Furlong Friday at Fair Grounds, Take Two

Thank goodness for Furlong Friday. Today we take in a nice sprint down in NOLA.

Fair Grounds Race 7 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~LA~Claiming}

A small field of seven will take to the dirt in this Louisiana Claiming race. Speed is there. Speed numbers are fairly close making it a competitive event. A number in here have had modest to extended layoffs assuring some freshness to the equine talent. It should be a good race.

#5 Crimson Feline (Sutherland / Richards) has all the tools to make a break for a victory. She is coming in off an extended layoff with a couple of solid workouts. She holds the second highest speed number at the distance with an 87% in the money record at the same.

#3 Another Pinot (Bridgmohan / Broberg) should challenge coming out of a more competitive event. She holds the highest speed number at the distance. She should be forwardly placed seeking the winners circle.

#2 My Queen Olivia (Graham / Mouton) comes into this race off a modest layoff. She holds some decent speed figs in her last three. This gal has put in the best workout tab of the group and should be well positioned to hit the board.

$1 SHOW.

#1 Minister of War (Murrill / Schwandt) has notched a victory at this distance in her only try cover six furlongs. She has had a modest layoff with a hearty workout. This gal is 54% in the money from twenty-four starts.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Crimson Feline  /  #3 Another Pinot  /  #2 My Queen Olivia, #1 Minister of War  /  ALL.

Last Superfecta Sunday (11/26) Results

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R7.  Matriarch--G1. We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort hitting three of the four required for payout. Superfecta went 8-10-5-7.

Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Hawksmoor [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $13.80.

Bankroll gets a raise to $82.67.

 

Suferfecta Sunday on Cali Turf

As Del Mar finishes its terrific Bing Crosby season, we take a look at a grade one on the Turf.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 7 {Matriarch~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A great group of eleven gals will hit the Turf in this annual affair. There is speed o'plenty in this talented field. Speed numbers are very close making it a highly competitive race. All of these gals are in good form, so it should be a very exciting race. Our task is to mold together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#10 Hawksmoor [IRE] (Leparoux / Delacour) should be well placed for this event with the fourth highest last out speed number and four vigorous peaking workouts. She should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. A daughter of Azamour [IRE], she is 73% in the money from fifteen career starts. This gal is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$3 SHOW.

#8 Off Limits [IRE] (Rosario / C. Brown) will be part of the fav contingent with the third highest last out speed number and two legit workouts. She should get a favorable set up as she tracks the pace. This gal holds the highest speed number at the distance with an impressive 75% in the money record at same. A daughter of Mastercraftsman [IRE], she invades for this one.

#7 Cambodia (Van Dyke / Proctor) could go off as the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. This gal is 100% over the Turf from eleven starts. A daughter of War Front, she should track the pace closely. She should be the one to beat.

#12 Kitten's Roar (J. Velazquez / Maker) should contend with the second highest last out speed number and one solid workout. She is 84% in the money from nineteen career starts. A daughter of the great Turf sire, Kitten's Joy, she should track the pace closely and threaten in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Hawksmoor [IRE]  +  #8 Off Limits [IRE]  +  #7 Cambodia  +  #12 Kitten's Roar.




Furlong Friday Results
Fair Grounds R9.  LA-Maiden Claiming. Our selection, Amore's Prayer, finished 10th.
Superfecta went 9-4-3-10.
Bankroll falters to $74.27.

Stakes Saturday in South Florida

With the "Championship Season" in full swing we take in a contentious Turf battle in Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 8 {El Prado Stakes~7 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A top notch group of eight will enter the Turf gate in this annual affair. There is plenty of speed to keep a high level pace moving across the course. Speed figs are very close. It should be one of the most exciting races of the day.

#6 Go Around (Castellano / Mott) might have the edge with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route, a four race progression, and two superb workouts. This guy has the tactical speed to keep to the task. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is well rested and excellently pointed in this race.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Flatlined (Bravo / Dickey) should produce a season best with a couple of good last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and two sensational peaking workouts. He loves the Gulfstream course hitting his top speed number here. A son of Flatter, he should be able to cruise close to the pace and spring forward into the stretch.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#1 Heart to Heart (Leparoux / Lynch) could off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number as well as the highest overall speed number on the Turf.  He has put in one bullet workout prepping for this race. A speedster son of English Channel, he could wire this field.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Security Risk (Velazquez / McGaughey) has some significant upside potential with the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two strong workouts. He should be traveling close to the pace ready to strike. This son of War Front, will be hitting the Gulfstream Turf for the first time.

#7 Reporting Star (L. Saez / Walsh) is another that could be moving into a peak performance with a couple of excellent last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and one solid workout. A son of Circular Quay, he should travel smoothly in mid-pack readying his assault in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Go Around  /  #5 Flatlined  / #1 Heart to Heart  /  #2 Security Risk, #7 Reporting Star.

December 4, 2016 Superfecta Sunday Results

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R7.  Matriarch--G1.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort scoring three of the four wagering interests required. Superfecta went 12-7-2-6.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Stays in Vegas, finished 3rd for show money of $11.20.

Bankroll gets a lift to $146.52.

Superfecta Sunday closes out the Del Mar Meet

Taking in one of the best Turf races of the Fall season of Horse Racing at historic Del Mar.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Race 7 {Matriarch~G1~1 mile~Turf~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A outstanding field of eleven will hit the green in this annual contest. There is a smidgeon of speed so the trackers will be forced to keep it close. Speed numbers are fairly close with four ladies hitting the elusive triple-digit level. Most in this one have been well prepped and appear to be in good form. Our task is to net a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#12 Miss Temple City (Prado / Motion) should be the deserving favorite coming from the outside post. She holds the highest (tie) last out speed number and one high quality workout. She is the lone millionaire of the group. This lady has the dominant speed fig at the distance. She should travel close to the pace ready to strike in the stretch.

#4 Zindaya (Castellano / C. Brown) should challenge with her tactical speed. She holds the third highest last out speed number and two robust workouts. This gal holds the highest career in the money record of 86%. She loves the distance and the surface.

#2 Stays in Vegas (Van Dyke / Hollendorfer) could surprise with a couple of good last out speed numbers and four powerful peaking workouts. She is 100% in the money at this distance and looks to improve again over her favored surface. This gal is a pure tracker and should be able to keep it close and explode into the stretch. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$4 SHOW.

#7 Roca Rojo [IRE] (Geroux / C. Brown) will contend sharing the highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and putting in four superb workouts. This gal will be attempting to win three in a row. She should be part of the large tracking contingent seeking to get a good trip.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#12 Miss Temple City  +  #4 Zindaya  +  #2 Stays in Vegas  +  #7 Roca Rojo [IRE].

Stakes Saturday Results

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R7.  Hollywood Derby--G1.  Our first pick, Hayabusa [FR], finished 4th.  Our second pick, Blackjackcat, finished 6th.  Our third pick, Beach Patrol, finished 2nd for show money of $4.00.

Superfecta went 11-1-3-8.

Bankroll gets smashed dropping to $141.72.

A Pleasant Superfecta Sunday

On to the West coast for a competitive Turf mile in pleasant Southern California.

Del Mar Race 8 {Matriarch~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year old~fillies/mares~Graded Stakes}
A high quality field of seven ladies will take to the grass in this annual contest. There is parity among them. Any one of these grand dames could take this race. There is enough speed to keep a spritely pace. The speed numbers are very close to one another. Our task is to weave together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#5 Discreet Marq (I. Ortiz / Clement) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and two strong workouts. She has scored a victory over this course and enjoys this distance. This gal should get first jump on the leader going into the stretch. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#3 La Tia (Rosario / De la Cerda) could capture this race on the front end with her speedy running style. She holds the third highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and four stellar workouts. She comes in from the East coast to challenge these West coast gals.

#2 Strathnaver [GB] (Bejarano / Motion) is a reliable one that will be closing late. She has the second highest last out speed number and a two race progression. She was last seen at Santa Anita were she ran well and should be well acclimated to the Southern California racing scene. This gal holds the highest speed number at the distance.

#1 Queen of the Sand [IRE] (Smith / Gallagher) should contend with a couple of good last out speed numbers and one solid workout. She holds a 100% in the money record at this distance from five starts. This gal will be closing swiftly.

The Rest of the Field

#8 Sheza Smoke Show (M. Garcia / Eurton) should be in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a three race progression, and three robust workouts. She could be forwardly placed for a maximum effort.  #7 Gender Agenda [GB] (Talamo / Gaines) will be in the hunt with a couple of good last out efforts and two hearty peaking workouts. She should be tracking the pace ready to pounce.  #4 Kadaya [IRE] has had almost a two year layoff and looks ready to get back at it with four endurance producing workouts. She is another closer that will be moving quickly in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta ($3.20)
We will use all of these wagering interests on our 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#5 Discreet Marq, #3 La Tia  /  #5, #3, #2 Strathnaver [GB]  /  #5, #3, #2, #1 Queen of the Sand [IRE]  /  #5, #3, #2, #1, #8 Sheza Smoke Show, #7 Gender Agenda [GB], #4 Kadaya [IRE].

Stakes Saturday Results
Aqueduct R10.  Cigar Mile--G1.  Our first pick, Secret Circle, finished 2nd for show money of $3.30.  Our second pick, Vyjack, finished 5th. Our third pick, Itsmyluckyday, finished off the board.
Superfecta went 1-6-9-7.
Bankroll plummets to $5.54.
 

Thursday Turfday at Hollywood Park

Opening up our horse racing weekend we take a look at a nice little Turf race at Hollywood Park.

Betfair Hollywood Park Race 2 {1 1/4 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance Optional Claiming}
A small field of six will go to the grass.  The majority in this race appear to be closing types which leaves the race for the forwardly placed to do well.

#3 Quaintly (Leparoux / Biancone) looks tough with the second highest last out speed number and a peaking workout.  She holds the highest speed number at the distance and has the ability to stay close to the pace.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Glowing Spirit [BRZ] (Maldonado / Avila) will challenge with her front running duties.  She holds the highest last out speed number and has put in two endurance building workouts.  This Brazilian bred could wire the field.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Salez [IRE] (Quinonez / Callaghan) will be a contender coming off a year plus layoff.  She ran well in Europe and will now be making her first North American start with four quality workouts under her belt.

#6 Remarkable Moon (Gomez / Gallagher) should be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three hearty workouts.  She should be closing in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Quaintly, #4 Glowing Spirit [BRZ] / #3, #4 / #2 Salez [IRE], #6 Remarkable Moon / #2, #6.



Last Superfecta Sunday (11/25) Results
Betfair Hollywood Park R5.  Matriarch--G1.  We captured only two of the four 10 CENT Superfecta box runners.  Superfecta went 4-1-7-8.  Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Future Generation [IRE], finished 4th.
Bankroll tumbles to $2.16.  We will supplement with $10.00 for this horse racing weekend's fun.

Superfecta Sunday in Tinsel Town

Concluding our abbreviated horse racing weekend with a terrific Turf mile at Hollywood Park, we will try to cobble together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

Betfair Hollywood Park Race 5 {Matriarch~G1~1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A super high quality field of eight will prance onto the grass in this annual race.  It comes up equally divided between the forwardly placed and those coming from off the pace.  All but two in here have had a short freshening before heading back to competition.  It will be an exciting race.

#2 Emulous [GB] (Smullen / Weld) could go off as the favorite with a superb last out race in Ireland.  She is sporting a two race progression and has put in one quality workout.  This is her distance as she is 85% in the money in the Turf mile.  Clearly the one to beat.

#5 Dayatthespa (Castellano / C. Brown) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four robust peaking workouts.  She should be forwarly placed ready to strike at the top of the stretch.

#8 Future Generation [IRE] (Dominguez / Clement) should be in contention with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one efficient workout.  She should stay close ready to pounce.  She has three wins at six starts at this distance.  This Irish bred is our bronze horseshoe selection for this Superfecta Sunday.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Tiz Flirtatious (Bejarano / M. Jones) should be a contender with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts.  She is 100% in the money in her five race career.  Look for her to stride from off the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Emulous [GB]  +  #5 Dayatthespa  +  #8 Future Generation [IRE]  +  #1 Tiz Flirtatious.



Stakes Saturday Results
Calder Racecourse R9.  W.L. McKnight--G2.  Our first pick, Ioya Bigtime, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Forte Dei Marmi [GB], finished 8th (last).  Our third pick, Prince Will I Am, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 7-3-10-1.
Bankroll gets washed out falling to $1.56.  We will supplement with a fin for todays race.