Grade Three Action Up North in Canada

 On this Stakes Saturday we take in another grade three Derby up in Canada.

Woodbine Race 9 {Ontario Derby~G3~1 1/8 mile~All Weather~3 year-old~ONT~Graded Stakes}

A fabulous field of nine Ontario bred Colts, fillies, and geldings will compete in this featured Derby.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This race comes up pretty light on speed so expect a Euro-quickening coming into the stretch. Two fillies will compete against the boys, both are excellent over the Tapeta. Speed numbers are very close making this race extremely competitive. All, but one has raced over the Woodbine track. It could be one of the most exciting races on this Stakes Saturday

#8 Forever Dixie (P. Husbands / M. Casse) will give chase to the lads and could come away with the victory. Expect her to track the pace and switch gears coming into the stretch. She has improved her speed figs in each of her last three earning the highest last out speed number of the group. A daughter of Quality Road, she is 60% in the money from ten starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Velocitor (Stein / K. Attard) is another with improving speed figs. He holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four hearty workouts. This gelding will be forwardly placed. He likes the surface, distance and Woodbine track. A son of Mor Spirit, he is 60% in the money from ten starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Touch'n Ride (Kimura / Giliforte) is one of seven dropping in distance. He will be running this distance for the first time. This gelding can be expected to track and close into the pace. He shares the second highest last out speed number and three solid workouts. A son of versatile sire, Candy Ride [ARG], he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Additional Wagering Interests

#5 Stanley House (R. Hernandez / De Paulo) enjoys the surface and Woodbine track. He should track the pace. Two powerful workouts keep him in the mix. Son of Army Mule, he is 66% itm from nine starts.

#2 American Blaze (Munger / Rycroft) drops in distance with two strong workouts. This guy holds the third highest last out speed number and will take up a tracking position. Son of American Freedon, is 66% itm from twelve starts. 

#10 Solo Album (Civaci / M. Casse) is the other filly in the race. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and one sound workout. She might take the lead by default with her tactical speed. A daughter of Curlin, she is 66% itm from nine starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#8 Forever Dixie  //  #6 Velocitor,  #7 Touch'n Ride,  #5 Stanley House,  #2 American Blaze,  #10 Solo Album.

Reverse the Wheel

#6,  #7,  #5,  #2,  #10  //  #8 Forever Dixie.

Best of luck with all of your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

Up Noth for Some Good Stakes Saturday Action

 We venture up North for a good Stakes sprint over the Tapeta.

Woodbine Race 6 {Ballade Stakes~6 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Ontario Bred~Stakes}

A splendid field of ten will go to the gate in this annual affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This truly competitive field sports speed figs that are very close. Interestingly, Sire Souper Speedy, has five daughters in the field. There is plenty of speed to keep the pace rolling. It should be one of the best stakes races on the day.

#7 Arties Princess (P. Husbands / S.A. Joseph) holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a route and two speedy workouts. She also holds the highest speed number at the distance. She should be forwardly placed. A daughter of We Miss Artie, she is 57% in the money from fourteen career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Miss Speedy (Civaci / M. Casse) holds the highest last out speed number and one solid workout. She is another that can be expected to be forwardly placed. This gal also holds the second highest speed number at the distance. One of the daughters of the aforementioned Souper Speedy, she is 54% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#3 Pleasures Gold (R. Hernandez / T. Attard) holds the second highest last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint and three formidable workouts. She should track the pace closely. This lady loves the surface, distance, and course. Another daughter of Souper Speedy, she is 77% in the money from nine career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#1 Talk to Ya Later (Munger / I. Black) has fired two powerful bullet workouts in the last thirty days. She holds one of the top speed figs among this group, over the Tapeta surface. Look for her to track and strike in the stretch. A daughter of Perfect Timber, she has two wins from eight starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Gamble's Silver (L. Contreras / J. Carroll) comes in with two wins in a row and four strong workouts. Daughter of Gamble's Exchange, she is 60% itm from fifteen starts. Another tracker ready to explode into the stretch.

#5 Souper Flashy (Kimura / K. Attard) has hit the board in her last three races. Shares third highest last out speed number and three diligent workouts. Another daughter of Souper Flashy, she is 66% itm from nine starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#7 Arties Princess  //  #9 Miss Speedy,  #3 Pleasures Gold,  #1 Talk to ya Later,  #10 Gamble's Silver,  #5 Souper Flashy.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#9,  #3,  #1,  #10,  #5  // #7 Artie's Princess.

Best of luck to all on your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!