A terrific Stakes Saturday is on tap today. The Arilington Million is only a week a way and there will be TURF. Today we will warm up with a couple of Turf try's at Saratoga and Del Mar.
Saratoga Race 11 {Four Star Dave~G2~1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A great field of nine will make their way onto the Saratoga inner Turf course. A good deal of speed will give this race an honest pace.
#3 Get Stormy (Castro / Bush) should be able to control the pace with a close-up forwardly placed run. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and has put in the best workout tab of three high octane workouts. Additionally, he loves, loves, loves the Saratoga course.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.
#2 Wise Dan (J. Velazquez / Lopresti) will be fearsome challenger with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and three tenacious workouts. He should press the pace and strike hard in the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.
#1 Data Link (Solis / McGaughey) should also be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and three robust workouts. He could be the beneficiary of a tepid pace.
$1 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#8 Upgrade (Rosario / Nihei) will be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts. He should be part of the forwardly placed group ready to make a good effort into the turn.
#7 Corporate Jungle (Castellano / C. Brown) will also enjoin the turf battle with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and four superb workouts. He should track the pace and get a first jump on the pace setters.
10 CENT Superfecta
#3 Get Stormy / #2 Wise Dan / #1 Data Link / #8 Upgrade, #7 Corporate Jungle.
Del Mar Race 8 {La Jolla Handicap~G2~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year old~Stakes}
An interesting race will unfold with a tiny field of four. Any one of these four talented horses are capable of winning. It will be a speed laden turf romp which could open it up for the sole closer.
#1 Blingo (Smith / Shirreffs) might have a pace advantage as the others in here will be producing some afterburn with their speedy styles. He will be stretching out in distance and has put in two endurance enhancing workouts. Could surprise these guys.
$2 WIN / $2 SHOW.
All others in this field, #2 Old Time Hockey (Talamo / Shirreffs), #4 Chips All In (Gomez / Mullins), and #5 My Best Brother (M. Garcia / Canani) should be considered in this great race.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta
Small field precludes this one from having a 10 CENT Superfecta.
Friday's Results
Saratoga R9. Hall of Fame Stakes--G2. This one went off the TURF and onto the muck. Our first pick, Daddy Nose Best, finished 3rd for show money of $1.35. Our second pick, Quick Wit, won (1st) for place money of $3.50 and show money of $1.85. Our third pick, Optimizer, finished 5th.
There was NO 10 CENT Superfecta for this race.
Bankroll gets a bump to $10.15.
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Friday Saratoga Turf
Cheers to Friday Turf. We look at a wonderful Turf contest at magnificent Saratoga.
Saratoga Race 9 {Hall of Fame~G2~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year old~Stakes}
A superb field of eight will venture to the gate for this annual Turf contest. It looks like a smattering of Thunderstorms may make their way through. Hopefully this one will stay on the Turf. Solid speed will be evident which should set it up nicely for the trackers and closers.
#7 Daddy Nose Best (Dominguez / Asmussen) looks ready to romp. It his race to lose as the class of the field. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and one excellent workout. He will be closing fast into a scorching pace.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.
#6 Quick Wit (Lanerie / Romans) could challenge with the third highest speed number at the distance, a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and three robust workouts. He can be expected to track and close into a hot pace.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.
#1A Optimizer (Alvarado / Lukas) should join the closing party with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and three hardy workouts. This guy could step up again.
$1 SHOW.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta for this Race
Thursday's Results
Saratoga R9. Statue of Liberty Stakes. Our first pick, Why Take a Chance, finished 4th. Our second pick, Manero, finished 2nd for place money of $2.55 and show money of $2.00. Our third pick, I Bet Toni Knows, was scratched.
Superfecta went 4-6-5-1.
Bankroll gains a few cents moving up to $8.45.
Saratoga Race 9 {Hall of Fame~G2~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year old~Stakes}
A superb field of eight will venture to the gate for this annual Turf contest. It looks like a smattering of Thunderstorms may make their way through. Hopefully this one will stay on the Turf. Solid speed will be evident which should set it up nicely for the trackers and closers.
#7 Daddy Nose Best (Dominguez / Asmussen) looks ready to romp. It his race to lose as the class of the field. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and one excellent workout. He will be closing fast into a scorching pace.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.
#6 Quick Wit (Lanerie / Romans) could challenge with the third highest speed number at the distance, a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and three robust workouts. He can be expected to track and close into a hot pace.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.
#1A Optimizer (Alvarado / Lukas) should join the closing party with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and three hardy workouts. This guy could step up again.
$1 SHOW.
NO 10 CENT Superfecta for this Race
Thursday's Results
Saratoga R9. Statue of Liberty Stakes. Our first pick, Why Take a Chance, finished 4th. Our second pick, Manero, finished 2nd for place money of $2.55 and show money of $2.00. Our third pick, I Bet Toni Knows, was scratched.
Superfecta went 4-6-5-1.
Bankroll gains a few cents moving up to $8.45.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Arlington Million Day
It is Arlington Million day here at Arlington Park Race Track in suburban Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Track officials have delivered another tremendous undercard for this premiere Turf race. Eight of the twelve races are scheduled on the Turf.
The potential for Thunderstorms exists which may move some races off the Turf. Should it rain, the Turf course could go from good to yielding. The weather people projected storms last night, but we see no evidence of that this morning. Here in Chicago, if you wait a minute, the weather will change.
We will take a look at the two premiere races on the card.
Arlington Park Race 9 {Beverly D-G1~1 3/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A great field of eleven will line up for this extraordinary race. Half the field is composed of foreign born giving the race a strong international flavor. Speed numbers in this field suggest that any of the gals could find their way to the winners circle.
#1 Stacelita [FR] (Dominguez / Brown) looks ready for a peak performance with her second start on North American soil. She holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four well-built, peaking workouts. She should close swiftly for the victory.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#8 Pachattack (Geroux / Butler) is a sharp closer that will challenge in the stretch with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and five super powerful workouts. She could make her mark on this field.
$2 SHOW.
#6 River Jetez [SAF] (Soumillon / de Kock) is trained by world class trainer, Micheal de Kock. Do not count her out. She is 86% in the money at this distance over seven races. Her Racing Post numbers show she can compete well with this field.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#3 Fantasia [GB] (Maragh / Sheppard) looks primed for this race sharing the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and one stout workouts. She could engage in the closing battle.
#7 Cheetah [GB] (Gomez / Clement) is another that could do well over the Arlington Park Turf. She has the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and one solid workout. Another who will be in the mix of an exciting closing battle.
10 CENT Superfecta
#1 Stacelita [FR] / #8 Pachattack / #6 River Jetez [SAF] / #3 Fantasia [GB], #7 Cheetah [GB].
Arlington Park Race 10 {Arlington Million~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
The three Euro invaders all have a legitimate chance to win this one. It doesn't appear there will be a strong pace, but a number of forwardly placed will compete for the lead. A fantastic field of ten will go to the gate for the best Turf race of the year.
#5 Gio Ponti (Dominguez / Clement) looks ready to pop a top performance with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two robust workouts. This guy could make it his second Arlington Million victory closing strongly.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#7 Cape Blanco [IRE] (Spencer / O'Brien) will challenge the great Gio Ponti with a pressing atack. He holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and could dominate this field.
$2 SHOW.
#2Tajaaweed (Graham / Peitz) appears to be sitting on a great performance with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three athletic workouts. He loves the Arlington Park green and should be tracking the pace ready to strike.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#8 Mission Approved (Espinoza / Chatterpaul) should be ready for a peak performance with his third start of the form cycle. He holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two serious workouts. He should the speed of the group.
#4 Zack Hall [FR] (Soumillon / Delzangles) has to be considered as a shipper across the pond. He could press the pace ready to get first strike on the front runners. He is coming off a longer route and has put in a genuine peaking workout at AP.
#9 Wigmore Hall [IRE] (Turner / Bell) will be a strong racer ready for a supreme effort over the Arlington Park grass. He is an expert at this distance showing a 84% in the money record over six races. He should make his impact tracking the pace.
10 CENT Superfecta
#5 Gio Ponti / #7 Cape Blanco [IRE] / #2 Tajaaweed / #8 Mission Approved, #4 Zack Hall [FR], #9 Wigmore Hall [IRE].
Friday's Results
Saratoga R7. Hall of Fame. Our first pick, Street Game, finished 7th (last). Our second pick, Big Blue Kitten, won (1st) for place money of $3.00 and show money of $2.00. Our third pick, Chrimson China, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 6-4-5-2.
Bankroll gets trimmed to $9.75. We will supplement with another $10.00 for todays Arlington Million.
Track officials have delivered another tremendous undercard for this premiere Turf race. Eight of the twelve races are scheduled on the Turf.
The potential for Thunderstorms exists which may move some races off the Turf. Should it rain, the Turf course could go from good to yielding. The weather people projected storms last night, but we see no evidence of that this morning. Here in Chicago, if you wait a minute, the weather will change.
We will take a look at the two premiere races on the card.
Arlington Park Race 9 {Beverly D-G1~1 3/16 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A great field of eleven will line up for this extraordinary race. Half the field is composed of foreign born giving the race a strong international flavor. Speed numbers in this field suggest that any of the gals could find their way to the winners circle.
#1 Stacelita [FR] (Dominguez / Brown) looks ready for a peak performance with her second start on North American soil. She holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four well-built, peaking workouts. She should close swiftly for the victory.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#8 Pachattack (Geroux / Butler) is a sharp closer that will challenge in the stretch with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and five super powerful workouts. She could make her mark on this field.
$2 SHOW.
#6 River Jetez [SAF] (Soumillon / de Kock) is trained by world class trainer, Micheal de Kock. Do not count her out. She is 86% in the money at this distance over seven races. Her Racing Post numbers show she can compete well with this field.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#3 Fantasia [GB] (Maragh / Sheppard) looks primed for this race sharing the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and one stout workouts. She could engage in the closing battle.
#7 Cheetah [GB] (Gomez / Clement) is another that could do well over the Arlington Park Turf. She has the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and one solid workout. Another who will be in the mix of an exciting closing battle.
10 CENT Superfecta
#1 Stacelita [FR] / #8 Pachattack / #6 River Jetez [SAF] / #3 Fantasia [GB], #7 Cheetah [GB].
Arlington Park Race 10 {Arlington Million~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
The three Euro invaders all have a legitimate chance to win this one. It doesn't appear there will be a strong pace, but a number of forwardly placed will compete for the lead. A fantastic field of ten will go to the gate for the best Turf race of the year.
#5 Gio Ponti (Dominguez / Clement) looks ready to pop a top performance with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two robust workouts. This guy could make it his second Arlington Million victory closing strongly.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.
#7 Cape Blanco [IRE] (Spencer / O'Brien) will challenge the great Gio Ponti with a pressing atack. He holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and could dominate this field.
$2 SHOW.
#2Tajaaweed (Graham / Peitz) appears to be sitting on a great performance with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three athletic workouts. He loves the Arlington Park green and should be tracking the pace ready to strike.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#8 Mission Approved (Espinoza / Chatterpaul) should be ready for a peak performance with his third start of the form cycle. He holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two serious workouts. He should the speed of the group.
#4 Zack Hall [FR] (Soumillon / Delzangles) has to be considered as a shipper across the pond. He could press the pace ready to get first strike on the front runners. He is coming off a longer route and has put in a genuine peaking workout at AP.
#9 Wigmore Hall [IRE] (Turner / Bell) will be a strong racer ready for a supreme effort over the Arlington Park grass. He is an expert at this distance showing a 84% in the money record over six races. He should make his impact tracking the pace.
10 CENT Superfecta
#5 Gio Ponti / #7 Cape Blanco [IRE] / #2 Tajaaweed / #8 Mission Approved, #4 Zack Hall [FR], #9 Wigmore Hall [IRE].
Friday's Results
Saratoga R7. Hall of Fame. Our first pick, Street Game, finished 7th (last). Our second pick, Big Blue Kitten, won (1st) for place money of $3.00 and show money of $2.00. Our third pick, Chrimson China, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 6-4-5-2.
Bankroll gets trimmed to $9.75. We will supplement with another $10.00 for todays Arlington Million.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Put on a Saratoga Smile
Thank goodness it is Friday. Saratoga today, the Million tomorrow. That's right, the Arlington Million is tomorrow with it's Turf friendly race card.
Saratoga Race 7 {Hall of Fame~G2~1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old~Stakes}
Another fantastic field of seven are scheduled to go to the gate for this Turf battle. Four in the field are Triple Crown nominated and the others are beautifully improving three year-olds. It appears there will be a strong pace among these closely matched competitors.
#7 Street Game (Curatolo / Serpe) will be the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, the highest (tie) speed number at the distance, and two solid workouts. He should be one of the front runners running hard to hoping to hold off the late runners.
$1 WIN / SHOW.
#6 Big Blue Kitten (J. Velazquez / C. Brown) will challenge coming off his fourth win in a row with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and five superior, peaking workouts. This speed demon could wire the field.
$1 PLACE / SHOW.
#3 Crimson China (Maragh / Motion) will also challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and one robust workout. His closing style may benefit him spectacularly if the pace comes to a boil.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#2 Rusler Hustler (Castellano / Mott) looks ready to take a big step up with a decent last out speed number, a three race progression, and two stellar, peaking workouts. Could track the pace looking to stirke in the stretch.
#5 Humble and Hungry (J. Lezcano / Correa) looks hungry with the third highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. Will be in the hunt pressing the pace in attempt to secure a victory.
10 CENT Superfecta
#7 Street Game / #6 Big Blue Kitten / #3 Crimson China / #2 Rustler Hustler, #5 Humble and Hungry.
Thursday's Results
Saratoga R8. NY Stallion Series. Our first pick, Hessonite, won (1st) for win money of $2.45 and show money of $1.20. Our second pick, Freud's Honour, finished 2nd for place money of $1.65 and show money of $1.20. Our third pick, Warrior Up, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 7-5-1-6.
Bankroll picks up a few cents to $10.95.
Saratoga Race 7 {Hall of Fame~G2~1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old~Stakes}
Another fantastic field of seven are scheduled to go to the gate for this Turf battle. Four in the field are Triple Crown nominated and the others are beautifully improving three year-olds. It appears there will be a strong pace among these closely matched competitors.
#7 Street Game (Curatolo / Serpe) will be the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, the highest (tie) speed number at the distance, and two solid workouts. He should be one of the front runners running hard to hoping to hold off the late runners.
$1 WIN / SHOW.
#6 Big Blue Kitten (J. Velazquez / C. Brown) will challenge coming off his fourth win in a row with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and five superior, peaking workouts. This speed demon could wire the field.
$1 PLACE / SHOW.
#3 Crimson China (Maragh / Motion) will also challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and one robust workout. His closing style may benefit him spectacularly if the pace comes to a boil.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#2 Rusler Hustler (Castellano / Mott) looks ready to take a big step up with a decent last out speed number, a three race progression, and two stellar, peaking workouts. Could track the pace looking to stirke in the stretch.
#5 Humble and Hungry (J. Lezcano / Correa) looks hungry with the third highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. Will be in the hunt pressing the pace in attempt to secure a victory.
10 CENT Superfecta
#7 Street Game / #6 Big Blue Kitten / #3 Crimson China / #2 Rustler Hustler, #5 Humble and Hungry.
Thursday's Results
Saratoga R8. NY Stallion Series. Our first pick, Hessonite, won (1st) for win money of $2.45 and show money of $1.20. Our second pick, Freud's Honour, finished 2nd for place money of $1.65 and show money of $1.20. Our third pick, Warrior Up, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 7-5-1-6.
Bankroll picks up a few cents to $10.95.
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