Superfecta Sunday in the Midwest Corn Fields

On this Superfecta Sunday we look in on a fantastic graded stakes race in our neighboring state of Iowa.

Prairie Meadows Race 10 {Cornhusker Handicap~G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of nine will hit the dirt in this evening graded stakes race. It comes up a little light on speed which should make it an interesting handicapping challenge. Speed numbers are fairly close. They are all coming in from a variety of tracks and only five have had a taste of the Prairie Meadows dirt. Our task is to combine a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fun race as we all settle in for the evening.

#3 Night Ops (M. Garcia / B. Cox) should go off as the favorite with the third highest last out speed number and three endurance producing workouts. He also holds the third highest speed number at the distance. Coming out of stiffer competition at Oaklawn Park in his last, he will be tracking the pace. A son of Warrior's Reward, this lad is 59% in the money from seventeen career starts.

#4 Sheriff Brown (Santana / Asmussen) will be stretching out to this distance. He posted a couple of decent last out speed numbers and has put in three sharp peaking workouts. He comes in from Sunland Park down in New Mexico. This guy should start picking off tiring horses as they head into the stretch. A son of Curlin, he is 80% in the money from ten career starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#1 My Sixth Sense (Cabrera / Hobby) will challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and one bullet workout. This lad could be part of the pace scenario as he should be forwardly placed. He comes in from Churchill Downs. A son of Street Sense, he is 56% in the money from eighteen career starts.

#8 Downtowner (L. Goncalves / Arnett) should contend with the second highest speed number at the distance (tie) and one sound workout. This lad should be forwardly placed. He does have an enviable record over the Prairie Meadows dirt, hitting the board 85% of the time from seven starts. A son of Majestic Warrior, he is 60% in the money overall from twenty career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Night Ops  +  #4 Sheriff Brown  +  #1 My Sixth Sense  +  #8 Downtowner.



Last Superfecta Sunday (6/28) Results
Lone Star Park R8.  Lone Star Mile Stakes.  We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket scoring just two of the four required for a ticket cash. Superfecta went 5-1-9-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Runaway Ghost, finished 7th.
Bankroll takes another hit and drops to $128.93.

Superfecta Sunday deep in the Heart of Texas

On this Superfecta Sunday we take a look at an exciting mile stakes race in the great state of Texas.

Lone Star Park Race 8 {Lone Star Mile~1 mile~4 year-old Up~Stakes}

A terrific field of nine will head to the gate in this annual stakes race. There is a ton of speed which should produce a frothy pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. A couple come in fresh off of modest layoffs and one comes in off an extended layoff. This should be a highly competitive race. Our task is to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a blast.

#8 Runaway Ghost (Elliott / Asmussen) might have an edge coming off a modest layoff and ready to fire fresh. He holds three very good last out speed numbers and three superb workouts. This guy comes in from Sunland Park with a 79% in the money record from fourteen career starts. A son of Ghostzapper, he should be tracking the pace closely. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Mocito Rojo (Melancon / Wilson) will challenge with three very good last out speed numbers and three strong workouts. This lad holds the second highest speed number at the distance among this crew. He too comes off a modest layoff last racing at Fair Grounds. With a win over the Lone Star track, he holds a 76% in the money record from twenty-nine career starts. A son of Mutaddan, he will tracking the pace looking to strike.

#6 Pioneer Spirit (A. Vazquez / Diodoro) might be the favorite with the highest last out speed number and three solid peaking workouts. He comes in fresh from Oaklawn Park off a rudimentary layoff. This guy holds the highest speed number at the distance. Holding a 75% in the money record, he is sure to add to that statistic. A son of Malibu Moon, he should be forwardly placed.

#1 Sleepy Eyes Todd (Valdez-jimenez / M. Silva) should contend with the third highest last out speed number. He also enjoys having the third highest speed number at the distance. Holding a 60% in the money record, he too should fire fresh off a short layoff. A son of Paddy O'Prado, he should be forwardly placed among the pace pack.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Runaway Ghost  +  #7 Mocito Rojo  +  #6 Pioneer Spirit  +  #1 Sleepy Eyes Todd.




Stakes Saturday Results
Churchill Downs R10.  Stephen Foster Stakes--G2.  Our first pick, Fearless, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Owendale, finished 5th.  Our third pick, By My Standards, finished 2nd for show money of $3.00.
We failed on our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel effort.
Superfecta went 5-6-7-4.
Bankroll gets smashed and drops to $133.33.

Stakes Saturday in Jersey

Off we go to preview an exciting stakes race along the Jersey shore. Summer Turf season unofficially begins this Memorial Day weekend.

Monmouth Park Race 11 {Monmouth Stakes~G3~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A great group of eight Turfers will step on to the Haskell Turf course. There is sufficient speed to maintain a solid pace. Speed numbers for these fellas are very close. We can expect a tremendously competitive event.

#7 Synchrony (McCarthy / Stidham) seems to have a slight edge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and one strong workout. This guy loves the distance as well as the Monmouth Turf course. A son of Tapit, he should track and close ferociously. 
$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Up the Ante (Raj. Maragh / Clement) should step up to meet these lads as he holds the highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. He has already hit the board in his only attempt at this distance. A son of Smart Strike, he is versatile in that he could show speed or see how the pace develops.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#8 Projected [GB] (Gallardo / C. Brown) should contend as he heads into his third start in the form cycle. He holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two robust workouts. This guy is another that enjoys the Monmouth Turf. A son of Showcasing [GB], he will be tracking the pace ready to strike.
$1 SHOW.

#3 Markitoff (Gutierrez / Maker) appears ready to move forward with the second highest last out speed number in a grade one event at Churchill Downs. He does hold the third highest speed number at the distance. A son of Giant's Causeway, he has the tactical speed to move into the pace smoothly.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#7 Synchrony  /  #4 Up the Ante, #8 Projected [GB], #3 Markitoff.

10 CENT Superfecta ($0.50)

#7 Synchrony  /  #4 Up the Ante  /  #8 Projected [GB]  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (5/19) Results
Lone Star Park R9.  Allowance.  We had to scuttle our 10 CENT Superfecta box play due to a key scratch.
Superfecta went 8-7-5-4.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Sarabi, finished 5th.
Bankroll dips to $10.86.

Superfecta Sunday in Texas

On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a nice Turf Allowance in the Lone Star State.

Lone Star Park Race 9 {7 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance}

A good field of nine will strut onto the Turf in this lucky last race at Lone Star. There is enough speed and forwardly placed types to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are fairly close which should make for a competitive event. Our task is to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#5 Kingdom Purity (Guerra / Torrez) looks favorable against these with the highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and three superb workouts. This gal also holds the third highest speed number of the group at this distance. A daughter of El Kingdom, she is 68% in the money from sixteen starts.

#1 Sarabi (Eramia / Asmussen) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number where she got the win and three fine-tuned peaking workouts. She appears to be going in the right direction. A daughter of Monarchos, she should be tracking the pace ready to strike. She is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Araminta (Wade / Broberg) will contend sharing the highest last out speed number at a longer route. She holds the second highest speed number at the distance and has improved in each of her last three races. A daughter of English Channel, she is 50% in the money at this distance.

#8 Gioblast (Ir. Diego / Calhoun) should be in the mix after breaking her maiden last out where she inked the second highest last out speed number of this group. This lightly raced miss should be tracking the pace closely. A daughter of Gio Ponti, she has put in four hearty workouts in preparation.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Kingdom Purity  +  #1 Sharabi  +  #6 Araminta  +  #8 Gioblast.




Stakes Saturday Results
Pimlico R13.  PREAKNESS--G1.  Our first pick, Improbable, finished 6th. Our second pick, Warrior's Charge, finished 4th.  Our third pick, War of Will, won (1st) for show money of $5.40.
Superfecta went 1-10-5-3.
Bankroll falters to $12.86.

Kentucky Derby 145 Notable Nine

On this the first Saturday in May we look at the greatest two minutes in sports, The 145th running of the KENTUCKY DERBY.

Churchill Downs Race 12 {KENTUCKY DERBY~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A smashing field of nineteen will go the gate this afternoon (6:50 pm EDT) to compete in the greatest horse race in the world. The pace will be fast. The speed numbers are fairly close which makes this the most competitive Kentucky Derby in recent memory. There are already two millionaires in the field, Game Winner and Plus Que Parfait, both bred to relish this distance. The program numbers remain the same, but with the scratch of Derby favorite, Omaha Beach and Haikal, the post positions have changed somewhat.  Wager and watch what will be the absolute best race of the year.

#16 Game Winner (Rosario / Baffert) has been peaked for this race by his connections as he will make his third start in the form cycle. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and has put in two stamina producing workouts in preparation. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he should be tracking the pace closely. The juvenile champ is ready to conquer this field over the track he was crowned as such.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW  /  $5 PLACE

#1 War of Will (Gaffalione / M. Casse) has the best pedigree to get this distance. His chances have greatly improved since the scratch of Haikal as he will launch out of post position two and not the dreaded post position one. It is possible for him to wire this field just as Serengetti Empress did in yesterday's Kentucky Oaks. His connections have already indicated he will use his speed from the gate. This colt did not fair well in his last race, but has put together the best workout tab of any in this field, stringing together four powerful peaking workouts. A son of War Front, do not underestimate his talent.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Tacitus (J. Ortiz / Mott) should challenge from a great post position. This lad shares the second highest last out speed number combined with two hearty workouts. He comes into KD145 on a three race winning streak. This colt has improved in each race run and should continue to do so. A son of Tapit, he will be tracking the pace looking for openings to move through the pack.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Maximum Security (L. Saez / Ja. Servis) will contend. As of this writing he is the favorite at 9-2 among the current wagers. The winner of the Florida Derby, he should be forwardly placed. Undefeated in his four career races, this guy could do it for the same ownership that owns our top selection. A son of New Year's Day, this guy has put in three quality workouts prepping for this Derby.

#5 Improbable (I. Ortiz / Baffert) should be in the mix with the highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. He has been victorious over the Churchill track. A son of City Zip, he should be running close to the pace ready to strike in the long stretch.

#9 Plus Que Parfait (Santana / B. Walsh) has the stamina for this distance. While there are those that do not give much weight to the winner of the UAE Derby in Dubai, this guy is different. He is 100% in the money over the Churchill track from two starts. Should the pace get a little frothy, this guy will be running late. A son of Point of Entry, he is what the Brits like to call a "stayer".

#6 Vekoma (Castellano / Weaver) is another that is 100% in the money from four career starts. He holds some excellent last out speed numbers and two robust workouts. This lad should be sitting in the mid-pack with so many others looking for holes to shoot through. Another son of Candy Ride [ARG], he won the Bluegrass Stakes last time out.

#13 Code of Honor (J. Velazquez / McGaughey) will be closing gamely into a strong pace. This colt holds the second highest (tie) overall speed number and has put in three solid peaking workouts in preparation for the big dance. A son of Noble Mission [GB], he is 80% in the money from five career starts.

#20 Country House (Prat / Mott) is another closer that has a chance to break into the exotics. He has improved with every race run and has put in two superb workouts in preparation. A son of Lookin at Lucky, he could surprise.

Exotic Plays

50 CENT TRIFECTA;  #16 Game Winner  /  #1 War of Will, #8 Tacitus  /  #7 Maximum Security, #5 Improbable, #9 Plus Que Parfait, #6 Vekoma, #13 Code of Honor, #20 Country House. ($6.00 wager).

$1 SUPERFECTA:  #16 Game Winner  /  #1 War of Will  /  #8 Tacitus  /  #7 Maximum Security, #5 Improbable, #9 Plus Que Parfait, #6 Vekoma,  #13 Code of Honor,  #20 Country House.  ($6.00 wager)

$1 SUPER HI-FIVE:  #16 Game Winner  /  #1 War of Will  /  #8 Tacitus  /  #7 Maximum Security  /  #5 Improbable, #9 Plus Que Parfait, #13 Code of Honor, #20 Country House.  ($5.00 wager).

$1 EXACTA Wheel  #16 Game Winner /  #1, #8, #7, #5, #9, #6, #13, #20.  ($8.00 wager).




Last Superfecta Sunday (4/28) Results
Lone Star Park R7.  Steve Sexton Mile.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort, capturing three of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 9-4-1-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Forevamo, finished 7th.
Bankroll drops to $53.26.

Superfecta Sunday Deep in the Heart of Texas

On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a spectacular stakes race deep in the heart of Texas.

Lone Star Park Race 7 {Steve Sexton Mile~G3~1 mile~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A good field of ten will hit the Texas dirt in this annual stakes race. Most in here have the tactical speed to insure there is a swift pace. Speed numbers are very close making it a super competitive event. Our task is to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be a mighty fine race.

#1 Title Ready (Eramia / Asmussen) is in great form with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three strong peaking workouts. This lad is 100% in the money from three starts at this distance. A son of More Than Ready, he should be forwardly placed seeking position for the stretch run.

#4 King Abner (T. Baze / D'Amato) is coming in from California sporting the highest last out speed number and three power workouts. This guy is also 100% in the money from three starts at the distance. A son of Hansen, he has good tactical speed to to adapt to any pace that develops.

#7 Forevamo (I. Diego / Asmussen) looks to improve from his last out performances at Oaklawn Park and Gulfstream Park. He has put in two robust peaking workouts prepping fro this race. Another that it 100% in the money at the distance from five starts. A son of Uncle Mo, he should track the pace and strike in the stretch. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$4 SHOW.

#6 Air Strike (Talamo / D'Amato) is another California invader with a few solid speed numbers from his last three races. This lad has put in three sound workouts in the last thirty days. A son of Street Sense, he is another that will be tracking the pace ready to launch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Title Ready  +  #4 King Abner  +  #7 Forevamo  +  #6 Air Strike.




Stakes Saturday Results
Churchill Downs R8.  William Walker Stakes.  Our first pick, Legends of War, finished 3rd for show money of $32.50.  Our second pick, Bulletin, finished 4th.  Our third pick, Hartel, finished 7th (last).
Superfecta went 5-4-3-1.
Bankroll gets a marvelous jump to $59.66.

Turf Near the Surf for Stakes Saturday

On this Stakes Saturday we enjoy a sweet Turf mile on the green at beautiful Del Mar.

Del Mar Race 8 {San Clemente~G2~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~fillies~Graded Stakes}

A talented group of thirteen gals will hit the grass in this annual affair. There is plenty of speed to keep a strong pace going. Speed numbers for this field are exceptionally close making it one heck of a competitive event. Only one has ever raced over the Del Mar green.
It should be one of the more exciting races of the day.

#2 Ms. Bad Behaviour [ONT] (Desormeaux / Baltas) might have the edge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and four superb peaking workouts. She should be forwardly placed ready to strike. A daughter of Blame, she has hit the board in all of her Turf starts.
$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 West Palm Beach [IRE] (Prat / Callaghan) will challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers and three hearty workouts. This gal can be expected to track the pace and roll quickly into the stretch. A daughter of Scat Daddy, she appears to relish the green.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Rockin Ready (Talamo / D'Amato) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. She holds the highest speed number at this distance. A daughter of More Than Ready, she is 100% in the money from five career starts. This gal will be tracking and closing gracefully through the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#10 War Heroine (T. Baze / Miller) should be in the hunt right from the start as she should be showing speed. This gal holds the highest last out speed number in a downhill Turf race at Santa Anita. A daughter of Lonhro [AUS], she should enjoy the stretch out. Her workout tab of four robust workouts indicate she is primed to run a good race.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#2 Ms. Bad Behaviour [ONT]  /  #9 West Palm Beach [IRE]  /  #1 Rockin Ready, #10 War Heroine  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (7/15) Results
Lone Star Park R10.  Texas Thoroughbred Futurity Stakes.  We misfired on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort only capturing two of the four required for victory. Superfecta went 7-12-1-11.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Stupify, finished 7th.
Bankroll gets lassoed and dips to $204.70.

Superfecta Sunday Deep in the Heart of Texas

Another summer Superfecta Sunday rolls in. We take a look at a fantastic race down in Texas.

Lone Star Park Race 10 {Texas Thoroughbred Futurity Stakes~5 Furlongs~2 year-old~TX~Stakes}

Two scratches leave us with a field of ten quality youngsters. There is plenty of speed for this sprint. Speed numbers for these colts and geldings are all over the map. All except two will be making their second career start. Our task is to stitch together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket. It should be a fascinating race.

#6 Stupify (Ir. Diego / Asmussen) looks for the lead and not look back. He holds the second highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. A son of Twirling Candy, he will be going for his second straight win. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#4 BB Dude (Santana / Asmussen) will challenge his barn mate with the highest last out speed number and three terrific peaking wokouts. This lad should be forwardly placed seeking to strike heading into the stretch. A son of Shakin It Up, he comes in from Churchill Downs.

#7 Wakefield (Eramia / Broberg) should also challenge with the third highest last out speed number and three hearty peaking workouts. This guy will race close to pace and sprout in the stretch. A son of Munnings, he is also seeking his second career win.

#11 Moro Charlie (Wade / Calhoun) should be in the thick of things sharing the fourth highest last out speed number and holding three strong peaking workouts. He should track the pace and could benefit greatly if it boils over. A son of Moro Tap, he has already hit the board at Lone Star.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Stupify  +  #4 BB Dude  +  #7 Wakefield  +  #11 Moro Charlie.




Stakes Saturday Results
Indiana Grand R9.  Indiana Derby--G3. Our first pick, Title Ready, finished 3rd for show money of $10.00.  Our second pick, Dark Vader, finished 5th.  Our third pick, Trigger Warning, finished 2nd for show money of $4.80.
Superfecta went 6-1-7-8.
Bankroll gets nicked for three and change dropping to $209.10.

Furlong Friday along the Jersey Shore

A beautiful Furlong Friday as we head into the Independence Day Weekend. Today we take in a low level claimer along that magnificent track along the Jersey shore.

Monmouth Park Race1 {6 furlongs~3 year-old Up~Beaten Claiming}

A solid group of seven will go to the gate in this first race on the card. There is a sufficient amount of forwardly placed types to maintain a decent pace. Speed numbers for most in this field are fairly close. It should be a fine race to kick off the long holiday weekend.

#5 Conquest Outlaw (Keiser / Pimental) might have the edge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and a two race progression. He appears to be in good form and should be advantageously forwardly placed. This lad loves the Monmouth track and holds an overall 50% in the money record from twenty-two career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Global Glow (Rivera / Socca) should challenge with a modest last out speed number, but a great effort two starts back. He comes into this off a layoff after racing on the dirt at Tampa Bay Downs. This guy has put in one solid workout readying himself to fire fresh. With a decent pace he should close well.

#2 Goodnewswithatwist (P. Lopez / Bishop) will contend sharing the highest last out speed number and a two race progression. This guy enjoys the Monmouth dirt and should take up a nice tracking position. He holds the highest speed number at the distance.

#1 Saturday's For Fun (Cotto / McCooey) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number and a two race progression. He should be forwardly placed ready to whirl into the stretch. This guy is 50% in the money at this distance from two tries.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Conquest Outlaw  /  #6 Global Glow  /  #2 Goodneswithatwist  /  #1 Saturdays For Fun.

Last Superfecta Sunday (6/26) Results

Lone Star Park R9.  Claiming. We threw in a cluncker for our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort capturing only two of the required four wagering interests.  Superfecta went 9-2-5-1.

Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Beta Baby, finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.

Bankroll gets trimmed to $143.86.

Superfecta Sunday in Texas

On this glorious Superfecta Sunday we take a look at a wonderful Turf race deep in the heart of Texas.

Lone Star Park Race 9 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies/Mares~Claiming}

A good bunch of Turfer Gals will strut onto the Turf in this last on the card feature. There is plenty of speed to keep an honest pace. Speed numbers are not that far off from each other. All but two are dropping into this one for a lower tag. It should be a great race. Our task is to lasso a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.

#5 Beta Baby (Cabrera / Salisbury) should move forward with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four stellar workouts. She should be traveling close to the pace seeking to make her move. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#7 My Sharp Misty (Collier / Fullerton) should take another step up with the highest last out speed number and two peaking workouts. She should also set-up close to the pace and spring forward going into the stretch.

#9 Rue Royale (McMahon / Broberg) will challenge with a couple of good last out performances. She holds a win over the Lone Star turf in her only start on it. She should be closing gracefully into a heated pace.

#8 Mystical Charm (Valdez-Jiminez / Pruitt) should contend with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one sharp workout. She has some tactical speed which should serve her well in this finale.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Beta Baby  /  #7 My Sharp Misty  /  #9 Rue Royale  /  #8 Mystical Charm.




Stakes Saturday Results
Arlington International R6.  Chicago Handicap--G3.  Our first pick, Sarah Sis, won (1st) for win money of $5.60 and show money of $3.90.  Our second pick, Minks Aprise, finished 4th.  Our third pick, Seeking Treasure, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 5-6-3-8.
Bankroll drops seven dimes to $145.46.

Horse Racing Weekend begins 1815 miles from Louisville

We begin our horse racing weekend approximately 1,815 miles from Louisville, Kentucky, in sunny Southern California. We peer in on a fabulous downhill Turf contest.

Santa Anita Park Race 5 {6 1/2 furlongs~downhill TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Starter Allowance}

A solid group of eight will make the downhill run in this Turf feature. Most in here like to be very close to the pace without any clear speed types. It should make for a very intriguing contest. Speed numbers are very close making it a superbly competitive race.

#7 Nazareth (Bejarano / Papaprodromou) might have the edge with the third highest last out speed number at a route and two robust workouts. This gal loves the distance and the Santa Anita Turf course. She is likely to battle it out with the front running group.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Silver Mojave (T. Baze / Puype) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and one solid workout. She sports the highest speed number over the Santa Anita downhill course. This gal is another that will be on or near the lead.

#1 Summer Lady (Prat / Miyadi) will contend with the highest last out speed number at a route, a three race progression, and three strong stamina producing workouts. She too will be near the lead coming down the hill.

#3 Tiz Sweet Bliss (Gonzalez / M. Jones) should be in the thick of it with the fourth highest last out speed number and two superb peaking workouts. She is coming into this with a brief freshening. This lady will also be near the lead.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Nazareth  /  #2 Silver Mojave  /  #1 Summer Lady  /  #3 Tiz Sweet Bliss.



Last Superfecta Sunday (5/1) Results
Lone Star Park R8.  Claiming.  We flubbed our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort by only capturing one of the four required for the payoff. Superfecta went 1-5-7-9.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Venus de Milo, won (1st) for show money of $3.20.
Bankroll dips to $3.76.

Superfecta Sunday Deep in the Heart of Texas

On this Superfecta Sunday, we take a look at a nice Turf mile deep in the heart of Texas.

Lone Star Park Race 8 {1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Claiming}

A great field of twelve will take to the green in this Turf mile. There is plenty of speed to keep the pace humming. Speed numbers are relatively close. It should be a competitive affair. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#1 Venus de Milo (McMahon / Calhoun) should be able to handle this field well with the highest speed number at the distance and one solid workout. Overall she is 51% in the money from thirty-seven starts. This gal has the speed to control the pace to her liking. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Kitchen Boss (Diego / Asmussen) will challenge with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three hearty workouts. She holds the second highest speed number at the distance. She should close vigorously.

#9 Dominika {MEX] (Arellano / Whitelaw) should contend with the second highest last out speed number and two robust peaking workouts. This gal holds the highest speed number over the Lone Star course. She should be forwardly place positioning for a score.

#11 Cactus Needles (Sigala / Davidson) should be in the hunt with the highest last out speed number. This gal looks in fine form as she transitions from a couple of last out dirt races to the Turf. She should fine a comfortable spot just off the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Venus de Milo  +  #8 Kitchen Boss  +  #9 Dominika [MEX]  +  #11 Cactus Needles.



Stakes Saturday Results
Golden Gate Fields R8.  San Francisco Mile--G3.  Our first pick, Bal a Bali, finished 3rd.  Our second pick, Montego Bay, finished off the board. Our third pick, Alert Bay, won (1st) for show money of $3.40.
Superfecta went 11-13-12-3.
Bankroll free falls to $4.96.

Horse Racing Weekend starts in Kentucky

We start our horse racing weekend in Kentucky with a nice Maiden race at Churchill Downs.

Churchill Downs Race 5 {6 furlongs~3 year-old Up~Maiden Claiming}
A good field of eight will trot to the gate in this mid-card maiden feature. There is an equal amount of speed or forwardly placed types and those that enjoy tracking the pace. There are two first time starters that provide and "X" factor to the race. Of those that have raced already, the speed figs come up fairly close. It should be a good race.

#7 Chanticleer (Santana / Asmussen) could break his maiden should there be an honest pace. He holds the second highest last out speed number and has put in two robust workouts. This guy also shares the second highest speed number at the distance. His connections present solid numbers.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Hard To Top (Landeros / Wilkes) might be able to get the job done at first asking. This son of Hard Spun has put in four superb workouts prepping for his first career start. His trainer has good distance/surface numbers and in Maiden Claiming races. This lad should perform admirably.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Pesky Cat (Milford / Estes) is coming off a moderate layoff, but should challenge. He holds the third highest last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint and three hearty workouts. This guy is 100% in the money at the distance. He should be traveling close to the pace.

#6 Mr. Wiseguy (Aragon / Thornbury) should contend with the highest last out speed number and two quality peaking workouts. This lad has a versatile running style which should aid him greatly with this group. He holds the highest speed number at the distance.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Chanticleer  /  #4 Hard To Top  /  #8 Pesky Cat  /  #6 Mr. Wiseguy.



Superfecta Sunday (5/3) Results
Lone Star Park R3.  Maiden Claiming. We came up two shy in our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play. Superfecta went 8-7-4-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Analog Man, won (1st) for show money of $2.40.
Bankroll gets shaved a couple bucks to settle at $14.15.

Superfecta Sunday deep in the Heart of Texas

After a thrilling Kentucky Derby yesterday we take a look at a nice little maiden contest on this Superfecta Sunday.

Lone Star Park Race 3 {5 1/2 furlongs~3 year-old Up~Maiden Claiming}
A good field of hard knocking horses will sprint to the finish in this sweet Maiden Claiming race. There is enough forwardly placed types to maintain a steady pace. Speed figs are all fairly close among this group. Interestingly, there is one filly and one colt in the field. The rest are all geldings. Our task is to lasso a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#6 Funtobefast (Berry / Pish) is the filly that might have her way these boys. She holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two splendid peaking workouts. She is 100% in the money in her three career outings. This could be a sweet spot with her tracking capability.

#8 Analog Man (McMahon / Broberg) should challenge with a couple of o.k. last out performances. He holds the second highest speed number at this distance and has put in two credible workouts. Top flight connections say he is capable of better. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Wild Thought (Mora / Bustamante) should contend coming off a brief freshening. He was bumped hard in his last effort, but his previous outing is on par with this group here. This colt does hold the third highest speed number over a dirt surface. Comes up from Fair Grounds Race Course.

#9 Witts Zippy Doo (Arellano / Barton) should be coming into nice form with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one peaking workout. This guy is coming out of a Turf race ready to hit the dirt in solid fashion.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Funtobefast  +  #8 Analog Man  +  #5 Wild Thought  +  #9 Witts Zippy Doo.



Stakes Saturday Results
Churchill Downs R11.  141st KENTUCKY DERBY--G1.  Our first pick, Dortmund, finished 3rd for show money of $10.50.  Our second pick, Carpe Diem, finished 10th.  Our third pick, Mubtaahij [IRE], finished 8th.
Superfecta went 18-10-8-15.  Super Hi-Five went 18-10-8-15-5.
Bankroll falters to $16.15.

Superfecta Sunday at the Big "A"

Ah, its Kentucky Derby week and the excitement builds toward the first Saturday in May.  Today we take a look at a nice Stakes race at the Big "A".

Aqueduct Race 9 {NY Stallion Stakes~6 1/2 furlongs~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A really nice field of eight will hit the dirt in speedy fashion.  Three quarters of the field have the need for speed in this feature race.  It could be the ones that sit right off the pace that come through.  Our task is to knit a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#5 Storied Lady (Castellano / Hertler) should benefit from a sizzling pace.  She holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a route, a five race progression, and two solid workouts.  This gal will be tracking the pace ready to strike.

#4 Bella the Bandit (I. Ortiz / L. Rice) should challenge with a forwardly placed effort.  She shares the third highest last out speed number at a sprint, has stitched a two race progression, and has put in two sound peaking workouts.  This filly is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Henry's Gal (C. Velasquez / Rodriguez) is likely to go off as the clear favorite with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts.  This gal will show significant speed and could wire this field.

#7 Miss Narcissist (Alvarado / L. Rice) is coming off an extended layoff, but should do just fine.  Prior to the layoff she sported the second highest last out speed number and has put in three robust workouts prepping for her return to racing.  She too will show speed.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Storied Lady  +  #4 Bella the Bandit  +  #2 Henry's Gal  +  #7 Miss Narcissist.



Stakes Saturday Results
Lone Star Park R8.  Texas Mile--G3.  Our first pick, Bourbon Courage, finished 3rd for show money of $3.90.  Our second pick, Forest Mouse, finished 7th.  Our third pick, Proud Strike, finished 6th.
Superfecta went 3-5-6-1.
Bankroll gets smoked, dipping to $8.89.

Stakes Saturday in Texas

On this Stakes Saturday, we go to the great of Texas to take in a mile.

Lone Star Park Race 8 {Texas Mile~G3~1 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A stellar group of nine will go to the gate in this annual graded stakes race.  There is several tons of speed in this one which could open it for a horse coming from off the pace.  Nearly all in here are coming into this one fresh from thirty day layoffs.  It should be a great race.

#6 Bourbon Courage (Goncalves / Gorder) could benefit greatly from a speedy pace.  He holds the highest last our speed number from a longer route, a three race progression, and two sound workouts.  This son of Lion Heart should track the pace and close furiously.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.

#4 Forest Mouse (Eikleberry / Dominguez) has the tactical speed to stay with this group and pounce in the stretch.  He holds the fourth highest (tie) speed number at a longer route and has put in three top flight workouts.  This son of Teton Forest has won his last three races.
$2 SHOW.

#9 Proud Strike (Berry / Asmussen) should challenge with two improving last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and three solid peaking workouts.  This son of Smart Strike will be closing swiftly going into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Taptowne (Borel / Glyshaw) might press or track his way to victory sharing the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and putting in two hearty workouts.  As a son of Tapit, he can be expected to take to the Texas dirt.  He holds the highest (tie) speed number at the distance.

#3 Grand Contender (Eramia / Amoss) should be motoring on the front end with a bunch of others seeking to hold on for a piece of the purse pie.  He holds the second highest last out speed number and has put in two robust workouts.  This son of Strong Contender should contend.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Bourbon Courage  /  #4 Forest Mouse  /  #9 Proud Strike  /  #5 Taptowne, #3 Grand Contender.



Friday's Results
Keeneland R9.  Dixiana Elkhorn--G2.  Our first pick, Temeraine, finished 3rd for show money of $2.10.  Our second pick, Forte Die Marmi [GB] finished 7th.  Our third pick, Suntracer, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 3-14-5-6.
Bankroll takes a hit and dips to $4.19.  We will supplement with a Hamilton for todays race.

Taking Flight at Belmont Park

Our Saturday stakes feature is the Peter Pan at expansive Belmont Park.  The Preakness and the subsequent Belmont Stakes are only weeks away.  Summer racing with lots of Turf begins in earnest thereafter.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Peter Pan~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A closely matched field of eleven will make the start in this annual race.  Five in the field are triple crown nominees.  There will be a nice mix of speedsters, pressers, trackers and closers which should make this race highly competitive.

#6 Alternation (Dominguez / Von Hemel) appears to be brought to NY for a win.  He is a developing three year old with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a five race progression, and two superlative workouts.  He will be closing swiftly in the stretch.
$1 WIN / $2 SHOW.

#11 Monzon (Lezcano / Correas) looks well spotted to improve with the third highest (tie) speed number over the dirt surface and four superior, peaking workouts.  Should move up nicely with a strong closing effort.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#10 Joe Vann (Castellano / Pletcher) will be attempting to secure four wins in a row; a tough task for any horse.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three hearty workouts.  He should be forwardly placed endeavoring to hold on for a piece of the purse.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#2 Uncle Brent (J. Velazquez / Whiting) is another improving three year-old that will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two athletic, peaking workouts.  He should be in a tracking position ready to move quickly in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Alternation, #11 Monzon / #6, #11 / #10 Joe Vann, #2 Uncle Brent / #10, #2.


















Friday's Results
Lone Star Park R4.  Our first pick, Katesexpectations, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Taste Big, finished 2nd for show money of $4.40.  Our third pick, Early Dusk, finished 6th.  Superfecta went 1-3-4-8.
Bankroll dips to $11.85.

Cool Evening for Six Furlongs in Texas

Le't take a look at an evening race deep in the heart of Texas at Lone Star Park.

Lone Star Park Race 4 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~TX~Optional Claiming}
A nice field of eight will make the start in this dirt sprint.  A lot of speed and fowardly placed types may set it up well for a horse with a late run.

#8 Katesexpectations (Contreras / Konkoly) looks well spotted in this race with the third highest last out speed number at a longer sprint, a two race progression, and one solid workout.  Should close nicely.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Taste Big (Figueroa / Grisham) looks good at this distance with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three hearty, peaking workouts.  He should get first jump on the speedsters.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Early Dusk (Morales / Davis) could be the speedster that holds on for a piece with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and one peaking workout.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#7 Ubet'Yah (Ruiz / Martinez) could track the pace mightily with the highest speed number at the distance, a decent speed number at a longer sprint, and two peaking bullet workouts.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Katesexpectations / #3 Taste Big / #6 Early Dusk / #7 Ubet ' Yah.


















Last Sunday's (5/8) Results
Belmont R8.  Our first pick, Lady's Lunar Luck, finished 9th.  Our second pick, Zellweger, finished 3rd for show money of $1.55.  Our third pick, Sounds Familiar, won (1st) for show money of $3.30.  No Superfecta for this race.
Bankroll gets a trimmin' to $13.55.