Superfecta Sunday along the Surf

Superfecta Sunday brings near the surf to take in a dirt sprint in sunny California.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 8 {Cary Grant Stakes~7 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~CA~Stakes}

A terrific field of ten will go to the gate in this great Stakes race. There is a plethora of speed among this group which should induce a very fast pace. Speed numbers are significantly close. It should be an extremely exciting race. Our task is to hook together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#9 Smokey Image (Stevens / Gaines) might have a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number at a route and four sensational peaking workouts. He comes off a modest layoff well prepped to run fresh. This guy likes the surface, distance and Del Mar track. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#8 California Diamond (Desormeaux / Miller) comes out of a downhill Turf try at Santa Anita last out, but has done exceeding well over the dirt, distance and Del Mar track. This lad has the tactical speed to be well spotted as the pace develops. He holds a 76% in the money record from thirteen career starts.

#6 Jimmy Bouncer (Pedroza / Pender) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and two sturdy workouts. He should be tracking the speedy pace closely and get first jump on the trackers. This gelding notched a win at the distance in his only effort.

#10 Smokey Image (Bejarano / Moger) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number and four endurance heightening workouts. With two wins in a row he should be in fine form. This guy has the highest overall in the money record at 88%.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Smokey Image  +  #8 California Diamond  +  #6 Jimmy Bouncer  +  #10 Tribal Storm.

Stakes Saturday Results

Churchill Downs R10.  Cardinal Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Linda, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Tricky Escape, won (1st) for place money of $3.40 and show money of $4.20.  Our third pick, Fair Point, finished 2nd for show money of $3.40.

Superfecta went 2-10-6-9.

Bankroll gets shredded, dipping to $78.47.

 

Stakes Saturday in Ol' Kentucky

We go to the Turf for this Stakes Saturday in Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Cardinal Handicap~G3~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A good group of nine ladies, after early scratches, will hit the good Turf. All have hit the board over good rated Turf in early efforts. The race comes up a little light on speed which could produce a Euro-quickening heading into the stretch. Speed numbers are very close over the Turf. It should be a highly competitive race.

#9 Linda (B. Hernandez / Wilkes) might have the edge with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three superb workouts. She loves the Turf and the Churchill course. This daughter of the late Scat Daddy, will be stretching out to the distance. She should track the pace comfortably.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5  SHOW.

#2 Tricky Escape (DeCarlo / Ashby) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two hearty, peaking workouts. This gal is a solid 84% in the money overall from thirteen starts. She has notched a win at this distance and appears to be in top form. A daughter of Hat Trick [JPN], she is another that will be tracking the pace.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Fair Point (Gaffalione / McGaughey) will be stretching out from the sprinting ranks to this distance. She holds a couple of good last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and two robust workouts. A daughter of Smart Strike, she should be able to track and close smartly given the extra bit of ground.

$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#7 Beauty [GB] (Lanerie / Walsh) comes in off a grade one race where she produced the highest last out speed number. She holds a six race progression and one solid workout. She has covered this distance twice before amongst keener competition. A daughter of Sea the Stars [IRE], she will be tracking and closing swiftly.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#9 Linda  /  #2 Tricky Escape  /  #10 Fair Point, #7 Beauty [GB]  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday(11/12) Results

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R9.  Claiming. We crapped out on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort hitting only one of the four wagering interests required to hit it. Superfecta went 9-4-1-10.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Colour Me Happy [GB], finished 11th (last).

Bankroll tumbles to $85.67.