Superfecta Sunday at Saratoga

Summer racing is where its at.  Saratoga brings some of the best and brightest onto the Thoroughbred racing scene.

Saratoga Race 9 {1 3/16 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A superb group of thirteen gals will strut onto the Turf in this allowance feature.  There is enough speed to keep the pace sharp.  This group has parity in terms of the speed figs.  It is a great challenge to try to stitch together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#12 Fizzy Pink [GB] (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) looks to be in top form to stretch out at this distance with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four stellar peaking workouts.  She has run over the Saratoga green in an in the money effort.  This gal is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#9 Princess Mara (Alvarado / Quick) will challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer Turf route, a two race progression, and one blazing workout.  She should be on the lead or forwardly placed ready to score.

#6 Kitten's Queen (Castellano / Maker) should contend with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two hearty peaking workouts.  This gal will be stretching out, but should be able to grab this distance with a nice tracking attack.

#5 Silky [IRE] (Lezcano / Goldberg) should be in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and one robust workout.  She is coming off a longer route where she placed fourth.  This gal has posted a victory at this distance across the pond.  She should get the pace to close into swiftly.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#12 Fizzy Pink [GB]  +  #9 Princess Mara  +  #6 Kitten's Queen  +  #5 Silky [IRE].



Stakes Saturday Results
Saratoga R10.  Diana--G1.  Our first pick, Abaco, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Alterite [FR], finshed 8th.  Our third pick, Strathnaver [GB], finished 6th.
Superfecta went 3-6-9-2.
Bankroll implodes to $0.89.  We will supplement with a fin for this Superfecta Sunday.

Stakes Saturday at the Spa

A beautiful weekend for Stakes races.  We look in on one at the fabulous "Spa".

Saratoga Race 10 {Diana~G1~1 1/8 mile~inner TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A great group of exceptionally talented gals line up for this annual grade one.  There is sufficient speed to keep the pace hot.  These ladies speed numbers over the surface and at the distance closely resemble one another.  This race is a handicappers dream.

#2 Abaco (J. Ortiz / McGaughey) could be the one that shines with the fourth highest (4-way tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and four sensational workouts. She is coming off a brief rest so should be fresh.  This daughter of Giant's Causeway should be tracking and closing speedily.
$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

#8 Atterite [FR} (Castellano / C. Brown) should challenge upon her return to the races after a long layoff. She fits in well with these sporting the third highest speed number at the distance.  This daughter of Literato [FR] has put in four excellent workouts.  She should track the pace closely.
$1 PLACE  /  $1 SHOW.

#5 Strathnaver [GB] (J. Velazquez / Motion) will contend with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three robust workouts.  She close well into a contested pace.  This daughter of Oasis Dream [GB] is highly competitive at this distance.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#10 Tannery [IRE] (Lezcano / Goldberg) will compete well sharing the fourth highest last out speed number a longer route, holding a two race progression, and two formidable workouts.  She is a daughter of Dylan Thomas [IRE] that will be closing swiftly.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Abaco  /  #8 Atterite [FR]   /  #Stathnaver [GB]  /  #10 Tannery [IRE]



Friday's Results
Saratoga R3.  Schuylerville--G3.  Our first pick, Fashion Alert, won (1st) for show money of $1.05.  Our second pick, Tulira's Star, finished 3rd for show money of $1.20.  Our third pcik, Take Charge Brandi, took 2nd for show money of $1.10.
There was No 10 CENT Superfecta offered in this race.
Bankroll gets a few dimes lift to settle at $6.99.

Superfecta Sunday along the Jersey Shore

Another Superfecta Sunday falls upon us.  Today we look at Monmouth Park once again attempting to cobble together a 10 CENT Superfecta box.

Monmouth Park Race 11 {Molly Pitcher~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A fine field of nine fillies/mares will launch from the gate.  A tiny bit of speed mixed with a bunch of the forwardly placed should make this race exceedingly interesting.  Their truly is no clear favorite as any one of these gals are capable of winning.

#1 Afleeting Lady (Bejarano / Romans) has a tiny edge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and three superb workouts.  She should be forwardly placed ready to make a strong closing run.  She is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Brushed by a Star (Nakatani / Forster) should be in the hunt with the fourth highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and two wholesome workouts.  This gal should be near the front pack ready to move nicely through the stretch.

#6 R Gypsy Gold (Castellano / Pletcher) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one stout workout.  She is another that could be motoring along with the front pack.

#3 Nefertini (Marquez / Goldberg) should be in the mix with a decent last out speed number and two fluid workouts.  She should be able to track the pace and explode into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Afleeting Lady  +  #8 Brushed by a Star  +  #6 R Gypsy Gold  +  #3 Nefertini.



Stakes Saturday Results
Saratoga R9.  Diana--G1.  Our first pick, Zagora, finished 3rd for show money of $1.50.  Our second pick, Hungry Island, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Dream Peace, finished 2nd for show money of $1.85.
There was NO 10 CENT Superfecta for this race.

Saratoga R10.  Jim Dandy--G2.  Our first pick, Liaison, finished 3rd for show money of $4.20.  Our second pick, Alpha, won (1st) for place money of $1.85 and show money of $1.60.  Our third pick, Neck 'n Neck, finished 2nd for show money of $2.10.
Superfecta went 1-4-7-6.

Bankroll makes a modest jump to $15.55.