Showing posts with label Monmouth Oaks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Monmouth Oaks. Show all posts

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Saratoga Superfecta Sunday

Superfecta Sunday, already. Once again our horse racing weekend seems to have gone faster than a group of speedsters going twenty-one and change through the first quarter. Today we take a look at a terrific Turf race at the "Spa".

Saratoga Race 9 {1 1/8 mile~inner TURF~3 year-old Up~Allowance}

A diligent group of eight will head to the green in this competitive Turf feature. There is more than enough speed signed on to keep a rolling pace. Speed figs are very close making this one quite the skirmish. Our task is to interlace a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#3 Team Colors (Castellano / Jerkens) may be the beneficiary of a hot pace as he closes in the stretch. He holds the second highest last out speed number at a longer Turf route, a two race progression, and three strong peaking workouts. This lad should improve in his second North American start. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Elmutahid (J. Ortiz / McLaughlin) should challenge with his tactical speed. He holds the highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer Turf route, a three race progression, and two hearty workouts. He moves up in class for this race.

#7 Macagone (Lezcano / Nihei) should contend with the highest speed number at the distance, the third highest (3-way tie) speed number at a longer route, and one superb workout. This guy should contend for leadership on the front end.

#4 Cuppa Joe (I. Ortiz / Esler) will enjoin the battle with second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout. He should be forwardly placed ready to hustle into the stretch. This guy will be stretching out for this race.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Team Colors  +  #6 Elmutahid  +  #7 Macagone  +  #4 Cuppa Joe.




Stakes Saturday Results
Monmouth Park R11.  Monmouth Oaks--G3. Our first pick, Light the City, finished 12th (last).  Our second pick, Delightful Joy, won (1st) for place money of $2.10 and show money of $3.20.  Our third pick, Curlish Figure, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 4-6-3-1.
Bankroll gets sliced up, settling at $20.81.

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Stakes Saturday at the Jersey Shore

We look in on a very contentious dirt route along the Jersey shore on this Stakes Saturday.

Monmouth Park Race 11 {Monmouth Oaks~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~fillies~Graded Stakes}

A highly talented field of eleven fillies trot to the gate in this annual affair. Some of the most successful conditioners in the country have brought their charges in for this significant race. There is plenty of speed and forwardly placed types to keep a fluid pace.  Speed numbers are super close making this one a highly competitive event. Most are coming in for this one as only three have covered the Monmouth ground. It should be a great race.

#8 Light the City (McCarthy / McLaughlin) has a slight edge having already scored a victory over the Monmouth track.  She holds the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two strong workouts. This gal can be expected to be forwardly placed ready to strike.  A daughter of Street Sense, she has hit the board 66% of the time from nine starts.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Delightful Joy (P. Lopez / C. Brown) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four stout workouts. This lass will be stretching out for this one. As a daughter of Tapit, she should have no trouble grabbing it. Expect her to track the pace closely and spring into the stretch.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#2 Curlish Figure (K. Coa  /  Proctor) should take another step forward as she has secured two victories in a row. She holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers from those wins, is working a tree race progression, and has put in three hearty workouts. As a daughter of Curlin she will sport a tracking/closing running style.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Eskenformoney (Bravo / Pletcher) should be in the thick of it with the second highest speed number at the distance. A daughter of Eskendreya, she should take up a tracking position. This gal has put in three solid workouts prepping for this race. She has, arguably, the top connections behind her for this race.

#11 High Dollar Women (Rocco / Hobby) comes into this race off a victory in the Indiana Oaks at Indiana Grand. She holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two stellar workouts. A daughter of Kentucky Derby winner, Super Saver, she should be forwardly placed seeking to pull away from the field.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Light the City  /  #4 Delightful Joy  /  #2 Curlish Figure  /  #6 Eskenformoney, #11 High Dollar Women.



Furlong Friday Results
Arlington International R2.  Maiden Claiming.  Our pick, WW Spring Storm, finished 4th.
Due to a key scratch we dumped our 10 CENT Superfecta play. Superfecta went 4-6-2-1.
Bankroll sheds two Lincolns to settle at 25.81.

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Superfecta Sunday in Sunny Southern California

On to sunny Southern California for this superb Superfecta Sunday.

Del Mar Race 8 {John C. Mabee~G2~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Graded Stakes}
A sound group of seven gals will go to the grass in this Sunday afternoon feature.  There is a bit of forwardly placed types to keep the pace steady.  These gals speed figures compare favorably. Most in here are coming off a brief freshening.  Our task with this competitive field is to fasten together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#6 Miss Serendipity [ARG] (Bejarano / McAnally) looks the best with by far the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four excellent peaking workouts.  She has the tactical speed to control the pace and stride away from this field.

#2 Every Way (Talamo / Stidham) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and two robust workouts. This will be her first race over the Del Mar Turf, but she appears to ship well.  She is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Moulin d Mougin (Smith / Mandella) will contend with a couple of very good last out speed numbers and four strong peaking workouts.  She has the ability to track closely in a forwardly placed position and jump into the stretch.

#8 Stormy Lucy (Nakatani / Moger) should be in the hunt with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three diligent workouts. This gal sports the second highest speed number at the distance.  She should be tracking and closing ably.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#6 Miss Serendipity [ARG]  +  #2 Every Way  +  #5 Moulin d Mougin  +  #8 Stormy Lucy.



Stakes Saturday Results
Monmouth Park R11.  Monmouth Oaks--G3.  Our first pick, Cassatt, won (1st) for win money of $5.40 and show money of $6.00.  Our second pick, Size, was scratched.  Our third pick, Ria Antonia, finished 4th.
We scuttled our superfecta due to two key scratches within our selections.  Superfecta went 5-2-4-1.
Bankroll gets a nice bump to $19.44.

Saturday, August 9, 2014

A Magnificent Stakes Saturday along the Jersey Shore

On to the Jersey Shore for Stakes Saturday where we take in a highly competitive route for the gals.

Monmouth Park Race 11 {Monmouth Oaks~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year old~Fillies~Stakes}
A group of ten beautiful fillies will go to the gate in this graded stakes feature.  There is enough speed to keep an honest pace.  All of these gals speed figs are very close. Most have positive in the money records.  It should be a very exciting race.

#5 Cassatt (Clark / L. Jones) might have a slight edge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three supreme workouts.  This lightly raced daughter of Tapit is 100% in the money from three career starts.  She comes into this race off a win at Delaware Park.  This gal should be tracking the pace ready to make her move.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Size (Alvarado / Mott) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two stout workouts.  This daughter of First Samurai may be hoping to control the pace or sit right off it. She holds the highest speed number at the distance, albeit over a muddy track. 
$2 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#1 Ria Antonia (Radosevich / Amoss) will contend with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three superb workouts.  This daughter of Rockport Harbor should track and close diligently.  She has the second highest speed number at the distance that sports a 75% in the money record from four tries.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Joint Return (Carmouche / Servis) will be in the mix with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and two strong peaking workouts. This daughter of Include will be closing fast into a wicked pace. She shows solid in the money records at the distance and overall.

#8 Offlee Golden (Bisono / DeMasi) could be the big surprise with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one confident workout.  This daughter of Offlee Wild will be stretching out to a route for the first time.  She has significant closing capability which could make her dangerous.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Cassatt  /  #7 Size  /  #1 Ria Antonia  /  #9 Joint Return, #8 Offlee Golden.



Friday's Results
Arlington International R6.  Claiming.  Our first pick, Scorpian Aly, finished 2nd for show money of $4.00.  Our second pick, Penelope Perfect, won (1st) for show money of $5.60.
Superfecta went 8-2-6-1.
Bankroll gets a pop to $15.04