To Belmont for Stakes Saturday

Another thrilling Saturday of Stakes action. Today we take a look at a fine graded Turf race.

Belmont Park Race 8 {Knickerbocker~G3~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Graded Stakes}
A superb field of six will trot to the Turf for this annual contest. There is some speed to keep the pace honest. All of these runners are skilled performers over the Turf. It should be a terrific race.

#7 Up With the Birds (C. Velasquez / Pierce) night have the edge with the third highest last out speed number and four fantastic peaking workouts.  This son of Stormy Atlantic will be closing swiftly into a solid pace. He has already posted a victory over the Belmont course.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Speaking of Which [IRE] (Franco / Clement) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two wholesome workouts.  This son of Invincible Spirit [IRE] should be tracking the leaders ready to strike in the stretch. He also holds the highest speed fig at the distance.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#9 Mshawish (Castellano / Pletcher) should contend with a couple of decent, improving last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and three robust workouts. This son of Medaglia d'Oro is another that will be tracking the pace seeking to pounce in the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#1 Plainview (Lezcano / DiPrima) should be the speed of the race with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a five race progression, and three stellar, peaking workouts. This son of the late Street Cry [IRE] has a 70% in the money record at glorious Belmont. He will be seeking to wire this field.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Up With the Birds  /  #4 Speaking of Which [IRE]  /  #9 Mshawish  /  #1 Plainview.



Friday's Results
Keeneland R9.  Franklin County Stakes.  Our first pick, Free as a Bird, won (1st) for show money of $3.00.  Our second pick, Sweet Cassiopeia, finished 3rd for show money of $3.20.
Superfecta went 12-2-13-1.
Bankroll gets a lift to $19.39.

A Little Keeneland Turf for Furlong Friday

On this Furlong Friday we take in a grand Turf sprint at lovely Keeneland.

Keeneland Race 9 {Franklin County Stakes~5 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A very nice group of fourteen ladies go to the Turf in this Friday feature. There is plenty of speed to encourage a brisk pace. The speed numbers are similar making for a highly competitive contest.

#12 Free as a Bird (Rosario / Wilkes) should have a favorable edge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and four superb workouts. This gal should be close to the pace and pounce into the stretch. She is 100% in the money at this distance from five tries.
$2 SHOW.

#13 Sweet Cassiopeia (Rocco / Connelly) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a tree race progression, and one solid workout. She should be tracking the leading pack ready to strike in the stretch. This gal holds the highest speed number over the Keeneland Turf.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Sky Treasure (Bridgmohan / Casse) should contend with the highest last out speed number at a longer sprint, a three race progression, and two quality workouts.  She should be another tracking the lead pack ready to kick it home.

#2 Ageless (Leparoux / Delacour) should be in the mix with a couple of strong last out speed numbers and two hearty workouts.  She holds the second highest (three-way tie) speed fig at the distance coupled with a 100% in the money record at same. She is another tracking looking for a honest pace.

10 CENT Superfecta

#12 Free as a Bird  /  #13 Sweet Cassiopeia  / #1 Sky Treasure  /  #2 Ageless.



Thursday's Results
Laurel Park R7.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Other Cheek, won (1st) for show money of $3.00.  Our second pick, Attendant, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 9-2-12-8.
Bankroll slips a buck to $16.29.

Back to Keeneland for Friday Features

Another fantastic Friday.  Today we look at a couple of nice races at Keeneland.

Keeneland Race 8 {7 furlongs~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A couple of scratches have already been posted on Keeneland's website reducing this field to ten.  Aikenite (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) has the edge with the third highest last out speed number at a mile route and a two race progression.  Moe Man (Lanerie / Wilkes) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a mile route, a four race progression, and two superb workouts.  Fast Alex (Albarado / Geier) will surprise coming off a mile route and three terrific, peaking workouts.  Advice (Leparoux / Budge) will be in the hunt coming off a year layoff.  He has put in four strong, peaking workouts.  Bee Line's Edge (Creed / Hughes) should do well with the fourth highest last out speed number and two sensational workouts.  Let's play Keeneland.

$2 SHOW:  #11 Fast Alex.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #9 Aikenite / #7 Moe Man / #11 Fast Alex / #8 Advice, #3 Bee Line's Edge.

Keeneland Race 9 {Franklin County~5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A great line-up of eleven gals go to the start.  Broken Dreams (Gomez / Proctor) looks competitive with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four fierce workouts.  West Ocean (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and one good workout.  Silver Time (Lanerie / Barkley) will be in the mix with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty, peaking workouts.  Canadian Ballet (Desormeaux / Rice) will also be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number as well, a two race progression, and one peaking workout.  Let's give Keeneland a second shot.

$2 SHOW:  #3 Broken Dreams.
$2 SHOW:  #4 West Ocean.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #3 Broken Dreams, #4 West Ocean / #3, #4 / #11 Silver Time, #5 Canadian Ballet / #11, #5.

















Thursday's Results
Keeneland R8.  Our first pick, Accept, finished 10th.  Our second pick, Cloneylass [IRE], finished 3rd for show money of $5.40.  Superfecta went 11-10-1-13.
Bankroll inches up to $7.80.