Superfecta Sunday along the Pacific

 Today we take a look at a longer Turf contest for the ladies"where the Turf meets the Surf".

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club {CTT & TOC Stakes~1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A nice field of ten will hit  the green in this competitive contest. There is virtually no speed. Consequently, expect this one to be raced Euro-style with a thrilling quickening coming into the stretch. Speed numbers are very close. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. This race promises to be a very exciting race.

#5 Siberian Iris [IRE] (Prat / Mandella) should be the favorite and get the task done. She holds the highest speed number (tie) at the distance and four superb workouts. This gal comes out of a longer Turf route. Like most of these in here she will be coming off the pace. A daughter of Excelebration [IRE], she is 61% in the money from twenty-one career starts. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#9 Ms. Peintour (Blanc / Koriner) comes off an extended layoff showing the second highest last out speed number and four endurance producing workouts. She went longer in her last securing the victory. This gal is the only one that has shown some forwardly placed action in her past performances. A daughter of Paynter,  she is 46% in the money from thirteen career starts,

#4 Quick [GB] (Valdivia / Sadler) has hit the board in her last three starts and has posted two solid workouts. She will be attempting this distance for the first time. This gal loves the surface and the Del Mar course. A daughter of Olympic Glory [IRE], she holds the best in the money record at 72% from eleven career starts.

#3 Don't Blame Judy (Cedillo / E. Kruljac) will certainly challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and three strong workouts. This lady is another lover of the surface and course. She appears to be in great form and will battle vitally when the quickening occurs. A daughter of Blame, she is 56% in the money from twenty-three starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Siberian Iris [IRE]  +  #9 Ms. Peintour  +  #4 Quick [GB]  +  #3 Don't Blame Judy.

Stakes Saturday Results

Woodbine R9.  King Edward Stakes--G3.  Our first pick, Delaware, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Argentello [IRE], finished 8th (last).  Our third pick, Mr. Ritz [GB], finished 4th. We weren't even close on our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel. Superfecta went 2-7-5-3.

Bankroll gets shut out and drops to $90.33.

Up North for Stakes Saturday

 On this Stakes Saturday we take a look at a nice Turf mile stakes race in Toronto, Canada,

Woodbine Race 9 {King Edward Stakes~G3~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A good field of eight will trot onto the grass in this annual contest. There is enough speed to keep the pace a rolling. Speed numbers are very close. Three of these will be making their first start over the Woodbine Turf. It should be a fine race over one of the most beautiful Turf courses in North America.

#8 Delaware [GB] (Contreras / C. Brown) comes up from Belmont to challenge these quality Turfers. He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four solid workouts. He will be making his third North American start after competing in France. This colt will be tracking the pace ready to strike. A son of Frankel [GB], he is 72% in the money at the mile distance.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Argentello [IRE] (Moran / Murphy) will contend with the second highest last out speed number and thiree high quality workouts. He comes in from Indiana Grand with a third place finish in a Stakes race. A son of Intello [GER], he is 83% in the money at the distance. Look for him to race right behind the leaders.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#3 Mr. Ritz [GB] (Husbands / J. Carroll) should challenge with the highest last out speed number and two strong peaking workouts. This guy will be coming into the third race of his form cycle geared up for a peak effort. He should be part of the pace scenario. A son of Oasis Dream [GB], he is 50% in the money at this distance.

$2 SHOW.

#5 Silent Poet (Stein / N. Gonzalez) will be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number and two very sharp workouts. This lad leads the field with eight career wins. He loves the Woodbine course. A son of Silent Name [JPN], he is 66% in the money at the mile.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#8 Delaware [GB]  //  #4 Argentello [IRE],  #3 Mr. Ritz [GB],  #5 Silent Poet.

20 CENT Superfecta ($1.00)

#8 Delaware [GB]  /  #4 Argentello [IRE]  /  #3 Mr. Ritz [GB]  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (8/9) Results

Ellis Park R10.  Ellis Park Derby.  We flubbed our 10 CENT Superfecta box play, capturing only one of the four required to cash our ticket. Superfecta went 4-10-5-8. Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Shared Sense, finished 5th.

Bankroll tumbles to $105.33.

Up North for Superfecta Sunday

We stay on to view the first leg of Canada's Triple Crown.

Woodbine Race 10 {Queens Plate Stakes~1 1/4 mile~3 year-old~CAN~Stakes}

A great and talented field of thirteen will head to the Woodbine gate in this premiere Stakes race. There is an overabundance of speed which should produce a sizzling pace. Speed figs are real close making it virtually any horse's race. All will be stretching out to this distance over the Tapeta surface. Our task is to net a winning 20 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#10 Amis Gizmo (Contreras / J. Carroll) should go off as the favorite with five wins from six career starts. He holds the highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two power workouts. He should be forwardly placed ready to pounce.

#3 All On Red (DaSilva / S. Attard) should challenge with the second highest (three-way tie) last out speed number and two strong workouts. This lad is another forwardly placed type that will be making his fourth career start. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#5 Sir Dudley Digges (Leparoux / Maker) should take another step forward with a couple of good last out speed numbers and one fiery workout. This guy is 87% in the money from eight starts. He is yet another that should be forwardly placed.

#11 Esposito (A. Garcia / Proctor)  will be stretching out from a sprint also with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two stamina producing workouts. He has much to offer should there be a hot pace.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

This is the minimum amount for the Superfecta up at Woodbine.

#10 Amis Gizmo  +  #3 All On Red  +  #5 Sir Dudley Digges  +  #11 Esposito.

Stakes Saturday Results

Woodbine R8.  King Edward--G2.  Our first pick, Solemn Tribute [ONT] finished 2nd for place money of $8.50 and show money of $8.55.  Our second pick, Full Mast, finished 4th. Our third pick, Smokem Kitten, finished 5th.

Superfecta went 8-6-7-2.

Bankroll climbs to $153.81.

 

Stakes Saturday Fit for a King

A great Stakes Saturday across North America. We journey across the boarder to view a terrific graded Turf mile.

Woodbine Race 8 {King Edward~G2~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A marvelous group of nine turfers will go to the Canadian green in this feature race. Speed numbers are very close giving the race a highly competitive feel to it. There is plenty of speed to create a strong pace. A few are shipping in to test the Woodbine turf. It should be one of the best races of the day.

#6 Solemn Tribute [ONT] (Wilson / Lynch) is coming into this one off a modest layoff. He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and four superb peaking workouts. This gelded son of Medaglia d'Oro loves the Woodbine Turf as evidenced by his 100% in the money record from three starts. He should be forwardly placed ready to strike.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Full Mast (DeCarlo / Mott) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one peaking workout. This will be his second North American start after racing in France. A son of Mizzen Mast, he should track the pace closely making a move heading into the stretch.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#3 Smokem Kitten (A. Garcia / Maker) will contend with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three top notch workouts. He could be the one to beat as he embarks on his third win in a row. A son of Kitten's Joy, he should be forwardly placed ready to romp.

$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#8 Dimension [GB] (Moran / Murphy) could be in the mix  as he shows the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number posting a victory, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts. He has been lightly raced in the past year, but appears to be rounding into form. A son of Medicean [GB], he should be tracking the pace ready to roll into the stretch.

20 CENT Superfecta

#6 Solemn Tribute [ONT]  /  #2 Full Mast  /  #3 Smokem Kitten  /  #8 Dimension.

Furlong Friday Results

Monmouth Park R1.  Claiming. Our selection, Conquest Outlaw, won (1st) for win money of $4.00 and show money of $2.20.

Superfecta went 5-7-2-4.

Bankroll picks up a few bucks to settle at $146.96.

  

Horse Racing Weekend Begins at Belmont

Officially we go into the Summer months.  Thursday begins our horse racing weekend and we take a gander at a splendid sprint at expansive Belmont.

Belmont Park Race 8 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A speedy field of eight will go to the gate.  The field sports plenty of speed and those that downshift at the start and follow the leaders will have the edge as they turn for home.  It looks like it will be a good quick race.

#4 Unbroken Dream (Saez / Rodriguez) has the edge with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two solid workouts.  She should be forwardly placed waiting to make her move.  A clear favorite.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#1 Hundred Acre Wood (I. Ortiz / Sciacca) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one diligent workout.  She should be tracking the pace and will benefit greatly if it heats up.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Currency Union (Lezcano / Antonucci) could be the speedster that holds one with a good speed number two back and one bullet, peaking workout.  She has a strong in the money record at the distance hitting the board four of six times.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#6 Madre Ditutticapi (Castellano / Antonucci) should be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number and a two race progression.  She has a win over the Belmont track.  This gal should be forwardly placed ready to swoop down heading home.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Unbroken Dream / #1 Hundred Acre Wood / #2 Currency Union / #6 Madre Ditutticapi.



Last Superfecta Sunday (6/23) Results
Woodbine R8.  King Edward--G2.  We were off by one in our 20 CENT Superfecta Box bid.  Superfecta went 2-1-6-5.  (Woodbine offers a 20 CENT minimum Superfecta wager).
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Hotep, finished 3rd for show money of $3.00.
Bankroll slips to $11.90.

Go North for Superfecta Sunday

We travel North for a great Turf contest in crisp, clear, Canada.

Woodbine Race 8 {King Edward~G2~1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A very contentious group of nine will take to the grass in this annual graded affair.  There is a fine mix of speed and forwardly placed to move the pace forward.  It is a bit tricky as there are a number in here that have the talent to pull off the victory.  Let's try to mesh together a winning 20 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#2 Riding the River (Kabel / Cotey) has a slight edge with the highest speed number at the distance, the second highest last out speed number and two superb workouts.  He should be tracking closely awaiting his opening to rush through.

#6 Hotep (Wilson / Pierce) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two credible workouts.  This guy should be flying late to pick off horses in the stretch.  He is our Bronze Horseshoe runner today.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Valentino Beauty (Prado / Marshall) should be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one hearty workout.  He could join the fun on the front end with his versatile speed.

#7 Prospective (Contreras / Casse) looks ready to romp with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts.  He is coming off a longer route on synthetic and will be running on Turf for his second time.  His versatile running style will aid him in this effort.

20 CENT Superfecta Box ($4.80)

#2 Riding the River  +  #6 Hotep  +  #1 Valentino Beauty  +  #7 Prospective.



Stakes Saturday Results
Colonial Downs R7.  Colonial TURF Cup--G2.  Our first pick, Air Support, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Hyper, finished 2nd for place money of $7.20 and show money of $4.20.  Our third pick, Atigun, finished 7th.
Superfecta went 4-2-5-7.
Bankroll gains a few cents to settle at $15.70.