Short and Sweet Stakes Saturday

Today we take a look at a short and sweet graded stakes race for our Stakes Saturday.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {Mr. Prospector~G3~7 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A solid field of six will go to the gate in this annual event. There is plenty of speed to keep a dashing pace. Speed figs are fairly close. Two tremendous millionaires will give it their all in this race. All will be firing fresh. It should be a swift and exciting race.

#2 Imperial Hint (Castellano / Carvajal) is primed for a big effort with the highest last out speed number and two sensational bullet workouts. This lad has already scored three wins from five starts at this very distance. A millionaire son of Imperialism, he should be traveling right off the pace ready to spring forward for the win.
$1 WIN.

#6 Diamond Oops (Leparoux / Biancone) looks ready to challenge coming of a mile route and engaging in two serious peaking bullet workouts. He holds the third highest speed number over the dirt and loves the Gulfstream surface. A son of Lookin at Lucky, he should be tracking the pace ready to unleash in the stretch.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Zenden (Velazquez / Pletcher) could surprise with the second highest last out speed number and four vigorous workouts. He is 100% in the money over the Gulfstream dirt. A son of Fed Biz, he has the tactical speed to stay in it no matter what pace develops.
$1 SHOW.

#3 X Y Jet (Jaramillo / Navarro) is coming off an extended layoff where he was last seen in Dubai scoring a victory. This millionaire has put in three strong workouts prepping for this race. He is the speed with the highest speed fig over the Gulfstream dirt. A son of Kantharos, he poses the biggest threat to our top pick.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#2 Imperial Hint  /  #6 Diamond Oops,  #4 Zenden,  #3 X Y Jet.




Last Superfecta Sunday (12/15) Results
Remington Park R8.  Trapeze Stakes.  We hit our 10 CENT Superfecta Box earning $35.22 for our effort.  Superfecta went 3-8-2-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Caribbean Sea, finished 2nd for show money of $5.80.
Bankroll rises again to $124.86.

Christmas Eve Superfecta Sunday

We look in on the Turf in glorious South Florida for our Superfecta Sunday on Christmas Eve.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {7 1/2 Furlongs~TURF~2 year-old~Fillies~Optional Claiming}

A grand field of twelve fillies will hit the green in this feature race. There is enough speed to carry a swift pace. Speed numbers look fairly close as these youngsters battle gracefully before turning when we turn into the New year. Our task is to group together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta ticket.

#4 Lenamarie (L. Saez / Kenneally) looks like she might have the edge with the highest (three-way tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sound workouts. She is 100% in the money from two career starts. A daughter of Paynter, she should track and close neatly. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$1 SHOW.

#8 Go Nori Go (Gaffalione / Maker) should challenge sharing that highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two superb workouts. She is 83% in the money at this distance and 100% in the money over the Gulfstream course. This daughter of Lookin At Lucky could wire this group with a speedy pace upfront.

#9 My Masterpiece (P. Lopez / Wilensky) will be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number at a slightly longer route and two super strong workouts. A daughter of Midnight Lute, she should be tracking the pace ready to strike heading into the stretch.

#10 Annabella Queen (Vazquez / D'Angelo) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts. She should be forwardly placed seeking to get first jump on the pace setters. A daughter of Wildcat Heir, she loves the grass.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Lenamarie  +  #8 Go Nori Go  +  #9 My Masterpeice  +  #10 Annabella Queen.

Stakes Saturday Results

Gulfstream Park R10.  Mr. Prospector Stakes--G3.  Our first pick, X Y Jet, won (1st) for win money of $2.50. Our second pick, Yourdreamsormine, finished 9th.   Our third pick, First Growth, finished 3rd for show money of $1.80.

Superfecta went 6-1-2-5.

Bankroll dips to $50.92.

Stakes Saturday in the Sunshine

On this Stakes Saturday we take in a roaring graded stakes sprint in sunny Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 10 {Mr. Prospector~G3~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A high caliber field of ten will hit the Florida dirt in this annual contest. There is speed which insures a contested pace. Last out speed numbers are fairly close making for a competitive event. Only two in here have hit the triple-digit speed number in their careers. it should be a greatly exhilarating speed fest.

#6 X Y Jet (Jaramillo / J. Navarro) will go off as the deserved favorite. He is coming back from a little over a year layoff, but has trained progressively. This lad is the class of the field and should be victorious on his return. Difficult to wager against him with four dynamite workouts prepping for this one. A son of Kantharos, he should take the lead and not look back. Odds will be low. Consequently, a token win wager will be made.

$1 WIN.

#3 Yourdreamsormine (L. Saez / Dobles) should challenge as the other horse holding a triple-digit speed number. This guy has a couple of good last out speed numbers and four superb workouts. With a strong pace, he will use his tracking capability to good advantage. A son of Mr. Sekiguchi, he favours the distance and cherishes the Gulfstream Park track.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#1 First Growth (Carrales / Londono) should contend with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout. This lad also holds the second highest speed number at the distance. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he has the tactical speed to adjust to any pace developments.

$1 SHOW.

#7 Fire Mission (Gaffalione / J. Navarro) will be in the mix as he shoots for his fifth win in a row. This guy holds the second highest last out speed number and one bullet workout. He should be forwardly placed at a distance he relishes as he holds the third highest speed number at it. A son of Wildcat Heir, he holds the most wins of this field at an amazing sixteen.

10 CENT Superfecta 

#6 X Y Jet  /  #3 Yourdreamsormine  /  #1 First Growth, #7 Fire Mission  /  ALL.

Furlong Friday Results

Fair Grounds Race Course R5.  Maiden Claiming.  Our pick, Sacred Storm, finished 2nd for show money of $1.30.

We crapped out on our 10 CENT Superecta effort blowing six Washington's on it. Superfecta went 2-7-1-3.

Bankroll plummets to $53.02.

Final Superfecta Sunday of 2012

We look at the final Superfecta Sunday of the year at magnificent Santa Anita.

Santa Anita Race 8 {Robert J. Frankel~G3~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A field of nine gracious ladies line up this tribute to the great Southern California trainer.  Contrary to what the odds gods have conjured up for the morning line, this one is a bugger of a handicapping challenge.  Hopefully the weather holds favorably and this one stays on the TURF.  Any one of the gals could win it.  There is enough of the forwardly placed to keep the pace sharp.  With the clear majority of the horses coming off a short layoff, it could come down to last out speed plus works.  Let's give our final effort of the year to plot a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#8 More Chocolate (Gomez / Sadler) could surprise with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two strengthening workouts.  She has the tactical speed to stay close to the pace and swoop on through in the stretch.  She is our bronze horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Halo Dolly (Talamo / Hollendorfer) will challenge with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and four superb workouts which include two bullets.  She can be expected to be part of the forwardly placed group.

#9 Tiz Flirtatious (Bejarano / M. Jones) should be a top contender with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression covering her three race career, and three endurance workouts.  She will come closing fast with a solid pace.

#3 Qaraaba [GB] (Leparoux / Callaghan) will enjoin the battle with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts.  She should be prepped for a solid closing.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 More Chocolate  +  #2 Halo Dolly  +  #9 Tiz Flirtatious  +  #3 Qaraaba [GB].



Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R5.  Mr. Prospector--G3.  Our first pick, Indiano, won (1st) for win money of $2.70 and show money of $1.05.  Our second pick, Partyallnightlong, was scratched.  Our third pick, Bull Dozer, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 6-3-4-1.
Bankroll nudges up a few cents to $6.66.

Last Stakes Saturday of 2012

Hard to believe 2012 is almost over.  Only days away from what promises to be a thrilling 2013.  On this last Stakes Saturday of the year we turn to a sprint in fabulous Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 5 {Mr. Prospector~G3~6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A small field of six professionals will go to the start.  This is a speed laden event that sets up well for those that stay close, but come off from the pace.  it should be a great race.

#6 Indiano (Saez / Wolfson) looks to have an edge in a smokin' pace.  He should bide his time and then come running with the second highest last out speed number and three modest workouts.  He shows the highest speed number at the distance.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#5 Partyallnightlong (Lezcano / Broome) could be getting ready for a new year celebration coming off an extended layoff.  He has done well off of all layoffs, mostly winning.  This guy has the third highest speed number at the distance and four very strong workouts prepping for a return to the track.  His pressing style will suit him well.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#1 Bull Dozer (Castellano / Maker) could be sneaky good in here with a couple of decent improving speed numbers, a two race progression, and two stout workouts.  He is another that might sit back and see how the pace develops.  Second highest speed number over the course helps his effort.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#4 Action Andy (J. Velazquez / Garcia) will certainly be in the mix with the highest last out speed number and one efficient workout.  He should be forwardly placed holding the second highest speed number at the distance.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Indiano / #5 Partyallnightlong / #1 Bull Dozer / #4 Action Andy.



Friday's Results
Santa Anita R2.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Lemon Hero, finished 8th.  Our second pick, Distant Image, finished 11th.  Our third pick, Indecise, won (1st) for show money of $4.00.
Superfecta went 11-1-7-5.
Bankroll falls to $6.01.