Stakes Saturday for the California Girls

 We usher in a long Holiday weekend of racing by looking in on a terrific Stakes Race at the Great Race Place in Southern California.

Santa Anita Race 6 {Fran's Valentine Stakes~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~CA Bred}

A great group of ten ladies will hit the grass in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is a number of speedsters and forwardly placed types to keep the pace rolling at a strong level. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive. Only one entrant has yet to run over the Santa Anita course. All have competed at the distance. It should be a fine race on a very good card.

#6 Tam's Little Angel (F. Alvarado / Specht) comes down from Golden Gate Fields with the highest speed number and two strong workouts. She specializes at this ditance. Look for her to track the pace closely and fire away in the stretch. A daughter of Tamarando, she is 95% in the money from twenty starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Sneaker (Frey / Papaprodromou) is 100% in the money over the Turf, distance, and course. She is seeking her third win in a row. This gal comes in on a three-race speed fig progression and two solid peaking workouts. Look for her to be part of the pace scenario. A daughter of Oscar Performance, ehs is 100% in the money from five starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Stay and Scam (M. Gutierrez / O'Neill) has the tactical speed to stay on pace. She loves the Turf, distance, and course. Two fine workouts add to her cause. She faced a more competitive field last out in a graded stakes race. A daughter of Square Eddie, she is 83% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Carmen Miranda (JJ Hernandez / J. Sadler) is another that excels over the Turf, distance, and course. Four endurance producing and peaking workouts reveal she is well prepped for this race. She should be part of the pace. A daughter of Stanford, she is 66% in the money from eighteen starts.

#8 Madiha (Aguilar / Dollase) holds the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and two hearty workouts.She should track the pace closely. She enjoys the Turf, distance, and course. A daughter of Shaman Ghost, she is 55% in the money from twenty-nine starts.

#3 Abhita (Herrera / A Garcia) holds the highest speed number at the distance. She is another that relishes the Turf, distance, and course. This gal will close strongly into a solid pace. A daughter of Clubhouse Ride, she is 61% in the money from thirteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#6 Tam's Little Angel  //  #4 Sneaker, #11 Stay and Scam,  #1 Carmen Miranda,  #8 Madiha,  #3 Abhita.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#4,  #11,  #1,  #8,  #3  //  #6 Tam's Little Angel.

Best of luck with all your Holiday weekend wagers!!

Take a moment to remember those that have served our great country and paid the ultimate price in that service.

   

Stakes Saturday Sweet Home Arlington

Heading into the unofficial start of summer onto the Arlington International Turf.

Arlington International Race 8 {Arlington Classic~G3~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A great crop of six talented horses will hit the yielding green in this prelude to the Secretariat Stakes on Million Day. There are four Triple Crown nominees among this group. Speed numbers are barely discernable as any of these have the chance to pull off the victory. There is some pace and both of those lads should be in the thick of it. It should be a great TURF race.

#7 Parlor (Castanon / Kenneally) might have the advantage with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two strong workouts. This son of Lonhro [AUS] should take up a tracking position and strike in the stretch.

$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Fast and Accurate (Hill / Maker) should challenge with a solid win over a Turf surface. he exits KD 143 and appears to prefer either the synthetic or Turf. Dropping in from that longer route of a mile and quarter, he has prepped with two excellent peaking workouts. This son of Hansen could show speed from the opening of the gates.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Cowboy Culture (Bridgmohan / Cox) will contend with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two stout workouts. He should be part of the tracking pack as they make their way around the Arlington course. A son of Quality Road, he has posted all three of his career wins over the Turf.

#9 Giant Payday (C. Landeros / Wilkes) should be in the mix from the outset. This guy holds a couple of very good last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and three stellar workouts. He has acquitted himself well over the slog. A son of Giant's Causeway, he loves the Turf.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Parlor  /  #6 Fast and Accurate  /  #8 Cowboy Culture, #9 Giant Payday  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (5/21) Results

Santa Anita Park R9.  Fran's Valentine Stakes.  With an eventual DQ, we only captured two of the four required to cash our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. Superfecta went 7-2-5-3.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Cheekaboo, ended up finishing 5th due to the disqualification of the #1 horse, Pacific Heat.

Bankroll gets chewed up settling at $2.25. We will supplement with a Hamilton for todays racing.

Superfecta Sunday along the Jersey Shore

We roll into a superb Superfecta Sunday for a fantastic stakes route on the Jersey dirt.

Monmouth Park Race 11 {The Monmouth Beach~1 mile 70 yards~3 year-old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}

A great group of eight gals will make their start in this Sunday stakes race. Half the field will be coming off extended layoffs, making their first start this year.  There is plenty of speed in this crew to present an honest pace.  Speed figures appear to be very close at the distance and over the surface. Our task will be to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket. It should be a very exciting race.

#7 Montana Native (Bravo / Clement) is coming off an extended layoff and should go off as the favorite. She shares the second highest speed number at the distance with a 100% in the money record from six starts at same. This gal has been prepped with four high quality peaking workouts. Look for her to be forwardly placed. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Catch My Drift (Carmouche / C. Brown) is also coming off an extended layoff making her first start this year. She is the other that shares the second highest speed number at the distance and also holds a 100% in the money record at the same. This gal will be tracking and closing smoothly having been prepped with four robust workouts.

#4 Amblin Easy (Cintron / R. Reid) will be stretching out for this one while in good form. She comes into this race with the second highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and one solid workout. This girl will be well positioned close to the pace ready to spring forward.

#6 Got Lucky (Lopez / Pletcher) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and four hearty workouts. She hit the board in her only race at this distance which is good for the fourth highest speed number among this group. This gal should be tracking the pace and hit the stretch with full force.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Montana Native  +  #1 Catch My Drift  +  #4 Amblin Easy  +  #6 Got Lucky.



Stakes Saturday Results
Santa Anita R6.  Fran's Valentine Stakes.  Our first pick, Go West Marie, won (1st) for win money of $3.40 and show money of $3.60.  Our second pick, Mangita, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 3-5-1-7.
Bankroll loses a dime to settle at $26.58.