Stakes Saturday at Saratoga

A wonderful Stakes Saturday of racing from across the country. Today we look toward the "Spa" for a fabulous Turf race.

Saratoga Race 9 {Bowling Green~G2~1 3/8 mile~ inner TURF~4 year old Up~Graded Stakes}

A highly regarded group of nine will take to the green in this annual contest. There is plenty of speed to the outside and a number of closers to the outside which should make for a fine start. Most in this one have gone this distance or greater. Speed numbers are fairly close with a number of entrants scoring triple digits. Expect the most exciting race on the Saratoga card.

#7 Innovation Economy (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) looks for his third win in a row and he may capture it. With the fourth highest last out speed number at a monster route, a six race progression, and three superb workouts, it is his race to win.  This son of Dynaformer will be running late into a sound pace.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Red Rifle  (Castellano / Pletcher) should challenge with his immense speed. This lad holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts. A son of Giant's Causeway, he will be stretching out to this distance which should not be a problem.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Iron Power (J. Ortiz / Clement) should contend with a couple of very good last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and one robust workout. He should show speed and try to steal this one.  A son of Mizzen Mast, he has already secured a victory at this distance in his only try.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#2 War Dancer (Lezcano / Mott) should be in contention with the third highest last out speed number and four excellent peaking workouts. He has the tactical speed to stay the course as any pace scenario develops. This son of War Front holds the highest speed number at the distance.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Innovation Economy  /  #1 Red Rifle  /  #4 Iron Power  /  #2 War Dancer.




Friday's Results
Saratoga R4.  Curlin Stakes.  Our first pick, Tekton, finished 2nd for show money of $2.80.  Our second pick, Stanford, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 5-3-6-1.
Bankroll dips to $4.31.  We will supplement with a Hamilton for Stakes Saturday racing.

Back in Action, Horse Racing Weekend

After a brief respite in which we played in the Gold Coast Casino Summer Classic, we are back in action for our Horse Racing Weekend.  On this Friday we take a look at a great Stakes race in upstate New York.

Saratoga Race 4 {Curlin Stakes~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}

A great group of six will go to the gate in this superb stakes race. There is speed to maintain a reasonable pace. These are all improving colts and a gelding that seek to move the needle on their respective speed numbers. It should be a very competitive event.

#3 Tekton (Cintron / A. Dutrow) should have a slight edge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three hearty workouts. This lad has the tactical speed to settle in comfortably and rush through the stretch.
$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

#2 Stanford (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid workouts. He is the lone runner that has traversed the Saratoga track. This lad could take up the task as the pace leader seeking to wire this field.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Smart Transition (Alvarado / Shirreffs) should contend with the second highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and two strong workouts. He should be tracking the pace and hit the stretch with flourish. This guy will be stretching out for this event.

#4 Unrivaled (Lezcano / Montoya) will be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number and one sound workout. He is another that will track the pace and quicken going into the stretch. This guy appears to be in fine form.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Tekton  /  #2 Stanford  /  #5 Smart Transition  /  #4 Unrivaled.



Last Superfecta Sunday (7/19) Results
Monmouth Park R9.  Allowance.  We only captured two of the four needed wagering interests to complete the 10 CENT Superfecta box.  Superfecta went 5-10-2-1.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Forest Funds, finished 2nd for show money of $4.20.
Bankroll loses a couple of dimes to settle at $5.61.