Horse Racing Weekend Begins at the Spa

We begin our horse racing weekend with a nice mile race on the grass.

Saratoga Race 9 {NY Stallions Series~1 mile~inner TURF~3 year-old~fillies~Stakes}

A fine field of nine will take to the green in this Stakes contest. It could be more aptly called the Daughters of Freud stakes as six in this one were sired by Freud.  There is plenty of speed to keep a strong rolling pace. Speed numbers are close making it a competitive race as well. Hopefully the scattered Thunderstorms forecast stay away to keep this one on the Turf.

#8 Amazing Anne (Alvarado / Morley) is being wheeled back quickly and she might have an edge. This gal holds the highest last out speed number and is working a three race progression. She is 100% in the money over the Del Mar course from three starts. One of the Freud sisters, she holds the highest speed number at the distance.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE.

#3 Freudie Annie (J. Ortiz / Kenneally) should challenge with the highest speed number over the surface. She stretches out for this one and has put in three superb peaking workouts. This gal will show speed and may take up the lead, potentially holding on for an in the money performance.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Psychiatry (Carmouche / Bush) should contend with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three hearty workouts. She will be stretching out for this one exerting a pressing run. This gal has yet to be out of the money in three career starts.

#4 Loon River (Lezcano / Sciacca) should be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two solid workouts. She holds the second highest speed number at the distance while being 50% in the money at same.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Amazing Anne  /  #3 Freudie Annie  /  #1 Psychiatry  /  #4 Loon River.




Last Superfecta Sunday (8/9) Results
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club R4.  Claiming.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket, hitting three of four wagering interests. Superfecta went 7-1-4-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Atomic Rule, won (1st) for show money of $5.00.
Bankroll gains six dimes to settle at $46.26.

Friday TURF at Arlington Park

A welcome Friday brings us TURF.

Arlington Park Race 7 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A talented group of eight gals will take to the beautiful Arlington Turf in this feature race.  There is enough speed to keep the pace humming.  All but one in this race have a fifty percent or greater in the money record over the Arlington TURF.  It should be a dandy of a race.

#7 The Best Option (Torres / Block) appears most likely to take advantage of a heated pace with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two robust workouts.  She should be closing swiftly in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Richysthunderingal (Baird / Rivelli) should be the pacesetter and if she can control it with modest fractions could wire this field.  She holds the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and one peaking workout.  This gal might be ready for a romp.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Happy Henrietta (Castro / Boyce) should challenge with a forwardly placed run.  She holds the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one diligent workout.  This gal enjoys the Arlington TURF with the highest speed number over it.

#3 Razzleberry (E.E. Perez / Kassen) appears ready to be in the mix with the highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts.  She should be tracking the leaders closely ready to explode going into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 The Best Option / #5 Richysthunderingal / #1 Happy Henrietta / #3 Razzleberry.



Thursday's Results
Saratoga R9.  NY Stallion Series Stakes.  Our first pick, Palace Dreams, finished 3rd for show money of $1.20.  Our second pick, Adriatic Dream, finished out of the money.  Our third pick, Frosty Bay, won (1st) for show money of $2.10.
Superfecta went 7-9-3-8.
Bankroll gets shaved to $7.24.

Saratoga Stakes

We begin our horse racing weekend with a nice New York stakes race at the "Spa".

Saratgoga Race 9 {NY Stallion Series~1 mile~TURF~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A nice field of eleven gals will take to the grass in this wide open event.  It appears to be a little lacking in speedsters which may aid those with an affinity for the front.  This race should be a wonderful one.

#3 Palace Dreams (J. Ortiz / Duggan) looks to have an edge with a versatile running style that may find her motoring on the front end.  She holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and one stout workout.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#2 Adriatic Dream (J. Velazquez / Donk) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts.  She likes to close and will be yearning for a fruitful pace to do so.
$1 SHOW.

#7 Frosty Bay (Castellano / Schettino) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number and two solid peaking workouts.  She could be tracking the pace closely ready to roll.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Image of Noon (Lezcano / Ryerson) should be in the hunt with the fourth highest last out speed number and one good workout.  She is another that should be tracking the pace closely.

#1 Kelli Got Frosty (C. Velasquez / Rodriguez) could contend with a couple of decent last out efforts, a two race progression, and one hardy workout.  She is another with a versatile running style that could put her wheeling in front.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Palace Dreams / #2 Adriatic Dream / #7 Frosty Bay / #9 Image of Noon, #1 Kelli Got Frosty.



Last Superfecta Sunday (8/4) Results
Saratoga R8.  Optional Claiming.  We grabbed two of four in our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort.  Superfecta went 2-7-3-5.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Spooky Kitten, finished 7th.
Bankroll gets rolled and falls to $8.04.

Put on a Saratoga Smile

Thank goodness it is Friday.  Saratoga today, the Million tomorrow.  That's right, the Arlington Million is tomorrow with it's Turf friendly race card.

Saratoga Race 7 {Hall of Fame~G2~1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old~Stakes}
Another fantastic field of seven are scheduled to go to the gate for this Turf battle.  Four in the field are Triple Crown nominated and the others are beautifully improving three year-olds.  It appears there will be a strong pace among these closely matched competitors.

#7 Street Game (Curatolo / Serpe) will be the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, the highest (tie) speed number at the distance, and two solid workouts.  He should be one of the front runners running hard to hoping to hold off the late runners.
$1 WIN / SHOW.

#6 Big Blue Kitten (J. Velazquez / C. Brown) will challenge coming off his fourth win in a row with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and five superior, peaking workouts.  This speed demon could wire the field.
$1 PLACE / SHOW.

#3 Crimson China (Maragh / Motion) will also challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and one robust workout.  His closing style may benefit him spectacularly if the pace comes to a boil.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Rusler Hustler (Castellano / Mott) looks ready to take a big step up with a decent last out speed number, a three race progression, and two stellar, peaking workouts.  Could track the pace looking to stirke in the stretch.

#5 Humble and Hungry (J. Lezcano / Correa) looks hungry with the third highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts.  Will be in the hunt pressing the pace in attempt to secure a victory.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Street Game / #6 Big Blue Kitten / #3 Crimson China / #2 Rustler Hustler, #5 Humble and Hungry.



Thursday's Results
Saratoga R8.  NY Stallion Series.  Our first pick, Hessonite, won (1st) for win money of $2.45 and show money of $1.20.  Our second pick, Freud's Honour, finished 2nd for place money of $1.65 and show money of $1.20.  Our third pick, Warrior Up, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 7-5-1-6.
Bankroll picks up a few cents to $10.95.

Thursday at Saratoga

We are starting off the horse racing weekend at Saratoga.

Saratoga Race 8 {NY Stallions Series~1 mile~inner Turf~3 year old~stakes}
A very nice field of seven will go to the start including two filles.  Well apportioned among all running styles will make this an excellent race to wager and watch.

#7 Hessonite (Dominguez / Donk) could surprise this field with the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three fabulous, peaking workouts.  She could track and close if the pace heats up.
$1 WIN / SHOW.

#5 Freuds Honour (J. Velazquez / Sacco) will be the prohibitive favorite with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and is coming off a longer route in his last.  Should be forwardly placed.
$1 PLACE / SHOW.

#3 Warrior Up (Castro / Ubilio)  should run well with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one solid workout.  He should close into a very honest pace.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#6 Lady On the Run (Solis / Morrison) is the other filly that could do well sharing the second highest last out speed number, having a two race progression, and putting in two athletic workouts.  She should close in on the boys swiftly.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Hessonite / #5 Freuds Honour / #3 Warrior Up / #6 Lady On the Run.



Last Sunday's (8/7) Results
Del Mar R8.  Best Pal.  Our pick, Night Tide, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 2-1-3-7.
Our Bankroll washed away.  We will supplement with $10.00 to start our horse racing weekend.