A Stacked Stakes Saturday

 A great day of racing is under way on this Stakes Saturday. There is four KD 149 preps and we will look in on the one in wonderful South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 14 {Fountain of Youth~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

With one scratch, nine will go to the gate in this annual Kentucky Derby prep.

Past Performances used:  Drf Classic.

The road to the Derby heats up starting this weekend as these lads compete for points. There is enough speed to create an honest pace giving any of these the opportunity to secure the victory. Speed figs are very close. Only one millionaire is in the field. This should be a fantastic race.

#4 Forte (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) will be making his first start as a 3 year-old. The Breeder's Cup Juvenile Champ comes in training well, posting four serious workouts in the last 30 days. He holds the highest speed fig at the distance. This lad will track the pace and blast into the stretch. A millionaire son of Violence, he has a 80% win record from five career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  / $3 SHOW.

#8 Rocket Can (Alvarado / Mott) should track the pace closely. He is 100% in the money from three starts at it. This guy loves the surface, distance and track. Two sound workouts show he is ready for a big effort. A son of Into Mischief, he is 60% in the money from five career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Blazing Sevens (Rosario / C. Brown) comes in off a modest layoff having last raced at Keeneland in the BC juvenile championship finishing fourth. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance and has put in three hearty workouts in preparation for this race. He is another that will track the pace and strike heading into the stretch. A son of Good Magic, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Shadow Dragon (J. Ortiz / Mott) has already hit the board at this distance in his first attempt. Son of Army Mule, will track and close with a 66% itm record.

#7 Mage (Castellano / Romans) will be making his second start after securing his maiden win a Gulfstream. Another son of Good Magic, his strong workout tab will help gather the distance.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#4 Forte  //  #8 Rocket Can,  #6 Blazing Sevens,  #3 Shadow Dragon,  #7 Mage.

Reverse the Wheel ($4.00)

#8 Rocket Can,  #6 Blazing Sevens,  #3 SHadow Sevens,  #7 Mage  // #4 Forte.

Best of luck in all your Stakes Saturday action!!!

Superfecta Sunday down in NOLA

We take in a very swell Turf race down in New Orleans for our Superfecta Sunday.

Fair Grounds Race 8 {7 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Allowance Optional Claiming}

A solid field of ten will hit the grass in this feature Turf race. There is almost an overwhelming amount of speed to create what might be a sizzling pace. Speed numbers are super close which will create a very competitive race. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a great race down in glorious NOLA.

#3 Markitoff (Lanerie / Kenneally) is coming off a long layoff, but should do well. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance and four strong peaking workouts. This guy is 75% in the money at this distance from four starts. A son of Giant's Causeway, he has the tactical speed to see how the pace develops then join the fray. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#5 Two Emmys (Murrill / Robertson) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and two superb peaking workouts. He has a win over the Fair Grounds course in his only start over it. A son of English Channel, he should be forwardly placed. This guy is 66% in the money from six starts.

#4 Duncastle (Geroux / Morley) should be in contention with the third highest last out speed number and three short speedy workouts. This lad is 100% in the money over the Fair Grounds course from three starts. A son of Dunkirk, this guy is 52% in the money from seventeen career starts. Expect him to be part of the pace scenario.

#8 Landofthepharoahs (Graham / Amoss) could surprise having hit the board in his last two and securing the third highest last out speed number. He has put in two hearty peaking workouts. A son of Cairo Prince, he is 55% in the money from eighteen career starts. He is another with tactical speed.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Markitoff  +  #5 Two Emmys  +  #4 Duncastle  +  #8 Landofthepharoahs.



Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R14.  Fountain of Youth--G2.  Our first pick, Dennis's Moment, finished 10th (last).  Our second pick, Shotski, finished 4th.  Our third pick, As Seen On TV, finished 3rd for show money of $1.60.
We failed miserably in our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel effort.
Superfecta went 11-1-6-10.
Bankroll gets smashed dropping to $83.88.

An Early One for Superfecta Sunday

Today we take in the first down in Arkansas for our Superfecta Sunday.

Oaklawn Park R1 {1 1/16 mile~3 year-olds~Maiden Claiming}

A great group of eight will enter the gate in this first on the card Maiden race. The race lacks any speed and several in here drop in class in an attempt to break their maiden. speed numbers are fairly close. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#7 Bring the Dough (Santana / Asmussen) could go off as the favorite as he makes a significant drop in class. He holds the highest last out speed number and has put in two sprinty peaking workouts. A son of Bernardini, this will be his sixth attempt to hit the board. Nonetheless he is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Fake Solution (Cohen / Hiles) will challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number. This lad has already hit the board at Oaklawn earning the second highest speed number at the distance. A son of Real Solution, he will be tracking like so many others in this race.

#3 Dreamin N Schemin (J. Felix / Van Berg) should contend as he stretches out to this distance after hitting the board last out over the track. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two efficient workouts. A son of To Honor and Serve, he will be making his third career start.

#1 Moose Got Even (Morales / Shorter) is a first time starter with a decent chance against this crew. An Illinois Bred son of Stephen Got Even, he could potentially be sent in a race without any forwardly placed types. This guy has put in two solid workouts in preparation.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Bring the Dough  +  #6 Fake Solution  +  #3 Dreamin N Schemin  +  #1 Moose Got Even.





Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R13.  Fountain of Youth--G2.  Our first pick, Vekoma, finished 3rd for show money of $4.40.  Our second pick, Bourbon War, finished 2nd for place money of $2.50 and show money of $3.20.  Our third pick, Signalman, finished off the board.
Superfecta went 1-4-5-7.
Bankroll dribbles to $54.42.

Another Derby Prep in South Florida

On this Stakes Saturday we take in the exceptional FOY Stakes down in South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 13 {Fountain of Youth~G2~1 1/16 mile~Graded Stakes}

A high quality field of eleven KD 145 aspirants will saunter over to the gate in this annual contest. There is enough speed to maintain a seething pace. Speed numbers for all of these lads are very close. It should be a very competitive event. The Gulfstream Park card is filled with great races and this one is no exception.

#5 Vekoma (Franco / Weaver) comes down from the NYRA circuit ready to make hay. He will be seeking his third win in a row after a modest layoff. This guy holds the second highest last out speed number and three superlative workouts. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he should be close to the pace ready to strike heading into the stretch.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Bourbon War (I. Ortiz / Hennig) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number and four hearty peaking workouts. He has two victories from three career starts including a win over the Gulfstream track. A son of Tapit, he should  be tracking the speedy pace expected to develop.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Signalman (B. Hernandez / McPeek) should contend with three good last out speed numbers and four strong workouts. He is 100% in the money from five career starts. This lad will be coming in from Kentucky fresh from a modest layoff. A son of General Quarters, he is another that should track a beneficial pace.
$1 SHOW.

#7 Hidden Scroll (Rosario / Mott) will be taking a shot in his second career start after blowing the field in his maiden run. He holds the highest last out speed number, albeit over the slop at Gulfstream. This talented colt has put in three superb workouts in preparation. A son of Hard Spun he should show speed from the gate.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#5 Vekoma  /  #4 Bourbon War  /  #6 Signalman, #7 Hidden Scroll  /  ALL.



Last Superfecta Sunday (2/24/19)
Sunland Park R9.  Mine That Bird Derby.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort hitting three of four wagering interests. Superfecta went 5-8-3-4.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Wicked Indeed, finished 2nd for show money of $2.10.
Bankroll dips to $56.01.

Lucky Thirteen Superfecta Sunday

On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a fine Turf sprint in the lucky thirteenth race at magnificent Gulfstream Park.

Gulfstream Park Race 13 {5 Furlongs~TURF~4 year-old Up~Claiming}

A nice field of nine will hit the grass in the last race on the card. There is enough speed and forwardly placed types to assure a solid pace. Speed numbers are super close making this one any equines race. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a smashingly good race.

#2 She Reads My Texts (Alvarado / Kobiskie) should improve greatly over his last two. He has an enviable 100% in the money record from four starts at this distance. He should travel close to the pace. This guy has put in two high quality workouts readying for a good effort.

He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#8 Graphite Strike (L. Saez / Gracida) should challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and a three race progression. He is another that is 100% in the money at this distance. This lad should track the pace closely.

#9 Contractor Jak (Jaramillo / Zerpa) could go off at the favorite sharing the highest last out speed number, working a four race progression, and putting in three robust workouts. He is another that should track the pace closely.

#6 Money Market (Juarez / Capuano) should contend with the second highest last out speed number and a two race progression. There are seven that have exceptionally close speed figs at the distance and he is one of them. He should be motoring along with the leaders.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 She Reads My Texts  +  #8 Graphite Strike  +  #9 Contractor Jak  +  #6 Money Market.

Stakes Saturday Results

Gulfstream Park R13.  Fountain of Youth--G2.  Our first pick, Practical Joke, finished 2nd for place money of $4.60 and show money of $5.10.  Our second pick, Irish War Cry, finished 7th.  Our third pick, Three Rules, finished 3rd for show money of $2.20.

Superfecta went 2-6-7-4.

Bankroll gains 50 cents to settle at $85.67.

Seeking the Fountain of Youth

Stakes Saturday brings us more Derby prep races. Today we look in on a fantastic one in the Sunshine State.

Gulfstream Park Race 13 {Fountain of Youth~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

An extremely capable field of ten will go to the gate in this annual Kentucky Derby prep race. There is enough speed in here to carry this crew through fast fractions. Speed numbers are fairly close making this a competitive event. All entrants are Triple Crown Nominees. It could be the best race of the day.

#6 Practical Joke (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) is coming in from a modest freshening. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four significant works. This lad should track the speedsters swooping in at the stretch run. A son of Into Mischief, he is 100% in the money for his four career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Irish War Cry (Rosario / Motion) should go off as the favorite with the highest speed number at the distance secured in his last race. He holds a three race progression and one stout workout. A son of Curlin, he should be forwardly placed attempting to gain his fourth career victory from four starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#7 Three Rules (L. Saez  / Pinchin) has the tactical speed to be in the hunt from the start. He holds the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two superb workouts. A son of Gone Astray, he loves the Gulfstream Park track showing a 100% in the money record from six starts over it.

$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#2 Gunnevera (Castellano / Sano) should contend with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one solid workout. He should benefit from a swift pace utilizing his tracking/closing style. This son of Dialed In is the most experienced at this distance hitting the board twice in three starts.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Practical Joke  /  #8 Irish War Cry  /  #7 Three Rules, #2 Gunnevera / #7, #2, ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (2/26) Results

Santa Anita Park R8.  Tiznow Stakes.  We failed in our 10 CENT Superfecta box try capturing only two of the four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 7-6-4-5.

Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Patriots Rule, finished 6th.

Bankroll continues its slide, burrowing down to $85.17.

 

Superfecta Sunday FoY

It's Superfecta Sunday peering in on the Fountain of Youth Stakes at glorious Gulfstream Park.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A field of eight exceptionally talented Triple Crown nominees will launch off in this serious Kentucky Derby prep race.  Only five of the eight have gone this distance.  Most will be seeking graded earnings to make it to the big prance.  We think it will require 250k (USD) in order to stand in the gate at KD138.  There are three in the race that might be on everyone's 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket, its the fourth horse that will make it tricky.

#7 Union Rags (Leparoux / Matz) should be the favorite coming off a ninety day layoff.  He holds the third highest last out speed number, the highest speed number at the distance, a two race progression, and four fabulous workouts.  While this guy already has more than ample graded stakes earnings to have a gate spot in the Kentucky Derby.  Why not a strong closing effort for more?

#2 Algorithms (Castellano / Pletcher) will certainly share favoritism with the above as he holds the highest last out speed number (a triple digit), a nice three race progression, and two modest workouts.  He should be forwardly placed ready to cruise at top speed in the stretch.

#5 Discreet Dancer (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will control the pace on the lead hoping to hold off challengers.  He will be stretching out to a longer route with the second highest last out speed number and three fierce workouts.  We toss the bronze horseshoe to him this week.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Casual Trick (Nakatani / Zito) will be the fourth runner on our ticket.  Trainer, Nick Zito, always has his horses ready for big races.  This guy is no exception with the second highest speed number at the distance and two robust workouts.  Watch him press the pace comfortably and run on into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Union Rags  +  #2 Algorithms  +  #5 Discreet Dancer  +  #4 Casual Trick.



Stakes Saturday Results
Santa Anita R7.  San Carlos--G2.  Our first pick, The Factor, won (1st) for win money of $3.40 and show money of $3.15.  Our second pick, Sway Away, finished 2nd for show money of $2.80.
Superfecta went 3-6-2-1.
Bankroll slinks up to $15.70. 

Ain't It Good to be Back Online Again

After a nice 45 day layoff we are happy to begin, in earnest, our two year old campaign to build a bigger bankroll.  Our horse racing weekend begins tomorrow, Thursday.  Today we provide some observations and thoughts along the Kentucky Derby 137 trail.

Dash to the Derby


While there are a number of top caliber horses looking at a Kentucky Derby 137 start by virtue of their graded earnings already accumulated, many of the 365 Triple Crown (TC) nominated horses are working hard and racing their hearts out chasing the dream.


Here are some observations on some of the races this past weekend in which some of the Triple Crown nominated horses competed.


Gulfstream Park Race 6, a one mile on the dirt, maiden special weight, featured a number of TC nominees. San Pablo won in impressive fashion from gate to wire. Point of Entry finished 2nd and Meister Singer finished 3rd. Both looked pretty good. Sequoia Warrior flattened in the stretch and King Alpha finished off the board.


At Fairgrounds Race 5 was an Optional Claimer going one mile 70 yards for three year olds. TC nominee, Lumberyard Jack, was not a factor.


The Turf Paradise Derby (1 1/16 mile on the dirt) was one by a bomber named Beer Meister at 40-1. Love the name, but the connections did not nominate this fella. The TC nominated runners all did well with Twice the Appeal finishing 2nd, Indian Winter finishing 3rd, and Mr. Artistic M.D. finishing 4th. It was an exciting race to watch.


One of the big KD 137 prep races was the Hutcheson Stakes (G2-7 furlongs-dirt) which was won by Flashpoint, trained by Richard Dutrow. The Todd Pletcher trained, Travelin Man, finished 2nd. Little Drama finished 3rd and another Pletcher trained horse, Razmataz finished 4th. A lot of head scratching is going on after the finish of this race.


The most important KD 137 prep of the weekend had to be the Fountain of Youth (1 1/8 mile—grade two—on the dirt). Kiaran McLaughlin trained Soldat won in fine form. Gourmet Dinner who already has his ticket punched for the Derby finished 2nd. There was some disappointment in To Honor and Serve’s third place finish. Bowman’s Causeway [CAN] is one to watch finishing fourth.


The only TC nominated horse in the Borderland Derby (1 1/16 mile—on dirt) at Sunland Park won it smoothly. The Steve Asmussen trained, Fusa Code, should now move on to the Sunland Derby in an effort to achieve his connections derby dream.


As with most horse racing weekends it was fun and exciting. We are that much closer to the Kentucky Derby 137 on Saturday, May 7, 2011.