Stakes Saturday at Magnificent Kentucky Downs

 On this Stakes Saturday we look in on a fantastic Turf battle at that unique track, Kentucky Downs.

Kentucky Downs Race 10 {Kentucky Turf Club Stakes~G2~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A swell field of ten will hit the course in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This talented field will do battle at long distance over the adulating course. There is enough speed to produce a swift pace. Speed figs are fairly close. Six of the entrants have experience over the Kentucky Downs course. Two millionaires are in the field. Three will be trying this distance for the first time. It should be one of the many exciting races run at Kentucky Downs.

#11 Chief Little Rock [IRE] is a European invader that will engage the domestic horses. Last seen at Ascot {GB} where he was an also ran at this distance. Powerful international connections give him a slight edge. This colt should race close to the pace ready to strike. A son of Galileo [IRE], he is 85% in the money from seven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Integration (Carmouche / McGaughey) is the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. This lad will stretch out to the distance. He comes in from Colonial Downs with a second in a grade one race. Look for him to track the pace closely. A son of Quality Road, he is 75% in the money from eight starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Get Smokin' (De La Cruz / M. Casse) will contend notching a win at this distance in his first try. He will show speed battling for the lead with another. Coming in from Monmouth, he has a win over the Kentucky Downs course. A millionaire son of Get Stormy, he is 55% in the money from twenty-nine starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

 #8 Belladeer (Geroux / Papaprodromou) is the other speed in the race. He has recorded steadily improving speed figures in his last four starts. A powerful workout tab of three indicates he is prepped for the KY Downs challenging cours. A son of Distorted Humor, he is 33% in the money from twenty-four starts.

#7 Tawny Port (Prat / Clement) should be a fierce challenger with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four hearty workouts. This guy has hit the board in two of his three tries at the distance. Another that will track the pace closely. A millionaire son of Pioneerof the Nile, he is 57% in the money from twenty-one starts.

#1 Highway Robber (Loveberry / Lynch) will stretch out with the third highest last out speed number and three robust workouts. He should track the pace and strike in the stretch. This gelding has hit the board in his last three races. A son of Hard Spun, he is 66% in the money from nine starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#11 Chief Little Rock [IRE]  ///  #2 Integration,  #4 Get Smokin,  #8 Balladeer,  #7 Tawny Port,  #1 Highway Robber.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#2,  #4,  #8,  #7,  #1  ///  #11 Chief Little Rock [IRE].

May all your Stakes Saturday tickets CASH!!!

 

Up North for Superfecta Sunday

Today we take in a superb Stakes race up in Canada.

Woodbine Race 8 {Belle Mahone Stakes~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A real nice group of eight gals will to to the gate in this feature race. There is enough speed to put forth a demanding pace over the Tapeta surface. Speed numbers are very close among this group. Our task is to weave a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be an excellent race.

#1 My Arch Enemy (Boulanger / Casse) looks primed to perform on the front end of this race. She holds a couple of good last out speed figs and two high quality workouts. This gal holds the second highest speed number at the distance. A daughter of Arch, she loves the Woodbine track having been in the money 88% of the time.

#5 Superiority Complex [IRE] (Contreras / Stidham) should challenge with the highest last out speed number and two hearty peaking workouts. She comes up from Arlington Park after having raced over in Great Britain. A daughter of Hard Spun, she has hit the board in her last three. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Gamble's Ghost (DaSilva / J. Carroll) should go off as the favorite after winning her last two races. She holds the third highest last out speed number and has put in four robust workouts. This daughter of Ghostzapper is an amazing 92% in the money over the Woodbine track from thirteen starts. Definitely the one to beat as she will come a running heading into the stretch.

#6 Mexican Hat (Wilson / Day Phillips) should contend with a couple of good last out speed numbers and three strong workouts. She should track close to the pace ready to spring into the stretch. She loves this distance and the Woodbine track. A daughter of Street Cry [IRE], she is 100% in the money over synthetic from five races.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#1 My Arch Enemy  +  #5 Superiority Complex [IRE]  +  #2 Gamble's Ghost  +  #6 Mexican Hat.



Stakes Saturday Results
Kentucky Downs R10.  Kentucky Turf Cup--G3.  Our first pick, Oscar Nominated finished 5th.  Our second pick, Soglio, finished 3rd for show money of $9.60.  Our third pick, Bigger Picture, finished 2nd for show money of $4.20.
Superfecta went 8-4-9-1.
Bankroll slips away to $137.15.

Stakes Saturday on Kentucky Turf

On this Stakes Saturday we take in the view at that great little unique TURF course in Kentucky, Kentucky Downs.

Kentucky Downs Race 10 {Kentucky Turf Cup~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A great field of twelve will hit the Kentucky green in this annual event. There is just enough speed to make it an interesting pace, though you can expect a quickening turning for home. Speed numbers are super close which gives any of these in here to visit the winners circle. A couple of millionaires join the fray. It should be a very exciting race.

#6 Oscar Nominated (J. Ortiz / Maker) might just have the edge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and four exceptional peaking workouts. This lad has never finished off the board in five starts at this distance. Expect him to chart close to the pace. A millionaire son of Kitten's Joy, he loves this course having won both times he has raced over it.
$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  / $5 SHOW.

#9 Soglio (L. Saez / Maker) should challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four high quality workouts. He leads this field with an impressive 70% in the money record from twenty career starts. A son of Scat Daddy, he will be part of the tracking crew seeking to hit the wire.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Bigger Picture (Gaffalione / Maker) should contend with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two superb workouts. This guy is the other millionaire in the race seeking to pad his bank account. A son of Badge of Silver, he should close magnificently. He has the most victories in this field and will be seeking his twelfth. 
$2 SHOW.

#8 Arklow (Geroux / B. Cox) should be in the hunt sharing the third highest last out speed number and putting in three hearty workouts prepping for this race. This guy should have plenty of run coming into the stretch. A son of Arch, he does enjoy the Turf.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#6 Oscar Nominated  /  #9 Soglio  /  #4 Bigger Picture, #8 Arklow  /  ALL.




Last Holiday Monday (Labor Day) Results
Saratoga R10.  The Hopeful--G1.  Our selection, Somebeyay, finished 4th.
We just missed our Superfecta Box play capturing only three of four. Superfecta went 2-7-3-1.
Bankroll tumbles to $142.75.

Back to Kentucky Turf for Superfecta Sunday

First, allow us to take a knee in quiet reflection for those that perished during the horrible terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001.

On to our glorious Superfecta Sunday where we once again take in a fantastic Turf contest in that horse country known as Kentucky.

Kentucky Downs Race 9 {Dueling Grounds Derby~1 5/16 mile~TURF~ 3 year-olds~Stakes}

A contentious field of eleven will take to the Kentucky Turf in this featured Stakes race. There is a bit of speed to provide an honest pace. Speed numbers appear to be very close making for a competitive contest. Our task is whip-up a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#9 Little Scotty (Prat / Drysdale) might be able to control the pace up front and perform a wire job on this field. He holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three forwardly strengthening workouts. This lad is one of three that have gone this distance and has been in the money in both tries. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#12 Nessy (B. Hernandez / Corrigan) should be able to contend with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and four sensational peaking workouts. His won his lone race at this distance. He should be able to track and close into the pace.

#11 Oscar Nominated (Geroux / Maker) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and one solid workout. He is another that will track the pace and close vigorously in the stretch.

#5 Manitoulin (Lanerie / Toner) will contend with the fourth highest last out speed number, an eight race progression, and two hearty workouts. This guy should take up a tracking positon ready to strike. He has raced twice at this distance and has scored a victory.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 Little Scotty  +  #12 Nessy  +  #11 Oscar Nominated  +  #5 Manitoulin.

Stakes Saturday Results

Kentucky Downs R9.  Calumet Farm Kentucky Turf Cup Stakes.  Our first pick, Power Foot, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Seve's Road, finished 9th.  Our third pick, Bullards Alley, finished 2nd for show money of $6.80.

Superfecta went 7-2-1-9.

Bankroll gets drilled and falls to $134.99.

Stakes Saturday on Kentucky Turf

Off we go to where some of the best Turf contests take place for our Stakes Saturday race.

Kentucky Downs Race 9 {Calumet Farm Kentucky Turf Cup~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A stellar field of nine will take to the Kentucky grass in this Turf battle. There is no speed to speak of in this classic distance, so expect a rowdy quickening heading for home. Speed numbers are fairly close with all these guys, except one, hitting a triple digit in their careers. It should be one of the most exciting races on the day.

#6 Power Foot (Graham / Drysdale) could be sitting on a top performance as he checks in after a decent run in a higher level graded stakes race. He holds the highest speed number at the distance and has put in two robust workouts in preparation. This lad is one of only three that have run over the unique Kentucky Downs course. A son of Powerscourt [GB], he should track the pace closely and swing into the stretch with fervor.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Seve's Road (Prat / D'Amato) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and two superb workouts. He also holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance couple with a 100% in the money record at same. A son of Quality Road, he will be in the tracking pack.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Bullards Alley (Pedroza / Glyshaw) could surprise with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two excellent workouts. He holds the second highest speed number over the KD course. This son of Flower Alley, could be motoring near the front end as he poses a touch of speed.

$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#7 Da Big Hoss (Geroux / Maker) is the horse to beat with the second highest last out speed number at much longer distance and two hearty workouts. This lad is 80% in the money at this distance from five starts. He competes here trying for his fourth win in a row. This son of Lemon Drop Kid has already notched a win over the KD course and should take up a tracking position.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Power Foot  /  #3 Seve's Road  /  #2 Bullards Alley  /  #7 Da Big Hoss.

Last Superfecta Sunday (9/4) Results

Arlington International Race Course R7.  Starter Optional Claiming. We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play capturing three of four required for payout. Superfecta went 2-4-3-8.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Veter [FR}, finished 4th.

Bankroll slips to $145.29.

Superfecta Sunday at Woodbine

Nearing the end of summer, there is some awfully good racing in glorious Canada.  On this Superfecta Sunday we take a shot on an exceptional race at Woodbine.

Woodbine Race 10 {Woodbine Mile~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A field of nine veteran TURF Warriors (excepting one) will go to the lush Canadian grass.  The race stacks up as a battle between the forwardly placed and officianados of the mid-pack rally.  It will be one of the most exciting races of the year.  Let's try to fire off a winning 20 CENT (Oh, Canada) Superfecta box.

#7 Cityscape [GB] (Doyle / Charlton) is a well traveled multi-millionaire.  He is the class of the field with two super fine last out performances holding a two race progression. This Turf monster will be biding his time mid-pack ready to strike.

#3 Wise Dan (J. Velazquez / Loprestri) will challenge from a forwardly placed position.  He holds the highest last out speed number, a two race porgression, and two robust workouts.  He could glide through to victory.

#9 Worthadd [IRE] (Contreras / Prescott) is another Euro-invader that should do well in this race.  He performed strongly in his last race in Germany and has added a nice peaking workout since then.  This son of Dubawi [IRE] is a mile specialist with the top in the money percentage (84%) at the distance.  Expect him to run to the front in an effort to control the pace.  He is our Bronze horseshoe runner on this pleasant Superfecta Sunday.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Dance And Dance [IRE] could be the surprise in this one with a competitive last out performance at Newmarket in Great Britain.  He is another that relishes this distance and is working a three race progression coming into Canada.  With a good trip this mid-packer could find himself with a nice piece of the purse.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)
Woodbine does not offer the 10 CENT Superfecta.  Apparently they desire handicappers to have a bit more skin in the game.

#7 Cityscape [GB]  +  #3 Wise Dan  +  #9 Worthadd [IRE]  +  #2 Dance And Dance [IRE].



Stakes Saturday Results
Belmont Park R9.  Garden City--G1.  Our first pick, Tannery [IRE], finished 3rd for show money of $3.70.  Our second pick, Samitar [GB], won (1st) for place money of $1.35 and show money of $1.10.  Our third pick, Open Water, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 3-4-1-5.

Kentucky Downs R9.  Kentucky TURF Cup--G3.  Our first pick, Ioya Bigtime, won (1st) for win money of $6.40 and show money of $2.40.  Our second pick, Rahystrada, finished 2nd for show money of $2.10.  Our third pick, Lake Drop, finished 5th (last).
Superfecta went 2-3-1-6.

Bankroll realizes a couple buck gain settling at $45.16.

Turf Stakes Saturday

We go to the Turf on this Stakes Saturday.  Looking in on a couple of excellent Turf contests; one on the beautiful Belmont Turf and another on the fine Kentucky Turf.

Belmont Park R9 {Garden City~G1~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A strong field of seven will venture onto the grass in this one.  It comes up light on speed thus making it a race that may be run in the Euro-style with a quickening in the final turn.

#1 Tannery [IRE] (Lezcano / Goldberg) looks more than ready to make her American debut with some very excellent running in her native Ireland.  She is working a three race progression with some very good racing post ratings.  This gal should run well off the short freshening.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.

#3 Samitar [GB] (Dominguez / C. Brown) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and four highly robust, peaking workouts.  She should find herself close to the pace lurking for the run in the stretch.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#2 Open Water (Nakatani / Guillot) should be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number and one quality workout.  She is one that should track the pace looking to strike at the top of the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#6 Karlovy Vary (Leparoux / Arnold) could find herself forwardly placed with the highest speed number (among the American horses) at the distance and three stellar workouts.  She is coming off a brief freshening which should aid her effort.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Tannery [IRE] / #3 Samitar [GB] / #2 Open Water / #6 Karlovy Vary.


Kentucky Downs Race 9 {Kentucky Turf Cup~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A solid field of eight will make the start in this annual Turf battle.  The loan speedster in the race could have the run of the ground.  It will be a very exciting race.

#2 Ioya Bigtime (Sanchez / Block) could be the speedster that controls the pace to victory.  He holds the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and has put in two athletic workouts.  He has a victory at this distance with a triple digit speed number.
$2 WIN / $2 SHOW.

#3 Rahystrada (Lanerie / Hughes) is coming into this one in fine form with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two diligent workouts.  He could be the favorite having a victory over this challenging course.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Lake Drop (Bridgmohan / Motion) should improve in his second North American start.  He has the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and has put in one hearty workout.  He is a proven long distance runner in races in Italy.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#6 Tahoe Lake (Cohen / McPeek) looks the part of a strong challenger sharing the second highest last out speed number and putting in a modest workout.  He holds the highest speed number at the distance.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Ioyabigtime, #3 Rahystrada / #2, #3 / #4 Lake Drop, #6 Tahoe Lake / #4, #6.



Friday's Results
Fairplex R9.  PD Shepherd.  Our first pick, Hyena, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Renee's Titan, finished 3rd for show money of $3.00.
Superfecta went 7-8-3-2.
Bankroll sheds some more skin falling to $42.61.