Have a Cigar, It's Stakes Saturday

The best Stakes race on this Saturday will be in New York at venerable Aqueduct.

Aqueduct Race 8 {Cigar Mile~G1~1 mile~3 year old Up~Graded Stakes}
Arguably the best milers in the country converge on Aqueduct.  This talented field of eleven will gallop to the gate for what promises to be a sensational mile race. There is enough speed in here to keep the pace speedy.  This fantastic field will put a handicapper in wagering paradise.

#9 Flat Out (Alvarado / Mott) could have a slight edge in this one with the highest speed number at the distance, a couple of very good last out speed numbers, and two fierce workouts.  The son of Flatter has the versatility to stay close to the pace and put forth a quick turn of foot going into the stretch.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#4 Groupie Doll (Maragh / Bradley) should give the boys more than they can handle with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two robust workouts.  She can stay close to the pace or hang back and see how it develops.  This splendid lass of Bowman's Band holds the second highest speed number at the distance for which she is 100% in the money in five starts.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#8 Goldencents (Bejarano / O'Neill) enters as the Breeder's Cup mile champion.  This son of Into Mischief holds the fourth highest last out speed number and has put in one dynamite workout.  He should be forwardly placed with the third highest (tie) speed number at the distance.  He too is 100% in the money at the distance in three tries.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Clearly Now (Lezcano / Lynch) could have another breakthrough performance with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three resolute workouts.  This sincere son of Horse Greeley, has an eye popping 100% in the money career record in ten starts.  He should race close to the pace.

#1 Praetereo (Cohen / Jacobson) should contend with a terrific last out speed number, a two race progression, and two swift peaking workouts.  This son of Giant's Causeway loves the Aqueduct track and has performed admirably at the distance.  With a scintillating pace, expect him to be closing tremendously.

10 CENT Superfecta

#9 Flat Out / #4 Groupie Doll / #8 Goldencents / #3 Clearly Now, #1 Praetereo.



Friday's Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R7.  Citation Handicap--G2.  Our first pick, Summer Front, finished 2nd for show money of $2.40.  Our second pick, Winning Prize [ARG], finished 3rd for show money of $2.40.
Superfecta went 7-2-8-4.
Bankroll gains a few cents to settle at $65.73.

A Hollywood Friday

On a Friday there is nothing better than a little Turf racing and to take in a race in Tinseltown adds to the luster.

Betfair Hollywood Park Race 7 {Citation Handicap~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A highly competitive group of seven will take to the Turf in this annual stakes race.  Many in her are lightly raced this year and the vast majority are coming off at least a thirty day freshening.  There is plenty of speed to give it a exquisitely wholesome pace.  It should be one of the more exciting races of the horse racing weekend.

#2 Summer Front (Bravo / Clement) ships in with fine form.  He has a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three athletic workouts.  This guy also holds the second highest speed number at the distance in which he notched a victory.  Clearly ready for this race.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Winning Prize [ARG] (Nakatani / Drysdale) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and four endurance building workouts.  He holds the highest speed number at the distance, albeit over a synthetic track.  This lad loves the surface as he is 100% in the money over the green.  He should be part of the front running herd.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Silentio (Bejarano / Mandella) will be in contention for the win with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two superb peaking workouts.  He should be close to the pace ready to quicken coming into the stretch.  Expect him to be near the pace with a versatile running style.

#4 Big Bane Theory (Talamo / Gaines) could surprise with a couple of decent last out speed numbers.  He is coming off a longer route with four sensational workouts which is a good indication he will be ready to bring it.  Should the pace heat up, his tracking capability will be put to great use.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Summer Front, #8 Winning Prize [ARG] / #2, #8 / #7 Silentio, #4 Big Bane Theory / #7, #4.



Thursday Results
Fair Grounds Race Course R9.  Thanksgiving Handicap.  Our first pick, Gantry, won (1st) for win money of $1.50.  Due to two scratches there were No SHOW wagers and No 10 CENT Superfecta wagers accepted.  Our second pick, Mico Magarita, did place 3rd.
Bankroll rises a few dimes to $65.33.