Seven Furlong Sunday

To conclude our horse raing weekend we look at two superb seven furlong races; An allowance at Churchill Downs and a stakes race at Hollywood Park.

Churchill Downs Race 8 {7 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A satisfying field of nine will make the start in this nice allowance feature.  Jackie's Express (Leparoux / McPeek) will be the odds on favorite, desevedly so.  She holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three great workouts.  Miss Dixie Rose (Borel / Hanna) is best positioned to be the surprise in her second start off a significant layoff.  She holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and two robust workouts.  Concert (Pedroza / Oliver) looks ready with two fourth highest last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and two solid workouts.  Lil' Moor Dixie (Gongalzes / Foley) is coming off a mile route with three strong workouts.  She is ready to scoup a piece of the purse.  Queen of Dreams (Rossi / Adkins) is also in for a piece of the purse coming off a longer route and purshing through two peaking workouts.  Let's play a seven furlong at Churchill Downs.

$2 SHOW:  #7 Jackie's Express.
#2 SHOW:  #8 Miss Dixie Rose.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #7 Jackie's Express / #8 Miss Dixie Rose / #2 Concert / #4 Lil' Moor Dixie, #5 Queen of Dreams.

Hollywood Race 7 {Moccasin~7 furlongs~2 year old~fillies~Stakes}
What a nice stakes race with a small field of six.  Any one of these gals are capable of winning this race.  It is that competitive for these youngsters.  Zazu (Smith / Sadler) looks primed with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four superlative workouts.  Sugarinthemorning (Valenzuela / McAnally) will be looking for the victory near the front end of this field with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four sensational, peaking workouts.  Turbulent Descent (Flores / Puype) should go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number having run only one race and the best workout tab of four high energy, peaking workouts.  Tales in Excess (Rosario / Hollendorfer) will challenge the group with the highest overall speed number and three stamina inducing workouts.  This one will be a tough call for even the most practiced handicapper.  Let's play seven furlongs at Hollywood Park.

$2 SHOW:  #6 Zazu.
$2 SHOW:  #2 Sugarinthemorning.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #6 Zazu, #2 Sugarinthemorning / #6, #2 / #5 Turbulent Descent, #4 Tales in Excess / #5, #4.

















Saturday's Results
Churchill Downs R9. Mrs. Revere.  Our first pick, Aruna, won (1st) for show money of $2.80.  Our second pick, Fugitive Angel, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.  With a late scratch, we set-aside our 10 CENT Superfecta.  Nonetheless, superfecta went 5-2-6-7.
Delta Downs R7. Jackpot.  Our first pick, Bug Juice, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Blue Laser, finished 9th.  Superfecta went 1-7-5-9.
Bankroll gets trimmed to $13.00.

A Little Turf; A Little Jackpot

Saturday is for Horse Racing.  Today we look at a couple of very nice stakes races. A 3 year old Turf stakes for talented fillies at Churchill and the Jackpot for 2 year olds at Delta Downs.

Churchill Downs Race 9 {Mrs. Revere~G2~1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old~Fillies~Stakes}
A distictive grade two Turf race with eleven talented fillies expected to make the start.  The battle for the victory may come down to three.  Aruna (Dominguez / Motion) may have the most upside potential making her third North American start at a longer route.  She holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three stellar workouts.  Fugitive Angel (Napravnik / Shepperd) can be expected to challenge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two healthy workouts.  Also looking to challenge in the stretch will be Snow Top Mountain (Gomez / Proctor) with the highest overall speed number run over the Churchill track, a decent last out speed number off a longer route and four robust workouts.  Seeking to catch a piece of the purse prize will be Gitchee Goomie (A. Garcia / Violette) with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and three tenacious, peaking workouts.  Also looking for a piece of the purse pie will be Stars To Shine (Husbands / Frostad)  This Woodbine invader is coming off a nice last out speed number off a longer route, has a two race progression, and two hearty workouts.  Let's play wonderful Churchill Downs.

$2 SHOW:  #5 Aruna.
$2 SHOW:  #6 Fugitive Angel.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #5 Aruna / #6 Fugitive Angel / #7 Snow Top Mountain / #4 Gitchee Goomie, #9 Stars To Shine.

Delta Downs Race 7 {Jackpot~G3~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
A very good field of ten will go to the gate for this annual affair.  Bug Juice (Castellano / Levine) looks to have a slight edge moving to a route from the highest last out speed number.  Bug Juice should be part of the speed with a four race progression and four fierce workouts.  Blue Laser (Bridgmohan / Casse) will be the prohibitive favorite with two wins at this distance, a three rae progression, and four strong workouts.  Classic Legacy (Talamo / Baffert) will be a chief challenger with a decent last out speed number and three tough workouts.  Sweet Ducky (Bravo / Breen) will be moving to a little longer route with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two significant, peaking workouts.  Rush Now (Albarado / A. Dutrow) will be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three hearty workouts.  Let's play the Jackpot at Delta Downs.

$2 SHOW:  #6 Bug Juice.
$2 SHOW:  #8 Blue Laser.
10 CENT Superfecta:  #6 Bug Juice / #8 Blue Laser / #2 Classic Legacy / #9 Sweet Ducky, #4 Rush Now.

 















Friday's Results
Hollywood Park R1.  Our first pick, Spring Style [IRE], won (1st) for show money of $2.10.  Our second pick, West Hope [BRZ], finished 5th (last).  Due to the small field, no 10 CENT Superfecta was offered in this race.
Bankroll dips to $5.60.  We will supplement with $10.00 for today's stakes races.

Aqueduct. Delta Downs. Jack Pot!

More exciting racing as we make the turn into the weekend. Today an afternoon race at Aqueduct and then under the lights at Delta Downs.

Aqueduct Race 8 {1 mile~3 year old Up~NY Allowance}
This is a great race with some well bred horses. The edge goes to Summer Share (C. Velasquez / Bush) with good last out speed numbers and some good works. This horse will be closing on a track he loves. Star of New York (Castellano / Contessa) will be the one to beat. He will be just off the pace ready to pounce for victory. Star of New York has top speed numbers across the board and has been 100% in the money. Will be very tough to beat. Whirlwind Poppy (Dominguez / Maker) will be the speed and has put in some monster works leading up to this. He should hold on for a piece of the purse. Cat Three Approach (Prado / Hernandez) and Joey's Chance (Hill / Kelly) will show continued improvement with this race and are capable of grabbing a share. Let's play Aqueduct.

$2 SHOW: #1 Summer Share
10 CENT Superfecta: #1 Summer Share / #6 Star of New York / #5 Whirlwind Poppy / #4 Cat Three Approach, #7 Joey's Chance.

Delta Downs Race 9 {Delta Downs Jackpot~G3~1 1/16 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
This will be an exciting race under the lights. Rule (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will be the horse to beat with the highest speed number of the eight that will go to the gate. Only one horse has raced at this distance, Gallant Gent (Desormeaux / Lewis). We believe Gran Slam Andre (Sellers / Asmussen) will take this one closing for the wire. He as put in the best work outs, has decent race progression, and good speed numbers last out. Bench the Judge (Melancon / Smith) figures to do well with good works and a good last out speed number. Oak Motte (Saenz / Amoss) looks to do well also. Trainer, Thomas Amoss, has a solid win percentage (26%) with 2 year olds and has given this guy some good works leading into this race. Let's try to hit a jackpot at Delta Downs.

$2 SHOW: #4 Grand Slam Andre
10 CENT Superfecta: #4 Grand Slam Andre / #8 Oak Motte / #6 Bench the Judge / #3 Rule

Thursday's Results
Aqueduct R3. Our pick, Brother Keith, finished out of the money in 4th.
Calder R8. Our pick, Convoy, scratched from the race. Consequently we did not play the superfecta.
Our bankroll has dipped to $13.30.