Stakes Saturday in the Cali Sun

The KD144 prep season begins in earnest for 2018. We take a peek at a Kentucky Derby prep at the "Great Race Place" on this Stakes Saturday.

Santa Anita Park Race 5 {Sham Stakes~G3~1 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of six will go to the gate in the first KD 144 prep race of 2018. There is some speed so it should be an interesting to see how the pace unfolds. Speed numbers are very close giving the race an competitive feel. With Derby points on the line it should be a fantastic race.

#6 McKinzie (Smith / Baffert) should be the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and three stellar peaking workouts. This lad will be coming down in class and distance to face these fellow Derby aspirants. A son of Kentucky Derby champ, Street Sense he should come on strong from a tracking position.

$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Shivermetimbers (Prat / Hollendorfer) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four robust peaking workouts. This guy is has already secured a victory at the mile distance earning the highest speed number at it. A son of Shanghai Bobby, he should be forwardly placed.

$2 SHOW.

#1 My Boy Jack (Desormeaux / Desormeaux) should contend  with a couple of good last out speed numbers albeit on the Turf.  He is working a six race progression and has put in four excellent peaking workouts in preparation. A son of Creative Cause he should be able to track and close effectively.

$2 SHOW.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 McKinzie  /  #5 Shivermetimbers  /  #1 My Boy Jack  /  ALL.

Holiday Monday (1/1) Results

Gulfstream Park R9.  Janus Stakes.  Our pick, Hogy, finished 2nd for show money of $2.60.

Superfecta went 4-5-3-6.

Bankroll dips again to settle at $42.92.

A New Year Turf Sprint

A New Year begins as we look at a terrific Turf sprint on a Holiday Monday.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {Janus Stakes~5 Furlongs~TURF~4 year-old Up~Stakes}

A reduced field of seven will take to the South Florida green in this Stakes sprint. There is plenty of speed to gear up the pace. Speed figs are very close creating a competitive event. It should be a good race to start our horse racing year off.

#5 Hogy (J. Ortiz / Maker) should go off as the favorite as he exits a grade one event in his last. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and four superb workouts. This guy is an incredible 95% in the money from forty-seven career starts. The only millionaire in the field, he loves the Turf and the distance. Certainly, the one to beat.

$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Successful Native (Gaffalione / Maragh) could challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers. This lad shares the highest speed number over the Gulfstream grass as well as holds the second highest speed number at the distance. He has the tactical speed to stay with these sprinters.

#1 Extravagant Kid (Batista / Mi. Wlofson) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and one solid workout. He is a lover of the Turf, distance and Gulfstream course. This lad will be attempting win his third in a row from a close tracking position.

#7 Flashaway (Leparoux / Casse) is coming off a year plus layoff, but his connections are quite adept at getting a charge ready to get back into the racing game. He is 100% in the money over the Turf (six efforts) as well as at the distance (one try). This guy has put in three strong peaking workouts prepping for his return.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

Our Holiday Box......

#5 Hogy  +  #4 Successful Native  +  #1 Extravagant Kid  +  #7 Flashaway.

Stakes Saturday Results

Santa Anita R7.  American Oaks--G1.  Our first pick, Madam Dancealot [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $5.40.  Our second pick, New Money Honey, finished 4th.  Our third pick, Kathy's Song, finished 3rd for show money of $6.00.

Superfecta went 4-1-2-9.

Bankroll falters to $45.72.