Stakes Saturday at Santa Anita

On this Stakes Saturday we take a look at a KD 146 points race at the "Great Race Place".

Santa Anita Park Race 8 {Santa Anita Derby~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A good crew of seven will go to the gate in this annual graded stakes race. There is enough speed to push the pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making it somewhat competitive. One maiden makes an appearance. Of the field there are five Triple Crown Nominee entrants. It should be a great race as we get closer to the 2020 Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday in September.

#6 Honor A.P. (M. Smith / Shirreffs) is geared up for a supreme run. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four high-powered workouts. This guy will be stretching out to the distance with a 100% in the money record from three career starts. A son of Honor Code, he has the tactical speed to stay in the race from the start.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Authentic (Van Dyke / Baffert) will go off as the deserved favorite with an undefeated record from three career starts. He holds the highest last out speed number and four stamina raising workouts. He is another that will be stretching out. A son of Into Mischief, he should be part of the speed contingent.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Azul Coast (Rispoli / Baffert) should show continued improvement having hit the board in his last three and put in four strong peaking workouts. This lad is 100% in the money from three career starts. He has notched a win at this distance. A son of Super Saver, he should be tracking the pace ready to strike.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Anneau d'Or (V. Espinoza / Wright) might be sitting on a good race with a decent last out speed number and two superb workouts. He has tried this distance twice, but finished off the board. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is another that will be tracking the pace.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#6 Honor A.P.  //  #7 Authentic,  #5 Azul Coast, #4 Anneau d'Or.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Honor A.P.  +  #7 Authentic  +  #5 Azul Coast  +  #4 Anneau d'Or.




Furlong Friday Results
Belmont Park R9.  Harmony Lodge Stakes.  Our first pick, Mother Mother, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Royal Charlotte, finished 2nd for show money of $1.40. Our third pick, Chalon, was scratched.
Due to the scratch we scuttled our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play. Superfecta went 3-4-10-9.
Bankroll dips to $179.38.

Furlong Friday at Magnificent Belmont Park

On this Furlong Friday we take a look at wonderful Stakes sprint at "Big Sandy".

Belmont Park Race 9 {Harmony Lodge Stakes~6 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A strong group of ten sprinter gals will go to the gate in this featured Friday Stakes race. There is sufficient speed to carry the pace forward. speed numbers are very close. This is a tough one as any horse in the race has the capability to pull off the victory. It should be a fantastic race at a time that Belmont Park starts to get rolling.

#9 Mother Mother (Rosario / Baffert) might have the edge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two superb peaking workouts. This will be her first start over the Belmont oval. This gal is 83% in the money from twelve career starts. A daughter of Pioneer of the Nile, she should be tracking the pace closely.
$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Royal Charlotte (Castellano / C. Brown) will challenge coming off an extended layoff. She holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and three solid workouts. She already has a win over the Belmont track. This lady is 88% in the money from nine career starts. A daughter of Cairo Prince, she will be tracking ready to strike.
$1 SHOW.

#5 Piedi Bianchi (Vargas / Martin) should be in contention with the fourth highest last out speed number and three hearty peaking workouts. This gal is 100% in the money at this distance from four efforts. A daughter of Overanalyze, she is another that will be tracking the pace.
$1 SHOW.

#8 Chalon (J. Ortiz / Delacour) should contend sharing the second highest last out speed number and putting in five sensational workouts during as her extended layoff came to a close. She holds the highest speed number at the distance coupled with a 90% in the money record at same. A daughter of Dialed In, she should be tracking the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Mother Mother  +  #4 Royal Charlotte  +  #5 Piedi Bianchi  +  #8 Chalon.


Last Superfecta Sunday (5/31) Results
Laurel Park R9.  Allowance. We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play only grabbing one of the four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 4-12-10-11.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Mine Not Mine, finished 10th.
Bankroll takes a hit and dips to $181.98.