Superfecta Sunday on the Dirt

On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a fine dirt race up at the "Big A".

Aqueduct Race 8 {The Haynesfield Stakes~1 1/16 miles~4 year-old Up~NY~Stakes}

A reduced field of seven will now go to the gate after two early morning scratches. This is the inaugural running of this event for New York breds. There is enough speed to keep a fast pace. Speed numbers are fairly close insuring strong competition. Our task is to sew together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#8 Royal Posse (Alvarado / R. Rodriguez) will be the favorite and deservedly so. He holds the highest last out speed number, an eight race progression, and two robust workouts. He has performed significantly better in his last three races than any of the other horses in this race. Watch for him to track the pace very closely and sprout into the stretch.

#9 Good Luck Gus (I. Ortiz / R. Rodriguez) should challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers, a seven race progression, and four superb workouts. He loves the distance and the Aqueduct inner dirt course. This lad will be tracking the pace ready to strike.

#2 Fox Rules (Rodriguez / Ferraro) should contend with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts. This guy holds the highest speed number at the distance. He should be part of the front runners seeking to get first jump going into the stretch. This lad is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#6 Eye Luv Lulu (J. Ortiz / Jacobson) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three peaking workouts. He should be close to the pace and move swiftly into the stretch. He shares the highest speed number over the inner dirt course.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Royal Posse  +  #9 Good Luck Gus  +  #2 Fox Rules  +  #6 Eye Luv Lulu.



Stakes Saturday Results
Fair Grounds R10.  Fair Grounds Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Chocolate Ride, won (1st) for win money of $2.30.  Our second pick, Departing, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.  Our third pick, Roman Approval, finished 2nd for show money of $1.40.  Our fourth pick, String King, finished fourth.
Superfecta went 6-3-7-9.
Bankroll captures three dimes to settle at $10.71.

A Little Turf for Stakes Saturday

Off we go on to the Turf down in New Orleans.

Fair Grounds Race 10 {Fair Grounds Handicap~G3~1 1/8 miles~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A nice group of Turfers will take to the grass in this feature Turf race. There is enough speed in this one to keep a decent pace. Speed numbers are very close which should make for a highly competitive outing. Another great Fair Grounds Turf race should unfold.

#6 Chocolate Ride (Geroux / Cox) should be the favorite with the highest last out speed number and three robust peaking workouts. This guy has the highest speed number at the distance, a three digit one at that. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he should show his speedy way around the course.
$1 WIN

#7 Departing (J. Velazquez / Stall) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two seriously fast workouts. This son of War Front can be expected to track the pace closely. A millionaire, he has shown an affinity for this distance.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#3 Roman Approval (Castellano / Maker) will contend with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stout workouts. He will be stretching out for this distance, but has already proven his mettle over the Fair Grounds course. This son of Roman Ruler has the tactical speed to sit right in the pace.
$1 SHOW.

#9 String King (Graham / Smith) should be in the thick of it. This old millionaire still has some racing to do with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and one solid bullet workout. This son of Crowned King has been spectacular over the Fair Grounds course hitting the board 76% of the time from thirteen starts.
$1 SHOW.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Chocolate Ride  /  #7 Departing  /  #3 Roman Approval, #9 String King  /  #3, #9.




Furlong Friday Results
Santa Anita R7.  Optional Claiming.  Our pick, Instant Drama, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 6-3-7-4.
Bankroll tumbles to $10.41.