To cap off a splendid horse racing weekend we return to one of the most beautiful horse racing facilities in the world, magnificent Arlington Park.
Arlington Park Race 7 {Chicago Handicap~G3~7 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
Brace yourself, there are always surprises over the Arlington Park poly-track surface. This comes up as a extra high quality competitive race. Any one of these gals can make her way into the winners circle. The race is well balanced in running styles and most in here are poly-monsters.
#8 Hot Hot Mama (Graham / Corder) appears to have a slight edge with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three excellent, peaking workouts. Jockey, James Graham is always in the zone for the big races. That gives this gal a great chance for victory.
$2 SHOW.
#5 Devil By Design (Nakatani / Mott) will bring on a mighty challenge coming of an extended layoff, but has fired well by winning off a similar layoff. She holds the highest speed number at the distance and has put in a wickedly good, peaking workout tab. Should track the pace ready to strike in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
#6 Lookn Even Finer (Napravnik / Stidham) looks ready to fire another great seven furlong effort as she has done over the Keeneland poly-track. She has a two race progression with two o.k. last out speed numbers and she holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance. A speedster that could hold-on for a piece of the purse pie. She could be the big surprise.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#3 Homes The Best (Perez / Williamson) loves the Arlington Park poly. She holds the highest speed number over the AP poly and is 82% in the money over it. She will be flying late. Should a torrid pace develop with the speedsters in here, she could pick up the pieces.
#4 Hooh Why (Santana / Reavis) is another lover of AP poly with a 100% in the money record over four races. She has the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and two athletic workouts. She is the top poly-monster racing well over Keeneland, Arlington Park, and Woodbine. She will be tracking and in the hunt.
10 CENT Superfecta
#8 Hot Hot Mama / #5 Devil By Design / #6 Lookn Even Finer / #3 Homes The Best, #4 Hooh Why.
Saturday Stakes Results
Monmouth Park R11. United Nations. Our first pick, Chinchon [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $3.00. Our second pick, Stacelita [FR] finished 3rd for show money of $3.00. Our third pick, Bourbon Bay, finished 4th. Superfecta went 3-9-7-2.
Hollywood Park R6. Shoemaker Mile. Our first pick, Courageous Cat, won (1st) for win money of $4.00 and show money of $2.20. Our second pick, Victor's Cry, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60. Our third pick, Liberian Freighter, finished 6th (last). Superfecta went 1-5-6-2.
Bankroll slips to $15.80.
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Sunday, July 3, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
The Fillies Have the Oaks
Today the Kentucky Oaks, tomorrow the Kentucky Derby. On the eve of KD 137 we look at the talented fillies in the Kentucky Oaks. There is a fantastic undercard on Oaks day.
Churchill Downs Race 11 {Kentucky Oaks~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A lucky field of thirteen will go to the gate. Only one of these gals has raced at this distance, the rest will be moving up in distance. In a full, talented field like this there are several that could pull off the win. The field is as wide open as the Derby will be tomorrow.
#3 Summer Soiree (Saez / Motion) has the speed to control the pace and run to victory. She will be moving up from a mile distance with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three superlative, peaking workouts. She will attempt to wire this field.
$2 SHOW.
#9 Daisy Devine (Graham / McKeever) will be forwardly placed ready to strike at the top of the stretch. She has a comparatively decent last out speed number, a five race progression in a five race career, and four sensational, peaking workouts. It should be noted that jockey, James Graham, brings his game to a top level on big race days. This gal is one of the few on today's card that could pull off an upset.
$2 SHOW.
#6 Zazu (Rosario / Sadler) this gal looks in beautiful form ready to challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression and four stamina inducing workouts prepping her for the distance. She will challenge swiftly in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#12 Plum Pretty (M. Garcia / Baffert) is another that could post the win. She has the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four endurance peaking workouts. Despite the outside post don't count this filly out.
#1 Joyful Victory (Smith / L. Jones) will be the favorite with a couple of decent last out speed numbers with wins to point to. She is holding a four race progression and has posted two robust workouts. She will be tracking the pace and saving ground near the rail.
#4 Kathmanblu (Leparoux / McPeek) is another that will be in the hunt for the big purse. She has the second highest (tie) overall speed number, a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two solid workouts. She could also launch a strong closing effort at the top of the stretch.
There is NO 10 CENT Superfecta Offered on Oaks and Derby Days.
Thursday's Results
Hollywood R5. Our first pick, Courtside, finished 5th. Our second pick, Dancing At Dark, placed 2nd for show money of $4.00. Our third pick, Chinese Praise, finished 4th. Superfecta went 1-2-5-6.
Bankroll Dips to $7.20.
Churchill Downs Race 11 {Kentucky Oaks~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A lucky field of thirteen will go to the gate. Only one of these gals has raced at this distance, the rest will be moving up in distance. In a full, talented field like this there are several that could pull off the win. The field is as wide open as the Derby will be tomorrow.
#3 Summer Soiree (Saez / Motion) has the speed to control the pace and run to victory. She will be moving up from a mile distance with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three superlative, peaking workouts. She will attempt to wire this field.
$2 SHOW.
#9 Daisy Devine (Graham / McKeever) will be forwardly placed ready to strike at the top of the stretch. She has a comparatively decent last out speed number, a five race progression in a five race career, and four sensational, peaking workouts. It should be noted that jockey, James Graham, brings his game to a top level on big race days. This gal is one of the few on today's card that could pull off an upset.
$2 SHOW.
#6 Zazu (Rosario / Sadler) this gal looks in beautiful form ready to challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression and four stamina inducing workouts prepping her for the distance. She will challenge swiftly in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.
Other Wagering Interests
#12 Plum Pretty (M. Garcia / Baffert) is another that could post the win. She has the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four endurance peaking workouts. Despite the outside post don't count this filly out.
#1 Joyful Victory (Smith / L. Jones) will be the favorite with a couple of decent last out speed numbers with wins to point to. She is holding a four race progression and has posted two robust workouts. She will be tracking the pace and saving ground near the rail.
#4 Kathmanblu (Leparoux / McPeek) is another that will be in the hunt for the big purse. She has the second highest (tie) overall speed number, a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two solid workouts. She could also launch a strong closing effort at the top of the stretch.
There is NO 10 CENT Superfecta Offered on Oaks and Derby Days.
Thursday's Results
Hollywood R5. Our first pick, Courtside, finished 5th. Our second pick, Dancing At Dark, placed 2nd for show money of $4.00. Our third pick, Chinese Praise, finished 4th. Superfecta went 1-2-5-6.
Bankroll Dips to $7.20.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Sunny New Orleans
On the eve of a big weekend for Kentucky Derby prep races we look at a nice race in sunny New Orleans at Fairgrounds race track.
Fairgrounds Race 5 {1 1/16 mile~4 year old Up~Optional Claiming}
This race looks to be an exciting one with a small field. Mad Flatter (Albarado / Thornbury) has worked like a monster in preparation for this one. He shows three very fine peaking workouts and has posted a win at this distance. Country Flavor (Sellers / Geier) shows the best last out speed number and two strong workouts. He is also 100% in the money at this distance. Hopefully he will be a go this afternoon. King Dan (Graham / Keen) has the highest speed number across the board, but seems to have some trouble at this distance (0/3). He does show a nice two race progression and a peaking three workout set. Consequently, he will fire. Jockey, James Graham, will need to get him to settle nicely at a good pace on the lead to achieve victory. Let's give Fairgrounds our best effort.
$2 SHOW: #4 Mad Flatter
$2 SHOW: #1A Country Flavor
NO 10 CENT Superfecta.
Thursday's Results
Aqueduct R8. Our pick, January Gent, won (1st) for win money of $5.10 and show money of $2.70. No 10 CENT Superfecta for this race.
Santa Anita R7. Our first pick, Always In Style, won (1st) for show money of $3.60. Our second pick, Samantha's Rule, finished 4th. Superfecta went 1-5-3-9.
Santa Anita R8. Our first pick, Pocatello Wild Kat, finished 2nd for $2.40 in show money. Our second pick, Led Advantage, finished 3rd for show money of $3.00. Superfecta went 1-7-9-6.
Our Bankroll sits at $20.00.
Fairgrounds Race 5 {1 1/16 mile~4 year old Up~Optional Claiming}
This race looks to be an exciting one with a small field. Mad Flatter (Albarado / Thornbury) has worked like a monster in preparation for this one. He shows three very fine peaking workouts and has posted a win at this distance. Country Flavor (Sellers / Geier) shows the best last out speed number and two strong workouts. He is also 100% in the money at this distance. Hopefully he will be a go this afternoon. King Dan (Graham / Keen) has the highest speed number across the board, but seems to have some trouble at this distance (0/3). He does show a nice two race progression and a peaking three workout set. Consequently, he will fire. Jockey, James Graham, will need to get him to settle nicely at a good pace on the lead to achieve victory. Let's give Fairgrounds our best effort.
$2 SHOW: #4 Mad Flatter
$2 SHOW: #1A Country Flavor
NO 10 CENT Superfecta.
Thursday's Results
Aqueduct R8. Our pick, January Gent, won (1st) for win money of $5.10 and show money of $2.70. No 10 CENT Superfecta for this race.
Santa Anita R7. Our first pick, Always In Style, won (1st) for show money of $3.60. Our second pick, Samantha's Rule, finished 4th. Superfecta went 1-5-3-9.
Santa Anita R8. Our first pick, Pocatello Wild Kat, finished 2nd for $2.40 in show money. Our second pick, Led Advantage, finished 3rd for show money of $3.00. Superfecta went 1-7-9-6.
Our Bankroll sits at $20.00.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
From New Orleans to Oklahoma City
Sunday is always a relaxing day to watch the races. Today we head on down to New Orleans for a sprint at Fairgrounds and over to a stakes race for the youngsters in Oklahoma City at Remmington.
Fairgrounds Race 8 {5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~Louisiana Allowance}
Yesterday Fairgrounds got pounded by heavy rain and had to cancel the balance of its card after the eighth race. It is highly unlikely that this race will stay on the turf. We will look at it as if it will run on the main track. Under these conditions we like War Veteran (Rivera / Chatters). He appears to be in peak form with a solid last out speed number, a 59 day layoff and a terrific peaking work out. Like his chances within our show wagering strategy. Mark Safely (Jacinto / Richards) is an also eligible that if drawn into the race should be the winner. He is a solid 66% in the money on an off track. Add to that, he has the highest speed number on an off track and has some very fine peaking work outs prior to this race. Carol's Specialwon (Theriot / Frederick) has also done well over an off track. He has a nice last out speed number and nice race progression. Our only concern about Ben's Dr. Dan (Hernandez / Bourgeios) is that he has raced fourteen times already this year. That written, he can be considered a specialist at this distance (100% itm) and looks solid over an off track. With some hesitation let's play Fairgrounds.
$2 SHOW: #8 War Veteran
10 CENT Superfecta: #12 Mark Safely / #8 War Veteran / #6 Carol's Specialwon / #2 Ben's Dr. Dan
Remington Park Race 10 {Springboard Mile~1 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
What a solid field of youngsters looking to step up their game. Ron the Greek (B. Murphy / Amoss) looks ready to run a big race. With a strong last out speed number and strong work outs trainer, Thomas Amoss, has this guy ready. Comedero (Graham / Stidham) will likely be the favorite as he goes for his fourth win in a row. He will be formidable on the front end with James Graham in the irons. He has not yet gone this distance, but trainer Michael Stidham has worked him well in preparation for this race. Auspicious Risk (Kimes / Calhoun) looks to make another improvement moving up in distance also. He has a decent last out speed number and two good works, as trainer, Brett Calhoun, readied this charge for the race. Magic Max (J. Bridgmohan / S. Asmussen) and Man Chester Man (Pettinger / C. Asmussen) both look to step up for solid runs. They should be near the front within striking distance for a share of the purse here. Let's play Remington.
$2 SHOW: #6 Ron The Greek
10 CENT Superfecta: #6 Ron The Greek / #10 Comedero / #8 Auspicious Risk / #2 Magic Max, #3 Man Chester Man
Saturday's Results
Aqueduct R8. Our pick, Researcher, finished 2nd for $2.50 in show money. Superfecta went 6-2-5-8.
Hollywood R7. Our pick, High Court Drama(IRE), finished 2nd for $2.80 in show money. Superfecta went 1-5-4-6.
Our bankroll moved up a bit to $6.70.
Have a wonderful Sunday as we move closer to the Christmas week.
Fairgrounds Race 8 {5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~Louisiana Allowance}
Yesterday Fairgrounds got pounded by heavy rain and had to cancel the balance of its card after the eighth race. It is highly unlikely that this race will stay on the turf. We will look at it as if it will run on the main track. Under these conditions we like War Veteran (Rivera / Chatters). He appears to be in peak form with a solid last out speed number, a 59 day layoff and a terrific peaking work out. Like his chances within our show wagering strategy. Mark Safely (Jacinto / Richards) is an also eligible that if drawn into the race should be the winner. He is a solid 66% in the money on an off track. Add to that, he has the highest speed number on an off track and has some very fine peaking work outs prior to this race. Carol's Specialwon (Theriot / Frederick) has also done well over an off track. He has a nice last out speed number and nice race progression. Our only concern about Ben's Dr. Dan (Hernandez / Bourgeios) is that he has raced fourteen times already this year. That written, he can be considered a specialist at this distance (100% itm) and looks solid over an off track. With some hesitation let's play Fairgrounds.
$2 SHOW: #8 War Veteran
10 CENT Superfecta: #12 Mark Safely / #8 War Veteran / #6 Carol's Specialwon / #2 Ben's Dr. Dan
Remington Park Race 10 {Springboard Mile~1 mile~2 year old~Stakes}
What a solid field of youngsters looking to step up their game. Ron the Greek (B. Murphy / Amoss) looks ready to run a big race. With a strong last out speed number and strong work outs trainer, Thomas Amoss, has this guy ready. Comedero (Graham / Stidham) will likely be the favorite as he goes for his fourth win in a row. He will be formidable on the front end with James Graham in the irons. He has not yet gone this distance, but trainer Michael Stidham has worked him well in preparation for this race. Auspicious Risk (Kimes / Calhoun) looks to make another improvement moving up in distance also. He has a decent last out speed number and two good works, as trainer, Brett Calhoun, readied this charge for the race. Magic Max (J. Bridgmohan / S. Asmussen) and Man Chester Man (Pettinger / C. Asmussen) both look to step up for solid runs. They should be near the front within striking distance for a share of the purse here. Let's play Remington.
$2 SHOW: #6 Ron The Greek
10 CENT Superfecta: #6 Ron The Greek / #10 Comedero / #8 Auspicious Risk / #2 Magic Max, #3 Man Chester Man
Saturday's Results
Aqueduct R8. Our pick, Researcher, finished 2nd for $2.50 in show money. Superfecta went 6-2-5-8.
Hollywood R7. Our pick, High Court Drama(IRE), finished 2nd for $2.80 in show money. Superfecta went 1-5-4-6.
Our bankroll moved up a bit to $6.70.
Have a wonderful Sunday as we move closer to the Christmas week.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
It Will be Sunny at Farigrounds
It's Thursday again. The start of our horse racing weekend. Today we look a single turf sprint at Fairgrounds Race Course in New Orleans.
Fairgrounds Race 8 {5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
This looks like a nicely competitive turf sprint. Better than Swiss (Sellers / Calhoun) holds the edge. This gal can be considered a specialist at the distance as she is 100% in the money. Trainer, Brett Calhoun, leads all trainers with entrants this race being 45% in the money. This gal has a nice speed number exiting her last and a couple good works leading into this one. Her competition for the win will be Ford Gallop (Hernendez / Stidham). She has the highest overall speed number, nice speed in last out, and three quality works leading up to this race. Surprises Welcome (Theriot / Guillot) will be motoring home for a piece of the purse. She has the best works leading into this race and through those works appears to have been peaked for it. True Brew (Graham / Springer) will round out the top four. James Graham is one of the leading turf riders in the country. He should be able to get True Brew to settle in nicely with a stab at victory. Let's play Fairgrounds.
$2 SHOW: #2 Better than Swiss
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 Better than Swiss / #7 Ford Gallop / #3 Surprises Welcome / #9 True Brew
Last Sunday's (12/6) Results
Hawthorne R8. Our pick, Indian Blossom, finished a disappointing 10th. Superfecta went 8-5-9-2.
Hollywood R8. Our pick, Delta Storm, finished 2nd for $2.80 in show money. Superfecta went 1-3-6-4.
Our bankroll has fallen to $9.10.
Fairgrounds Race 8 {5 1/2 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
This looks like a nicely competitive turf sprint. Better than Swiss (Sellers / Calhoun) holds the edge. This gal can be considered a specialist at the distance as she is 100% in the money. Trainer, Brett Calhoun, leads all trainers with entrants this race being 45% in the money. This gal has a nice speed number exiting her last and a couple good works leading into this one. Her competition for the win will be Ford Gallop (Hernendez / Stidham). She has the highest overall speed number, nice speed in last out, and three quality works leading up to this race. Surprises Welcome (Theriot / Guillot) will be motoring home for a piece of the purse. She has the best works leading into this race and through those works appears to have been peaked for it. True Brew (Graham / Springer) will round out the top four. James Graham is one of the leading turf riders in the country. He should be able to get True Brew to settle in nicely with a stab at victory. Let's play Fairgrounds.
$2 SHOW: #2 Better than Swiss
10 CENT Superfecta: #2 Better than Swiss / #7 Ford Gallop / #3 Surprises Welcome / #9 True Brew
Last Sunday's (12/6) Results
Hawthorne R8. Our pick, Indian Blossom, finished a disappointing 10th. Superfecta went 8-5-9-2.
Hollywood R8. Our pick, Delta Storm, finished 2nd for $2.80 in show money. Superfecta went 1-3-6-4.
Our bankroll has fallen to $9.10.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Mrs. Revere at Churchill
We take a look at only one race today. The Mrs. Revere at Churchill Downs.
Churchill Downs Race 9 {Mrs. Revere~G2~1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old~fillies}
This race has a full field of 14 with three waiting on the "Also Eligible" list to get into the competition. This race will be a highly competitive race with six holding most of the traits to make it into the winners circle. Romacaca (Baird / Miller) and Redreamit (Borel / McPeek) will be the early speed. If the pace does not heat up to badly, Romacaca may hold on for a chunk of the purse. She has the highest speed number at the distance. C.S. Silk (Torres / Romans) will take a pressing position behind these two speedsters and will pounce at the end. Hot Cha Cha (Graham / Sims) loves the Churchill turf course and figures to win this one. She is coming down in distance from her last race and has one good work out in preparation for this race. Jockey, James Graham, is second only to Kent Desormeaux for being in the money on the turf this year. If he can keep Hot Cha Cha out of traffic for the close we should see her in the winners circle. Miss World (Maragh / Clement) and Marys Follies (Desormeaux / Dutrow) both have excellent jockey/trainer combinations. They should be battling for a piece of the purse. Striking Dancer (Albarado / McPeek), Miss Keller (Da Silva / Attfield), and Keertana (Castanon / Proctor) all have strong last out speed numbers and solid works leading up to this. All three will be closing for home speedily. Let's make a nice Churchill play.
$2 SHOW: #7 Hot Cha Cha
$2 SHOW: #4 Striking Dancer
10 CENT Superfecta: #7 Hot Cha Cha / #1 C.S. Silk / #4 Striking Dancer / #10 Miss Keller, #11 Keertana.
Fridays Mixed Results
Fairgrounds R6. Our pick, My Stromy Angel, finished 4th. Superfecta went 7-10-8-5.
Hollywood R7. Our pick, Shadow of Illinois, won for show money of $2.80. Superfecta went 9-2-1-5.
Our Bankroll stands at $14.90.
Churchill Downs Race 9 {Mrs. Revere~G2~1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old~fillies}
This race has a full field of 14 with three waiting on the "Also Eligible" list to get into the competition. This race will be a highly competitive race with six holding most of the traits to make it into the winners circle. Romacaca (Baird / Miller) and Redreamit (Borel / McPeek) will be the early speed. If the pace does not heat up to badly, Romacaca may hold on for a chunk of the purse. She has the highest speed number at the distance. C.S. Silk (Torres / Romans) will take a pressing position behind these two speedsters and will pounce at the end. Hot Cha Cha (Graham / Sims) loves the Churchill turf course and figures to win this one. She is coming down in distance from her last race and has one good work out in preparation for this race. Jockey, James Graham, is second only to Kent Desormeaux for being in the money on the turf this year. If he can keep Hot Cha Cha out of traffic for the close we should see her in the winners circle. Miss World (Maragh / Clement) and Marys Follies (Desormeaux / Dutrow) both have excellent jockey/trainer combinations. They should be battling for a piece of the purse. Striking Dancer (Albarado / McPeek), Miss Keller (Da Silva / Attfield), and Keertana (Castanon / Proctor) all have strong last out speed numbers and solid works leading up to this. All three will be closing for home speedily. Let's make a nice Churchill play.
$2 SHOW: #7 Hot Cha Cha
$2 SHOW: #4 Striking Dancer
10 CENT Superfecta: #7 Hot Cha Cha / #1 C.S. Silk / #4 Striking Dancer / #10 Miss Keller, #11 Keertana.
Fridays Mixed Results
Fairgrounds R6. Our pick, My Stromy Angel, finished 4th. Superfecta went 7-10-8-5.
Hollywood R7. Our pick, Shadow of Illinois, won for show money of $2.80. Superfecta went 9-2-1-5.
Our Bankroll stands at $14.90.
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