Furlong Friday in Maryland

Thank goodness its Furlong Friday. We take in a nice six furlong maiden contest at venerable Pimlico.

Pimlico Race 1 {6 furlongs~3 year-old Up~fillies / mares~Maiden Claiming}
A good group of eight will go to the gate in the first race on todays card. There is some speed to keep the pace humming. Several are still attempting to break through while there are a couple making their first appearance. it should kick off a great day of racing.

#5 Nina Belle (Navarro / Brooks) is a first time starter that could get the job done at first asking. She has put in four serious workouts in preparation for her first start. Her connections are solid.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 My Little Dipper (Hole / Corrales) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and a three race progression. She should track the pace ready to strike. This gal has hit the board 50% of her six starts. This could be the one that she breaks her maiden.

#6 Cotton Letters (Y. Ortiz / Bernardini) should contend with the highest last out speed number and a two race progression. She is 66% in the money from nine starts. She could wire this field motoring on the front end.

#1 Keys Garboy (Evans / Mitchell) could be in the mix with a solid last out speed number and good fourth place finish in her first start. She has put in one sound workout. This gal should be tracking the pace ready to romp.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Nina Belle  /  #4 My Little Dipper  /  #6 Cotton Letters  /  #1 Keys Garboy.



Thursdays Results
Oaklawn Park R8.  Count Fleet Sprint Handicap.  Our first pick, Ivan Fallunovalot, finished 2nd for show money of $3.40. Our second pick, Alsvid, won (1st) for show money of $4.60.
Superfecta went 8-6-3-1.
Bankroll gets a nice pop to $15.95.

Horse Racing Weekend Begins in Hot Springs

It's Arkansas Derby week.  To start off our horse racing weekend we look at a speedy stakes race down in old Hot Springs.

Oaklawn Park Race 8 {Count Fleet Sprint Handicap~6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A speed laden group of eight will hit the Arkansas dirt in this fabulous stakes race. It could be a smoking hot pace in this one, favoring those that can sit right off it. Half of the field holds some blistering three digit speed figs. it should be a quick race, but delightful nonetheless.

#6 Ivan Fallunovalot (Borel / Howard) could be part of the speed team on the front end, yet with a good rail ride by terrific jockey, Calvin Borel, he could be the one to hold on. He has the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two superb peaking workouts.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Alsvid (Landeros / Hartman) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one bullet workout.  This lad holds the highest speed number at the distance. He has the tactical speed to stay close and kick it in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Gentlemen's Bet (Smith / Moquett) will contend with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sound workouts. He should be forwardly placed ready for battle. This guy holds the second highest speed fig at the distance and is an impressive 91% in the money at same.

#5 Speechify (Lopez / Nicks) should be in the hunt with a couple of very good last out speed numbers and four outstanding, peaking workouts. This lad is 100% in the money at the distance from five races. In a very hot pace he could be best positioned with his close to the pace running style.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Ivan Fallunovalot  /  #8 Alsvid  /  #7 Gentlemen's Bet  /  #5 Speechify.



Last Superfecta Sunday (4/5) Results
Santa Anita R8.  Allowance. We missed by one hitting our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.
Superfecta went 4-7-5-3.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Lady Asamo, finished 3rd for show money of $5.00.
Bankroll climbs a few dimes settling at $11.95.

Short Field for a Friday

We go into Friday to observe a high caliber race with a short field.

Oaklawn Park Race 10 {Apple Blossom~G1~1 1/16 mile~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A great group of five superb quality gals will make the start in this annual stakes race.  A delightful group of all varieties of running styles should make this one a very exciting race.  All are comparable in terms of speed numbers which should make it a competitive event.

#1 Close Hatches (Rosario / Mott) might have an easy go of it with her versatile running style.  She holds the highest last out speed number and has put in three quality workouts.  This filly has already notched a win over the Oaklawn oval from only one start.  She should be the overwhelming favorite.
No Value.

#3 Stanwyck (Stevens / Shirreffs) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route, a five race progression, and two superb workouts.  This mare should get the right set-up to unleash her closing kick.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Let Faith Rise (Nakatani / Hollendorfer) comes in from California to do battle with these sharp ladies.  This filly holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts.  She should take up a position close to the pace and strike in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

10 CENT Superfecta

None Offered due to the small field.



Thursday's Results
Oaklawn Park R9.  Count Fleet Sprint Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Secret Circle, was scratched.  our second pick, Alsvid, finished 2nd for show money of $5.40.
There was no 10 CENT Superfecta Offered for this race.
Bankroll gets a nice bump to $14.64.
 

Sprinting to the Horse Racing Weekend

Thursday begins our horse racing weekend.  Today we look at a fantastic graded stakes sprint to start off a great weekend of horse racing.

Oaklawn Park Race 9 {Count Fleet Sprint Handicap~G3~6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A highly rated field of six will make the start in this grade three.  There is plenty of speed and those that like to press the pace to make this a hot pace.  Four in here have it the triple digit speed number and the other two are very close to that milestone.  It should be an extremely exciting race.

#1 Secret Circle (M. Garcia / Baffert) should be able to stay close to the pace with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three superb peaking workouts.  This lad loves the Oaklawn oval and should be able to pull off the victory.
$2 WIN.

#4 Alsvid (Tohill / Hartman) could surprise coming a bit off the hot pace with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one peaking bullet workout.  He too enjoys the Oaklawn course.  This guy also holds the highest speed number at the distance.
$2 SHOW.

10 CENT Superfecta

Due to the small field, there is no Superfecta offered.



Last Superfecta Sunday (4/6) Results
Oaklawn Park R8.  Carousel Stakes.  One scratch eliminated the 10 CENT Superfecta.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Ms. Anna Destiny, finished 2nd for $3.00 in show money.
Bankroll rises a buck to $11.24.