Back under the Twin Spires for Stakes Saturday

 Off to Louisville, Kentucky for some great stakes action.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Locust Grove Stakes~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A talented group of nine will strut to the gate in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed in this race to maintain an honest pace. All the super trainers have charges in this one and all are well prepped as can be expected. Speed numbers are very close. All have raced over the Churchill track. It should be one of the best the races on this Stakes Saturday.

#7 A Mo Reay (Prat / B. Cox) looks ready to rumble with a pressing attack. She holds the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and three stout workouts. This gal should take another step forward to win this one. A daughter of Uncle Mo, she is 72% in the money from fourteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Search Results (Gaffalione / C. Brown) will pose a mighty challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and four superb workouts. She is a lover of the dirt, distance and Churchill track. This gal will also be forwardly palced. A millionaire daughter of Flatter, she is 93% in the money from fifteen starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Paulines Pearl (Santana / Asmussen) will contend with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three solid peaking workouts. She will track and strike in the stretch. A millionaire daughter of Tapit, she is 73% in the money from nineteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Le Da Vida [CHI] (Cheminaud / Correas) shows three straight triple digit speed numbers and four power workouts. A daughter of Gemologist, she is 77% in the money from twenty-two starts.

#10 Falconet (Corrales / Pletcher) holds the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. A daughter of Uncle Mo, she is 81% itm from eleven starts.

#6 Hidden Connection (C. Torres / Calhoun) shares the second highest last out speed number and two good workouts. A daughter of Connect, she is 57% itm from fourteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#7 A Mo Reay  //  #4 Search Results,  #2 Paulines Pearl,  #3 Le Da Vida [CHI],  #10 Falconer,  #6 Hidden Connection.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#4,  #2,  #3,  #10,  #6  //  #7 A Mo Reay.

Best of luck with all your wagers on this Stakes Saturday!!!

 

Superfecta Sunday Turf along the Jersey Shore

On this sunny Superfecta Sunday we go to the Jersey Shore for a little Turf.

Monmouth Park Race 8 {1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Starter Handicap}
A good field of nine will take to the grass in this afternoon feature.  It comes up a little light on speed with two in here that may take charge by default.  The speed numbers are closely comparable over the Turf, but only a few have gone the distance.  Our task is to create a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.  It should be an exciting race.

#7 Grand Rapport (Lopez / Jacobson) could have the edge with his very versatile running style, the second highest last out speed number and one peaking workout. This lad is 84% in the money on the Turf and has a victory over the Monmouth Turf.

#3 Dancing Lounge (Carmouche / Servis) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number and three endurance producing, yet peaking workouts. He should be able to track the pace and strike in the stretch. This lad will be firing fresh after a brief layoff. He is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#9 Skiffs Brewmaster (McCarthy / O'Connell) should be up to the task with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one strong workout. He should be able to close fluidly into a solid pace. This guy is one of three that have traveled this distance.

#4 Hello Abraxon (Pimental / Sharp) should contend while stretching out to a little bit longer route.  He holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression and two robust workouts. This lad has the potential to take the lead and wire the field.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Grand Rapport  +  #3 Dancing Lounge  +  #9 Skiffs Brewmaster  +  #4 Hello Abraxon.



Stakes Saturday Results
Churchill Downs R8.  Locust Grove Stakes.  Our first pick, Don't Tell Sophia, won (1st) for win money of $6.20 and show money of $3.90.  Our second pick, On Fire Baby, finished 6th (last).  Our third pick, Molly Morgan, finished 2nd for show money of $2.60.
Superfecta went 6-7-4-5.
Bankroll gets an uptick to $40.24.

Stakes Saturday at Churchill

We celebrate our Stakes Saturday by looking at a good dirt route down Louisville, Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Race 8 {Locust Grove~1 1/16 mile~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A superb group of seven will take to the track in this annual feature. Speed come up a little bit light which might be to the forwardly placed advantage. The speed figs seem to be relatively close with a number in here capable of taking a step forward. All but one are coming out of a graded stakes.  It should be a highly competitive race.

#6 Don't Tell Sophia (Rocco / Sims) could have a slight edge if the pace becomes quick.  She holds the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three super strong workouts.  This daughter of Congaree comes into this one after five months rest.  This gal sports a 100% in the money record at the distance.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 On Fire Baby (Johnson / Hartlage) should be the speed that dictates the terms of the pace.  She holds the highest speed number at the distance, a couple of good last out speed numbers and three supreme workouts.  This daughter of Smoke Glacken is coming off a little longer route.  She relishes the Churchill course.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Molly Morgan (Lanerie / Romans) will challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid workouts.  This daughter of Ghostzapper has demonstrated she loves the Churchill track. This gal should be tracking the pace looking for an opening.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Tapit's World (Landeros / McPeek) should be in the mix sharing the second highest speed number, a two race progression, and two splendid workouts. She should be forwardly placed to get first jump on the leader.  This daughter of, you guessed it, Tapit is another that is 100% in the money at the distance, accomplished in four starts.

#5 Ria Antonia (Rosario / Amoss) should contend with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two robust workouts.  This daughter of Rockport Harbor should be able to track and close with precision. She is a millionaire which is nothing to write off.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Don't Tell Sophia  /  #3 On Fire Baby  /  #7 Molly Morgan  /  #2 Tapit's World, #5 Ria Antonia.



Friday's Results
Arlington International R2.  Claiming.  Our first pick, Toews, won (1st) for show money of $2.10.  Our second pick, Plains Warrior, was scratched.
We abandoned our 10 CENT Superfecta as three of our horses were scratched.  Superfecta went 8-2-6-4.
Bankroll picks up a dime to settle at $36.54.