Holiday Racing Monday up in Canada

 Happy Labor Day or do you say Labour Day as in Canada. On this Holiday Monday we take in an exciting Turf stakes up in Ontario.

Fort Erie {Puss N Boots Cup Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A modest field of nine will hit the green in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed on the inside to keep this group rolling. Speed numbers are fairly close making it a competitive race. All but one have raced over the Fort Erie Turf. Most have acquitted themselves well over the Fort Erie course. It should be a fine course on a day with a good deal of action across the North American continent.

#9 Four Aces High (Pinto / Simms) is the deserved favorite with the second highest (tie) last out speed number at this very distance. He should track the pace closely. Winning at this distance last time out should enable him to improve on that effort. A son of Old Forester, he is 45% in the money from forty-two starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Wilberforce (Moreno / Ceccato) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and one stout workout. He loves the Turf, distance, and course. This guy has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of prodigious Turf sire, Kitten's Joy, he is 61% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Quarky (Crawford / Mathes) will contend with an affinity for the Turf, distance, and Fort Erie course. He is another with tactical speed that should put that quality to good use. A son of The Factor, he is 53% in the money from fifty-two starts.

$2 SHOW.

#6 Jack the Cat (Mailhot / Warner) is yet another that excels on the Turf, at the distance, and over the Fort Erie course. He should track the pace and quicken in the stretch. This guy comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number. A son of Courageous Cat, he is 53% in the money from forty-three starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Kiddie Holiday (Johnson / Ceccato) should be in the mix sharing the second highest last out speed number and one exceptional bullet workout. He has posted solid performances over the Turf, at the distance, and on the Fort Erie course. A son of Ami's Holiday, he is 56% in the money from thirty starts.

#5 Glitter Bay (B. Boulanger / Capi) should be in the mix after hitting the board in his last three. He loves the Fort Erie Turf with a 100% itm record over it. Look for him to be in the tracker pack. A son of Tamarkuz, he is 44% in the money from thirty-six starts.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#9 Four Aces High  +  #4 Wilberforce  +  #3 Quarky  +  #6 Jack the Cat.

20 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#9 Four Aces High  /  #4 Wilberforce  /  #3 Quarky,  #6 Jack the Cat,  #2 Kiddie Holiday,  #5 Glitter Bay  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Labor Day plays!!!

Grade Three Action Up North in Canada

 On this Stakes Saturday we take in another grade three Derby up in Canada.

Woodbine Race 9 {Ontario Derby~G3~1 1/8 mile~All Weather~3 year-old~ONT~Graded Stakes}

A fabulous field of nine Ontario bred Colts, fillies, and geldings will compete in this featured Derby.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This race comes up pretty light on speed so expect a Euro-quickening coming into the stretch. Two fillies will compete against the boys, both are excellent over the Tapeta. Speed numbers are very close making this race extremely competitive. All, but one has raced over the Woodbine track. It could be one of the most exciting races on this Stakes Saturday

#8 Forever Dixie (P. Husbands / M. Casse) will give chase to the lads and could come away with the victory. Expect her to track the pace and switch gears coming into the stretch. She has improved her speed figs in each of her last three earning the highest last out speed number of the group. A daughter of Quality Road, she is 60% in the money from ten starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Velocitor (Stein / K. Attard) is another with improving speed figs. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four hearty workouts. This gelding will be forwardly placed. He likes the surface, distance and Woodbine track. A son of Mor Spirit, he is 60% in the money from ten starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Touch'n Ride (Kimura / Giliforte) is one of seven dropping in distance. He will be running this distance for the first time. This gelding can be expected to track and close into the pace. He shares the second highest last out speed number and three solid workouts. A son of versatile sire, Candy Ride [ARG], he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Additional Wagering Interests

#5 Stanley House (R. Hernandez / De Paulo) enjoys the surface and Woodbine track. He should track the pace. Two powerful workouts keep him in the mix. Son of Army Mule, he is 66% itm from nine starts.

#2 American Blaze (Munger / Rycroft) drops in distance with two strong workouts. This guy holds the third highest last out speed number and will take up a tracking position. Son of American Freedon, is 66% itm from twelve starts. 

#10 Solo Album (Civaci / M. Casse) is the other filly in the race. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and one sound workout. She might take the lead by default with her tactical speed. A daughter of Curlin, she is 66% itm from nine starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#8 Forever Dixie  //  #6 Velocitor,  #7 Touch'n Ride,  #5 Stanley House,  #2 American Blaze,  #10 Solo Album.

Reverse the Wheel

#6,  #7,  #5,  #2,  #10  //  #8 Forever Dixie.

Best of luck with all of your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

Superfecta Sunday Up in Canada

 We go up North (virtually) for our Superfecta Sunday for a stakes race for the youngsters.

Woodbine Race 8 {Coronation Futurity Stakes~1 1/8 mile~2 year-old~CAN~Stakes}

Eight youngsters go to the gate in this featured stakes race. 

Past Performances Used:  DRF Formulator.

A talented field will all stretch out to this distance battling for the purse money. There is speed to keep an honest pace. Speed numbers are very close for these young lads. There is good pedigrees represented in all of these Canadian bred horses. Our task is to harness a winning 20 CENT Superfecta Box. It should be a super fine race.

#5 British Royalty (Lermyte / Minshall) could make a leap forward from his maiden win with the fourth highest last out speed number and two ultra-sharp workouts. This gelding will be looking for some pace to close into. A son of English Channel, this guy will be seeking his second win in a row. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#1 Master Spy (P. Husbands / M. Casse) should go off as the favorite with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and one solid workout. This colt has solid connections and is primed for the race. A son of Silent Name [JPN], he is 100% in the money from four career starts.

#6 Threefiftyseven (Moran / Minshall) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This gelding should sit right off the pace ready to strike. A son of Run Away and Hide, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

#8 Stephen (Stein / K. Attard) should contend sharing the second highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. He is another tracker looking for position. A son of Constitution, he is 50% in the money from two career starts.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#5 British Royalty  +  #1 Master Spy  +  #6 Threefiftyseven  +  #8 Stephen.

Stakes Saturday Results

Woodbine R8.  Overskate Stakes.  Our first pick, Not So Quiet, won (1st) for win money of $4.20, place money of $4.50, and show money of $5.10.  Our second pick, Royal Laser, finished 2nd for place money of $1.75 and show money of $2.90.  Our third pick, Eskiminzin, finished 8th.

We were successful in our Saturday Exacta Wheel for a payout of $15.55.

Superfecta went 7-1-6-3.

Bankroll gets off the schnide and settles at $34.42.

Stakes Saturday in Canada

 On this Stakes Saturday we look at a nice Turf race up North of the Border.

Woodbine Race 8 {Overskate Stakes~7 1/2 furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Ontario Bred~Stakes}

An excellent field of ten will hit the grass in this Canadian Turf stakes.

Past Performances used:  TimeFormUS.

This talented field of Ontario sired includes a couple of ladies that will show great effort against the lads. There is a couple of speedsters to create some pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. As the weather turns more frigid up North it should make for an very interesting race on the green. It will be a very good race.

#7 Not So Quiet (R. Hernandez / M. Casse) should go off as the favorite with the second highest (3-way tie) last out speed number with a win in that race. This guy loves the surface and the Woodbine inner course. He will be part of the pace scenario and could wire the field. A son of Silent Name [JPN], he is 54% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 WIN  / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#1 Royal Laser (Stein / S. Attard) should challenge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and one solid workout. This guy comes into it on a two race win streak. He is most experienced at this distance having hit the board twice in three tries. He should take up a nice tracking position. A son of Giant Gizmo, he is 53% in the money from twenty-six career starts.

$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#8 Eskiminzin (Moran / Grant) should contend sharing the second highest last out speed number and putting in two hearty peaking workouts. This horse is another that will track the pace ready to strike. A son of Cold Harbor, he is successful at the distance and over the course.

$1 SHOW.

#6 Red Cabernet (Bahen / Black) should show continued improvement having won her last with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number at a route and putting in two sound workouts. This mare also shows the highest (tie) speed number at the distance. She is another tracking who will seek positioning for the stretch run. A daughter of Signature Red, she will be gunning for these boys.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#7 Not So Quiet //  #1 Royal Laser,  #8 Eskiminzin,  #6 Red Cabernet.

Last Superfecta Sunday (10/25)

Belmont Park R9.  Athenia-G3.  We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play catching only two of the four wagering interests need to cash. Superfecta went 8-1-7-3.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Call Me Love [GB], finished 5th.

Bankroll hits the skids falling to a meager $3.82. We will supplement with a Hamilton once again for today's race.

 

Superfecta Sunday on the Turf

 On a beautiful Sunday we take in a race on the Turf at magnificent Belmont Park.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Athenia Stakes~G3~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A grand field of eight will venture on to the Turf in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  TimeFormUS

This field is jam-packed with talent and could be any of these gals race to win. Speed numbers are very close with all having gone this distance. There is enough speed to insure a swift pace. Trainers Christoph Clement and Chad Brown have multiple entrants making it a challenge to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. We shall try. This should be one of the best Turf races on the day.

#2 Call Me Love [GB] (Rosario / Clement) might have the edge as she exits a tougher and longer race in her last. Couple that with four solid workouts and she could carry off the hardware. She holds the highest speed number at the distance. A daughter of Sea the Stars [IRE], she is 83% in the money from twelve career starts. This filly is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#1 Mitchell Road (L. Saez / Mott) comes up from Kentucky Downs to battle these ladies. She holds the second highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. This gal should show speed from the gate. A daughter of English Channel, she is 76% in the money from seventeen career starts.

#8 Tapit Today (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) will challenge as she also comes up from Kentucky Downs. This gal holds the third highest last out speed number and four hearty workouts. Watch for her to run close to the pace. A daughter of Tapit, she is 77% in the money from nine career starts.

#6 Sweet Bye and Bye (J. Lezcano / A. Dutrow) should contend with the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. She loves the distance and the Belmont course. Look for her to be forwardly placed. A daughter of Sky Mesa, she is 82% in the money from seventeen career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Call Me Love [GB]  +  #1 Mitchell Road  +  #8 Tapit Today  +  #6 Sweet Bye and Bye.

Stakes Saturday Results

Woodbine R10.  Breeder's Stakes.  Our first pick, Told It All, finished 9th.  Our second pick, Mighty Heart, finished 7th.  Our third pick, Muskoka Giant, finished 8th.

We failed completely on our Exacta Wheel and 20 CENT Superfecta. Superfecta went 9-1-5-7.

Bankroll gets shut-out and plummets to $2.22.  We will supplement with a Lincoln for todays TURF race.

A Canadian Stakes Saturday

 We venture, virtually, up to beautiful Canada to view the third leg of the Canadian Triple Crown.

Woodbine Race 10 {Breeder's Stakes~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Canadian Bred~Stakes}

A great field of twelve will journey on the grass in this annual contest. 

Past Performances used:  DRF  Formulator.

There is some speed to maintain an honest pace in this marathon Turf run. Speed numbers are fairly close as many in this race still continue to improve. A couple of maidens make an appearance in the race. All have yet to travel this classic distance. This race is the "lucky last" on the card and should be one of the most exciting races of the day.

#11 Told It All (Kimura / McKnight) continues to show improvement in each of his last three races. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two speedy workouts. This guy loves the surface and the Woodbine course. He has the tactical speed to adjust as the pace moves along. A son of Big Scream, this gelding is 57% in the money from seven career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Mighty Heart (Fukimoto / J. Carroll) looks to wrap up the third leg of the Canadian triple-crown seeking the win. This colt holds the highest last out speed number and three mighty workouts. He comes into this event with two wins in a row and is another that is that has good tactical speed. A son of Dramedy, he is 66% in the money from six career starts. It is possible for this talented lad to come away with a victory on the third surface of the Canadian Triple Crown.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#12 Muskoka Giant (Stein / M. Casse) should improve on the stretch out with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and one efficient workout. This colt enjoy the surface and the course. He should be tracking and closing gallently coming into the stretch. A son of the mighty Curlin, he has a significant chance to outrun his odds.

$1 SHOW.

#3 Clayton (R. Hernandez / K. Attard) will be ready to roll as he makes a surface switch from dirt to Turf. This guy holds the second highest last out speed number and one sound workout. He should take up a strategic tracking trip ready to strike. A son of Bodemeister, he should relish the extra distance. This colt is 100% in the money from six career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

 #11 Told It All  //  #8 Mighty Heart,  #12 Muskoka Giant,  #3 Clayton.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#11 Told It All  +  #8 Mighty Heart  +  #12 Muskoka Giant  +  #3 Clayton.

Last Superfecta Sunday (10/18) Results

Keeneland R9.  Maiden Special Weight.  We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort capturing only two of the four required for a ticket cash. Superfecta went 8-3-1-6.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Thrown for a Loupe, finished 6th.

Bankroll continues to get chewed up falling to $13.40. We will supplement with a Hamilton for todays racing action.

Oh Canada Stakes Saturday

 We go up North to Canada for today's Stakes Saturday.

Woodbine Race 10 {Queens Plate Stakes~1 1/4 mile~3 year-old~Canada Bred~Stakes}

This is the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown. It promises to be an excellent race with fourteen going to post.

Past Performances Used:  DRF Formulator.

This should be a very good wagering opportunity for all handicappers. This field of fourteen is composed of two fillies, four geldings, and eight colts. All are three year-old's. There is a pack that will want to be forwardly placed pushing an honest pace. All will be stretching out to this distance for the first time.Speed numbers are very close with eight hitting an 80 Beyer figure or above. These horses are all well prepped with very good workout tabs. It should be the best race of the day.

#12 Clayton (R. Hernandez / K. Attard) is the morning line favorite with the second highest (tie) and two sound peaking workouts. This colt loves the surface and the Woodbine track. He should be part of the forwardly placed pack ready to roll into the stretch. A son of Bodemeister, he is 100% in the money including three wins from four career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Merveilleux (Kimura / K. Attard) should challenge as a filly going up against the boys. She shares the second highest last out speed number and has put in two speedy peaking workouts. She is one of the more seasoned of the field. Look for her to be part of the front pack looking for position. A daughter of Paynter, she is 75% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Halo Again (Contreras / Asmussen) will contend with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two solid workouts. This guy is another that should travel among the front pack. He is another that likes the surface and the Woodbine track. A son of Speightstown, he is 66% in the money from six career starts.

$1 SHOW.

#9 Dotted Line (Stein / S. Attard) will be in the mix sharing the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This gelding has the tactical speed to make good use of whatever pace develops. He does like the surface and the Woodbine track. A son of Signature Red, he is 62% in the money from eight career starts.

#10 Curlin's Voyage (husbands / J. Carroll) should be one of the favorites upon entering the gate. This filly enjoys the highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. She will be going for her third win in a row. Look for her to take up a tracking position ready to strike. A daughter of Curlin, she is 88% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#12 Clayton  //  #2 Merveilleux,  #6 Halo Again,  #9 Dotted Line,  #10 Curlin's Voyage.

20 CENT Superfecta ($13.20)

#12 Clayton  /  #2 Merveilleux,  #6 Halo Again  //  #2, #6, #9 Dotted Line, #10 Curlin's Voyage  //  ALL.

Furlong Friday Results

Arlington International Racecourse R8.  Our first pick, Darlin Rosie, finished 3rd for show money of $3.90.  Our second pick, Looktheotherway, finished 2nd for show money of $2.40.

We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play grabbing three of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 4-2-8-5.

Bankroll gets smacked and drops to $75.42.

Superfecta Sunday in Canada

Off we go North to view a competitive stakes race for the youngsters.

Woodbine Race 8 {Coronation Futurity Stakes~1 1/8 mile~2 year-old~Ontario Bred~Stakes}

A talented group of nine youngsters will go to the gate in this annual affair. There is enough speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed numbers are very close for a group of two year-olds. Our task is hook together a winning 20 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#4 King and His Court (Boulanger / Casse) is coming out of a graded stakes event in which he hit the board. He holds the third highest last out speed number, a seven race progression and three outstanding workouts. This lad, like the rest of the field will be stretching out to this distance. With a 72% in the money record from seven starts, this guy should be in the thick of it. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#8 Woodbridge (Campbell / Keough) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts. He has not been out of the money in any of his four starts. He should be traveling close to the pace ready to spring forward into the stretch.

#2 State of Honor (P. Husbands / Casse) will contend possibly going off as the favorite. He holds the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one bullet workout. He has the tactical speed to be sent to the lead or sit right off the pace.

#1 Tidal Dancer (A. Garcia / Pierce) will be in the mix with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one bullet workout. He will be making his third career start so should show improvement once again. Expect him to track the pace as he transfers from Turf to synthetic.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#4 King and His Court  +  #8 Woodbridge  +  #2 State of Honor  +  #1 Tidal Dancer.

Last Superfecta Sunday (11/6) Results

Santa Anita Park R6.  Goldikova Stakes--G1. We missed the mark in our 10 CENT Superfecta play utilizing the Lambrakis method. Superfecta went 5-7-6-4.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Majestic Heat, finished 4th.

Bankroll gets stuffed and falls to $162.57

 

Back to Woodbine for Superfecta Sunday

We go North for some exciting Turf racing on this Superfecta Sunday.   Oh Canada, the horses, the horses are calling....

Woodbine Race 10 {Canadian International~G1~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A magnificent field of eleven will go to the green in this annual high level contest.  There is some speed and forwardly placed types to keep the pace singing.  This is a highly competitive field with anyone of these horses capable of getting to the winners circle.  Once again we shall attempt to put together a triumphant 20 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#11 Slumber [GB] (M. Smith / Mott) has a slight edge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two superb peaking workouts.  This will be his third race of the year.  He has the ability to stay close to the pace and sleek through the pack in the stretch run. This guy is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$4 SHOW.

#5 Joshua Tree [IRE] (Moore / Dunlop) loves this course.  He was last seen racing in France and secured a very good Racing Post rating.  By default he may lead this group through steady fractions and explode in the stretch gaining another victory at this event.  The well traveled veteran is 100% in the money at Woodbine over three starts.

#8 Forte Dei Marmi [GB] (Da Silva / Attfield) should challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers and four sensational peaking workouts.  This guy holds the second highest speed number at the distance as well as the second highest over the Woodbine Turf.  He will be tracking and closing swiftly.

#9 Seismos [IRE]  (Atzani / Wohler) could be the surprise bringing some very good running from France.  His last out was a marathon two and a half mile distance.  He sports a 60% in the money record at the distance in ten starts.  The lad has some tactical speed which should be could be used to great advantage among this pack.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#11 Slumber [GB]  +  #5 Joshua Tree [IRE]  +  #8 Forte Dei Marmi [GB]  +  #9 Seismos [IRE].



Stakes Saturday Results
Keeneland R9.  Fayette--G2.  Our first pick, Wilcox Inn, finished 10th (last).  Our second pick, Nikki's Sandcastle, won (1st) for place money of $5.90 and show money of $6.80.  Our third pick, Set the Sail, finished 9th.
Superfecta went 4-9-2-6.
Bankroll edges up a few bucks to $115.08.

Horse Racing Weekend begins at Belmont

Thursday already?!  We go to the Turf at bountiful Belmont.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Basket Weave Stakes~1 1/16 mile~inner TURF~3 year old~Stakes}
A great field of nine will go to the green in this feature stakes event.  There is plenty of speed and forwardly placed types to keep the pace sizzling. This race could be anybody's race.  It appears there will be a pack of runners biding their time until turn into the stretch making for a very exciting finish.

#4 North Slope (Saez / McLaughlin) has a slight edge with the highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts.  This guy also holds the highest speed number at the distance.  He could press or track the pace and swoop into the stretch for the victory.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#3 Calm Pacific (Castellano / C. Brown) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three modest workouts.  He should also take advantage of any heated pace.  This guy is also undefeated in two starts.
$1 SHOW.

#6 Joha (Maragh / Albertrani) should also contend with the second highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and two strong workouts.  He could be part of the front running speed pack.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#8 Dysprosium (Lezcano / Mott) will be in the hunt sharing the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three superb peaking workouts.  This guy could lead the charge and if left loose could find himself in the winners circle.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 North Slope / #3 Calm Pacific / #6 Joha / #8 Dysprosium.



Last Superfecta Sunday (10/20) Results
Woodbine R6.  Cup and Saucer Stakes.  Our 20 CENT Superfecta box effort was discharged due to a key scratch.  Nonetheless the Superfecta went 7-2-13-14.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Matador, won (1st) for show money of $4.80.
Bankroll gets nudged to $105.78.

Up North for Superfecta Sunday

Canada calls for this Superfecta Sunday.

Woodbine Race 8 {Overskate~7 furlongs~3 year old Up~ONT-C~Stakes}
A splendid field of eight will start in this stakes race.  The vast majority of the field likes to be forwardly placed which should make for a solid pace.  All have reasonable comparable speed numbers and all love the Woodbine polytrack.  It should be a dandy of an effort trying to stick together a winning 20 CENT Superfecta box ticket.  But try we must.

#8 Ultimate Destiny (Da Silva / Fehr) is much the horse to beat with the second highest (tie) last out speed number at a route and two gracious workouts.  He also holds the highest speed number at the distance and the second best in the money (74%) over the Woodbine track.

#2 Phil's Dream (Stein / Buttigieg) will challenge as one of the sprinters in the field.  He holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sensational workouts.  He has the tactical speed to stay close and swoop down into the stretch.

#3 Pender Harbour (Campbell / DePaulo) could be one to watch as he is the class of the field.  He shares the second highest last out speed number at a mile route,  a two race progression, and one diligent workout.  If jockey, Jesse Campbell, can get him to settle nicely, this guy could come rumbling through the stretch with flourish.  He is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$4 SHOW.

#4 Spirit Warnings (Contreras / Vassilieva) should be in the mix as one of the sprint specialists.  He posts the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two hearty workouts.  This guy holds the third highest speed number at the distance in which he was victorious.  Expect him to be forwardly placed.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)
Yes, they do it differently in Canada.  The minimum wager for the superfecta is twenty cents.

#8 Ultimate Destiny / #2 Phil's Dream / #3 Pender Harbour / #4 Spirit Warnings.



Stakes Saturday Results
Parx R10.  Cotillion--G1.  Our first pick, Seaneen Girl, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Close Hatches, won (1st) for show money of $2.60.  Our third pick, Carnival Court, finished 9th (last).
Superfecta went 9-7-10-6.

Bankroll tumbles to $3.04.
We will supplement with an additional Hamilton for this Superfecta Sunday.

Superfecta Sunday at Woodbine

Another thrilling Peakness is in the record books.   Unfortunately the Triple Crown drought continues and next year we will celebrate thirty-six years without one.

Today we go up North, virtually speaking, to cool Canada to take in another exhilarating stakes race on the poly track.

Woodbine Race 8 {Selene Stakes~G3~3 year old~fillies}
A fantastic field of eight fillies will jog to the gate in this annual affair.  There is enough speed to keep the pace honest with a few that like to be forwardly placed and a couple that will surely come off the pace.  All in here are equally matched which should elevate the challenge to put together a winning 20 CENT Superfecta box ticket.  Yes, Woodbine has a 20 CENT minimum on their superfecta tickets.  The race will be a very good one, no doubt, eh.

#8 Coffee Clique (Contreras / Lynch) might have an edge with the second highest last out speed number over Turf, a two race progression, and three robust workouts.  She should be able to track and close nicely into a fluid pace.  She has already notched a win over the synthetic surface in her only start on it.  She is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Overheard (DaSilva / Pierce) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two superb workouts.  This gal is 100% in the money in five career starts.  Expect her to be forwardly placed ready to make a move.

#2 Nipssing (Bahen / Halden) may be the favorite with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four stellar, peaking workouts.  She is primed and ready having already scored four victories from five career starts.  If she gets her pace, she could be tough to beat.

#3 Spring Venture (Husbands / Casse) will contend with a couple of decent last out speed numbers in big races, two wins in three starts at this distance, and three stout workouts.  She could be forwardly placed over the poly track surface she enjoys.  This gal is one of the few fillies nominated to the Triple Crown.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#8 Coffee Clique  +  #4 Overheard  +  #2 Nipissing  +  #3 Spring Venture.



Stakes Saturday Results
Pimlico R8.  PREAKNESS-G1.  Our first pick (and most everybody else), Orb, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Mylute, finished 3rd for show money of $5.20.  Our third pick, Departing, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 6-9-5-1.
Bankroll gets shaved a couple of bucks dropping to $33.85.