THURSDAY Strategy Session: Race Selection

 Race Selection for the Superfecta Player

To any 10 CENT Superfecta player race selection is critical to powering up your bankroll. What constitutes a great wagering race? One that could bring forward a hefty payout. Here are the criteria we look at for solid race selection.

Field Size

Ten or more wagering interests will bring about a juicy payout.

Conditions

In order of potential payouts and handicapping difficulty you might order your races like this:

Maiden Claiming

Maiden Special Weight.

Claiming.

Allowance.

Stakes.

Graded Stakes.

Look over the results data of your favored track and determine the average payout for each of the classes above for a given meet. Target those that have significant payouts.

Track

Yes, the premiere tracks have larger handle, and subsequently bigger pools for the Superfecta. Top tracks like Santa Anita, Gulfstream, Belmont, Churchill, Woodbine Keeneland, and Saratoga. Major tracks also generate decent sized pools as well. Don't discount the smaller tracks like Delta Downs, Turf Paradise, and Will Rogers. Sometimes the racing secretaries will put together sizable, competitive fields.

Trainer Diversity

How many times have you examined a large field ready to play only to discover that a few trainers have multiple entrants in the race. These tend to be low payout affairs. Look for a race in which each individual entrant has a distinct trainer assigned.

Morning Line

Look for a morning line favorite of 5/2 or greater. These races are usually very competitive making for beefy payouts when the above criteria are met.

Variant Target Considerations

• Turf Sprints seem to provide nice 10 CENT Superfecta returns no matter the racetrack. Every horse has to break well to have a fine race. With a bad break it is difficult for a horse to recover making it a fabulous handicapping opportunity.
• Lucky Last. The ultimate race of the day usually has a good size field. These can be wonderful races to handicap for a decent score.
• Follow the Penta. For a number of tracks a high five carryover will attract good field sizes and decent money poured into the pools. Usually, the racing secretary is quite adept at putting together a fantastic race.

It is very important for the 10 CENT (20 CENT in Canada or Hawthorne) Superfecta player to be selective in the races they play. It provides the potential for large payouts and preservation of bankroll.

May all your Superfecta tickets cash in Q2 2026.

Notable Nine for Kentucky Derby 151

 The Kentucky Derby 151 is this Saturday. On this "Thurby" we take a look at our top nine horses that can be expected to run well in the race. We'll look at lay-out some of the stats of these horses in post-position order. 

#4 Rodriguez (M. Garcia / Baffert) can be expected to be on or near the lead. He has worked well during the last thirty days. Son of 2020 Derby winner, Authentic.

Top Beyer Speed fig:  101

Last Race / Place:  Wood Memorial 1st.

Avg. earnings per race:  $104.5.

Jockey Trainer Win %.  M. Garcia (.05) / Baffert (.30) routes.

#7 Luxor Cafe (Moreira / Noriyuki) should travel close to pace. He punched his ticket on the Japan road to the Derby. Son of 2015 Derby winner, American Pharoah.

Top Speed Number: posted a Time Form rating of 103.

Last Race / Place:  Japan 1st. (winner of four races in a row).

Avg. earnings per race:  $63.1.

No Stats on the Jockey / Trainer win percentages.

#8 Journalism (Rispoli / McCarthy) is the deserved favorite and will be hard to beat. He should track the pace closely. Son of Curlin.

Top Beyer speed fig:  108.

Last Race / Place: Santa Anita Derby 1st.

Avg. earnings per race:  $127.7.

Jockey / Trainer Win %:  Rispoli (.22) / McCarthy (.18) routes.

#9 Burnham Square (B. Hernandez / Wilkes) will be tracking and closing. Strong work-out tab. Son of Liam's Map.

Top Beyer Speed fig: 96.

Last Race / Place:  Bluegrass Stakes 1st.

Avg. earnings per race:  $162.9.

Jockey / Trainer Win %:  B. Hernandez (.18) / Wilkes (.13) routes.

#10 Grande (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) should be tracking the pace closely. Three race progression with one decent workout. Another son of Curlin.

Top Beyer Speed fig: 97.

Last Race / Place:  Wood Memorial 2nd.

Avg. earnings per race:  $76.0.

Jockey / Trainer Win %:  J. Velazquez (12) / Pletcher (.17) routes.

#14 Tiztastic (Rosario / Asmussen) will be tracking and closing into the pace. Superb three peaking workouts. Ready for the race. A son of Tiz the Law.

Top Beyer Speed fig:  95.

Last Race / Place: Louisiana Derby 1st.

Avg. earnings per race:  $193.7.

Jockey / Trainer Win %:  Rosario (.13) / Asmussen (.16) routes.

#17 Sandman (J. Ortiz / M. Casse) should be tracking and closing swiftly. Two good workouts. Gray is good. A son of Tapit.

Top Beyer speed fig:  99.

Last Race / Place:  Arkansas Derby 1st.

Avg. earnings per race:  $156.8.

Jockey / Trainer Win %:  J. Ortiz (.24) / M. Casse (.15) routes.

#18 Sovereignty (J. Alvarado / W. Mott) is another one of the closing crew. Three robust workouts in the last thirty days. Son of Into Mischief.

Top Beyer Speed fig:  95.

Last Race / Place:  Florida Derby 2nd.

Avg. earnings per race:  $114.5.

Jockey / Trainer Win %:  J. Alvarado (.16) / W. Mott (.13) routes.

#19 Chunk of Gold (Loveberry / E. West) is more of a tracker that could get first jump on the closers. Four power workouts in the last thirty days. Son of Preservationist.

Top Beyer Speed fig:  92 (earned twice in his last two)

Last Race / PLace:  Louisiana Derby 2nd.

Avg. earnings per race:  $87.2.

Jockey / Trainer Win %:  Loveberry (.13) / E. West (.08) routes.

We will post our KD 151 picks early Saturday (5/3) morning. Look out for any scratches to the field in the meantime.

Best of luck to all your plays leading up to the Run for the Roses!!!

Up North for Stakes Saturday Action

 We go to Canada for some great Stakes Saturday action featuring Ontario ladies on the Synthetic.

Woodbine Race 9 {Ballade Stakes~6 Furlongs~Tapeta~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~ONT~Stakes}

A quality group of eight will go to the gate in this affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This race has plenty of speed to keep the pace fast. Speed numbers are super close. With the scratch of the favorite it makes it a wide open event. All are proficient over the Tapeta, at the distance, and over the track. It should be an exciting race to wager on and watch.

#2 Lantana Lady (P. Hisbands / S. Attard) should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. She holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and one power workout. This lady has hit the board in all three of her starts at this very distance. A daughter of Ami's Holiday, she is 80% in the money 

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Taquanyan (Salles / McHugh) will track the hot pace. She shares the second the highest last out speed number at a longer sprint and has two good workouts. She also has hit the board in all three of her races at this distance. A daughter of Silent Name [JPN], she is 57% in the money from nineteen starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Pleasures Gold (R. Hernandez / T. Attard) is another that should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. She has a 75%-win rate at this distance. This gal competed at a slightly longer sprint in her last and has put in four superb workouts. A daughter of Souper Speedy, she is 64% in the money from seventeen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Foolish Games (Moreno / Love) will show speed and could guide this group though the wire. She holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and three high level workouts. A daughter of Reload, she is 85% in the money from seven starts.

#1 Veri Gizmo (Vives / J. Carroll) is yet another that will track the pace closely. She holds a decent speed number in her last at a longer sprint where she hit the board. Two solid workouts add to her cache. A daughter of Ami's Gizmo, she is 62% in the money from eight starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#2 Lantana Lady  /// #5 Taquanay,  #4 Pleasures Gold,  #6 Foolish Games,  #1 Veri Gizmo.

Reverse the Wheel ($4.00)

#5,  #4,  #6,  #1,  /// #2 Lantana Lady.

Best of Luck with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

 

Superfecta Sunday at Bonny Belmont

 On a beautiful Sunday at that gorgeous track, Belmont, we take in a little Turf action.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Pebbles Stakes~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A generous field of eleven talented fillies will hit the grass in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There will be enough forwardly placed types to get the pace on. Speed figs are all relatively close. It could be anyone of these gals that strut into the winners circle. All seem to be well prepped for this 150 large event.

#7 Nazuna [IRE] (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) holds the highest last out speed number and three solid peaking workouts. She comes out of a grade one and a modest layoff. She will be fresh and ready to roll. Expect her to be forwardly placed among a large group of runners. A daughter of Kodiak [GB], she is 57% in the money from seven career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  / $3 SHOW.

#6 Third Draft (J. Vargas / McGaughey) will be another gal in the forwardly placed crew with the second highest last out speed number and one sound workout. She has hit the board in all three of her starts at this distance earning the highest speed number at same. A daughter of Curlin, she is 87% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#1 Plum Ali (J. Ortiz / Clement) is the morning line favorite at 7/2. She is coming out of a longer Turf route and has three robust workouts. This gal will track the pace and strike in the stretch. A daughter of First Samurai, she is 62% in the money from eight career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#3 Minaun [IRE] (L. Saez / C. Brown) is another tracker that will look to catch the leaders in the closing furlong of the stretch. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. This daughter of Zoffany [IRE], is 80% in the money from five career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Honorable Mentions 

#12 Runaway Rumor (J. Lezcano / Abreu) Loves the distance and the course showing a 66% win rate at both. Drops in distance and class add to her appeal. Daughter of Flintshire [GB].

#8 Lovestruck (Bravo / Mott) holds the best workout tab for the last 30 days. She should improve her speed numbers off a drop in distance and class. Daughter of the great sire, Tapit.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Nazuna [IRE]  +  #6 Third Draft  +  #1 Plum Ali  +  #3 Minaun [IRE].

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($3.20)

#7 Nazuna [IRE]  /  #6 Third Draft  /  #1 Plum Ali,  #3 Minaun [IRE],  #12 Runaway Rumor,  #8 Lovestruck  /  ALL.

May 78% of your tickets cash today. Just keeping it real. Cheers!!

St. Louis Derby Returns

 While all eyes were on the great card up at Saratoga for Travers Day, we look to catch a fine race in the heartland.

FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing Race 6 {St. Louis Derby~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Stakes}

In Southern Illinois at the old Fairmount Park, seven talented horses will enter the gate for a good evening stakes race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This field has enough speed to create a favorable pace. All but one are shipping in to compete for the 250k purse. Speed numbers are very close making this a highly competitive event. It should be a excellent race to cap off a great day of racing.

#3 Irish Unity (B. Hernandez / Asmussen) will stretch out for this race with the second highest last out speed number and two exceptional workouts. He should be forwardly placed. This guy comes in from Ellis Park. A gelded son of Pioneer of the Nile, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Gagetown (De La Cruz / B. Cox) should go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. Look for him to track the pace and strike in the stretch. He comes in from Prairie Meadows. A son of Exaggerator, he is 87% in the money from eight career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Hozier (C. Landeros / Brisset) is another that should track the pace. He holds the third highest last out speed number and two stout workouts. This colt has hit the board in all three of his starts at this distance. Another son of Pioneer of the Nile, he is 62% in the money from eight career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#5 Flash of Mischief (Talamo / Broberg) comes in from Saratoga where he last raced against much tougher. He should be forwardly placed ready for battle. He shares the highest speed number at the distance. A son of Into Mischief, this colt is 72% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#3 Irish Unity  //  #1 Gagetown,  #4 Hozier,  #5 Flash of Mischief.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Irish Unity  +  #1 Gagetown  +  #4 Hozier  +  #5 Flash of Mischief.

Best of luck to all !!!

A Grade Two Stakes Saturday

 We look in on that beautiful Track, Keeneland, for a Stakes Saturday Grade two TURF race.

Keeneland Race 9 {Elkhorn Stakes~G2~1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A diluted field of eight will hop onto the grass in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

A great group of Turfer's will show their staying power in this exceptional race. There is enough speed to maintain an honest pace. Only three have not raced over the Keeneland Turf. Speed numbers are fairly close making it very competitive. Super strong Turf pedigrees appear throughout this group. It should be one of the most exciting races on this Stakes Saturday.

#10 Red Knight (Graham / Mott) should go off as the deserved favorite as he comes in fresh off a modest layoff. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance and has put in three high powered workouts in preparation. This lad should be tracking the pace closely. A son of Pure Prize, he is 72% in the money from twenty-two career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Say the Word (L. Saez / D'Amato) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and two dynamic workouts. He should track and close gallantly. This guy has hit the board in all four of his starts at this distance. A son of More Than Ready, he loves the Turf and the Keeneland grass.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Tide of the Sea (Corrales / Maker) should contend with the second highest last out speed number and four superb workouts. He has two wins at this distance in two appearances at same. Look for him to show speed and attempt to wire this field. A son of English Channel, he is 81% in the money from eleven career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#8 Fantasioso [ARG] (Bejarano / Correas) comes in off an layoff after racing in Argentina for his early career. While in Argentina he hit the board in his last two starts. He has put in four rigorous workouts in preparation for his first North American start. A son of Strategic Prince [GB], he is 65% in the money from twenty-three career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#10 Red Knight  //  #2 Say the Word,  #6 Tide of the Sea,  #8 Fantasioso [ARG].

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Red Knight  +  #2 Say the Word  +  #6 Tide of the Sea  +  #8 Fantasioso [ARG].

Results from Our Previous two Stakes Saturday's

(4/3)  Keenland R11.  Toyota Bluegrass Stakes-G2.  Our first pick, Essential Quality, won (1st) for win money of $1.50, place money of $2.20, and show money of $3.35.  Our second pick, Highly Motivated, finished 2nd for place money of $1.70 and show money of $2.60.  Our third pick, Rombauer, finished 3rd for show money of $5.40.  Our fourth pick, Hidden Stash, finished 4th.

We hit the Exacta for $3.70 and the 10 CENT Superfecta for $7.56. Superfecta went 4-3-5-1.

(4/10)  Oaklawn Park R12.  Arkansas Derby--G1.  Our first pick Concert Tour, finished 3rd.  Our second pick, Super Stock, won (1st) for show money of $2.80.  Our third pick, Caddo River, finished 2nd for show money of $2.40.

We missed on the Exacta and the 10 CENT Superfecta box. Superfecta went 1-2-5-4.

Bankroll settles at $54.14.

Stakes Saturday at Magnificent Keeneland

 With the Kentucky Derby only twenty-eight days away we take in one of the influential preps on the road to KD 147.

Keeneland Race 11 {Toyota Bluegrass~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A fantastic field of nine will enter the gate in search of Derby points.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

Of this field, seven have accumulated some derby points, but only one, Essential Quality, may already have enough to get himself into the gate on the first Saturday in May. He will be the odds on favorite. Only two in this field have gone this distance. The aforementioned favorite is the only millionaire of the group. This race lacks speed as most take up a tracking position hoping to close gallantly. Speed numbers are very close for the top tier of runners. It should be a great race with a number in here ready to prove their mettle.

#4 Essential Quality (L. Saez / B. Cox) is the deserved favorite as he puts his undefeated record from four career starts on the line. He won last out in the Southwest at Oaklawn Park earning him the highest last out speed number of this crew. He has since put in three dynamite workouts in preparation for this race. A millionaire son of Tapit, could be the pace leader by default.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Highly Motivated (Castellano / C. Brown) should be the chief challenger with the second highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. He has already posted a victory at Keeneland. Currently he is in 33rd position on the KD 147 points leaderboard and will need to win or place second to get himself in the gate. This lad is one of many trackers in this field. A son of Into Mischief, whose progeny relish the Keeneland surface, is 100% in the money from four career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#5 Rombauer (Geroux / M. McCarthy) will surely challenge coming off a victory at this distance in the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields. His last three races have produced consistently good speed figs and he has put in four powerful workouts in preparation for the race. He sits in 24th position on the KD 147 points leaderboard. Look for him to be battling among the closers to hit the board. A son of surface versatile, Twirling Candy, he is 60% in the money from five career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#1 Hidden Stash (Bejarano / Oliver) is sitting on an explosive effort with a couple of good last out speed numbers and three superb peaking workouts. This guy ranks 18th on the KD 147 points leaderboard. He should take up a tracking position ready to strike. Another in this field with a win over the Keenland track. A son of Constitution, he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#4 Essential Quality  //  #3 Highly Motivated,  #5 Rombauer,  #1 Hidden Stash.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Essential Quality  +  #3 Highly Motivated  +  #5 Rombauer  +  #1 Hidden Stash.

Last Stakes Saturday (3/27) Results

Turfway Park R11.  Jeff Ruby Steaks--G3.  Our first pick, Gretsky the Great, finished a disappointing 5th.  Our second pick, Sainthood, finished 2nd for place money of $9.40 and show money of $9.90.  Our third pick, Like the King, won (1st) for show money of $5.60.

We flubbed our Exacta Wheel play. Superfecta went 1-5-12-9.

Bankroll moves up a notch to settle at $54.13.

Stakes Saturday at Turfway Park

 Derby points are on the line again as we turn attention to the Tapeta at Turfway Park. The 2021 Kentucky Derby is only 35 days away.

Turfway Park Race 11 {Jeff Ruby Steaks~G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~graded Stakes}

A full and fantastic field of twelve will go to the gate in this annual prep race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

All, but three in this field like to be close to the pace as their are speedsters and pressers that will lead the way. The entire field will be stretching out to this distance for the first time. Speed numbers are very close making it quite a competitive event. Interestingly, only half the field have synthetic or turf experience prepping for this one. It should be a high quality race on a day with terrific racing across the country.

#10 Gretzky the Great (C. Landeros / M. Casse) might have the edge with the third highest last out speed number and two superb peaking workouts. He has hit the board in both of his starts over the synthetic surface. Expect this guy to be battling with the forwardly placed herd. A son of Nyquist, he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Sainthood (Corrales / Pletcher) should challenge coming off the dirt in his third career start. This lad has hit the board in both of those starts. Pedigree suggests he should get over the synthetic smoothly. His four strong peaking workouts indicate he is ready for a good run. A son of Mshawish, this guy is 100% in the money from two career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Like the King (Van Dyke / W. Ward) will contend with the second highest last out speed number over this surface and one fierce bullet workout. He is another that should be running with the lead pack. A son of Palace Malice, he is 100% in the money from five career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#12 Hockey Dad (Bejarano / O'Neill) comes in from California where he has stitched three wins in a row and has put in two hearty workouts. Look for him to be guided just off the pace ready to spring into the stretch. Another son of Nyquist, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#10 Gretzky the Great  //  #5 Sainthood,  #1 Like the King,  #12 Hockey Dad.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Gretzky the Great  +  #5 Sainthood  +  #1 Like the King  +  #12 Hockey Dad.

Our Previous Stakes Saturday Play (3/13/2021)

Oaklawn Park R11.  Rebel Stakes--G2.  Our first pick, Get Her Number, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Keepmeinmind, finished 6th.  Our third pick, Caddo River, finished 5th.

We were complete shut out in our Exacta and Superfecta play.  Superfecta went 7-3-2-8.

Bankroll gets crushed and drops to $51.63.

A Rebellious Stakes Saturday

 Off we go (virtually speaking) to another fine Kentucky Derby prep down in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Oaklawn Park Race 11 {Rebel Stakes~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A very good field of eight will go to the gate in attempt to gain points for entry into this year's Kentucky Derby.

Past performances used:  DRF Formulator.

All but one in this field are Triple Crown nominated. This appears to be a speed laden event. If left uncontrolled on fast Arkansas dirt, it could set up nicely for a horse coming from off the pace. Speed numbers are very, very close among this talented field. It should be one of the best Stakes races of the day.

#4 Get Her Number (Castellano / P. Miller) is coming off an extended lay off, but is well prepped with five strong peaking workouts. This colt holds the second highest (tie) speed number at the distance. This will be his first race over the Oaklawn oval for the Californian invader. Look for him to be forwardly placed. A son of Dialed In, he is 66% in the money from three career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Keepmeinmind (Cohen / Diodoro) comes in from Kentucky where he is 100% in the money from three starts at this distance. He will take advantage of any boiled over pace. This will also be his first start at Oaklawn. Like all but one in this race he comes off a win coupled with two solid workouts. A son of Laoban, he is also 100% in the money from four career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Caddo River (Geroux / B. Cox) could go off as the co-favorite seeking his third win in a row. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four explosive workouts. This colt is one of two with a win over the Oaklawn track. He will show speed and could wire this field. A son of Hard Spun, he is 100% in the money from four career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Concert Tour (Rosario / Baffert) is the other that could share favorite status with the highest last out speed number and three stamina building workouts. This colt should be motoring on the front end as he seeks his third win in a row. He stretches out from a sprint to conquer this distance. A son of Street Sense, he invades from California with two wins from two career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3)

#4 Get Her Number  //  #6 Keepmeinmind,  #1 Caddo River,  #7 Concert Tour.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Get Her Number  +  #6 Keepmeinmind  +  #1 Caddo River  +  #7 Concert Tour.

Last Stakes Saturday (3/6) Results

Tampa Bay Downs R11.  Tampa Bay Downs~G2.  Our first pick, Candy Man Rocket, finished 11th.  Our second pick, Hidden Stash, finished 2nd for place money of $2.10 and show money of $3.40.  Our third pick, Super Strong, finished 10th.  Our fourth pick, Promise Keeper, finished 12th.

We failed miserably in our Exacta Wheel play. Superfecta went 10-8-7-9.

Bankroll plummets to $74.03.

Stakes Saturday in Tampa Bay

 Another Derby Prep is on tap for this Stakes Saturday as we look in on a full field down in Tampa.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 11 {Tampa Bay Derby~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A nice full field of twelve will go to the gate in search of Kentucky Derby points.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is plenty of speed to put some steam on the pace. Speed numbers are fairly close allowing any of these lads to take a major step forward toward victory. Only five have raced over the Tampa Bay surface. All have trained well coming into this race. It should be a tremendous race. Eight have been nominated to the Triple Crown.

#3 Candy Man Rocket (Jr. Alvarado / Mott) could have the edge with the highest last out speed number and two terrific workouts. This guy already has notched a win over the Tampa dirt. He will be seeking his third win in a row. Look for him to be forwardly placed in a strategic position. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he is 66% in the money from three career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Hidden Stash (Bejarano / Oliver) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. This fella has hit the board in all three of his starts at this distance. Look for him to take advantage of a fast pace with his tracking capability. A son of Constitution, he is 80% in the money from five career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#2 Super Strong (Gallardo / Joseph) should contend with a first place finish last out and four dynamite workouts. He will be stretching out to this distance and will be running over the Tampa Bay surface for the first time. This son of Kentucky Derby winner, Super Saver, will be making his second career start. It is likely he will track the pace and strike.

$2 SHOW.

#11 Promise Keeper (L. Saez / Pletcher) should take another step forward with the third highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. Look for him to be forwardly placed in the mix from the opening bell. He will be making his third start of the form cycle. Another son of Constitution, he is 50% in the money from two career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#3 Candy Man Rocket  //  #8 Hidden Stash,  #2 Super Strong,  #11 Promise Keeper.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Candy Man Rocket  +  #8 Hidden Stash  +  #2 Super Strong  +  #11 Promise Keeper.

Previous Stakes Saturday (2/20) Results

Santa Anita Park R7.  Buena Vista--G2.  Our first pick, Going to Vegas, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Mucho Unusual, finished 2nd for place money of $4.20 and show money of $4.50.  Our third pick, Red Lark [IRE], finished 5th.

We failed in our Exacta Wheel play.  Superfecta went 8-2-3-7.

Bankroll drops like a rock to settle at $83.93.

Stakes Saturday at the Fair Grounds

 A loaded stakes card takes shape down in NOLA as we focus on the lucky last which happens to be a Kentucky Derby prep race.

Fair Grounds Race 13 {Risen Star~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of eleven will go to the gate in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

All of these lads will be stretching out to this distance in search of Derby points. Four of them will be seeking their third win in a row. There is plenty of speed to fire up the pace. Speed numbers are fairly close for this well bred crew. The top four finishers in the Lecomte press on along the Derby trail. All but one are Triple Crown nominees. Stacked with talent, this race should be the best stakes race of the day.

#2 Proxy (J. Velazquez / Stidham) appears ready to take another step forward with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two strong workouts. This guy will part of the forwardly placed bunch. He loves the Fair Grounds track. A son of Tapit, he is 100% in the money from four career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2  PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Midnight Bourbon (Talamo / Asmussen) will challenge with the highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He is another that will be part of the forwardly placed crew. He comes in as the winner of the Lecomte. A son of Tiznow, he is 100% in the money from five career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#11 Mandaloun (Geroux / B. Cox) should contend sharing the third highest last out speed number and posting two dynamite workouts. He has improved in every start. Look for him to track the pace closely.  A son of Into Mischief, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#1 Starrininmydreams (B. Hernandez / D. Stewart) is sitting on a great race with the fourth highest last out speed number and putting in four spectacular workouts during a modest layoff. He is another that should be motoring on the front end. A son of Super Saver, he has been victorious in his two career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#2 Proxy  //  #6 Midnight Bourbon,  #11 Mandaloun,  #1 Starrininmydreams.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Proxy  +  #6 Midnight Bourbon  +  #11 Mandaloun  +  #1 Starrininmydreams.

Last Superfecta Sunday (2/7) Results

Oaklawn Park R8.  Optional Claiming.  We were off by one in our 10 CENT Superfecta box play unable to cash the ticket. Superfecta went 1-7-2-3.

Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Combatant, finished 5th.

Bankroll falls below the Franklin line to $97.63.

Derby Prep Stakes Saturday

 The Kentucky Derby trail becomes fast and furious as we move into February. Today we take in a great race in Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 11 {Sam F. Davis~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A fine field of twelve will go to the gate in this annual Derby prep race. 

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is enough speed to carry a solid pace as these guys begin full pursuit of Kentucky Derby points looking for entry to the gate on that first Saturday in May. Speed numbers are very close as all of these lads are still finding their groove on the track. Only four have raced over the Tampa track and only five have gone this distance. It should be a highly competitive event.

#3 Known Agenda (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) is the one to beat. He drops in from a longer route and has put in four high level peaking workouts. A son of Curlin, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Nova Rags (Camacho / Mott) will give chase having already won over the Tampa oval. Should like the stretch-out. A son of Union Rags, he holds a 66% win rate from three career races.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#1 Hidden Stash (Diaz / Oliver) comes in off two wins in a row both of which have come at this distance. A son of Constitution, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#5 Smiley Sobotka (Centeno / Romans) has hit the board in both of his efforts at this distance. Comes in with a strong workout tab of four peaking dashes. A son of Brody's Cause, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#3 Known Agenda  //  #8 Nova Rags,  #1 Hidden Stash,  #5 Smiley Sobotka.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Known Agenda  +  #8 Nova Rags  +  #1 Hidden Stash  +  #5 Smiley Sobotka.

Last Stakes Saturday (1/30) Results

Gulfstream Park R11.  Holy Bull--G3.  Our first pick, Greatest Honour, won (1st) for win money of $3.80, place money of $4.40, and show money of $3.90.  Our second pick, Awesome Gerry, finished 7th.  Our third pick, Prime Factor, finished 3rd for show money of $2.40.  Our fourth pick, Amount, finished 9th (last).

We missed the Exacta only having the winner. Superfecta went 7-5-6-3.

Bankroll sheds seven dimes to settle at $108.83

Stakes Saturday in South Florida

 Off we go to South Florida for another Kentucky Derby prep race with points on the line.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {Holy Bull~G3~1 1/16~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of nine will go to the gate in this annual Derby prep race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Fromulator.

There is enough pace in this race to turn up the on track heat. Speed numbers are very close making it a competitive contest.  Five of the nine have a good foundation of at least three races going onto the Derby trail. All but three have raced over the Gulfstream track. Additionally only two have raced at this distance. It should be a heck of a race.

#7 Greatest Honour (J. Ortiz / McGaughey) looks to have an edge as one that will be coming off the pace. He holds the third highest last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. This colt has already won at the distance in his last. A son of Tapit, he is 100% in the money from four career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Awesome Gerry (Gaffalione / Joseph) will challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This guy will be stretching out from a shorter route. Look for him to be tracking the pace closely. A son of Liam's Map, he is 80% in the money from five career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Prime Factor (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) will be making his second career start after securing the second highest last out speed number among this group. He holds the best workout tab of four works that include two bullets. This son of Quality Road, is primed and ready. He is the speed.

$2 SHOW.

#4 Amount (L. Saez / Pletcher) will be stretching out after a maiden win at a sprint. He should relish the added distance. That win came over the Gulfstream track. Three solid workouts add to his strength. A son of Curlin, he should secure a good tracking position and strike in the stretch.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#7 Greatest Honour //  #9 Awesome Gerry,  #6 Prime Factor,  #4 Amount.

10 CENT Superfecta ($1.20)

#7 Greatest Honour  /  #9 Awesome Gerry  /  #6 Prime Factor,  #4 Amount  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (1/24) Results

Tampa Bay Downs R9.  Claiming.  We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box play catching only two of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 8-2-3-6.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Kramden, won (1st) for show money of $5.70. We will bump our SHOW play up a buck for tomorrow's Superfecta Sunday play.

Bankroll catches three dimes to settle at $109.53.

Superfecta Sunday in Tampa

 Let's go to the Turf in Tampa for our Superfecta Sunday.

Tampa Bay Downs Race 9 {1 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Claiming}

A nice field of ten will hit the grass in the lucky last on the Tampa card.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

There is sufficient speed in this race to keep it rolling. speed numbers are very close making it competitive as well. Only three have yet to travel over the Tampa Bay course. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#8 Kramden (Gallardo / M. Casse) might have the edge with the third highest last out speed number and one solid workout. This guy does hold the highest speed number at this distance. Look for him to attempt to wire the field. A son of Kitten's Joy, he is 50% in the money from four career starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$3 SHOW.

#4 Ugly Duckling (Alvarado / Hamm) will challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route. This guy will be tracking the pace ready to strike in the stretch. A son of Black Onyx, he is also 50% in the money from six career starts.

#5 Robin Team Show (R. Mena / Sano) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. This guy will also be tracking the pace seeking to battle in the stretch run. A son of Tapizar, he is rested and ready.

#3 No Time to Yawn (Speith / Gonzalez) should be in the mix with three improving last out speed numbers, the last coming at a longer route. This guy will be switching from dirt to turf. He should be tracking the pace closely. A son of Csaba, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Kramden  +  #4 Ugly Duckling  +  #5 Robin Team Show  +  #3 No Time to Yawn.

Stakes Saturday Results

Oaklawn Park R8.  Pippen Stakes.  Our first pick, Vault, finished 11th (last),  Our second pick, Regal Beauty, finished 10th.  Our third pick, Istan Council, finished 3rd for show money of $3.80.

We completely fumbled our Exacta Wheel play. Superfecta went 3-12-6-5.

Bankroll takes a stiff elbow to the head and drops to $109.23.

Stakes Saturday in Hot Springs

 We check in on an exciting stakes race down in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Oaklawn Park Race 8 {Pippen Stakes~1 mile~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A talented field of twelve will go to the gate in this mile stakes race.

Past Performances used:  TimeFormUS.

There is a plethora of speedy and forwardly placed types in this event. Speed figs are fairly close for all of these gals. All but one will be firing fresh off of modest layoffs. It should be a great race as the Oaklawn season gets started.

#1 Vault (Geroux / B. Cox) comes off an extended layoff with three powerful workouts. She holds the highest speed number of the group over the Oaklawn oval. This gal should be tracking what could be a heated pace ready to strike. A daughter of Jump Start, she is 70% in the money from seventeen career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Regal Beauty (M. Garcia / Calhoun) should challenge as she has tripled up on her speed figure in her last three races and has put in two stellar workouts. Like many in here, she relishes this distance. Look for her to be tracking the pace closely. A daughter of Malibu Moon, she is 77% in the money from nine career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Istan Council (Talamo / L. Jones) will contend with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and two strong workouts. This gal has it the board all four times she has gone this distance. Another that should be tracking the pace closely. A daughter of Istan, she is 55% in the money from eighteen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#7 Wicked Whisper (Santana / Asmussen) is another that will figure prominently with a win at this distance in her only start at same and three stout workouts. Compared to the others in the race, she is lightly raced. A daughter of Liam's Map, she is 57% in the money from seven career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#1 Vault  //  #9 Regal Beauty,  #6 Istan Council,  #7 Wicked Whisper.

10 CENT Superfecta ($1.80)

#1 Vault  /  #9 Regal Beauty  /  #6 Istan Council,  #7 Wicked Whisper  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (1/17) Results

Santa Anita Park R7.  Astra Stakes--G3.  We cashed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket scoring a nice sum of $68.41.  Superfecta went 8-5-3-6.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Hermaphrodite [FR], finished 2nd for show money of $3.20.

Bankroll moves above the Franklin line to settle at $127.03.

A Santa Anita Superfecta Sunday

 We go to the West Coast to take in a stellar Turf race at a classic distance.

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {Astra Stakes~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

An excellent field of nine will take to the green in this graded affair.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is sufficient speed among this group to keep a decent pace rolling. Speed numbers are extremely close making it any of these gals race to win. All have raced over the Santa Anita Turf, but only two have raced at this distance. Our task is to stream together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be an awesome race.

#5 Hermaphrodite [FR] (Rosario / Sadler) will be making her third start of the form cycle as well as her third North American start. She holds a couple of good last out speed numbers and has turned in two superb peaking workouts. This gal is 100% in the money at this distance while racing in France. A daughter of Le Havre [IRE], she should be tracking the pace ready to strike. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#3 Altea [FR] (Cedillo / McCarthy) is in fine form with the second highest last out speed number and one solid workout. This gal will be stretching out to this distance. A daughter of Siyouni [FR], she is 58% in the money from twenty-four starts.

#6 Lucky Peridot (J. Hernandez / Miller) should challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three hearty workouts. She is another that will be stretching out. A daughter of Itsmyluckyday, she is 68% in the money from nineteen career starts.

#8 Quick [GB] (Rispoli / Sadler) should be in the mix with the highest last out speed number and four top-notch workouts. This gal is 100% in the money at four starts over the Santa Anita Turf. A daughter of Olympic Glory [IRE], she should be forwardly placed and get first jump on the leader.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Hernaphrodite [FR]  +  #3 Altea [FR]  +  #6 Lucky Peridot  +  #8 Quick [GB].

Stakes Saturday Results

Fair Grounds Race Course R13.  LeComte--G3.  Our first pick, Midnight Bourbon, won (1st) for win money of $4.70, place money of $5.20, and show money of $4.50.  Our second pick, Mandaloun, finished 3rd for show money of $2.40.  Our third pick, Proxy, finished 2nd for show money of $3.60.  Our fourth pick, Game Day Play, finished 6th.

We hit our Exacta Wheel for a nice of $33.00.  Superfecta went 1-4-10-7.

Bankroll gets a rise to $59.82.

Stakes Saturday in NOLA

 The road to this year's Kentucky Derby begins in earnest down in New Orleans, Louisiana as we take in a key race along the Derby trail on this Stakes Saturday.

Fair Grounds Racecourse Race 13 {LeComte~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

Kentucky Derby points are on the line as a reduced field of eight go to the gate in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  Drf Classic.

This field contains significant speed and forwardly placed types to insure a very fast pace. Speed numbers are extremely close among these Derby aspirants. Two have raced over the Fair Grounds track. The rest will be racing over the track for the first time. It should be an exceptionally good race.

#1 Midnight Bourbon (Santana / Asmussen) will be stretching out to this distance with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and three strong workouts. This colt should be tracking the pace very closely ready to strike in the stretch. A son of Tiznow, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Mandaloun (Geroux / B. Cox) will also be stretching out in his third career start. He holds the highest last out speed number and four serious peaking workouts. This guy should track the pace and explode into the stretch. A son of Into Mischief, he holds a 100% win record in his two career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Proxy (Murrill / Stidham) already has two wins from two starts at this distance. He comes in  sharing the third highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. He should be should be part of the speed congregation that makes up the bulk of this field. A son of Tapit, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#6 Game Day Play (G. Saez / Calhoun) is yet another that will be stretching out to this distance. His last three races have been respectable and he has put in three powerful workouts prepping for this race. Look for him to race close to the pace. A son of Violence, he holds a 50% win rate from four career starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Arabian Prince (B. Hernandez / D. Stewart) and #7 Santa Cruiser (Graham / Desormeaux) have to be considered for any exotic wagers. Their connections are significant players along the long Derby trail.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Midnight Bourbon  //  #10 Mandaloun,  #4 Proxy,  #6 Game Day Play,  #2 Arabian Prince, #7 Santa Cruiser.

Last Superfecta Sunday (1/10) Results

Aqueduct R8.  Rego Park Stakes.  We completely fumbled our 10 CENT Superfecta play scoring only one of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 8-6-7-3.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Windy Nations, finished 5th.

Bankroll takes a plunge to $24.92.

"A" Superfecta Sunday

 A New York kind of Superfecta Sunday as we take in a nice stakes race.

Aqueduct Race 8 {Rego Park Stakes~6 1/2 Furlongs~3 year-old~NY~Stakes}

A very good field of eight will go to the gate.

Past performances used:  DRF Formulator.

It shapes up to be a battle between trainer, Todd Pletcher and Michael Maker as each have three entrants. Plenty of speed should insure a swift pace. Speed numbers for these lads are very close making it any horse's race. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a mighty fine race.

#5 Windy Nations (McCarthy / Maker) might benefit from a heated pace. This fella holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer sprint and three hearty workouts. A son of Soaring Empire, he is 50% in the money from four career starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#8 Perfect Munnings (M. Franco / Pletcher) will be making the switch from turf to dirt after winning his maiden outing. He should be forwardly placed among the crowd. This guy holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and three sound workouts. A son of Munnings, he should make another step forward.

#4 Blue Gator (Carmouche / Maker) shares the second highest last out speed number and has put in two superb workouts leading up to this event. Look for him to be in the pack of forwardly placed. A son of Liam's Map, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

#2 New York One (Decario / Chapman) is another one dropping slightly down in distance with one solid workout. This guy should be racing close to the presser pack. A son of Big Brown, he is 50% in the money from six career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Windy Nations  +  #8 Perfect Munnings  +  #4 Blue Gator  +  #2 New York One.

Stakes Saturday Results

Gulfstream Park R10.  Tropical Turf Stakes--G3.  Our first pick, Doctor Mounty, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Frostmourne, finished 3rd for show money of $3.20.  Our third pick, Ride a Comet, won (1st) for show money of $2.80.  Our fourth pick, Casa Creed, finished 2nd for show money of $1.30.

We failed to cash our Exacta Wheel ticket. Superfecta went 3-2-5-8.

Bankroll sputters to $28.32.

 

Superfecta Sunday on Santa Anita Turf

 No better way to play on Sunday than to wager and watch Santa Anita Turf races.

Santa Anita Race 9 {Robert J. Frankel Stakes~G3~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A splendid field of eight will hit the grass in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is enough speed among these ladies to keep the pace moving swiftly over the green. Speed numbers are super close making it any of these gals race. Half the field has not yet raced over the Santa Anita course. Our task is to whip together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be an amazing race.

#10 Mucho Unusual (J. Velazquez / Yakteen) could go off as the favorite with the highest speed number at the distance and four superb workouts. This gal loves the Santa Anita course and should be tracking the field. A daughter of Mucho Macho Man, she is 70% in the money from seventeen career starts.

#4 Miss Teheran [IRE] (Rosario / C. Brown) should challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and one solid workout. She is another in the group of trackers that will be chasing the pace. This lady comes in from the East coast. A daughter of Teoflio [IRE], she is 66% in the money from six career starts. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#1 Rideforthecause (Rispoli / McCarthy) will contend with a decent last out speed number at a longer route and three hearty workouts. Again, another tracker in the mix. She comes in from Woodbine. A daughter of Candy Ride [ARG], she holds the second highest speed number at this distance.

#9 Zee Drop (Prat / D'Amato) should also be in the hunt for victory with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two strong workouts. This gal should run closer to the pace than this group of trackers and get first run heading into the stretch. A daughter of Lemon Drop Kid, she is 54% in the money from eleven career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Mucho Unusual  +  #4 Miss Teheran [IRE]  +  #1 Rideforthecause  +  #9 Zee Drop

Stakes Saturday Results

Fair Grounds R9.  Woodchopper Stakes.  Our first pick, Pixelate, won (1st) for win money of $2.70, place money of $3.60, and show money of $4.50.  Our second pick, Dynadrive, finished 3rd for show money of $7.80.  Our third pick, Bodecream, finished 2nd for show money of $2.80.  Our fourth pick, Spanish Kingdom, finished 4th.

We hit our Exacta Wheel for $10.90. We just missed the 10 CENT Superfecta which went 5-2-6-4.

Bankroll gets a lift to $40.42.

Superfecta Sunday in NOLA

 Off we go, virtually, on our Superfecta Sunday to that great track down in NOLA.

Fair Grounds Race 10 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~LA~Claiming}

A solid field of eleven Louisiana breds will go to the gate in this lucky last race on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

All of the entrants have raced over the Fair Grounds track. There is enough speed to maintain a speedy pace. Speed numbers are very close making it any one of these horses race to win. All are Louisiana bred geldings. Our task is to loop together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fantastic race to cap off a great weekend of racing in the "Big Easy".

#9 Inspector Eddie (S. Bridgmohan / Johnston) might have an edge as he takes up a position close to the pace. This guy has the third highest speed number at the distance and has put in a stout workout. He loves the distance and the Fair Grounds track. A son of Mineshaft, he is 68% in the money from sixteen career starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#8 Spring Value (Gilligan / S. Wilson) should challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two peaky workouts. This guy should close strongly with the right pace set-up. He does hold the highest (tie) speed number at the distance. A son of Interactif, he has six victories from thirty career starts.

#14 Philly (C. Hernandez / Bourgeois) will contend and could go off as the favorite. He holds the highest (tie) last out speed number at a slightly longer distance and one suitable workout. This guy does class-up nicely with this group as he should be forwardly placed among the pace setting crew. A son of Star Guitar, he is 51% in the money from thirty-three career starts.

#4 Freed Indeed (Marquez / Deville) should be in the mix with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two peaking workouts. This guy is another that could be part of the pace scenario. A son of Midshipman, he does have the fourth highest average earnings per race of this bunch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Inspector Eddie  +  #8 Spring Value  +  #14 Philly  +  #4 Freed Indeed.

Last Stakes Saturday (12/12) Results

Gulfstream Park R10.  Ft. Lauderdale. Our first pick, Halladay, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Factor This, finished 8th.  Our third pick, Delaware [GB], finished 10th (last). Our fourth pick, Doswell, took 2nd for show money of $4.90.

We failed miserably on our Exacta Wheel effort and 10 CENT Superfecta ticket. Superfecta went 6-3-4-8.

Bankroll shrinks dramatically to $12.92.