Turf Meets Surf on Stakes Saturday

Off we go to where the "Turf meets the Surf" to enjoy a classic graded Turf race.

Del Mar Race 7 {Del Mar Handicap~G2~1 3/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A fine field of nine will jog onto the Turf for this annual contest. There is some speed to keep the pace rolling. Speed figs are very close giving this race a strong competitive feel to it. Only one millionaire, #7 Itsinthepost [FR], is among this group. It should be a great race to lead off the challenging pick-5.

#4 Markies Water (Pereira / Baltas) might be in the best form to take this one down. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two robust workouts. This lad has already secured a victory at this distance in his only effort at it. A son of Tribal Rule, he does have some tactical speed to go with the flow of the race.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 United (Prat / Mandella) should pose a significant challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three hearty workouts. This guy will stretch out to this distance, but should handle it well. A son of Giant's Causeway, he should track and close with vigor.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Itsinthepost [FR] (Van Dyke / Mullins) should contend sharing the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and two sound workouts. This lad holds the highest amount of wins (10) among this group. A millionaire son of American Post [GB], he should be tracking the pace fluidly.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Oscar Dominguez [IRE] (Talamo / Baltas) should perform well provided he has some pace to run into. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and four serious workouts. This lad is a distance troubadour, having gone this distance six times and hitting the board for half of them. A son of ,Zoffany [IRE] he should close furiously. 

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#4 Markies Water  /  #5 United,  #7 Itsinthepost [FR],  #1 Oscar Dominguez [IRE].

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Markies Water  /  #5 United  /  #7 Itsinthepost [FR],  #1 Osacr Dominguez [IRE]  /  ALL.




Last Superfecta Sunday (8/11) Results
Emerald Downs R7.  Longacre Mile--G3.  We were off by two in our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort.
Superfecta went 5-8-1-2.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner,Oh Marvelous Mel, finished 6th.
Bankroll gets slammed and falls to $7.37.  We will supplement with a Hamilton for today's racing.

Superfecta Sunday in the Pacific Northwest

We travel (digitally speaking, of course) to the beautiful Pacific Northwest to take in a wonderful Stakes mile.

Emerald Downs Race 7 {Longacre Mile~G3~1 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A fascinating field of eleven will go to the gate in this two turn stakes mile. There is speed to carry the pace forward. Speed figs are very close making this race very competitive. Our task is to solder together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be an excellent race to wager and watch.

#2 Solid Wager (J. Gutierrez / Maker) looks to be in good form with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and two sound workouts. This guy comes in from the Kentucky racing circuit. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance. A son of Birdonthewire, he will be running late into a swift pace.

#8 Anyportinastorm (J Hernandez / Wright) should go off as the deserved favorite seeking to win his fourth in a row. He holds the highest last out speed number at a sprint and four endurance enhancing workouts. This lad will be stretching out to this distance for the first time. A son of City Zip, he has the potential to wire this field.

#3 Oh Marvelous Me (Carreno / Wright) looks to take another step forward as a consistent Emerald Downs player. He holds a 100% in the money record at this distance from three tries. His speed figs match well with these fellas. A son of Blue Grass Cat, he should be tracking and closing into the pace. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Rocky Tough (Couton / McCanna) should challenge with the fourth highest speed number at the distance and two prime workouts. This guy loves the distance and the dirt. He is another that comes in from Kentucky.  A son of Paddy O'Prado, he should close fiercely into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Solid Wager  +  #8 Anyportinastorm  +  #3 Oh Marvelous Me  +  #4 Rocky Tough.




Stakes Saturday Results
Arlington International Race Course R11.  ARLINGTON MILLION--G1.  Our first pick, Magic Wand [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $6.90.  Our second pick, Bricks and Mortar, won (1st) for show money of $2.10.  Our third pick, Intellogent [IRE], finished 6th.
We failed on our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel as Magic Wand [IRE] could not pull the upset.
Our 10 CENT Superfecta box play only garnered two of the four needed. Superfecta went 3-2-10-1.
Bankroll falters to $11.73.

A Great Northwest Superfecta Sunday

On this Superfecta Sunday we journey up to the Northwest to take in a fantastic grade three mile race.

Emerald Downs Race 8 {Longacre Mile~G3~1 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A tremendously talented group of eleven will go to the gate in this annual graded event. There is sufficient speed to make the pace roll quickly. Speed numbers are very close creating a highly competitive mile race. It should be a very exciting race. Our task is to hook together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#8 Point Piper (M. Gutierrez / Hollendorfer) should have the edge with the highest last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. This lad is coming out of a longer grade two route and the pace should set him up for a supreme closing run. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$3 SHOW.

#1 Stryker Phd (Mawing / Ross) should be the home track favorite with a couple of good last out speed numbers and two speedy workouts. He will need the pace to launch his ferocious closing kick. This lad has an impressive 100% in the money record at the distance from eight starts.

#4 O B Harbor (Zunino / Markle) is another home track favorite with the second highest last out speed number a longer route and two high powered workouts. This guy loves his track and will be seeking his fifth win in a row.

#5 Alert Bay (T. Baze / Wright) comes up from Del Mar in attempt to take home some purse money. He holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route and two superb peaking workouts. This millionaire has already hit the board in his only race over this track.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Point Piper  +  #1 Stryker Phd  +  #4 O B Harbor  +  #5 Alert Bay.

Stakes Saturday Results

Arlington International Racecourse R9.  ARLINGTON MILLION--G1.  Our first pick, Mondialiste [IRE], won (1st) for win money of $10.60, place money of $9.60, and show money of $9.60.  Our second pick, Tryster [IRE], finished 8th.  Our third pick, Deauville [IRE], finished 3rd for show money of $7.00.

Superfecta went 9-6-13-3.

Bankroll builds up a bit to settle at $147.71.