Superfecta Sunday at Churchill Downs

 We take in an excellent Stakes race under the Twin Spires.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {Cherokee Mile Stakes~1 mile~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A high-quality field of eleven will go to the gate in this penultimate race on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is some speed in the race to create a hearty pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. All have raced on the dirt, at the distance, and over the Churchill track. It should be a fine race on a great day of racing across the continent.

#8 Scotland (Alvarado / W. Mott) has hit the board in all three of his races at this distance. He earned a great speed number last out and has put in a good workout. This lad should track the pace with a group of others and strike in the stretch. A son of Good Magic, he is 76% in the money from seventeen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Moonlight (J. Ortiz / Block) drops in off a grade three performance and will cut back in distance. He also holds a great last out speed number and two solid workouts. This guy should track and close into a good pace. A son of Audible, he is 53% in the money from seventeen starts.

#11 Dragoon Guard (I. Ortiz / B. Cox) will also drop in off a grade three and cut back in distance. He should show speed. This colt also has a great last out speed number and three superb workouts. A son of Arrogate, he is 90% in the money from ten starts.

#5 This is Uscar (J. Torres / Blair) holds the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and three power workouts. He should track the pace closely. This guy loves the dirt, distance, and track. A son of Oscar Performance, he is 73% in the money from fifteen starts.

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#9 Multitask (Concepcion / Harty) comes in with the second highest last out speed number and three robust workouts. This guy is another that loves the dirt, distance, and track. Look for him to be racing in the tracker pack. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he is 83% in the money from twelve starts.

#2 Implementation (Gaffalione / Maker) should be part of the group tracking the pace closely. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This guy is very proficient on the dirt, at the distance, and over the track. A son of Constitution, he is 62% in the money from twenty-nine starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Scotland  +  #3 Moonlight  +  #11 Dragoon Guard  +  #5 This is Uscar.

10 CENT Superfecta Staight ($6.40)

#8 Scotland  /  #3 Moonlight,  #11 Dragoon Guard  /  #3,  #11,  #5 This is Uscar,  #9 Multitask,  #2 Implementation  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta plays!!! 

A Kentucky Superfecta Sunday

 We look at a nice Stakes race at the mile distance on this Superfecta Sunday.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {Cherokee Mile Stakes~1 mile~ 3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A reduced group of ten will go to the gate in this featured Stakes race.

Past Performances used: Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are very close with eight in this race having hit the triple digit mark. Only one has yet to race over the Churchill track. One millionaire makes the start. It should be a fantastic race.

#8 Rocket Can (Gaffalione / Mott) comes in with the second highest last out speed number and two diligent workouts. He should track the pace closely. He excels at this distance and loves the surface as well as the track. This guy has improved his speeds in each of his last three starts. A son of Into Mischief, he is 53% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Transect (C. Torres / Walden) is the only one who has not raced over the Churchill track. He comes in with a very good speed number and three powerful workouts. This lad has the tactical speed to mold into the pace. A son of Gun Runner, he is 50% in the money from eight starts.

#3 Injunction (Morales / Cowans) is the morning line favorite with a decent last out speed number and two superb workouts. He is exceptional over the dirt, at the distance, and on the Churchill track. This guy is another that has the tactical speed to stay the pace. A son of Skipshot, he is 69% in the money from twenty-three starts.

#7 Scotland (Alvarado / Mott) comes in with a decent last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. He should track the pace closely. This gelding drops in from a graded stakes race. He has posted solid perfomances over the dirt, at the distance, and on the track. A son of Good Magic, he is 66% in the money from twelve starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Brunacini (Machado / Sims) comes in with the highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. He should be part of the pace scenario. This guy will stretch out to the mile distance. A son of Dortmund, he has a 66% win rate from three starts.

#5 Frosted Departure (Ramos / Hartman) comes in with as the most experienced having doubled up his speed fig in his last two. He exits a longer route with four strong workouts. Look for him to be part of the pace up front. A son of Frosted, he is 44% in the money from twenty-seven starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Rocket Can  +  #10 Transect  +  #3 Injunction  +  #7 Scotland.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#8 Rocket Can  /  #10 Transect,  $3 Injunction  /  #10,  #3,  #7 Scotland,  #1 Brunacini,  #5 Frosted Departure  /  ALL.

May all your Superfecta Sunday tickets cash!!!