Louisiana Derby Stakes Saturday

One of the big Kentucky Derby preps launches down in New Orleans on this Stakes Saturday.

Fair Grounds Race 11 {Twinspires Louisiana Derby~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A talented crop of ten will go to the gate in this annual Derby prep. There is a plethora of speed which could produce a pace melt down. Speed numbers are very close making for quite a competitive event. All but one are Triple Crown nominees. The entire field will be stretching out to this longer route distance. It should be an extremely exciting race with KD 144 only forty-two days away.

#7 Snapper Sinclair (J. Ortiz / Asmussen) has the tactical speed to let the leaders roll out ferociously while he gets first jump heading into the stretch. He holds the highest (three-way tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and two sound workouts. A son of City Zip, has hit the board twice in his two attempts over the Fair Grounds track.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Givemeaminit (Castellano / D. Stewart) looks to take another step forward as he stretches out to this distance.  He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and three robust workouts. He has the speed numbers to stay with this crew. A son of Star Guitar, he will be tracking the pace and move smoothly into the stretch.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#10 Dark Templar (Geroux / Walsh) should challenge as he continues to improve. He holds a couple of good last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and three superb, peaking workouts. A son of Tapit, he has the tactical speed to feel out the pace.

$1 SHOW.

#1 Barazo (G. Stevens / Lukas) should contend mightily sharing the highest last out speed number, working a three race progression, and putting in three hearty workouts. This lad will be pursuing his third win in a row. A son of Awesome Again, he should travel close to the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#7 Snapper Sinclair  /  #4 Givemeaminit  /  #10 Dark Templar, #1 Barazo  /  ALL.

Furlong Friday Results

Fair Grounds R7.  Claiming.  Our selection, Blessed Song, won (1st) for win money of $5.00 and show money of $4.80.

Superfecta went 9-1-7-4.

Bankrolls gets a little spring bloom, settling at $249.24.

Holy Bull, It's Stakes Saturday

Yes. On a Saturday of three Kentucky Derby preps we look in on the biggest one of the day down in beautiful South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 12 {Holy Bull~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of nine will enter the gate in this annual Derby prep. There is enough speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed numbers are very close making it super competitive. All but one have been nominated to the Triple Crown. It should be a tremendously exciting race on a Stakes Saturday full of great races.

#4 Audible (Castellano / Pletcher) might have the edge as he stretches out to this distance with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three superb workouts. He will be embarking on his third win in a row. A son of Into Mischief, he should be relatively close to the pace and spring into the stretch.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Enticed (Rosario / McLaughlin) should challenge with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and four hearty peaking workouts. He has already notched a win at this distance as well as hitting the board in all three of his career starts. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he should show a tracking strategy and strike in the stretch.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#8 Pony Up (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) should contend with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two solid workouts. He is another that will be stretching out to this distance. A son of Aikenite, he should track and close mightily.

$1 SHOW.

#2 Free Drop Billy (L. Saez / Romans) should also find himself in contention with a couple of o.k. last out speed numbers and four strong workouts. Although he ran a clunker in his last, he is 80% in the money from five career starts. A son of Union Rags, he will be tracking and closing with vigor.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Audible  /  #1 Enticed  /  #8 Pony Up,  #2 Free Drop Billy  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (1/28) Results

Sam Houston Race Park R9. Houston Ladies Classic Stakes--G3.  We faltered on our 10 CENT Superfecta box play, hitting only two of the four needed to win. Superfecta went 8-7-2-6.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Martini Glass, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.

Bankroll dips to $156.25.

 

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.