Into the Dirt Prairie Night

Hopefully a cooler evening will prevail on this Friday.  We take a look at a fantastic race at the diamond among the cornfields of Iowa that is Prairie Meadows.

Prairie Meadows Race 9 {Iowa Sprint Handicap~6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A splendid field of seven sensational sprinters will go to the gate in this stakes race.  The race comes up very heavy on speedy types which may benefit those that prefer to press or track the pace.  It will be an exciting race.

#3 Rothko (Nakatani / Asmussen) looks like the horse to beat with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stellar, peaking workouts.  This guy has notched three wins from three starts at this distance.  A favorite who likes to sit behind the leaders and dash past them in the stretch. 
$2 WIN.

#1 Noble's Promise (Laviolette / McPeek) will challenge with a favorable pace he can track and pounce upon.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one quality workout.  Coming up from Churchill Downs he should handle the Prairie dirt well.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Wiredfortwotwenty (Barton / Hone) will also be up to the challenge with the highest speed number at the distance and three agressive workouts.  This gelding will be among the speedsters looking to hold on for a piece.

#5 Capt. Bullet Bob (Sukie / L. Hellman) is another who should be in the thick of the speedsters.  He shares the highest last out speed number and a three race progression.  His third highest (tie) speed number at the distance helps the cause.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Rothko / #1 Noble's Promise / #7 Wiredfortwotwenty / #5 Capt. Bullet Bob.



Thursday's Results
Belmont Park R9.  Glowing Honor.  Our first pick, Blue Maiden [GB], won (1st) for win money of $3.20.  There was no Show wager due to more than half the field scratching.  Our second pick, Whipsaw City [FR], took 2nd for place money of $1.25.
There was no 10 CENT Superfecta due to the large number of scratches.
Bankroll gets a lift to $37.05.

Glowing Belmont Thursday

We open the horse racing weekend with a look at lovely Belmont Park.  While the rest of the country gets the heat,  New York will enjoy a comfortable summer day. 

Belmont Park Race 9 {Glowing Honor Stakes~7 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A talented group of eight gals will line up on the grass for this race.  Half the field should be forwardly placed while the other half will come from off the pace making for an intriguing turf battle.

#8 Blue Maiden [GB] (Leparoux / Clement) has a slight edge with the highest last out speed number at a route and one solid workout.  With a decent pace she should be able to come from off it steadfastly.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#5 Whipsaw City [FR] (Castellano / C. Brown) will challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a route and two healthy workouts.  She should be forwardly placed ready for a gritty move in the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#4 Lisa Jean (Dominguez / Motion) will also be in contention with the fourth highest last out speed number at a route and one good workout.  She is another that will come from off the pace in fluid fashion.
$1 SHOW.

NO 10 CENT Superfecta for this race.



Last Superfecta Sunday (6/24) Results
Arlington Park R7.  Allowance.  We were skunked in this race just missing our 10 Superfecta box.
Our bronze horseshoe runner, Viva Bertha, failed to hit the board finishing 4th.
Bankroll takes a tumble to $35.20.

Glowing Honor at Belmont

There is no better way to start the horse racing weekend on a fall day than at Belmont Park.  Today we look at a nice stakes race.

Belmont Park Race 8 {Glowing Honor~6 furlongs~inner Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A nice group of eleven gals go to the start for this one.  Solo Piano (Desormeaux / Mott) has the edge with the third highest last out speed number at the mile route distance and three hardy workouts.  Granted Tiger (C. Velasquez / Jerkens) looks ready with the highest speed number at the distance, she is coming off a mile route, and has three robust, peaking workouts.  Quebrada Shiner [ARG] (Lezcano / Barbara) is well prepped with the highest last out speed number and two decent workouts.  Stormy Publisher [ARG] (Dominguez / Mott) appears ready to make her first North American start in a big way with having run well in her native Argentina and two stellar workouts.  Lookalike (Luzzi / Werner) looks to be in the mix with a decent last out speed number and two hearty, peaking workouts.  Let's play Belmont Park on a beautiful fall day.

$1 WIN / SHOW:  #5 Solo Piano.
$1 PLACE / SHOW:  #3 Granted Tiger.
$2 SHOW:  #11 Quebrada Shiner [ARG].
10 CENT Superfecta:  #5 Solo Paino / #3 Granted Tiger / #11 Quebrada Shiner [ARG] / #7 Stormy Publisher [ARG], #9 Lookalike.
















Last Sunday's (10/3) Results
Oak Tree at Hollywood R7.  Our pick, Alienation, finished 6th.  Superfecta went 2-6-3-1.
Bankroll dipped to $1.60.  We will supplement with $10.00 for today's race.