Superfecta Sunday at Del Mar

An enjoyable Superfecta Sunday unrolls where the Surf meets the Turf.

Del Mar Race 8 {Best Pal~G2~6 1/2 furlongs~2 year old~Stakes}
A solid field of eight will step up to the gate. There is enough speed and forwardly placed types to keep the pace honest.  All of these colts (and one gelding) will be stretching out to this distance for the first time.  There is no telling which one will make a big step forward.  All are equally talented to pull off the victory.  Our task is to attempt to sew together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#5 Rowdy Dylan (Maldonado / P. Miller) might have a slight edge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and a two race progression. He should be tracking the pace in his third start of the form cycle.  He could score nicely.

#7 Skyway (Elliott / Casse) will challenge having already scored a win over the poly down at Keeneland.  He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and has put in two solid workouts over the Del Mar poly.  He is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Story to Tell (Talamo / Hendricks) should contend sharing the highest last out speed number and putting in two quality workouts.  He is 100% in the money from three career starts.  He has the ability to track from very close to the pace.

#6 Henry's Holiday (T. Baze / O'Neill) looks to be in the mix after a brief freshening.  He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and has put in three robust workouts prepping for this one.  Should the pace become hot, his closing style will come to the forefront.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Rowdy Dylan  +  #7 Skyway  +  #1 Story to Tell  +  #6 Henry's Holiday.



Stakes Saturday Results
Saratoga R7.  De La Rosa Stakes.  Our first pick, Pianist, finished 3rd for show money of $3.20.  Our second pick, Joy, finished 6th.  Our third pick, Filimbi, won (1st) for show money of $1.35.
Superfecta went 9-8-7-5.
Bankroll gets a trim to $9.14.

Stakes Saturday at the Spa

A great day of stakes races all across the land.  On this Saturday we focus on a Turf race at the Spa.

Saratoga Race 7 {Fasig-Tipton De La Rosa Stakes~1 mile inner TURF~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A fantastic group of nine will take to the green in one of a number of stakes races on today's card.  There is enough speed in here, particularly on the outside, to keep a fluid pace.  The speed numbers at the distance are fairly close.  It could be any gals race.

#7 Pianist (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) will be making her first start this year.  She is strong off the layoff and appears ready to tackle this field.  She holds a 66% win record at this distance and has put in four very powerful workouts in preparation for her return to racing.  This daughter of More Than Ready absolutely loves the Saratoga course.
$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

#3 Joy (I. Ortiz / Motion) could surprise with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one solid workout.  She relishes this distance having won two of three at it.  This daughter of Pure Prize will be tracking the pace and should it get steamy, watch her grind it out in the stretch.
$1 PLACE  /  $1 SHOW.

#9 Filimbi (Rosario / Mott) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts.  A daughter of Mizzen Mast, she is 100% in the money from nine career starts. She should be forwardly placed ready to pounce.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#8 Day at the Spa (Castellano / C. Brown) should contend coming off an extended layoff.  She holds the highest speed number at the distance and has put in four strengthening workouts in preparation for her first start this year.  This daughter of City Zip holds a perfect three for three record over the Saratoga course.  Could be the one to beat.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Pianist  /  #3 Joy  /  #9 Filimbi  /  #8 Day at the Spa.



Friday's Results
Del Mar R7.  Real Good Deal Stakes.  Our first pick, Alert Bay, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Patriots Rule, finished 2nd for show money of $7.60.
Superfecta went 7-10-4-6.
Bankroll gets a boost to $10.69.