Sweet Mile on a Superfecta Sunday

Staying on at gorgeous Santa Anita for a sweet mile race.

Santa Anita Park Race 5 {1 mile~3 year-old Up~Allowance Optional Claiming}

A salty group of eight will go to the gate in this mile route. There is enough speed to keep an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close which should produce a contentious race. All of these lads have had powerful workouts in preparation for this race. Our task is to knit together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.  It should be a fine race.

#2 I Don't Care Who (Espinoza / Sadler) could have the edge with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route, a five race progression, and three superb workouts. This lad has the tactical speed to stay the course. He is our bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Iron Fist (Smith / Hollendorfer) will challenge as the prohibitive favorite. He holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four seriously sound workouts. He should sit right off the pace ready to pounce on the leaders.

#3 Grazen Sky (Bejarano / Miyadi) will contend with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and four robust workouts. This lad could be forwardly placed ready to strike.

#7 Tried and True (Pedroza / Harty) should be in the hunt with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three hearty workouts. Like many in this race, he enjoys the Santa Anita track. Look for him to be tracking and positioning for a quality effort.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 I Don't Care Who  +  #8 Iron Fist  +  #3 Grazen Sky  +  #7 Tried and True.



Stakes Saturday Results
Santa Anita Park R9.  Gold Cup--G1.  Our first pick, Catch A Flight [IRE], finished 3rd for show money of $2.40.  Our second pick, Hoppertunity, finished 2nd for show money of $3.40.
Superfecta went 2-6-9-11.
Bankroll gets shaved a dime to settle at $14.18.





 

Horse Racing Weekend to Begin at Belmont

Another exciting horse racing weekend begins at expansive Belmont Park.

Belmont Park Race 8 {1 mile~3 year old Up~Allowance}
A solid group of eight runners will engage in this mile feature. There is enough speed in here to have a rip-roaring pace. The speed numbers are relatively close among this group. It should be a highly competitive race.

#1 MJ Plus (C. Velasquez / Jacobson) looks primed and ready to seek out the victory. He holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two peaking workouts. This lad should be tracking the pace closely ready to strike.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Cool Samurai (Maragh / Shirreffs) is coming off a extended layoff having only raced once earlier in this year. He holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance and has put in three superb, peaking workouts.  This guy will be closing fast in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Sir Leslie (Lezcano / Serpe) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and a two race progression. This guy also holds the second highest speed fig at the distance. He should be tracking and closing swiftly in the latter stage of the race.

#8 Encryption (Lopez / Breen) should contend with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and two strong workouts. This lad has a versatile running style which should allow him to fit prominently within the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 MJ Plus  /  #4 Cool Samurai  /  #7 Sir Leslie  /  #8 Encryption.



Last Superfecta Sunday (9/7) Results
Monmouth Park R8.  Starter Handicap.  We fell short by one in our effort to put together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.  Superfecta went 7-3-8-9.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Dancing Lounge, finished 2nd for show money of $2.80.
Bankroll dips to $38.64.