A Little Turf Action in Minnesota

 We go up to Minnesota to catch some great Turf action on this Superfecta Sunday.

Canterbury Race 7 {7 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance}

A solid field of ten will hit the Minnesota green.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This nicely bred group should be very competitive. There is enough speed to keep the pace rolling. Speed figs are very close. Only three have not raced over the Canterbury course. it should be an excellent race to wager and watch.

#7 Jewel Azul (Wade / Woolley) enters with the highest last out speed number. She should track and close swiftly into a decent pace. This gal also enjoys the highest speed number over the surface and at the distance. A daughter of California Chrome, she is 66% in the money at this distance.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Morgs World (C. Roman / M. Robertson) could go off as the favorite with the second highest last out speed number at a route and two solid workouts. Look for her to track the pace-setters. A daughter of Jimmy Creed, she is 57% in the money from seven career starts.

#1 Rollin Blackout (M. Arroyo / Sheehan) will challenge as she has hit the board in all three of her starts at this distance. She comes in off a route distance and has one sound workout. She could be sent. A daughter of Bal a Bali [BRZ], she is 54% in the money from eleven career starts.

#5 Intense Company (J. Bridgmohan / Rengstorf) will contend with the third highest last out speed number at a route and one good workout. She should be forwardly placed. A daughter of Fast Company [IRE], she is 57% in the money from seven career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Alqwani (A Quinonez / Padilla) switches from dirt to Turf in her fourth career start. Daughter of Phantom Wildcat, she is 33% in the money from three career starts.

#6 War Music (K. Lopez / Donlin) doubled up her speed figs her her last two and has posted a speedy workout. Daughter of Double Irish, she is 45% in the money from eleven career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

 #7 Jewel Azul  +  #11 Morgs World  +  #1 Rollin Blackout  +  #5 Intense Company [IRE].

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#7 Jewel Azul,  #11 Morgs World  /  #7, #11,  #1 Rollin Blackout  /  #7,  #11,  #1,  #5 Intense Company [IRE]  /  ALL.

Best of luck to you in all your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

Minnesota Turf for Stakes Saturday

 On this Stakes Saturday we look in on an early evening Stakes race on the Turf in cool Minnesota.

Canterbury Park Race 7 {The Ralph Strangis Stakes~7 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~colts/geldings~Stakes}

A nice field of nine will go to the Minnesota Turf in this competitive Stakes race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

This race comes up a little light on speed, but there are three that could keep it going. Speed numbers are fairly close. Two will be making the switch from dirt to Turf. All have good in the money records. It should be a quality Turf race.

#8 Hot Shot Kid (Eikleberry / M. Robertson) appears ready to pop a good one with a high velocity workout tab of four speedy works. He should track the pace and launch into the stretch. A son of Majestic Warrior, he is 56% in the money from forty-four career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Devil Vision (Harr / Stuart) will be closing effectively with the second highest last out speed number and one superb workout. This guy loves the course and distance. A son of Pollard's Vision, he is 71% in the money from fourteen career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Twoko Bay (Wade / G. Scherer) is another that loves the distance and Canterbury course. He holds the third highest last out speed number and three stamina producing workouts. A son of Neko Bay, he is 54% in the money from thirty-three career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Thealligatorhunter (A. Quinonez / T. Padilla) makes the surface switch from dirt to Turf with the highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. He could be the controlling speed with a chance to wire the field. A son of Overanalyze, he is 71% in the money from fourteen career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#8 Hot Shot Kid  //  #3 Devil Vision,  #4 Twoko Bay,  #7Thealligatorhunter.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Hot Shot Kid  +  #3 Devil Vision  +  #4 Twoko Bay  +  #7 Thealligatorhunter.

May your handicapping prowess earn you stacks today!!!

Stakes Saturday along the Jersey Shore

On this Stakes Saturday, we have Turf.  Racing along the Jersey shore at a wonderful route distance on a beautiful day is on tap.

Monmouth Park Race 11 {United Nations~G1~1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A great field of nine will hit the Jersey green in this annual feature. There is some speed which may produce a nice flow to the race. Speed numbers are fairly close making this a highly competitive event. Most in here are tried and tested. All but one are coming into this one fresh. It should be one of the outstanding races in North America.

#8 Oscar Nominated (Carmouche / Maker) has the tactical speed to be the stayer. He holds the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four excellent workouts. A son of leading Turf sire, Kitten's Joy, he has already racked a win at this distance.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Beach Patrol (Geroux / C. Brown) should go off as the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number, an eight race progression, and two solid workouts. He should also be the speed of the race controlling the pace on the front end. A son of Lemon Drop Kid, he should make all as he stretches out to this distance.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#5 Messi [GER] (Bocachica / Motion) should challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and four serious workouts. He could be close to the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of New Approach [IRE], this lad has also secured a victory at this distance from two tries.

$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#3 Bigger Picture (Bravo / Maker) should be in the, err, picture as well, with the third highest last out speed number at a longer Turf route and four fine workouts. This lad has earned two wins from four starts at this distance. He could be forwardly placed seeking position for the closing run. A son of Badge of Silver, he shares the highest speed number at this distance.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Oscar Nominated  /  #1 Beach Patrol  /  #5 Messi [GER], #3 Bigger Picture  /  ALL.

Previous Superfecta Sunday (6/18) Results

Canterbury Park R7.  Lady Canterbury Stakes.  We captured only three of the four required wagering interests to cash on our 10 CENT Superfecta box play.  Superfecta went 5-4-8-3.

Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Gianna's Dream, finished 4th.

Bankroll tumbles to $16.30.

Superfecta Sunday in Minnesota, Ehh

Looking for some Turf in the mighty Midwest.

Canterbury Park Race 7 {Lady Canterbury Stakes~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A classy field of eight will step onto the green in this annual affair. It comes up light on speed which should set up for the quickening into the stretch. Speed numbers amongst these gals are very close. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#3 Gianna's Dream (D. Velazquez / Maker) is coming off an extended layoff, but appears ready to tackle this group. Prior to the layoff she posts the third highest last out speed number and has put in four high quality workouts in preparation. This gal is 100% in the money at this distance. She should be the speed of the race. Our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$3 SHOW.

#10 Princess Erindelle (Canchari / Robertson) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid workouts. She relishes the Turf, distance and Canterbury course. Look for her to be among the tracking herd.

#4 Insta Erma (Butler / Mott) will contend with a couple of strong last out speed numbers and three superb workouts. This gal appears to be in good form and will be tracking the pace.

#8 Seeking Treasure (Cotto / Mathews) should be in the mix with the highest speed number at the distance, a two race progression, and three stamina building workouts. She should track and close smoothly through the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Gianna's Dream  +  #10 Princess Erindelle  +  #4 Insta Erma  +  #8 Seeking Treasure.

Stakes Saturday Results

Churchill Downs R8.  Stephen Foster Handicap--G1.  Our first pick, Gun Runner, won (1st) for win money of $3.00 and show money of $3.05.  Our second pick, Breaking Lucky, finished 3rd, for show money of $3.00.  Our third pick, Stanford, finished 5th.

Superfecta went 3-4-2-6.

Bankroll sheds seven nickels to settle at $21.70.