Closing Out the Churchill Spring Meet

On this Superfecta Sunday we check out a fantastic Sprint Stakes as Churchill Downs closes out its Spring Meet.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Maxfield Stakes~7 Furlongs~3 year-old~Stakes}

A large field of twelve will go to the gate in this penultimate race of the meet.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this seven-furlong stakes race. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only four have raced at this very distance. All have competed very well over the dirt. Six have raced over the Churchill track. It should be an excellent race to wager and watch on what has been an exceptional Churchill meet.

#8 Flood Zone (Geroux / B. Cox) is the deserved favorite after competing in Dubai. He should track the pace closely. This guy holds the third highest speed number over a dirt surface and has four stellar workouts. A son of Frosted, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Smoken Wicked (B. Hernandez / D. Stewart) has the tactical speed to stay the pace. He loves the dirt, distance, and track. This lad holds the highest speed number at the distance. Four superb workouts add to his preparation. A son of Bobby's Wicked One, he is 63% in the money from eleven starts.

#5 Retribution (J. Ortiz / DeVaux) will be tracking the pace has he stretches out a bit. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four solid workouts. This colt ventures in from Pimlico. A son of Vekoma, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

#2 Captain Cook (I. Ortiz / R. Dutrow) should be forwardly placed and could participant in the pace on the front-end. He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a route and four serious workouts. He secured a win at this distance in his only effort at same. A son of Practical Joke, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Verifire (Prat / B. Cox) will be making his third start in the form cycle. He will stretch and show speed. This guy relishes the dirt surface. A son of Authentic, he has win rate of 100% from two starts.

#13 Furio (J. Torres / Sharp) comes in with the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. He should be part of the speed scenario if he breaks well from the outside post. This guy will stretch out slightly, but he loves the dirt and the track. A son of McKinzie, he is 66% in the money from six starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Flood Zone  +  #6 Smoken Wicked  +  #5 Retribution  +  #2 Captain Cook.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#8 Flood Zone  /  #6 Smoken Wicked,  #5 Retribution  /  #6,  #5,  #2 Captain Cook,  #10 Verifire,  #13 Furio  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

 

Stakes Saturday under the lights beneath the Twinspires

 KD 150 is a week away with the post-position draw this evening. Today we look at a terrific sprint race on this Stakes Saturday on the great Kentucky dirt.

Churchill Downs Race 9 {Roxelana Overnight Stakes~6 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A reduced field of nine will go to the gate in this sprint Stakes.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Plenty of speed will drive the pace in this race. Speed numbers are fairly close. High quality connections fill this field. Only one has yet to race over the Churchill track. Also, there is only one horse that will undertake this distance for the first time. It should be a fine race under the Twinspires lights.

#3 Speedy Traveler (J. Torres / Bauer) has won all three of her races at this distance. She will show speed from the gate opening. This filly holds the highest last out speed number and four super strong peaking workouts. A daughter of First Samurai, she has a 100% win rate from three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Dazzling Blue (Geroux / B. Cox) should also show speed from the gate. This gal comes off a layoff with four hearty workouts. She has an affinity for the surface, distance, and track. A daughter of Into Mischief, she is 100% in the money from six starts. 

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Last Leaf (L. Saez / Kenneally) shows prgressively improving speed figs in her last three races. This gal should track the pace and take advantage of a sizzling one. She holds the second highest last out speed number at a bit longer sprint and two solid workouts. A daughter of Not This Time, she is 69% in the money from twenty-nine starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Current Climate (Gaffalione / Foster) has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. A daughter of Raison d'Etat, she is 62% in the money from twenty-four starts.

#5 Zeitlos (Rosario / Asmussen) should track the pace closely and launch into the stretch. A daughter of Curlin, she is 81% in the money from eleven starts.

#8 Condensation (J. Ortiz / Hartman) is another that will track the pace closely. She holds the highest speed number over the surface, distanc, and track. A daughter of Frosted, she is 62% in the money from sixteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Speedy Traveler  //  #6 Dazzling Blue,  #2 Last Leaf,  #10 Current Climate,  #5 Zeitles,  #8 Condensation.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#6,  #2,  #10,  #5,  #8  //  #3 Speedy Traveler.

Good luck with all your Churchill Downs wagers as we head into Kentucky Derby week!!!

Superfecta Sunday in the Great Northwest

 We look in on the beautiful Northwest for some Stakes action.

Emerald Downs Race 8 {Governor's Stakes~6 1/2 Furlongs~Stakes}

A talented field of nine will go to the gate in this contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This field has a good amount of speed to get it going. Speed numbers are very close making it a seriously competitive race. All, but one have covered the Emerald track several times. It should be a swift and furious race.

#9 Papa's Golden Boy (Radke / Gibson) has a decided edge with the highest last out speed number and one superb workout. This gelding has hit the board in both of his races at this exact distance. He will be part of the speed contingent. A son of Harbor the Gold, he is 50% in the money from twenty career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Windribbon (Orozco / Wright) will challenge with his tactical speed capabilities. He holds the third highest speed number at this distance and has turned in two sharp workouts. A son of Sway Away, he is 68% in the money from sixteen career starts.

#2 Five Star General (Mawing / Harwood) also has tactical speed. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two strong workouts. This guy has hit the board in all four of his starts at this distance. A son of Distorted Humor, he is 70% in the money from twenty career starts.

#1 Fantastic Day (A. Cruz / J. Rosales) should take advantage of a frothy pace with his tracking ability. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number as well as the highest speed number at the distance. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is 53% in the money from twenty-six career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Papa's Golden Boy  +  #7 Windribbon  +  #2 Five Star General  +  #1 Fantastic Day.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.80)

#9 Papa's Golden Boy  /  #7 Windribbon,  #2 Five Star General  /  #7, #2, #1 Fantastic Day, adding in:  #4 Spittin Image,  #6 House of Lords  /  ALL. 

Wishing you the best with all your wagers today!!

Into the Dirt Prairie Night

Hopefully a cooler evening will prevail on this Friday.  We take a look at a fantastic race at the diamond among the cornfields of Iowa that is Prairie Meadows.

Prairie Meadows Race 9 {Iowa Sprint Handicap~6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A splendid field of seven sensational sprinters will go to the gate in this stakes race.  The race comes up very heavy on speedy types which may benefit those that prefer to press or track the pace.  It will be an exciting race.

#3 Rothko (Nakatani / Asmussen) looks like the horse to beat with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stellar, peaking workouts.  This guy has notched three wins from three starts at this distance.  A favorite who likes to sit behind the leaders and dash past them in the stretch. 
$2 WIN.

#1 Noble's Promise (Laviolette / McPeek) will challenge with a favorable pace he can track and pounce upon.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one quality workout.  Coming up from Churchill Downs he should handle the Prairie dirt well.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Wiredfortwotwenty (Barton / Hone) will also be up to the challenge with the highest speed number at the distance and three agressive workouts.  This gelding will be among the speedsters looking to hold on for a piece.

#5 Capt. Bullet Bob (Sukie / L. Hellman) is another who should be in the thick of the speedsters.  He shares the highest last out speed number and a three race progression.  His third highest (tie) speed number at the distance helps the cause.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Rothko / #1 Noble's Promise / #7 Wiredfortwotwenty / #5 Capt. Bullet Bob.



Thursday's Results
Belmont Park R9.  Glowing Honor.  Our first pick, Blue Maiden [GB], won (1st) for win money of $3.20.  There was no Show wager due to more than half the field scratching.  Our second pick, Whipsaw City [FR], took 2nd for place money of $1.25.
There was no 10 CENT Superfecta due to the large number of scratches.
Bankroll gets a lift to $37.05.

Happy Friday at Aqueduct

There is nothing quite like a nice sprint race before going off to the movies, a play, sporting event, dinner or another great activity on a Friday.  Today we peer into the Big "A" for that superb dirt sprint.

Aqueduct Race 4 {6 furlongs~4 year old Up~Optional Claiming}
An equally good field of eight should make the start in this race.  A great deal of speed has signed on which could favor a horse from off the pace.

#4 Pete's Parley (Dominguez / Asmussen) looks primed to go with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and four solid, peaking workouts.  A high octane sprint could set up nicely for this tracker.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.

#2 Awesome Arceno (Alvarado / R. Dutrow) will present a good challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and four successful workouts.  This guy is tactical enough to take advantage of any pace scenario.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Surprise Strike (C. Velasquez / Englehart) appears ready to run a nice race with the fourth highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and two robust workouts.  He should sit right off the pace ready to gear it up in the stretch.

#8 Haystack Needle (Fragoso / Rodriguez) will share front running duties and could hold on for a piece of the purse pie.  He has the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strong workouts.  If he can throttle down the speed, he could wire the field.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Pete's Parley / #2 Awesome Arceno / #1 Surprise Strike / #8 Haystack Needle.



Thursday's Results
Santa Anita R7.  Our first pick, Carbonite, won (1st) for show money of $2.40.  Our second pick, Al Instante [CHI], was scratched.
We scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta as a result of the scratch.  Nevertheless, Superfecta went 1-9-5-3.
Bankroll rises a few cents to $6.60.