Superfecta Sunday on the Turf

 We look in on a nice Turf race in Southern California.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 9 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Allowance / Claiming}

A hefty field of twelve will hit the green in this lucky last on the card.

Past Performance used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to develop a frothy pace. Only three have yet to race on the Del Mar Turf. Those that have raced over the surface have had some measure of success. Speed numbers are very close. It should be a very good race.

#5 Maltese Falcon [IRE] (T. Baze / Powell) comes in with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and one strong workout. This guy will track the pace and strike going into the stretch. He loves the surface, distance, and course. A son of Caravaggio, he is 60% in the money from ten starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 X J Rascal [IRE] (G. Franco / Mulhall) should be part of the speed team on the front-end. He holds the highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. This guy has done well over the Turf, at the distance, and over the Del Mar course. A son of Kodiac [GB], he is 66% in the money from twelve starts.

#7 Hawker (Rispoli / Sadler) will stretch out to this distance and enjoy it. He should track the pace closely and find an opening in the stretch. This colt holds the the second highest (tie) last out speed number and has two high strength workouts. A son of Justify, he is 28% in the money from seven starts.

#3 Lil Nas (JJ Hernandez / Sadler) will battle on the front-end. This lad shows a decent last out speed number and three strong workouts. He holds the highest speed number (tie) over the Turf among this group. A son of He Be Fire N Ice, he is 40% in the money from ten starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Irish Prophet (I Ortiz / Drysdale) has the tactical speed to take advantage of any pace. A son of Irish Surf, he is 30% in the money from ten career starts.

#4 Shortman (Herrera / Naranjo) will track and close galantly sharing the second highest last out speed number and two superb workouts. A son of Prince of Love, he is 37% in the money from twenty-four starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Maltese Falcon [IRE]  +  #9 X J Rascal [IRE]  +  #7 Hawker  +  #3 Lil Nas.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($7.20)

#5 Maltese Falcon  /  #9 X J Rascal [IRE],  #7 Hawker  /  #9,  #7,  #3 Lil Nas,  #8 Irish Prophet,  #4 Shortman  /  ALL.

Good luck with all your Superfecta Sunday Del Mar plays!!!

Superfecta Sunday on the California Coast

 We again look at the lucky last where the Surf meets the Turf.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 9 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Maiden Special Weight}

A reduced field of ten will hit the green in this lucky last on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There are enough forwardly placed types to produce an honest pace. Only four have raced over the Del Mar course. Most will be covering this distance for the first time. Speed numbers are fairly close. It should be a very good race on a day with few tracks in action.

#8 Carribean King (JJ Hernandez / Eurton) will stretch out to this distance with the fourth highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. He has the tacticl speed to feel out how the pace shapes up and go with the flow. This gelding loves the surface and the course. A son of Speightstown, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Sea of Cortez [IRE] (Periera / D'Amato) should track the pace with the highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. He will compete over the Del Mar course for the first time. This guy will be stretching out. A son of Caravaggio, he is 50% in the money from two starts.

#4 One of These Days [IRE] (G. Franco / D'Amato) is another tracker making his second North American start after racing twice in Ireland. He comes off a long layoff with four strong workouts. This gelding should show improvement. A son of Awtaad, he looks to hit the board in his fourth career race.

#2 Khantaro d'Oro (Fresu / O'Neill) should be forwardly placed with three good last out speed numbers and one high powered bullet workout. He relishes the surface and the course. A son of Kantharos, he is 62% in the money from eight starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#11 Ghost Coast (Berrios / Mullins) holds the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. A son of Street Sense, he is 40% itm from five starts.

#10 Captain Coochies (Kirrane / Papaprodromou) will stretch out with two solid peaking workouts. A son of Classic Empire, he is 28% itm from seven starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Caribbean King  +  #6 Sea of Cortez [IRE]  +  #4 One of These Days [IRE]  +  #2 Khantaro d'Oro.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($5.60)

#8 Carribbean King  /  #6 Sea of Cortez [IRE],  #4 One of These Days [IRE]  /  #8,  #6,  #2 Khantao d'Oro,  #10 Captain Coochies  /  ALL.

Best of luck with all your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

Stakes Saturday in Kentucky

 We take in some stakes action under the Twin Spires on this Stakes Saturday.

Churchill Downs Race 12 {Fern Creek Stakes~6 1/2 Furlongs~2 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

A great group of twelve will go to the dirt in this lucky last on the card stakes race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is a plethora of speed to heat this pace to a boil. Speed figs are very close amongst these lightly raced gals. Half the field have raced at least three times, the balance will be making their second or third start. Only three have gone this exact distance. It should be an excellent race to cap off the card.

#1 Youalmosthadme (Gaffalione / B. Cox) holds the highest last out speed number and two efficient workouts. She loves the surface and the track. It will be her first start at this distance. Expect her to be forwardly placed. A daughter of Oxbow, she is 100% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Bella Haze (Beschizza / Santamaria) comes in from a Turf route with the second highest (tie) speed number and four strong peaking workouts. She will show speed. It will be her first start over the Churchill track. A daughter of Flameaway, she is 75% in the money from four starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Field Lass (Leparoux / Arnold) will be forwardly placed with the highest speed number over the Churchill track and two superb workouts. This gal has raced at the distance. A daughter of Munnings, she has a win rate of 25% from four starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering interests

#12 Irish Maxima (L. Saez / Servis) is coming off a mile route with three hearty peaking workouts. She is another that will show speed. This gal will attempt the Churchill track for the first time. A daughter of Maximus Mischief, she has a 66% win rate from three starts.

#2 Fibber (Murrill / Calhoun) has a win at this distance over the Churchill track. She will track the pace. This filly has hit the board in all three of her starts and has put in one superb workouts. A daughter of Frosted, she should take another a step forward.

#10 Sharp Tune (Rosario / Asmussen) shares the second highest last out speed number and two stout peaking workouts. She should be forwardly placed battling among that crew. This gal has a win at the distance. A daughter of Frosted, she holds a win rate of 100% from two starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Youalmosthadme  //  #11 Bella Haze,  #8 Field Lass,  #12 Irish Maxima,  #2 Fibber,  #10 Sharp Tune.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#11,  #8,  #12,  #2,  #10  //  #1 Youalmosthadme.

Best of luck to you in all your Stakes Saturday plays!!!

Superfecta Sunday in Kentucky

 We are keen to take on the lucky last race at Churchill on this Superfecta Sunday.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {6 furlongs~3 year-old Up~Maiden Special Weight}

A talented group of ten will hit the Churchill dirt.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed in this one to create a frothy pace. Only one first time starter is among the field. Three will be navigating this sprint distance for the first time. Speed numbers are fairly close making it competitive. It should be a good race to cap off the Churchill card.

#7 Skelly (B. Hernandez / Asmussen) will be making his second start with the highest last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. He should show speed. A son of Practical Joke, he is 100% in the money from his only start.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Fowler Castle (Edg. Morales / M. Casse) is the only first time starter in the field. He is well prepped for this start with four solid peaking workouts emphasizing speed. A son of Tiznow, he is schooled by hall of fame connections.

#5 Victory March (Lanerie / Calhoun) will be making his third career start after an extended layoff. This guy will be tracking the field looking to strike in the stretch. He has covered this distance in both of his previous races. A son of Maclean's Music, he is 50% in the money from two career starts.

#3 Shipman (Bejarano / Green) has the tactical speed to settle into whatever pace develops. He comes in with three good last out speed numbers. A son of Midshipman, he is 50% in the money from six career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 Engrave (Gaffalione / Lobo) could go off as the favorite with the fourth highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. He will show tactical speed. A son of Flatter, he is 70% in the money from ten career starts.

#6 Montauk Point (Santana / McGaughey) looks to improve on his last out at a route. Four hearty workouts adds to his cache. He should be forwardly placed. A son of Violence, he is 50% in the money from six career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Skelly  +  #1 Fowler Castle  +  #5 Victory March  +  #3 Shipman.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($8.40)

#7 Skelly  /  #1 Fowler Castle,  #5 Victory March,  #3 Shipman  /  #1,  #5,  #3,  #4 Engrave,  #6 Montauk Point  /  ALL.

May all your tickets cash on this Spectacular Superfecta Sunday!!!

Homeward Bound for Furlong Friday

 We look at the lucky last at our home track, Arlington International Racecourse, on this Furlong Friday.

Arlington International Race 8 {7 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Optional Claiming}

A solid field of nine will scurry off onto the Polytrack surface in the last race on the card. There is one speedster and four that are likely to settle near the pace. Speed numbers are very close making this one highly competitive. It should be an excellent race to cap off the race day at magnificent Arlington International.

#8 Darlin Rosie (Emigh / Randazzo) could have the edge with the highest last out speed number and one peaking workout. This gal loves the surface, distance and the Arlington track. She should be forwardly placed ready to spring into the stretch. A daughter of Devil Hunter, she is 69% in the money from forty-two career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Looktheotherway (C. Roman / A. Hernandez) should challenge with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number. She has won both of her starts at this very distance. This six year-old mare is another that loves the surface and the Arlington track. She will take up a tracking position looking for some pace. A daughter of Fappies Notebook, she is 57% in the money from thirty-eight career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#4 Isabellacannetella (Edg. Perez / Contreras) should contend sharing the third highest last out speed number and putting in one nice peaking workout. She comes in from Indiana Grande where she faced tougher at a shorter distance. A daughter of Ghaaleb, she is 75% in the money from sixteen career starts. She looks to be the controlling speed.

#7 Fifthatnarraganset (Roberts / Mason) will be in the mix with the second highest (tie) speed number at the distance and two hearty workouts. This filly is yet another that enjoys the surface, distance, and Arlington track. A daughter of Cairo Prince, she will be making her second start over the Arlington Track after hitting the board twice at Lone Star Park.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Darlin Rosie  +  #2 Looktheotherway  +  #4 Isabellacannetella  +  #7 Fifthatnarraganset.

Last Superfecta Sunday (9/6) Results

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R10.  Del Mar Derby--G2. We bailed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box play due to a scratch of one of our group of four. Superfecta went 4-11-9-2.

Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Pixelate, won (1st) for show money of $2.80.

Bankroll gains eight dimes to settle at $79.82.