Superfecta Sunday in Louisville

For this Superfecta Sunday we hope to see some great Turf action down in Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Race 9 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance}

A good crop of twelve ladies will battle on the green in this Allowance feature. There is sufficient speed to carry the pace forward. Speed numbers are very close making it competitive for these gals. It should be a great race. Our task is to mold together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#6 Heavenly Kingdom (Geroux / Cox) might have the edge coming off a brief freshening after winning at first asking over the unique Kentucky Downs course. She holds the third highest last out speed number and has put in three superb peaking workouts. This gal should track the pace and strike in the stretch. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$3 SHOW.

#10 Tamit [IRE] (Leparoux / Casse) should challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers and four hearty peaking workouts. This filly is 75% in the money at this distance from four efforts. She is another tracker that should mount a good kick in the stretch.

#7 Mom's On Strike (Rocco / Sharp) figures to be the favorite and the horse to beat. She holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two sturdy workouts. This lady could be forwardly placed in an effort to get first jump on the leaders.

#5 Little Mizzy (Lanerie / Cox) should contend with the second highest last out speed number and a two race progression. She is another tracker that should move smoothly in the stretch run. This gal is 75% in the money from four career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Heavenly Kingdom  +  #10 Tamit [IRE]  +  #7 Mom's On Strike  +  #5 Little Mizzy.

Stakes Saturday Results

BREEDERS' CUP at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R11.  Longines BC TURF--G1.  Our first pick, Decorated Knight [GB] finished off the board.  Our second pick, Beach Patrol, finished 2nd for place money of $4.00 and show money of $4.50.  Our third pick, Highland Reel [IRE] finished 3rd for show money of $3.40.

Superfecta went 1-12-3-13.

Bankroll tumbles to $103.27.

 

Breeders' Cup Turf

On this Stakes Saturday we take in one of the premiere races on the horse racing calendar.

Del Mar Race 11 {Longines Breeders' Cup Turf~G1~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A superior field of thirteen will hit the Del Mar green in one of the best Breeders' Cup races. There is enough speed to produce a solid pace. Speed numbers are close as expected among world class horses. The field consists of six millionaires. The Euro invaders have been having an exceptional Breeders' Cup meet and have acquitted themselves nobly over the firm Turf. This should be a tremendously exciting race.

#4 Decorated Knight (Atzeni / Charlton) will be stretching out to this distance with the highest last out speed number and a two race progression. A millionaire son of Galileo [IRE], he has won eight times in his eighteen race career. This lad will be tracking the pace closely and try to get first jump on the pace-setters. He does relish firm going.
$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#12 Beach Patrol (Rosario / C. Brown) should pose a mighty challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three diligent workouts. He holds a win at this distance in his only try. A son of Lemon Drop Kid, he should be forwardly placed ready to strike in the stretch.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Highland Reel (Moore / A. O'Brien) will contend with a couple of excellent last out speed numbers and a two race progression. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance. Another son of Galileo [IRE], he is also 80% in the money at this distance from five efforts. This lad should be near the front end heading into the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#8 Bigger Picture (J. Velazquez / Maker) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four superb peaking workouts. He is 100% in the money at this distance from four tries. A son of Badge of Silver, he will be tracking the leaders and launch into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Decorated Knight [GB]  +  #12 Beach Patrol  +  #3 Highland Reel [IRE]  +  #8 Bigger Picture.




Friday Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R7.  Las Vegas Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile--G1.  Our pick, Accelerate, finished 9th.
Superfecta went 9-3-5-10.
Bankroll gets blanked dropping to $110.77.

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita

Staying on this Sunday at Santa Anita. We will witness a Breeder's Cup quality graded stakes Turf race.

Speaking of which, the 2014 Breeder's Cup World Championship's are now in the record books.  What a terrific day of racing. We look forward to next years Breeder's Cup at beautiful Keeneland in Kentucky, USA.

Santa Anita Park Race 9 {Goldikova~G2~1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Graded Stakes}
A great field of nine befitting one of the greatest Turf milers, Goldikova [IRE] for which this race is named. There is plenty of speedsters and forwardly placed types to make for a hot pace. All of these gals have comparable speed figs at the mile distance and over the Turf surface. It should be a challenging race. Our task, once again, is to shoe a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#1 Filimbi (Rosario / Mott) should be the favorite and get the job done. She holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two stout workouts. Her last out performance is flattered by Dayatthespa's victory in yesterdays Breeder's Cup Filly and Mare Turf contest. The speedy and forwardly placed types should set it up for her as she closes them down. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#6 I'm Already Sexy (Geroux / Catalano) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and three top-notch workouts. She should be part of the forwardly placed group angling for position. This gal has the benefit of jockey Florent Geroux who appears to be in the zone considering his first victory in a Breeder's Cup race yesterday.

#8 Pontchatrain (Smith / Proctor) will also challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers and two endurance building workouts. She shares the second highest speed number at the distance and loves the Santa Anita course. This gal has the tactical speed to go with the flow and burst into the stretch.

#4 Strathnaver [GB] (Bejarano / Motion) should be in contention with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and one solid workout. She likes the distance and shares that second highest speed number at same. This gal will be closing swiftly.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Filimbi  +  #6 I'm Already Sexy  +  #8 Pontchatrain  +  #4 Strathnaver [GB].



Stakes Saturday Results
BREEDER's CUP at Santa Anita Park R9.  Longines Breeder's Cup Turf--G1.  Our first pick, Telescope [IRE], finished 4th.  Our second pick, Brown Panther [GB], finished 11th.  Our third pick, Flintshire [GB], finished 2nd for show money of $3.60.
Superfecta went 12-7-2-1.
Bankroll experiences a precipitous drop to $5.89.

2014 Breeder's Cup Championships

Arguably the best undercard of the year, The Breeder's Cup Championships in lovely Arcadia, California. For this Stakes Saturday we take a gander at a top of the line Turf race which should be most exhilarating.

Santa Anita Park Race 9 {Longines Breeder's Cup Turf~G1~1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Graded Stakes}

It appears the Euro invaders should dominate this race, though it should be quite contentious. There is ample speed to keep the pace honest. It will be up to the trackers and closers to bring them home in the stretch run, however. All these lads and one filly, Chiquita [IRE], appear to be in top form. A great race will unfold.

#1 Telescope [IRE] (Moore / Stoute) should get the job done from a tracking position. This lad is 100% in the money from ten starts. He comes from across the pond with a couple of excellent last out performances. He is also 100% in the money at the distance. Coming off a brief layoff, he should fire fresh.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Brown Panther [GB] (Kingcote / Dascombe) will challenge coming off a longer route prior to a brief freshening. His last two races were also quite good, finishing in the money in both. This guy should be a bit closer to the leaders seeking to get first strike capability. He holds a record that shows ten wins and an in the money record of 70%.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Flintshire [GB} (Guyon / Fabre) will contend with a couple of superb last out performances.  This lightly raced lad has an enviable 70% in the money record. He should be coming into peak form for his North American debut. This guy is the class of the field.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#12 Main Sequence (J. Velazquez / Motion) should be in the hunt with highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two sound workouts. He will be attempting a fourth win in a row. With a proper pace, he should be closing quickly.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Telescope [IRE], #4 Brown Panther [GB]  /  #1, #4  /  #7 Flintshire [GB], #12 Main Sequence  /  #7, #12.



Friday's Results
Santa Anita Park R2.  Las Vegas Marathon--G2.  Our first pick, Big Cazanova [ARG], finished 5th.  Our second pick, Sky Kingdom, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 9-3-2-7.
Bankroll gets halved to $4.69.
We will supplement with a Hamilton for today's racing activity.