A "Big A" Superfecta Sunday

 As we move through November it seems the fields tend to thin out a bit. On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a Grade three event for the youngsters.

Aqueduct Race 9 {Nashua Stakes~G3~1 mile~2 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A good field of seven hearty youngsters will battle in this mile race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

The field is evenly divided among the forwardly placed types and those that are beginning to a develop an off the pace style of running. Given that, it should be an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close for a bunch with few races to their credit. All will look to improve. None have raced at Aqueduct yet. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fine race.

#4 Pickin' Time (McCarthy / Breen) could have the benefit of more experience having completed four races already. He shows the third highest last out speed number and one solid workout heading into the race. Look for him to track close to the pace ready to strike. This guy is one of three who have already gone this distance. A son of Stay Thirsty, he is 75% in the money from four career starts. This colt is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#1 Ten for Ten (Cancel / McGaughey) should go off as the favorite having hit the board in both of his starts. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and three hearty workouts. He could show early speed in this race. A son of Frosted, he is 100% in the money from two career starts.

#6 Civil War (Juarez / Albertrani) is coming out of a grade one race at Belmont Park. His speed numbers are improving and he has put in two robust workouts. Look for him to close swiftly coming around the turn. A son of Bodemeister, he is 50% in the money from two career starts.

#5 Isolate (Torres / Ritvo) should challenge with the highest last out speed number and three dynamite, peaking workouts. This guy is another that could should speed from the gate. He comes into this race having won both of his starts. A son of Mark Valeski, he will be stretching out to this distance.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

 #4 Pickin' Time  +  #1 Ten for Ten  +  #6 Civil War  +  #5 Isolate.

Last Superfecta Sunday (11/1) Results

Woodbine R8.  Coronation Futurity.  We missed on our 20 CENT Superfecta Box effort hitting only two of the four required to cash. Superfecta went 8-2-4-1.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, British Royalty, finished 5th.

Bankroll takes a dive to $28.62.

Superfecta Sunday Up in Canada

 We go up North (virtually) for our Superfecta Sunday for a stakes race for the youngsters.

Woodbine Race 8 {Coronation Futurity Stakes~1 1/8 mile~2 year-old~CAN~Stakes}

Eight youngsters go to the gate in this featured stakes race. 

Past Performances Used:  DRF Formulator.

A talented field will all stretch out to this distance battling for the purse money. There is speed to keep an honest pace. Speed numbers are very close for these young lads. There is good pedigrees represented in all of these Canadian bred horses. Our task is to harness a winning 20 CENT Superfecta Box. It should be a super fine race.

#5 British Royalty (Lermyte / Minshall) could make a leap forward from his maiden win with the fourth highest last out speed number and two ultra-sharp workouts. This gelding will be looking for some pace to close into. A son of English Channel, this guy will be seeking his second win in a row. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#1 Master Spy (P. Husbands / M. Casse) should go off as the favorite with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and one solid workout. This colt has solid connections and is primed for the race. A son of Silent Name [JPN], he is 100% in the money from four career starts.

#6 Threefiftyseven (Moran / Minshall) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This gelding should sit right off the pace ready to strike. A son of Run Away and Hide, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

#8 Stephen (Stein / K. Attard) should contend sharing the second highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. He is another tracker looking for position. A son of Constitution, he is 50% in the money from two career starts.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#5 British Royalty  +  #1 Master Spy  +  #6 Threefiftyseven  +  #8 Stephen.

Stakes Saturday Results

Woodbine R8.  Overskate Stakes.  Our first pick, Not So Quiet, won (1st) for win money of $4.20, place money of $4.50, and show money of $5.10.  Our second pick, Royal Laser, finished 2nd for place money of $1.75 and show money of $2.90.  Our third pick, Eskiminzin, finished 8th.

We were successful in our Saturday Exacta Wheel for a payout of $15.55.

Superfecta went 7-1-6-3.

Bankroll gets off the schnide and settles at $34.42.

Superfecta Sunday Up North

We take a look at a high quality graded stakes sprint in glorious Canada.

Woodbine Race 8 {Kennedy Road~G2~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A great group of eight will go to the gate in this contentious sprint. There is plenty of raw speed to make this a quick one. Speed numbers are very close giving the indication that any equine in this race could win. Our task, however, is to combine a group of four for our 20 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#1 Puntrooskie (DaSilva / Macrae) might benefit from the speedsters dueling from the start. He holds the second highest last out speed number and has put in three supreme workouts prepping for this race. This guy holds the second highest speed number at the distance. Expect him to sit off the pace ready to strike. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$3 SHOW.

#4 Stacked Deck (R. Hernandez / Minshall) could go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number and two stellar workouts. He holds the highest speed number at the distance. This guy loves the Woodbine synthetic and will be part of the speed pack up front.

#6 Passion for Action (Contreras / DePaulo) should contend with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one superb workout. This lad loves the Woodbine surface and the distance. He could benefit greatly from a furious pace as he tracks the front runners.

#5 Jacks Escarpment (Wilson / Gonzalez) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer sprint and one solid workout. This guy will be part of the speedy group on the front end. He has an enviable in the money record at the distance of 90% from ten starts.

20 CENT Superfecta Box

#1 Puntrooskie  +  #4 Stacked Deck  +  #6 Passion for Action  +  #5 Jacks Escarpment.

Last Superfecta Sunday (11/13) Results

Woodbine R8.  Coronation Futurity Stakes.  We were off by one in our 20 CENT Superfecta play. Superfecta went 4-2-6-1.

Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, King and His Court, won (1st) for show money of $3.60.

Bankroll gets trimmed to $159.37.

Superfecta Sunday in Canada

Off we go North to view a competitive stakes race for the youngsters.

Woodbine Race 8 {Coronation Futurity Stakes~1 1/8 mile~2 year-old~Ontario Bred~Stakes}

A talented group of nine youngsters will go to the gate in this annual affair. There is enough speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed numbers are very close for a group of two year-olds. Our task is hook together a winning 20 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#4 King and His Court (Boulanger / Casse) is coming out of a graded stakes event in which he hit the board. He holds the third highest last out speed number, a seven race progression and three outstanding workouts. This lad, like the rest of the field will be stretching out to this distance. With a 72% in the money record from seven starts, this guy should be in the thick of it. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#8 Woodbridge (Campbell / Keough) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts. He has not been out of the money in any of his four starts. He should be traveling close to the pace ready to spring forward into the stretch.

#2 State of Honor (P. Husbands / Casse) will contend possibly going off as the favorite. He holds the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one bullet workout. He has the tactical speed to be sent to the lead or sit right off the pace.

#1 Tidal Dancer (A. Garcia / Pierce) will be in the mix with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one bullet workout. He will be making his third career start so should show improvement once again. Expect him to track the pace as he transfers from Turf to synthetic.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#4 King and His Court  +  #8 Woodbridge  +  #2 State of Honor  +  #1 Tidal Dancer.

Last Superfecta Sunday (11/6) Results

Santa Anita Park R6.  Goldikova Stakes--G1. We missed the mark in our 10 CENT Superfecta play utilizing the Lambrakis method. Superfecta went 5-7-6-4.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Majestic Heat, finished 4th.

Bankroll gets stuffed and falls to $162.57