Showing posts with label Dania Beach. Show all posts
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Sunday, December 22, 2013

Superfecta Sunday at Hollywood Park

Farewell Hollywood Park....
Jack Warner's dream only lasted 75 great years.  Today we take a look at the second to final race at the legendary track.

Betfair Hollywood Park Race 10 {King Glorious Stakes~7 furlongs~2 year old~CA~Stakes}
An intriguing group of eleven youngsters will take to the cushion track in this stakes feature.  There is plenty of speed to keep this one going quickly.  The speed numbers for all of these young ones over the synthetic are very close.  All appear to be improving as they race more.  It should be an incredible challenge to put together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#9 Aotearoa (Nakatani / Powell) is the morning line favorite and should get the job done.  With the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two superb peaking workouts, he should track a fluid pace and close well.

#11 Life Is a Joy (Maldonado / Hollendorfer) is coming off a route with the third highest last out speed number, is working a five race progression, and has put in three robust workouts.  This guy has the tactical speed to take advantage as the pace develops.

#4 Mass Transit (Talamo / Miller) appears to be primed and ready to kick it up a notch.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four savvy, peaking workouts.  This guy has already garnered a win over the Hollywood cushion track.  He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Pray Hard (Bejarano / Hollendorfer) could be the speed of the bunch whinnying "catch me if you can".  He holds the third highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and two hearty, peaking workouts.  This lad loves synthetic as well as the track.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Aotearoa  +  #11 Life Is a Joy  +  #4 Mass Transit  +  #2 Pray Hard.



Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R9.  Dania Beach--G3.  Our first pick, Here's Johnny, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Bon Accord, finished 8th.  Our third pick, Pleuven [FR], finished 3rd for show money of $2.20.
Superfecta went 7-4-2-5.
Bankroll gets ripped, falling to $62.83.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Stakes Saturday Turf in Florida

Today we take in a nice Turf contest amongst the youngsters.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {Dania Beach~G3~1 mile~TURF~2 year old~Stakes}
A great group of nine young Turfers meet on the grass for a feature graded stakes race.  There is plenty of speed and forwardly placed types to keep it rolling.  All look well prepped and ready to rumble. It should be a fantastic race.

#8 Here's Johnny (Desormeaux / Ward) might have a slight edge with the third highest last out speed number and three stout workouts.  He also holds the second highest speed number at the distance.  This son of Colonel John should share front running duties and if he is able to tamp down the pace a bit, could score the victory.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#6 Bon Accord (Rosario / Sano) will challenge with the second highest last out speed rating, a four race progression, and four superb workouts. he has traveled well over the surface and at the distance.  This son of Showing Up should be tracking the pace and closing swiftly.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#2 Pleuven [FR] (A. Garcia / C. Brown) should contend in his first North American start coming over after racing in France.  He holds an excellent Racing Post rating which could be considered among the best of this group.  Prior to an approximate 150 day layoff he was working a four race progression.  In prepping for this race, this son of Turtle Bowl [IRE], has put in four hearty workouts.  He could pull off a win with a nice pressing / tracking run.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#3 Request (Castellano / C. Brown) is another that should contend, particularly if the pace turns wicked.  This will be the second start for the son of Dynaformer.  His first race was victorious at the distance and over the surface.  He is a closer that should benefit from a fast pace.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Here's Johnny  /  #6 Bon Accord  /  #2 Pleuven [FR]  /  #3 Request.



Friday's Results
Gulfstream Park R7.  Maiden Special Weight.  Our first pick, AP Tigress, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Money Game, finished 2nd for show money of $2.80.  Our third pick, Spring Blossom, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 6-3-7-1.
Bankroll slips again settling at $70.73.