To the TURF at Belmont

On a fantastic Friday we go to the TURF.

Belmont Park Race 7 {Rob N Gin~7 furlongs~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
An interesting group of eight will make there way onto the Turf.  Another five are standing by should the race come off the Turf.  Hopefully it remains on the Turf.  The weather forcast is for cloudy skies, but little percipitation.  The field is well balanced among the running styles.

#7 Upgrade (Maragh / Nihei) has a slight edge with the highest speed number at this distance, the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic workouts.  He should be able to press the pace and move in for the score.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#8 Yield Bogey (Prado / Kelly) will challenge with the second highest (3-way tie) last out speed number at a route, a two race progression, and four fierce workouts.  He should show speed which will be of great benefit in this field.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#3 Beau Choix (Rosario / Tagg) should contend sharing the second highest last out speed number at a route and four powerful workouts.  He could track and close into an honest pace.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#6 Awakino Cat (C. Velasquez / Rice) is the veteran of this group and should be in the mix.  He shares the second highest last out speed number, holds a four race progression, and has put in one solid workout.  He could close into a fluid pace for a piece of the purse pie.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Upgrade, #8 Yield Bogey / #7, #8 / #3 Beau Choix, #6 Awakino Cat / #3, #6.



Thursday's Results
Keeneland R8.  JP Morgan Chase Jessamine--G3.  Our first pick, Always Kitten, finished 10th.  Our second pick, Sunset Time, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Oscar Party, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 4-5-7-6.
Bankroll plummets to $13.41

Youngster Turfday at Keeneland

Our horse racing weekend opens on this Thursday with an exciting race at fabulous Keeneland.

Keeneland Race 8 {JP Morgan Chase Jessamine~G3~1 1/16 mile~TURF~2 year old~fillies~Stakes}
An exceptional field of twelve youngsters will go to the TURF for this annual affair.  The race appears to be evenly divided between the forwardly placed and those coming from off the pace.  It will be another great Keeneland Turf battle.

#8 Always Kitten (Leparoux / Maker) looks ready to fire another good turf race with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three aggressive workouts.  This filly has gone this distance scoring the second highest (3-way tie) speed number in this group.  She can be expected to track the pace for the score.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#3 Sunset Time (J. Garcia / Ward) will be stretching out on the Turf sharing the second highest last out speed number at a sprint, holding a five race progression, and putting in two superb peaking workouts.  She should be forwardly placed ready to strike.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#6 Oscar Party (Desormeaux / Catalano) appears prepped to improve once again with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and two diligent workouts.  She should press the pace and make her move going into the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#12 Go Kitten Go (Trujillo / Ward) should be in the mix with the highest (tie) last out speed number at this distance, a three race progression, and four tenacious, peaking workouts.  She could show speed or track the pace.  This gal could surprise.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Always Kitten, #3 Sunset Time / #8, #3 / #6 Oscar Party, #12 Go Kitten Go / #6, #12.



Last Superfecta Sunday Results
Keeneland R8.  Juddmonte Spinster--G1.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box capturing three of the four finishers.  Superfecta went 5-11-7-10.
Our bronze horseshoe runner, Upperline, finished 3rd for show money of $7.80.
Bankroll rises a few cents to $18.81.

A Belmont Friday

Today we take a peek at a simple claiming sprint at expansive Belmont Park.  It is quite rewarding on a cool Fall Friday.

Belmont Park Race 5 {6 furlongs~3 year old~fillies~claiming}
This should be a compettive race with all these fillies closely matched.  There is plenty of speed which should make it a fun race as they head for the wire.

#8 Celebrity Sighting (Ortiz / Rodriguez) has a miniscule edge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a route and three speedy, peaking workouts.  Expect her to stay close to the pace and make a run in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Those Lion Eyes (Curatolo / Martin) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four strong workouts.  She be part of the speed in the front.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Hillsboro Bay (Nakatani / Jacobson) should figure prominently with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one peaking workout.  She should be forwardly placed seeking her fourth win in a row.

#9 Latin Rocks (C. Velasquez / Galluscio) could also pull off the victory with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts.  She could track the pace and make a vibrant strike in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Celebrity Sighting / #1 Those Lion Eyes / #5 Hillsboro Bay / #9 Latin Rocks.



Friday's Results
Keeneland R8. JP Morgan Chase Jessamine.  Our first pick, Sweet Cat, finished 2nd for show money of $3.40.  Our second pick, Emerald Gold, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60.
Superfecta went 2-9-11-3.
Bankroll gets a lift to $14.25.

Keeneland Green on a Thursday

We start out horse racing weekend with a look at the youngsters at Keeneland.

Keeneland Race 8 {JP Morgan Chase Jessamine~G3~1 1/16~Turf~2 year old~Fillies~Stakes}
A field of twelve will go to the green for this race.  Hopefully the weather holds.  Only one gal in the field has gone this distance.  It should be a great race.

#9 Sweet Cat (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) holds a slight edge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four athletic workouts.  She should get first jump on the field in the stretch run.
$2 SHOW.

#11 Emerald Gold (Gomez / Proctor) will challenge sharing the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four superb workouts.  Watch for a good closing run from her.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Somali Lemonade (Solis / Matz) should be in the hunt with the highest last out speed number, her only start, and two robust workouts.  Expect a deep close should the pace boil over.  Capable of pulling off the victory.

#7 Honey Talk (Prado / Howard) will also be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two hearty workouts.  She could pop a good one.

10 CENT Superfecta

#9 Sweet Cat / #11 Emerald Gold / #2 Somali Lemonade / #7 Honey Talk.



Last Sunday's (10/9) Results
Keeneland R9.  Juddmonte Spinster.  Our first pick, Aruna, won (1st) for show money of $3.00.  Our second pick, Pachattack, finished 2nd for show money of $3.40.  Our third pick, Stars to Shine, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 2-12-6-11.
Bankroll stays stable at $12.35.