Furlong Friday in Southern Cali

Thank goodness it is Furlong Friday. We take in a nice sprint in Southern California.

Santa Anita Park {6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~CA~Allowance}

A good field of ten ladies will go to the gate in this Cal-Bred feature. There is plenty of speed to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are very close making for a highly competitive event. It should be a fine race for out Furlong Friday.

#7 Divine Spark (Van Dyke / Baffert) looks primed to improve with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and three serious workouts. This gal should sit right off the pace and launch into the stretch. She likes the surface, distance, and track.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Dreamy Gal (T. Baze / Mullins) should go off as one of the favorites with the third highest last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint and three tremendous works. She has posted a win at this distance and holds the second highest speed number over dirt.

#1 Bold At Night (Sutherland / Metz) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number. She holds the highest speed number over the dirt surface. She should be part of the pack on the front end seeking to carve out a good run.

#3 Powder (Espinoza / I. Kruljac) will be part of the front end crew as she seeks her third win in a row. She holds the second highest (three-way tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout. This gal holds the highest in the money performance at 75% from four starts.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Divine Spark  /  #9 Dreamy Gal  /  #1 Bold At Night  /  #3 Powder, ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (10/1) Results

Santa Anita Park R7.  John Henry Turf Championship--G2.  We performed badly on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort, hitting only one wagering interest. Superfecta went 1-2-3-7.

Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Chicago Style, finished 5th.

Bankroll dips to $80.50.

Stakes Saturday at Belmont

On this second Saturday in Fall we look in on a great Turf race at bountiful Belmont.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Hill Prince~G3~1 1/8 mile~Inner TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A very nice field of ten Turfers will take to the Belmont green. This race comes up very light on speed. It might end up being a mighty quickening, a la European style, heading into the stretch. Speed numbers are very close making this race an extremely competitive event. There are four invading from elsewhere to challenge the Belmont crew.

#10 Beach Patrol (Geroux / C. Brown) might have the edge with speed capability. He holds the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four serious peaking workouts. This son of Lemon Drop Kid is 87% in the money from eight starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Monster Bea (Castellano / Miller) ships in from California with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three high velocity workouts. He is one of many trackers in here who will attempt to get a fair trip. A son of Hat Trick [JPN], he shares the highest speed number at the distance.

$1 PLACE  / $2 SHOW.

#1 Camelot Kitten (I.Ortiz / C. Brown) could go off as the favorite with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a four race progression, and three hearty workouts. He has posted two victories over the Belmont course from three starts. This son of Kitten's Joy is 77% in the money from nine starts.

$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interests

#4 Dressed in Hermes (A. Arroyo / Armstrong) could surprise as he also comes in from California sporting the top last out speed fig. This lad is working a seven race progression and has put in two stout workouts prepping for this race. Another son of Hat Trick [JPN], he should be well positioned within the tracking colony.

10 CENT Superfecta

#10 Beach Patrol  /  #7 Monster Bea  /  #1 Camelot Kitten, #4 Dressed in Hermes  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (10/2) Results

Santa Anita Park R6.  John Henry Turf Championship--G2.  We captured only two of the four wagering interests required to cash in our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play. Superfecta went 6-10-9-7.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Messi [GER], finished 10th (last).

Bankroll gets chopped to $162.80.

Superfecta Sunday at the Great Race Place

Another nice Turf race for our Superfecta Sunday.

Santa Anita Park Race 6 {John Henry Turf Championship~G2~1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A high quality field of ten will take to the Santa Anita green. There is some speed and forwardly placed types to insure an honest pace. Speed numbers are close which gives the race a significantly competitive nature. Our task is to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#6 Ashleyluvssugar (G. Stevens / Eurton) and he also loves the Santa Anita turf. He holds the highest (3-way tie) last out speed number at a longer Turf route and three hearty workouts. He should travel close to the pace ready to strike going into the stretch. With a streak of triple digit speed figs, he should go off as the favorite.

#8 Messi [GER] (Van Dyke / Motion) should challenge sharing the highest last out speed number, working a three race progression, and putting in three superb workouts. This lad is 80% in the money at this distance. He has the tactical speed to stay the course whatever pace scenario develops. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#3 Flamboyant [FR] (Smith / Gallagher) should contend with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer Turf route and four sensational workouts. This guy is 100% in the money at this distance. He should be flying late.

#10 Texas Ryano (Talamo / Gaines) could be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four supreme peaking workouts. This guy holds a victory at the distance in his only try at it. He should be tracking and closing gallantly.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Ashleyluvssugar  +  #8 Messi [GER]  +  #3 Flamboyant [FR]  +  #10 Texas Ryano.

Stakes Saturday Results

Santa Anita Park R8.  Rodeo Drive Stakes--G1.  Our first pick, Elektrum [IRE], finished 8th.  Our second pick, Avenge, won (1st) for place money of $6.00 and show money of $6.30.  Our third pick, Frenzified [GB], finished 3rd for show money of $6.60.

Superfecta went 4-12-2-1.

Bankroll gains a dime to settle at $167.20.