Superfecta Sunday in Kentucky

We take up our Superfecta Sunday attempt at a quaint little track down Kentucky way.

Ellis Park Race 8 {1 mile~3 year-old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}

A very competitive group of eight will go to the gate. Speed numbers are very close insuring a close race. There is enough speed and forwardly placed types to keep an honest pace. It is an intriguing race where any of these gals have the capability to notch the victory. Our task is to cobble a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#4 Zelda Can Dance (Pedroza / Hiles) could have the advantage with the second highest  last out speed number, a three race progression and one peaking workout. She should be tracking the pace closely and swoop into the stretch. This gal likes the track and the mile distance. She is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Strike Back Fast (Court / Lukas) just broke her maiden, but appears ready to take another step forward. She holds the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, a tremendous seven race progression, and two superb peaking workouts. This filly does have a stout 57% in the money record from seven starts.

#7 Tocqueville [ARG] (Albarado / Stidham) should challenge sharing the second highest speed number at the distance and shares the third highest Beyer last out. She raced longer last out at Arlington International and has put in two strong workouts. This lady should be forwardly placed for first strike capability.

#8 C Islandsurprise (B. Hernandez / McGee) should contend sporting the highest last out speed number which was earned at this distance. She is working a two race progression and has put in two substantive workouts. This lass is another that should be forwardly placed.

10 CENt Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Zelda Can Dance  +  #3 Strike Back Fast  +  #Tocqueville [ARG]  +  #8 C Islandsurprise.



Stakes Saturday Results
Saratoga R9. Bowling Green--G2. Our first pick, Innovation Economy, pulled-up in the race.  Our second pick, Red Rifle, won (1st) for place money of $3.20 and show money of $4.00.  Our third pick, Iron Power, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 1-2-3-4.
Bankroll gets shaved to $11.51.

Stakes Saturday at Saratoga

A wonderful Stakes Saturday of racing from across the country. Today we look toward the "Spa" for a fabulous Turf race.

Saratoga Race 9 {Bowling Green~G2~1 3/8 mile~ inner TURF~4 year old Up~Graded Stakes}

A highly regarded group of nine will take to the green in this annual contest. There is plenty of speed to the outside and a number of closers to the outside which should make for a fine start. Most in this one have gone this distance or greater. Speed numbers are fairly close with a number of entrants scoring triple digits. Expect the most exciting race on the Saratoga card.

#7 Innovation Economy (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) looks for his third win in a row and he may capture it. With the fourth highest last out speed number at a monster route, a six race progression, and three superb workouts, it is his race to win.  This son of Dynaformer will be running late into a sound pace.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Red Rifle  (Castellano / Pletcher) should challenge with his immense speed. This lad holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts. A son of Giant's Causeway, he will be stretching out to this distance which should not be a problem.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Iron Power (J. Ortiz / Clement) should contend with a couple of very good last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and one robust workout. He should show speed and try to steal this one.  A son of Mizzen Mast, he has already secured a victory at this distance in his only try.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#2 War Dancer (Lezcano / Mott) should be in contention with the third highest last out speed number and four excellent peaking workouts. He has the tactical speed to stay the course as any pace scenario develops. This son of War Front holds the highest speed number at the distance.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Innovation Economy  /  #1 Red Rifle  /  #4 Iron Power  /  #2 War Dancer.




Friday's Results
Saratoga R4.  Curlin Stakes.  Our first pick, Tekton, finished 2nd for show money of $2.80.  Our second pick, Stanford, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 5-3-6-1.
Bankroll dips to $4.31.  We will supplement with a Hamilton for Stakes Saturday racing.

Superfecta Sunday at AP, Try Two

A pleasant Superfecta Sunday where we will venture to magnificent Arlington Park to give a good effort at securing a 10 CENT Superfecta box.

Arlington Park Race 5 {1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A decent group of ten horses will make their start in this allowance feature.  This evenly matched field comes up a little light on speed.  There should be a small forwardly placed group chased around the polytrack by a group of tracker / closers.  From a handicapping perspective this could be a challenging one.  Let's give it a try.

#9 Dad Are We There (Martinez / Mathews) could go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two hearty workouts. He has a tactical running style that should suit him well in this race.

#3 Jilly From Philly (Graham / Robertson) is a very consistent type that relishes the poly.  He has a couple of decent last out speed numbers that match-up well with this group, a two race progression, and one very strong workout.  He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection for this Sunday.
$2 SHOW.

#10 Peso (Torres / Boyce) looks ready to tackle these.  He holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers and has put in two solid, peaking workouts.  He should be forwardly placed ready to pounce.

#4 Classy Cove (Mena / McGee) will be moving up in distance with the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three efficient workouts.  He could sit right off the pace ready to explode in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Dad Are We There  +  #3 Jilly From Philly  +  #10 Peso  +  #4 Classy Cove.



Stakes Saturday Results
Belmont Park R3.  Bowling Green--G2.  Our first pick, Air Support, won (1st) for win money of $2.45 and show money of $2.10.  Our second pick, Brilliant Speed, finished 3rd for show money of $1.30.  Our third pick, Brujo de Olleros [BRZ], finished 4th.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta for this race.

Louisiana Downs R10.  Super Derby--G2.  Our first pick, Rousing Sermon, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Blueskiesnrainbows, finished 7th.
Superfecta went 9-5-6-8.

Bankroll sputters to $49.26.

Stakes Saturday Hoorah

On this beautiful Stakes Saturday we look at two fine races one in New York and one in Louisiana.

Belmont Park Race 3 {Bowling Green~G2~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A very small field of five step onto the green.  A bit of speed rounded out by some tracker closers should make this race an interesting one.

#1 Air Support (J. Velazquez / McGaughey) should get an honest pace to close into.  He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and has put in three hearty workouts.  This guy holds the highest speed number at the distance.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.

#2 Brilliant Speed (Castellano / Albertrani) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and two roaring workouts.  He could get first jump on the leaders in the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#5 Brujode de Olleros [BRZ] (Leparoux / Motion) could be the surprise coming from a stellar career racing in Uruguay.  His last out at Monmouth Park was good, earning him the fourth highest last out speed number in this group.  He is coming off a freshening with three robust workouts.
$1 SHOW.

10 CENT Superfecta
Due to the small field, this race will not offer one.


Louisiana Downs Race 10 {Super Derby~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year olds~Stakes}
An exciting field of nine will make this race.  It comes up speed heavy and should benefit a tracker or closer.  With so many retirements from the three year old division this year, a few stars may emerge from this race pointing toward the Breeder's Cup in November.

#8 Rousing Sermon (Smith / Hollendorfer) ships in showing fine form with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and five superb, peaking workouts.  He could track and close his way to victory.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.

#3 Blueskiesnrainbows (Talamo / Baffert) also ships in for this showing strong speed.  He holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and five stellar, peaking workouts.  This guy will be up to his knees in speedsters and pressers.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Bourbon Courage (Goncalves / Gorder) will be in the hunt with the third highest speed number and three significant peaking workouts.  He could benefit from his tracking style holding the third highest pseed number at the distance.

#2 Key Donation (Eramia / Amoss) could be the best of the rest with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and four tenacious, peaking workouts.  He will be stretching out in distance with a pressing/tracking attack.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Rousing Sermon, #3 Blueskiesnrainbows / #8, #3 / #9 Bourbon Courage, #2 Key Donation / #9, #2.



Friday's Results
Presque Isle Downs R3.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Sisterhood, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Broadway Marquee, finished 9th.
Superfecta went 3-8-4-9.
Bankroll gets bitten and drops to $56.81.

Beautiful Vancouver

Let's close our horse racing weekend out by looking Northwest to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada for the BC Derby.  Gosh, the air up there must be crisp and fresh this time of year.  Great running weather for our equine athletes.

Hastings Park Race 9 {British Columbia Derby~G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A superlatively deep field of twelve have their eyes on making the start in this annual contest.  There are a lot of front end running types in the field which makes it an interesting challenge.  Only a handful in the group have traveled the distance or longer.  It promises to be an exhilarating race.

#5 Jebrica (R. Baze / Penney) looks well suited for this race with the highest last out speed number over this same distance, a two race progression, and two strengthening workouts.  Could track and close nicely.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Couldabenthewhisky (Mitchell / Jenne) is also coming back from the same race and distance as Jebrica.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two stout workouts.  He is another that could track what could be a very fluid pace.
$2 SHOW.

#12 Northern Indy (Olguin / Jauregui) could be the big surprise with a decent last out speed number coming off a longer route, a two race progression, and two superb, peaking workouts.  This pure closer could benefit from a strong pace and close down this field.
$2 SHOW.

Hastings Park does not offer a 10 CENT Superfecta



Saturday's Stakes Results
Belmont Park R9.  Bowling Green.  Our first pick, Grassy, won (1st) for win money of $2.80 and show money of $1.25.  Our second pick, Bold Hawk, finished 3rd for show money of $2.50.  Our third pick, Sanagas [GER], finished 4th. 
Superfecta went 7-6-4-3.
Bankroll gains a few cents to $12.45.

Big Sandy in September

Let's take a gander at a great distance Turf contest at wide open Belmont Park.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Bowling Green~G2~1 3/8 mile~inner Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A true field of seven Turfers line up for this event.  Some of the top Turf trainers in the country converge with their contenders to notch another win.  In this strongly competitive field any one of these Turferscan emerge as the victor.

#7 Grassy (Gomez / Clement) looks much the best with the second highest last out speed number, the highest speed number at this distance, and one solid workout.  He could be near the front end ready to launch a kick in the stretch.
$1 WIN / SHOW.

#4 Bold Hawk (J. Espinoza / Toner) will challenge tracking the pace with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts.  He also holds the second highest speed number at the distance.
$1 PLACE / SHOW.

#3 Sanagas [GER] (Maragh / Motion) could close down this field with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and one quality workout.  It would come as no surprise if this guy wins.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#2 Sal the Barber (C. Velasquez / Clement) will challenge with the highest (tie) speed number over the Belmont course, sharing the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one hardy workout.  He could be the big surprise.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Grassy / #4 Bold Hawk / #3 Sanagas [GER] / #2 Sal the Barber.




Friday's Results
Arlington Park R6.  Our first pick, Knight After Night, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Sunshine Express, won (1st) for show money of $3.40.
Superfecta went 5-3-6-1.
Bankroll gets a quick shave to $12.00.