Beautiful AP Sunday

Closing off a beautiful horse racing weekend, we take a look at a dandy Turf sprint at glorious Arlington Park.

Arlington Park Race 9 {5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~Allowance}
An evenly matched field of nine will make their start in the last race on the card.  An evenly balance group of running styles will make this Turf sprint a good one.

#8 Stig's Deputy (Alvarado / M. Perez) holds the highest speed number at the distance, the third highest last out speed number, and a two race progression.  He is a lover of the Arlington Park Turf.  He could pull off the victory with a pressing/tracking attack.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Cherokee Lord (Felix / Livesay) is coming off an extended layoff.  Prior to the layoff he had a far superior last out speed number and a three race progression.  He has put in a two bullet workout prepping for this race.  He should be ready to set the pace for potential victory.
$2 SHOW.

#6 My Man Moran (Martinez / Quinn) will be closing swiftly as possible with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one good workout.  He could surprise them.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Izzy Golden (Sanchez / S. Mullins) will launch a pressing approach and could figure in the mix.  He holds the second highest (tie) speed number at the distance and has romped nicely over the Arlington Park Turf.

#7 Hoodlum (Perez / Block) has been a router for most of his career and comes off the second highest last speed number over a route.  He holds a two race progression and two robust workouts.  He could be in the hunt if he can get his sprint on.

10 CENT Superfect

#8 Stig's Deputy / #2 Cherokee Lord / #6 My Man Moran / #4 Izzy Golden, #7 Hoodlum.



Saturday's Results
Hollywood Park R8.  Hollywood Gold Cup.  Our first pick, Setsuko, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Twirrling Candy, finished 3rd for show money of $2.40.  Our third pick, Game On Dude, finished 2nd for show money of $3.60.  Superfecta went 7-4-1-3.
Bankroll shaves a few cents to $10.30.

Wow Dudes, Hollywood

Today we look at the highly competitive Hollywood Gold Cup.

Hollywood Park Race 8 {Hollywood Gold Cup~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A tremendous field of eight goes to the gate in this annual stakes race.  There appears to be not much speed.  Look forward to a strategically run race.

#3 Setsuko (Espinoza / Mandella) has a micro-edge with the second highest last out speed number and three stellar, peaking workouts.  He will track whichever horse takes the lead and make his move in the turn heading for the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Twirling Candy (Rosario / Sadler) will provide a powerful challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three endurance producing workouts.  Look for him near the front end ready to strike.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Game On Dude (Sutherland / Baffert) will be forwardly placed looking for the victory with the third highest last out speed number and four spectacular workouts.  He could hold on well at this distance.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#6 Soul Candy (Gomez / Gallagher) will close swiftly looking for a piece of the purse pie sharing the second highest last out speed number, possessing a three race progression, and putting in three solid workouts.  He could surprise this field.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Setsuko, #1 Twirling Candy / #3, #1 / #4 Game On Dude, #6 Soul Candy / #4, #6.



Friday's Results
Presque Isle Downs R6. Leematt.  Our first pick, A.P. Ridge, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Ryan's Gift, finished 2nd for show money of $2.80.  Our third pick, Silence, was scratched.  Superfecta went 3-1-5-2.
Bankroll shaves a buck to $10.70.