Going to the Turf on Stakes Saturday

 We go to the Kentucky Turf for a great graded stakes race on this Stakes Saturday.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Commonwealth Turf~G3~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A competitive field of ten will hit the grass in this penultimate race on the card.

Past Performances used: Equibase.

This talented group will square off with any one of them having a chance to be victorious. Speed numbers are very close. There is a good number that will show speed and a backup pack that should travel close to the speed. Six have already competed over the Churchill course. A couple of millionaires make an appearance among the field. It should be the best Stakes race on the day.

#3 Montador (L. Saez / Stidham) comes to the race with a last out win earning a decent speed fig at a longer route. He has put in two solid workouts in the last thirty days. This colt holds the highest speed number at the distance. He has won over the course. A son of Nyquist, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Troubleshooting (Gaffalione / Foley) is the morning line favorite with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and one strong workout. He has raced over the Churchill course successfully. This guy will stretch out to this distance seeking his third win in a row. A millionaire son of Not This Time, he is 70% in the money from ten starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Outrunner (J. Torres / Duarte) should track the pace closely. He shares the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and three superb peaking workouts. With three progressively speed numbers, he should surprise. He loves the Turf and the distance. This will be his first effort over the Churchill course. A son of American Pharoah, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Giocoso (J. Ortiz / Desormeaux) is another that should track the pace closely. He has hit the board in his last three scoring a good speed fig in his last. One sound workout adds to his luster. This lad loves the Turf, distance, and course. Another son of Not This Time, he is 58% in the money from twelve starts.

#8 Chapman's Peak (I. Ortiz / B. Cox) holds the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and four robust workouts. It will be his first attempt over the Churchill course. He seeks to win his third in a row. A son of Quality Road, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

#6 Mansetti (P. Moran / K. Attard) will show speed whilst making the change from Tapeta to Turf. This guy holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two excellent workouts. He has a win at the distance from one try. A son of Collected, he is 70% in the money from ten starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Montador  ///  #2 Troubleshooting,  #5 Outrunner,  #7 Giocoso,  #8 Chapman's Peak,  #6 Mansetti.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#2,  #5,  #7,  #8,  #6  ///  #3 Montador.

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

    

We go to the Commonweath of Kentucky for Stakes Saturday

 We look in on a terrific Stakes race on the Turf down in Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Commonwealth Turf~G3~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of eight will hit the Turf in this exciting contest.

Past performances used:  Equibase.

This one comes up a little light on speed. Speed figures are very close. Half the field have raced over the Churchill course. Two will be stretching out to this distance. All seem to have been well prepped for this race. it should be a good one.

#7 Lagynos (Prat / Asmussen) comes in with the third highest last out speed number and two solid peaking workouts. This guy loves the Turf, distance, and course. He should take up a tracking position and launch into the stretch. A son of Kantharos, he is 58% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Piper's Factory (B. Hernandez / Vassileva) holds the highest speed number at this distance. Four aggressive workouts add to his strength. He should be forwardly placed seeking to get first jump. Strong at the distance, this will be his first effort over the Churchill course. A son of The Factor, he is 45% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Evade [FR] (Gaffalione / Maker) comes in with the second highest last out speed number and one sound workout. He will stretch out to this distance while tracking the leaders. Last racing at Keeneland, this will be his first try over the Churchill course. A son of Wootten Bassett [GB] he is 33% in the money from nine starts. 

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 My Boy Prince (Geroux / M.Casse) should show speed. Has won at this distance in only effort. Son of Cairo Prince, he is 77% in the money from thirteen starts.

#3 Dashman (L. Saez / B. Lynch) holds the fourth highest last out speed number at longer route. Should track the pace. Son of Oscar Performance, he is 66% in the money from six starts.

#8 Herchee (Morales / Pitts) will stretch out after hitting the highest last out speed number. Loves the Turf and course. A son of Twirling Candy, he is 100% in the money from four starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#7 Lagynos  ///  #5 Piper's Factory,  #9 Evade [FR],  #1 My Boy Prince,  #3 Dashman,  #8 Herchee.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#5,  #9,  #1,  #3,  #8  /// #7 Lagynos.

May all your Stakes Saturday tickets cash!!!

Superfecta Sunday on Louisville Turf

 We are looking at a excellent Turf contest down in Louisville on this Superfecta Sunday.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {Commonwealth Turf Stakes~G3~1 1/16 mile~Turf~3-year-old~Graded Stakes}

An equally talented field of eleven will race on the green in this topflight graded stake race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Any one of these entrants have the capability to win this race. There is plenty of speed to keep the pace humming. Speed figs are exceptionally close making it super competitive. This will be one of the best races of the day.

#7 Actuator (B. Hernandez / McCarthy) is well prepped for the win with three super-charged workouts and the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route. This lad also has the fourth highest speed number at the distance where he notched a win. He should be tracking the pace closely. A son of Bodemeister, he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Barberini (Cheminaud / Delacour) comes in from mid-Atlantic racing where cobbled three wins in a row. He has hit the board in all four of his starts at this distance and holds the highest speed fig at same. A son of Flintshire [GB], he is 88% in the money from nine career starts.

#3 Running Bee (Gaffalione / C. Brown) comes in with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two solid workouts. He has the tactical speed to allow the pace to develop. A son of English Channel, he is 80% in the money from five career starts.

#5 Mount Rundle (Talamo / Nihei) should be closing gallantly as a swift pace develops. He loves the surface, distance and course. This guy has put together top line speed numbers in each of his last three races. A son of Jack Milton, he is 60% in the money form five career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Ready to Purrform (Santana / B. Cox) is a son of Kitten's Joy. He has won both of his starts at this distance. Forward placement can be expected.

#9 Portfolio Company (Geroux / C. Brown) is another son of Kitten's Joy looking to improve upon a very good last out speed number. He is 62% in the money from eight career starts. This guy is one of many with tactical speed.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Actuator  +  #11 Barberini  +  #3 Running Bee  +  #5 Mount Rundle.

10 CENT Superfecta straight ($6.40)

#7 Actuator  /  #11 Barberini,  #3 Running Bee  /  #11,  #3,  #5 Mount Rundle,  #6 Ready to Purrform,  #9 Portfolio Company  /  ALL.

May you profit on all your picks on this Superfecta Sunday!!! 

Another Day, Another Churchill Race

On this beautiful Sunday in November, we look at another stakes race at Churchill Downs.

Churchill Race 9 {Commonwealth Turf Stakes~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year old}
This should be a delightful race over the grass. A strong ten horse field will go into the gate. Get Stormy (Castellano / Bush) appears to be the favorite as he as raced terrifically lately, but will be vying for his fourth win in a row. Major Marvel (Desormeaux / Capuano) will show speed, but will be faced with other speedsters in this race including Florentino(JPN) (Mena / McGlaughlin) and Spectacular Kid (Goncalves / Leahy). Is it possible that a speed duel develops and Get Stormy sits on the front end? With all the speed in the race we will place our show money on Street Move (Bravo / McGlaughlin). Street Move is in the money 3 for 3 at this distance and is 4 for 4 over the turf. It also helps that Street Cry is his daddy which makes him a very respectable deep closer. Think Street Sense or Zenyatta. Two other interesting closer types are Proceed Bee (Emigh / Becker) and Pop Tarrt (Gonzales / Deegan). Proceed Bee is a consistant type who is 71% in the money. Pop Taart has got some solid speed numbers, but is coming off a race on November 6th. Let's make our Commonwealth play.

$2 SHOW: #4 Street Move
10 CENT Superfecta: #4 Street Move / #10 Proceed Bee / #2 Pop Taart / #1 Get Stormy

Saturday's Results
Churchill R9. Not the kind of result we were looking for from the fillies. Hot Cha Cha finished 4th and Striking Dancer finished 6th. No show money for us. Superfecta went 5-11-9-7.
Bankroll has now gone to $10.70. A good Sunday would be nice.