Have a Cigar on Stakes Saturday

On this Stakes Saturday we take in a premiere stakes race in bonnie New York.

Aqueduct Race 10 {Cigar Mile Handicap~G1~1 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A fantastic group of eleven will go to the gate in this annual grade one. There is sufficient speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed figs are fairly close as this group assembles. There are four millionaires in this one, each with a chance to bring home the hardware. Only two have never raced at the mile distance, but both are quite capable. It should be one of the best races of the fall.

#5 Maximum Security (L. Saez / Ja. Servis) should be the deserved favorite as he runs the mile distance for the first time. The DQ'd winner of the Kentucky Derby has won his last two. He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three robust peaking workouts. A son of New Year's Day, this guy is primed and ready to wire this field. Odds will not be great, so a token win wager will be placed.
$1 WIN.

#4 Pat On The Back (D. Davis / J. Englehart) should contend  with a couple of very good last out speed numbers and four strong workouts. This lad loves the distance and surface. He should be traveling close to the pace seeking an opening for the stretch run. A son of Congrats, he is 70% in the money from twenty-seven career starts.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#2 Bal Harbour (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will be in the mix with a 100% in the money record at this distance from five starts. He has been in the money in his last three starts and has put in three hearty workouts prepping for this race. A son of First Samurai, he is another that should be tracking the pace closely looking for a seam to dash through.
$2 SHOW.

#9 Looking at Bikinis (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) should take another step forward after capturing the second highest last out speed number and putting in four swift peaking workouts. This guy loves the surface and distance. A son of Lookin At Lucky, he has a versatile running style that should serve him well in this event.

#6 Spun to Run (I. Ortiz / Guerrero) is the chief competition to our top selection with the highest last out speed number and two fierce bullet workouts. This guy will challenge on the front end from the opening gates. A millionaire son of Hard Spun, he is 81% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#5 Maximum Security  /  #4 Pat On the Back,  #2 Bal Harbour,  #9 Looking at Bikinis,  #6 Spun to Run.

10 CENT Superfecta ($0.80)

#5  Maximum Security  /  #4 Pat On the Back  /  #2 Bal Harbour  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (12/1) Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R5.  Hollywood Turf Club--G2. We misfired on out 10 CENT Superfecta box effort hitting only two of the four wagering interests needed. Superfecta went 7-10-1-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Cleopatra's Strike [ONT], finished 4th.
Bankroll takes a dive to $60.64.

Superfecta Sunday Turf

Today we take a look at another long Turf race in glorious Southern California.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 5 {Hollywood Turf Club~G2~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

An intriguing group of ten will hit the Turf in this annual contest. There is some speed which should dictate a fast pace. Speed numbers are fairly close giving this race a nicely competitive aura. Only one millionaire makes his appearance in here, Itsinthepost [FR]. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a fantastic race.

#10 United (Prat / Mandella) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number and two stout workouts. This lad won over the Del Mar Turf in his only effort over it. He also has the highest speed number at the distance. A son of Giant's Causeway, he should be tracking the pace with his 60% in the money record from ten career starts.

#6 Cleopatra's Strike [ONT] (M. Franco / D'Amato) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number and four powerful workouts. This guy will be stretching out to this distance. He has hit the board at Del Mar in his only start there. A son of Smart Strike, he is another that will be tracking the pace ready to strike. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$4 SHOW.

#9 Overdue (Smith / D'Amato) will contend with three progressively strong last out performances and three superb workouts. This tracker should be primed for an outstanding performance. He loves the surface and the Del Mar course and will be stretching out for this race. A son of Overanalyze, he is 85% in the money from seven career starts.

#3 Zestful (Talamo / Glatt) is the speedball in the field. He has already registered a win in his only start at this distance. He comes out of a longer race with a solid speed number and has put in two short and speedy workouts. This son of Ghostzapper has recorded nine career victories and is 64% in the money from twenty-five career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 United  +  #6 Cleopatra's Strike [ONT]  +  #9 Overdue  +  #3 Zestful.




Last Superfecta Sunday (11/24) Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R7.  Optional Claiming.  We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort hitting only two of the four wagering interests required for victory. Superfecta went 7-9-1-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, North County Guy, won for show money of $4.50.
Bankroll gets a ninety cent shave and dips to $67.04.