Another fantastic Stakes Saturday rolls off with an early morning Turf prep for Dubai World Cup day, later this month. A difficult challenge for American handicappers, but we will do our best. Later this afternoon we take a peek at another KD 138 prep in the Tampa Bay Derby. Great fun for a soon to be Spring weekend.
Meydan (Dubai) R6 {Dubai City of Gold~G2~1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year old Up~Stakes}
This superb field of sixteen Turfers will take off from the gate at approximately 10:30 am [Eastern Time]. They will tranverse over the heavenly Meydan Turf course at the "marathon" distance of one and one half miles. It promises to be a spectacular prep race leading up to the sensational Dubai World Cup Races later this month. Virtually no speed will guarantee an exciting Euro-style finish.
#10 Shimraan [FR] (Dettori / Al Zarooni) looks supremely primed for this prep. He has a win over this course and is 100% in the money at this distance. He holds the highest "Racing Post" number last out and overall. Will be the one to beat with, arguably, the best jockey in the world, Frankie Detorri, in the irons.
$1 WIN / SHOW.
#2 Campanologist (Fallon / bin Suroor) will pose a mighty challenge coming off some nice races in Hong Kong and Italy. He has had a nice sixty day freshening. This guy already has eleven victories in his millionaire career. He shares the highest "Racing Post" number at the distance.
$1 PLACE.
#8 Calvaryman [GB] (Peslier / bin Suroor) is coming off a 120 day layoff, but will be one of the contenders. His last out was an even longer route in France. Another millionaire will supreme closing capability.
$1 PLACE
Another Wagering Interest
#12 Songcraft [IRE] (DeSousa / bin Suroor) is a younger gelding with a perfect record in a four race career. He loves the Meydan course and has progressed victoriously in each one of his races. Could surprise the field.
10 CENT Superfecta
#10 Shimraan [FR] / #2 Campanologist / #8 Calvaryman [GB] / #12 Songcraft [IRE].
Tampa Bay Downs Race 11 {Tampa Bay Derby~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year olds~Stakes}
A great field of eleven Kentucky Derby aspirants launch from the gate in this annual Derby prep. Early yesterday, the favorite, Take Charge Indy, scratched and instead will be pointed toward the Florida Derby. That will change the complexion of this race. We have enough speed that it might set-up well for the closers.
#7 Battle Hardened (Leparoux / Kenneally) has a slight edge with the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three mighty workouts. He could be forwardly palce ready to strike in the stretch.
$1 WIN / SHOW.
#1 Prospective (Contreras / Casse) will challenge with a couple of strong last out speed numbers and two robust, peaking workouts. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance. If the pace heats up he will be one of the beneficiaries.
$1 PLACE / SHOW.
#9 Spring Hill Farm (Castellano / Pletcher) should be one of the leader speedsters with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three athletic workouts. If he can tamp down on the pace he could wire the field.
$1 SHOW.
Another Wagering Interest
#12 Cajun Charlie (Hebert / House) will share speed duties seeking to hold on until the wire. He holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three supreme, peaking workouts. Would be no surprise if he digs in and holds on.
10 CENT Superfecta
#7 Battle Hardened / #1 Prospective / #9 Spring Hill Farm / #12 Cajun Charlie.
Friday's Results
Gulfstream Park R9. Our first pick, Silver Max, won (1st) for win money of $1.60 and show money of $1.10. Our second pick, Scorcher, was scratched. Our third pick, Purest Form, finished 4th.
We scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta due to the scratch. Superfecta went 8-3-2-7.
Bankroll sheds a few cents settling at $21.00.
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Saturday, March 10, 2012
Friday, November 5, 2010
Breeder's Cup 2010 Day One
The last big Racing series is finally upon us as we take a look at four of the six Breeder's Cup races to be run at Churchill Downs today.
Churchill Downs Race 5 {BC~Marathon~G3~1 3/4 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A nice full field of twelve are expected to start. Giant Oak (Gomez / Block) has a slight edge with the highest last out sped number, a two race progression, and three superb, peaking workouts. Atoned (Albarado / Howard) will challenge with the second highest speed number at the distance, a two race progression, and three stellar, peaking workouts. Awesome Gem (D. Flores / Dollase) looks ready to grab a piece with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three solid workouts. Alcomo (Bejarano / Caramoni) will be quickening for a piece of the purse pie with a decent couple of last out triple digit speed numbers and four terrific, peaking workouts. This race will be a close one.
$2 SHOW: #8 Giant Oak.
$2 SHOW: #1 Atoned.
10 CENT Superfecta: #8 Giant Oak / #1 Atoned / #7 Awesome Gem / #10 Alcomo.
Churchill Downs Race 6 {BC~Juvenile Fillies Turf~G2~1 mile~Turf~2 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A very full field of fourteen fillies will line up for this race. More Than Real (Gomez / Pletcher) could surprise them all with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four solid workouts. New Normal (Castellano / Frostad) could run away with the race showing early speed. She has the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four spectacular workouts. Winter Memories (Lezcano / Toner) appears to have favoritism with the fourth highest last out speed number coming off a longer route, a two race progression, and two powerful workouts. Together [IRE] (Murtagh / O'Brien) looks like a solid entry from across the pond that will be in it for a piece of the purse pie. Quiet Oasis [IRE] (Dettori / Meehan) will also be in the hunt for a piece of the purse as she will be moving up in distance with one of the worldest best riders, Frankie Dettori in the irons. Flood Plain [GB] (Buick / Gosden) is another euro invader that has to be respected. It may come down to the Euro youngsters against the North American youngsters to see who can sweep.
$2 SHOW: #11 More Than Real.
$2 SHOW: #10 New Normal.
10 CENT Superfecta: #11 More Than Real / #10 New Normal / #7 Winter Memories / #13 Together [IRE], #3 Quiet Oasis [GB], #12 Flood Plain [GB].
Churchill Downs Race 9 {BC~Fillies & Mares Turf~G1~1 3/8 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A superior quality group of eleven gals will stretch out on the Turf in this race. This could be made for a European sweep. Midday [GB] (Quedley / Cecil) is the defending champion and could repeat as she is coming off three victories in a row and has gone an eigth more than this race in her last out. Keertana (Lezcano / Proctor) could surprise as the only North American to break-up a sweep. She has the highest speed number at the distance, has a four race progression, and three hearty workouts. Miss Keller [IRE] (Castellano / Attfield) looks ready with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and three fluid workouts. Pulmania [GB] (Peslier / Fabre) will challenge having gone 110 yards longer in her last out and will be the speed that can hold on for a piece of the purse. This race is a very tough one to call with the solid talent entered.
$2 WIN: #7 Midday [GB].
$2 SHOW: #4 Keertana.
10 CENT Superfecta: #7 Midday [GB] / #4 Keertana / #3 Miss Keller [IRE] / #1 Pulmania [GB].
Churchill Downs Race 10 {BC~Ladies Classic~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
An outstanding crop of eleven gals will venture to the gate for this exciting race. Blind Luck (Rosario / Hollendorfer) is the one to beat with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four excellent, peaking workouts. Malibu Prayer (Gomez / Pletcher) is primed to race well with the highest speed number at the distance and four well-built, peaking workouts. Unbridled Belle (Desormeaux / Mott) looks well prepped with the second highest speed number at the distance and two robust, peaking workouts. Havre de Grace (Rose / A. Dutrow) will be ready to press the attack and should come away with a piece of the purse with the highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and three hardy workouts. Also in the mix will be Life At Ten (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three forceful, peaking workouts. This will be a spectacular race.
$2 WIN: #10 Blind Luck.
$2 SHOW: #3 Malibu Prayer.
10 CENT Superfecta: #10 Blind Luck / #3 Malibu Prayer / #8 Unrivaled Belle / #11 Havre de Grace, #1 Life At Ten.
Friday's Results
Churchill Downs R11. Our first pick, Rahystrada, finished 5th. Our second pick, Battle of Hastings [GB], won (1st) for show money of $2.80. Superfecta went 3-7-4-5.
Bankroll gets a little razor cut to $10.40. We will supplement with $10.00 for todays races.
Churchill Downs Race 5 {BC~Marathon~G3~1 3/4 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A nice full field of twelve are expected to start. Giant Oak (Gomez / Block) has a slight edge with the highest last out sped number, a two race progression, and three superb, peaking workouts. Atoned (Albarado / Howard) will challenge with the second highest speed number at the distance, a two race progression, and three stellar, peaking workouts. Awesome Gem (D. Flores / Dollase) looks ready to grab a piece with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three solid workouts. Alcomo (Bejarano / Caramoni) will be quickening for a piece of the purse pie with a decent couple of last out triple digit speed numbers and four terrific, peaking workouts. This race will be a close one.
$2 SHOW: #8 Giant Oak.
$2 SHOW: #1 Atoned.
10 CENT Superfecta: #8 Giant Oak / #1 Atoned / #7 Awesome Gem / #10 Alcomo.
Churchill Downs Race 6 {BC~Juvenile Fillies Turf~G2~1 mile~Turf~2 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A very full field of fourteen fillies will line up for this race. More Than Real (Gomez / Pletcher) could surprise them all with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four solid workouts. New Normal (Castellano / Frostad) could run away with the race showing early speed. She has the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four spectacular workouts. Winter Memories (Lezcano / Toner) appears to have favoritism with the fourth highest last out speed number coming off a longer route, a two race progression, and two powerful workouts. Together [IRE] (Murtagh / O'Brien) looks like a solid entry from across the pond that will be in it for a piece of the purse pie. Quiet Oasis [IRE] (Dettori / Meehan) will also be in the hunt for a piece of the purse as she will be moving up in distance with one of the worldest best riders, Frankie Dettori in the irons. Flood Plain [GB] (Buick / Gosden) is another euro invader that has to be respected. It may come down to the Euro youngsters against the North American youngsters to see who can sweep.
$2 SHOW: #11 More Than Real.
$2 SHOW: #10 New Normal.
10 CENT Superfecta: #11 More Than Real / #10 New Normal / #7 Winter Memories / #13 Together [IRE], #3 Quiet Oasis [GB], #12 Flood Plain [GB].
Churchill Downs Race 9 {BC~Fillies & Mares Turf~G1~1 3/8 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A superior quality group of eleven gals will stretch out on the Turf in this race. This could be made for a European sweep. Midday [GB] (Quedley / Cecil) is the defending champion and could repeat as she is coming off three victories in a row and has gone an eigth more than this race in her last out. Keertana (Lezcano / Proctor) could surprise as the only North American to break-up a sweep. She has the highest speed number at the distance, has a four race progression, and three hearty workouts. Miss Keller [IRE] (Castellano / Attfield) looks ready with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and three fluid workouts. Pulmania [GB] (Peslier / Fabre) will challenge having gone 110 yards longer in her last out and will be the speed that can hold on for a piece of the purse. This race is a very tough one to call with the solid talent entered.
$2 WIN: #7 Midday [GB].
$2 SHOW: #4 Keertana.
10 CENT Superfecta: #7 Midday [GB] / #4 Keertana / #3 Miss Keller [IRE] / #1 Pulmania [GB].
Churchill Downs Race 10 {BC~Ladies Classic~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
An outstanding crop of eleven gals will venture to the gate for this exciting race. Blind Luck (Rosario / Hollendorfer) is the one to beat with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four excellent, peaking workouts. Malibu Prayer (Gomez / Pletcher) is primed to race well with the highest speed number at the distance and four well-built, peaking workouts. Unbridled Belle (Desormeaux / Mott) looks well prepped with the second highest speed number at the distance and two robust, peaking workouts. Havre de Grace (Rose / A. Dutrow) will be ready to press the attack and should come away with a piece of the purse with the highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and three hardy workouts. Also in the mix will be Life At Ten (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three forceful, peaking workouts. This will be a spectacular race.
$2 WIN: #10 Blind Luck.
$2 SHOW: #3 Malibu Prayer.
10 CENT Superfecta: #10 Blind Luck / #3 Malibu Prayer / #8 Unrivaled Belle / #11 Havre de Grace, #1 Life At Ten.
Friday's Results
Churchill Downs R11. Our first pick, Rahystrada, finished 5th. Our second pick, Battle of Hastings [GB], won (1st) for show money of $2.80. Superfecta went 3-7-4-5.
Bankroll gets a little razor cut to $10.40. We will supplement with $10.00 for todays races.
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