Horse Racing Weekend Begins

Our horse racing weekend begins with a fabulous downhill Turf race at lovely Santa Anita.

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {6 1/2 furlongs~downhill TURF~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A very nice group of nine Turf gals will make the start in this race.  Limited speed should make it very interesting to see who takes charge of the race.  The vast majority of the runners have comparable speed numbers over this downhill course.  A good race to start our horse racing weekend.

#3 Best Present Ever (Bejarano / Kruljac) has a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout.  She could be forwardly placed for this one that lacks certain speed.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Jet Blue Girl (Leparoux / West) should challenge with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, the second highest (tie) speed number over the downhill course, and four superb peaking workouts.  This gal can be expected to be forwardly placed.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Schiaparelli (Talamo / Puype) should be in contention sharing the second highest speed number over the downhill course, coming out of a stakes race with two speedy peaking workouts.  She is another that could be in the front pack seeking an advantage.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 There Is No Limit (Krigger / O'Neill) will be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two fierce workouts.  She could surprise these gals should the pace heat up a little.

#8 Esentepe [IRE] (Nakatani / Hollendorfer) should be in the hunt making her first North American start after an extended layoff.  She raced well in Ireland and Britain notching a 68% in the money record.  This filly did very well earlier in her career sprinting.  Her routes were not as good, but she did face formidable competition.  This daughter of Oratorio [IRE] will be one to watch as she races over the green in the states.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Best Present Ever / #6 Jet Blue Girl / #7 Schiaparelli / #2 There Is No Limit, #8 Esentepe [IRE].



Last Superfecta Sunday (3/10) Results
Santa Anita Park R8.  Las Flores--G3.  We scored on our 10 CENT Superfecta box play taking down $16.60 in winnings.  Superfecta went 2-5-3-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Shumoos, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60.
Bankroll gets a jump to $21.95.

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita

Another Superfecta Sunday rolls in.  Today we take a peek at a high quality sprint for the ladies at lovely Santa Anita Park.

Santa Anita Park Race 8 {Las Flores~G3~6 1/2 furlongs~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A great group of eight star lady sprinters will go to the gate in this annual graded stakes race.  There is enough speed in here to keep the pace scintillating.  Every single runner in the race is capable of pulling off the victory.  Let us attempt to fashion a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#3 Shumoos (Gomez / Cecil) is making her second start of the year after an extended layoff.  This will be her third North American start after a successful career in Great Britain.  She holds the second highest last out speed number at a slightly shorter sprint and has put in four endurance producing and peaking workouts.  This gal has speed, but is able to track the pace as well.  She is our bronze horseshoe selection for today.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Teddy's Promise (V. Espinoza / Ellis) should go off as the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number, three perfect starts at this distance, and four superb workouts.  She has a versatile running style that will aid her cause.

#6 Sugarinthemorning (M. Garcia / McAnally) could challenge from a pressing position should another be willing go to the front.  She holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four strengthening yet peaking workouts.

#2 Rumor (Smith / Mandella) looks quite capable of making a valiant run for the prize with the highest speed number at the distance along with a 100% in the money record in three starts at same.  She has put in two decent workouts in preparation for this race.  Should there be a pace meltdown, this daughter of Indian Charlie could be the big surprise.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Shumoos  +  #5 Teddy's Promise  +  #6 Sugarinthemorning  +  #2 Rumor.



Stakes Saturday Results
Tampa Bay Downs R10.  Tampa Bay Derby--G2.  Our first pick, Falling Sky, finished third for show money of $6.90.  Our second pick, Verrazano, won (1st) we had no wager placed on him due to little value.  Our third pick, Dynamic Sky, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 6-4-9-5.
Bankroll sheds a couple quarters and settles at $7.15.