Stakes Saturday in Cool Florida

 We look to South Florida for a challenging graded Turf stakes on this last Stakes Saturday of the year.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {Fort Lauderdale~G2~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A very nice field of nine will hit the grass in this annual event.

Past performances used:  Equibase.

There are some speedy types in here that could make an honest pace. All top-flight trainers have horses entered. Some of the best jockeys are in town for the Championship meet. This should be an excellent race. Speed numbers are very close. One millionaire is in the field. All have been well prepped for the race. Only four have raced over the Gulfstream course. Expect a banger of a race.

#7 Stone Age [IRE] (J. Velazquez / C. Brown) looks to strike in his third North American start. This raced against tougher and drops in distance from his last. He has put in three superb workouts in preparation. Look for him to track the pace closely. This millionaire son of Galileo [IRE], he is 47% in the money from seventeen starts. 

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Red Run (Zayas / Maker) will pose a mighty challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four powerful peaking workouts. He should take up a nice tracking position. This will be his first start over the Gulfstream course. A son of Gun Runner, he is 47% in the money from twenty-one starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#9 Running Bee (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) is the deserved morning line favorite with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four strong workouts. He should be part of the speed team on the front-end. This colt loves the surface and distance. It will be his first run over the Gulfstream course. A son of the great English Channel, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

$2 SHOW.

#3 Jerry the Nipper (J. Ortiz / Pletcher) has shown terrific meddle over the surface and at the distance. He should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. This gelding comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and four hearty workouts. A son of Liam's Map, he is 84% in the money from nineteen starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Marwad [GB] (O. Murphy / Moubarak) should contend with the shared highest last out speed number and two sound peaking workouts. This guy loves the Gulfstream course. He will be part of the tracker pack fighting for position. A son of Intello [GB], he is 55% in the money from nine starts.

#6 Fort Washington (L. Saez / Mcgaughey) has improve his speed numbers over the last three notching the second highest last out speed number of this group. He has put in four good workouts. Look for him to track and close gallantly. A son of War Front, he is 73% in the money from fifteen career starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#7 Stone Age [IRE]  //  #8 Red Run,  #9 Running Bee,  #3 Jerry the Nipper,  #1 Marwad [GB],  #6 Fort Washington.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#8,  #9,  #3,  #1,  #6  //  #7 Stone Age [IRE].

Have an outstanding day of racing and best of luck in all your wagering!!!

 

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita Take Two

To close out another wonderful horse racing weekend we will attempt another 10 CENT Superfecta Box at beautiful Santa Anita.

Santa Anita Race 4 {Santa Ynez~G2~6 1/2 furlongs~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
An equally matched field of six will make their start in this annual event.  Trying to pick the four that will make up our 10 CENT Superfecta box will be a challenge.  There is much to like about all of these gals.

#1 Made to Love Her (Bejarano / Kasparoff) might be able to pick up the pieces if a speed dual develops.  She has to splendid last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and four strong workouts.  This filly is one of only two that have competed over the Santa Anita course.  She is deserved of our bronze horseshoe as one that could run a big race.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Candrea (M. Garcia / Baffert) may well be the class of the field coming back to sprinting after a few dissappointing route races.  She has the highest speed number over the dirt surface and has logged four sensational, peaking workouts.  Her previous run over the Santa Anita course was excellent.  Should be included.

#3 Rowdy Gal (Rosario / Sadler) will be hoofing the dirt in her third career start.  She holds the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stellar workouts which include a couple of bullets.  A pressing attack cinches her inclusion in our Super box.

#2 Reneesgotzip (Nakatani / Miller) has the highest speed number of the group.  That race was a sprint over synthetic.  As one of two speedy types in the race, her two robust workouts provide her with the staying power in the event of a speed dual hook-up.  This race will be her second career start.  She could go off as the favorite with that potent speed number high above the rest of the field.  Has to be included on our ticket.

10 CENT Superfecta BOX ($2.40)

#1 Made to Love Her  +  #6 Candrea  +  #3 Rowdy Gal  +  #2 Reneesgotzip.



Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R10. Fort Lauderdale-G3.  Our first pick, Silver Medallion, won (1st) for win money of $4.90 and show money of $1.50.  Our second pick, Mambo Meister, finished 10th.  Our third pick, Mutual Trust [GB], finished 5th.
Superfecta went 10-9-12-3.

Santa Anita R8.  San Fernando-G2.  Our first pick, Prayer For Relief, finished 2nd for show money of $2.40.  Our second pick, First Strike, finished 7th (last).
Superfecta went 8-2-1-3.

Bankroll gets nicked and falls to $9.50.

Coast to Coast Stakes Saturday

Warm weather on both coasts awaits us for an exciting Stakes Saturday.  We take a peak at a couple of graded stakes races; one at Gulfstream Park and one at Santa Anita.  Warm winter racing is alive and well.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {Fort Lauderdale~G3~1 1/16 mile~Turf~4 year old Up~Stakes}
A large, equally talented field of twelve will go to the gate in this annual race.  There will be limited speed.  Consequently, you can expect all of the horses clumped together awaiting the quickening into the stretch.  Should be a great race.

#10 Silver Medallion (Castellano / Pletcher) has a tiny edge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three fluid workouts.  He should be forwardedly placed ready to rumble.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#6 Mambo Meister (Bravo / Gleaves) will be one of the many challengers with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and four sinewy workouts.  He could track the leaders and move forward in the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#5 Mutual Trust [GB] (Lezcano / Mott) could pull off the victory racing for the first time on American soil.  He ran exceptionally well racing in France.  He has a three wins from five starts over the green and has put in three healthy workouts prepping for this race.  Could be the one to watch.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#12 Kindergarden Kid (Leparoux / Tagg) could surprise with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression and arguably the best workout tab of five stellar, peaking workouts.  He could come with a stunner of a run.

10 CENTSuperfecta

#10 Silver Medallion / #6 Mambo Meister / #5 Mutual Trust [GB] / #12 Kindergarden Kid.


Santa Anita Race 8 {San Fernando~G2~1 1/16 mile~4 year old~Stakes}
Another great race will take shape as eight will make the start in another annual competition.  This race comes up as nicely balanced with roughly equal parts of speed, pressing, tracking and closing. 

#1 Prayer for Relief (Bejarano / Baffert) looks much the best with the second highest speed number at the distance all the while being 100% in the money over three races at said distance.  With a couple of decent last out speed numbers, this guy has put in five superior, peaking workouts.  Should track the speedsters ready to pounce in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#7 First Strike (Espinoza / Diodoro) looks ready to tackle this solid field with a couple of good last out speed numbers and four superb, peaking workouts.  He should be forwardly placed set up for an exquisite stretch run.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Tapizar (Nakatani / Asmussen) will be the deserved favorite not offering much wagering value.  He should be the speed of the race attempting to hold off all challengers.  This guy has the highest last out speed number, the highest speed number at this distance, and has put in five excellent, peaking workouts. He will be a force to be reckoned with.

#5 Irish Art (Rosario / Gaines) will be in the thick of the competition with the second highest last out speed number, albeit over Turf.  He is working on a two race progression and has put in two solid workouts.  This colt could surprise.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Prayer For Relief / #7 First Strike, #8 Tapizar / #7, #8 / #5 Irish Art.



Friday's Results
Santa Anita R7.  Our first pick, Talktoomuch, finished 3rd for show money of $3.60.  Our second pick, Whisper Louise [IRE] finished 5th.
Superfecta went 9-7-8-2.
Bankroll shaves a few cents to $11.00.