Fillies go to the Turf in the Lake Placid

 On this Stakes Saturday there are a number of great races across the continent. We will focus in on the action in the great State of New York.

Saratoga Race 9 {Lake Placid Stakes~G2~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A high-quality group of eight will hit the green in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This reduced field has sufficient speed to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are very close which should make the race quite competitive. Half the field has raced over the Saratoga course. All have been well prepped for the race. It should be a stellar race on a great day of racing. 

#11 Beautiful Love [IRE] (M. Franco / Appleby) is making her first North American start after racing in France. She will also stretch out to this distance. It appears she should travel close to the pace. This filly hit the board in her last two and has put in four strong peaking workouts. A daughter of Siyouni [FR], she is 83% in the money from six starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Dynamic Pricing [IRE] (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) holds the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and four superb workouts. She should track and strike in the stretch. This lady loves the Turf and the distance. This will be her first race over the Saratoga Turf. A daughter of Night of Thunder, she is 60% in the money from five starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Spaliday (Dettori / C. Brown) should track and close aggressively. She holds the third highest last out speed number and three sound workouts. This gal excels over the Turf and at the distance. She has progressively improved her speed figs in each of her last three races. A daughter of More Than Ready, she is 80% in the money from five starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 She Feels Pretty (J. Velazquez / DeVaux) will drop in distance with the highest last out speed number and four great workouts. She should be forwardly placed. This will be her first try over the Saratoga course. A daughter of Karakonite [JPN], she is 100% in the money from five starts.

#2 Grayosh (Prat / C. Brown) has improved her speed figs in each of her last three races. She comes in with two decent workouts in the last thirty days. This gal is another that will be forwardly placed. She is a distance specialist that has hit the board in all there of her races at this very distance. A daughter of Yoshida [JPN], she is 60% in the money from five starts.

#4 De Regresso (L. Saez / Sano) is another that will be part of the forwardly placed crew. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two dynamite workouts. Another that loves the distance. A daughter of Audible, she is 63% in the money from eleven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#11 Beautiful Love [IRE]  ///  #10 Dynamic Pricing [IRE],  #5 Spaliday,  #7 She Feels Pretty,  #2 Grayosh,  #4 De Regresso.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#10,  #5,  #7,  #2,  #4  /// #11 Beautiful Love [IRE].

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday plays.

  

Stakes Saturday for Jersey Breds

On this Stakes Saturday we take in a nice race along the Jersey shore. Summer is made for horse racing though sometimes the fields are not as robust.

Monmouth Park Race 9 {Irish War Cry Handicap~1 mile~3 year-old Up~NJ~Stakes}

A reduced field of six as this one comes off the Turf. These reliable lads will go a mile on the main track. Two thirds of the field is composed of speedsters which might benefit the off the pace two. Speed numbers are fairly close making it a competitive event despite the short field. It should be a great race on this last weekend in July.

#8 Golden Brown (P. Lopez / McBurney) should go off as the deserved favorite with the third highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. He does hold the highest speed number at the distance. A son of Offlee Wild, he should be running close to the pace and spring into the stretch in good position. This guy is 58% in the money from twenty-one career starts.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Premdini (Diaz / Carvajal) will challenge coming off a dirt sprint in which scored the highest last out speed number among this field. He has posted one peaking workout anticipating this third race of his form cycle. A son of Dance with Ravens, he should be part of the pace team. This lad is 70% in the money from twenty career starts.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#3 Royal Urn (Bravo / Breen) has improved in each of his last three races. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This five year-old gelding also holds the second highest speed number at the distance. A son of Kantharos, he is in great position to take advantage of any hotly contest pace with a strong tracking/closing running style.
$1 SHOW.

#7 Optic Way (W. Garcia / Ryan) is another that should be part of the speedy group on the front end. He comes out of a dirt sprint stakes with a good speed number and one peaky bullet workout. A son of Cable Boy, he is 71% in the money from twenty-four career starts. 

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#8 Golden Brown  //  #5 Premdini,  #3 Royal Urn,  #7 Optic Way.

10 CENT Superfecta (60 cents)

#8 Golden Brown  /  #5 Premdini  /  #3 Royal Urn,  #7 Optic Way  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (7/19) Results
Saratoga R9.  Lake Placid--G2.  We misfired on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort capturing only two of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 1-6-4-5.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Speaktomeofsummer, won (1st) for show money of $2.30.
Bankroll takes a small dip to $124.93.

Superfecta Sunday at the "Spa"

On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a nice graded stakes Turf race at that glorious track in upstate New York.

Saratoga Race 9 {Lake Placid~G2~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A lovely field of eight fillies will hi the green in this annual affair. There is sufficient forwardly placed types to keep a decent pace going. Speed numbers are very close making the race richly competitive. Only one of these gals have raced over the Saratoga Turf. This is a great race to wager as any of these fine ladies could pull off the victory. Our task is to quilt together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a very thrilling race.

#1 Speaktomeofsummer (Rosario / Clement) will be stretching out to this distance with the third highest last out speed number and three solid workouts. She comes in from Belmont Park. This gal should be tracking the pace ready to strike. A daughter of Summer Front, she holds a 50% win record from four career starts. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selction.
$1 SHOW.

#8 Cats Pajamas (J. Velazquez / Motion) will also be stretching out for this contest. She holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and two strong workouts. This young lady also comes in from Belmont Park.She should be forwardly placed. A daughter of Street Sense, she also holds a 50% win record, though both over the Turf, from four career starts.

#6 Stunning Sky (I. Ortiz / Maker) will need some pace to launch her closing kick. She shares the highest last out speed number and has put in two sound workouts. This gal is only one of two of this crew that has gone this distance earning the highest speed number at it. A daughter of Declaration of War, she comes in from Churchill Downs.

#2 Blame Debbie (J. Ortiz / Maker) could be part of the group motoring on the front end. She holds the second highest (3-way tie) last out speed number at a longer distance and one superb workouts. A daughter of Blame, she is 66% in the money from six career starts. She also comes in from Belmont Park.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Speaktomeofsummer  +  #8 Cats Pajamas  +  #6 Stunning Sky  +  #2 Blame Debbie.



Stakes Saturday Results 
Monmouth Park R12.  Haskell--G1.  Our first pick, Authentic, won (1st) for win money of $1.60 and show money of $2.10.  Our second pick, Ny Traffic, finished 2nd for place money of $4.20 and show money of $3.60.  Our third pick, Dr. Post, finished 3rd for show money of $2.10.
We hit our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel with the #2 Authentic  and #7 Ny Traffic for $7.90.
Superfecta went 2-7-1-3.
Bankroll gets a little raise to settle at $126.03.

Sprinting into the Horse Racing Weekend

Thursday begins our horse racing weekend and we look at a competitive Tapeta Sprint race to start it off.

Presque Isle Downs Race 2 {6 1/2 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A roaringly competitive field of eight ladies will go to gate in this allowance race.  All have the ability to be forwardly placed and enjoy it.  This one is a super contentious race with the entire field very close in terms of sprint speed numbers.

#8 No Splits (Rodriguez / Motion) is a turfer looking to cruise over the Tapeta surface.  She holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one hearty workout.  This gal could sit back and let the pace develop, then launch her bid.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Thetaloveandmine (Morales / Hannim) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and two robust workouts.  She also holds the highest speed number at the distance.  This gal has the ability to take the lead or press the pace.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Bodacious Barb (Lumpkins / Clouston) should contend with the second highest last out speed number at a route, a three race progression, and two superb workouts.  She should be pressing the pace ready to strike.

#7 Prettyhotprincess (Parker / S. Beattie) could press her way into contention with the third highest last out speed number and one hardy bullet workout.  She was last seen at Arlington Park.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 No Splits / #3 Thetaloveandmine / #1 Bodacious Barb / #7 Prettyhotprincess.



Last Superfecta Sunday (8/18) Results
Saratoga R8.  Woodford Reserve Lake Placid--G2.  We had only three of four comprising our 10 CENT Superfecta box.  Superfecta went 7-3-4-1.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Concise [GB], finished 4th.
Bankroll slips to $31.04.
 

Superfecta TURF Sunday at Saratoga

Saratoga, the Turf, the Turf is calling.

Saratoga Race 8 {Woodford Reserve Lake Placid~G2~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A sweetly contentious crew of seven fine fillies will take to the green in this graded stakes Turf race.  There is plenty of speed to keep things humming.  It is likely to the advantage of a gal that desires to come from off the pace.  This could be a splendid Sunday Turf race.  Despite having seven of equal ability we must choose four in which to sew together our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#3 Watsdachances (Castellano / C. Brown) has a very good chance of winning this race with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three solid workouts.  She should be tracking the pace well ready to strike in the top of the stretch.

#1 Concise [GB] (Rosario / Motion) will be making her second North American start with the third highest last out speed number at a longer Turf route, a three race progression which includes races from across the pond, and two strong workouts.  She can be expected to close with flourish.  She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Tapicat (Smith / Mott) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and three superb workouts.  She should be part of the speed on the front end.  This gal is 100% in the money in her five career starts.

#7 Caroline Thomas (Napravnik / Tagg) could surprise with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three hearty peaking workouts.  She also sports the third highest speed number over the Turf surface.  This is a gal that will close swiftly.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Watsdachances  +  #1 Concise [GB]  +  #2 Tapicat  +  #7 Caroline Thomas.



Stakes Saturday Results
Arlington Park R1.  Straight Line Stakes.  Our first pick, Fordubai, won (1st) for win money of $6.80 and show money of $3.90.  Our second pick, Positively, finished out of the money.  Our third pick, Cameo Appearance, finished 3rd for show money of $3.20.
Superfecta went 1A-3-6-5.

Arlington Park R10.  Arlington MILLION--G1.  Our first pick, Grandeur [IRE] finished 7th.  Our second pick, The Apache [SAF], was disqualified from 1st to finish 2nd for place money of $7.80 and show money of $8.40.  Our third pick, Mull of Killough [IRE], finished 8th.
Superfecta went 1-10-6-2.

Bankroll gets a rise to $35.44.