28) Results
Santa Anita R8.  Daytona--G3.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort hitting three of the four wagering interests. Superfecta went 9-11-1-10.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Betty's Bambino, won (1st) for show money of $3.00.
Bankroll slips to $5.89.