A Little Spiral Stakes Saturday

Off we go to Kentucky for another KD 143 prep race.

Turfway Park Race 10 {Spiral Stakes~G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of eleven will go to the gate in this Kentucky Derby prep race. There is sufficient speed to maintain a fluid pace. Speed figs are all fairly close, but most in here have not traveled over a synthetic surface preferring Turf instead. Those that have gone over the synth might have a bit of an advantage; however, usually horses racing over the Turf can make a smooth transition to synthetic surfaces. This is a handicappers dream race with a highly contentious field. It will be one of the better ones on the day.

#2 Soglio (McCarthy / Motion) could take another step forward coming in from the West coast. He holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and has put in three terrific workouts. This lad will be stretching out to this distance.  A son of Scat Daddy, watch him track and close gallantly.

$2 WIN  / $3 PLACE  /  $4 SHOW.

#12 En Hanse (Albarado / Maker) should challenge with a couple of good last out speed numbers, hitting in the board in both. He shows one dynamic workout and is 100% in the money over the Turfway track. A son of Hansen, he has the tactical speed to stay the course.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Kitten's Cat (L. Saez / Sharp) could go off as the favorite with the highest last out spee number and two solid workouts. He will be making the transition from Turf to synth holding an impressive 85% in the money record from seven starts. A son of Kitten's Joy, he should track the pace closely.

$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#9 Parlor (Castanon / Kenneally) should contend with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three hearty workouts. This guy will be stretching out and trying the synthetic for the first time. A son of Lonhro [AUS], he will be closing dynamically heading for home.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Sogolio  /  #12 En Hanse  /  #8 Kitten's Cat  /  #9 Parlor, ALL.

Last Superfrecta Sunday (3/19) Results

Santa Anita Park R8.  Pasadena Stakes.  We missed out on our 10 CENT Superfecta box play capturing only two of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 8-5-6-10.

Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Conquest Farenheit, won for show money of $2.60.

Bankroll dips to $63.89.

Superfecta Sunday at Santa Anita

Back to Turf action for Superfecta Sunday at the "Great Race Place".

Santa Anita Park Race 8 {Pasadena Stakes~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Stakes}

A great field of ten will go to the green in this annual event. There is speed which should produce a hot pace. Speed numbers are very close. A competitive event is assured. Many in here have regal pedigrees for fine Turf action. Our task is to sew together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be one of the best races of the day.

#8 Conquest Farenheit (N. Arroyo / Miller) might have the advantage with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three hearty peaking workouts. This guy should be forwardly placed, ready to strike in the stretch. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#5 Taco (Rios / Loza) comes in from Houston where he raced last out for a win in a stakes competition. He holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers and has posted a win at this distance. This guy is undefeated in four starts. As a speedy pace will develop, he will benefit greatly from it with his track and close running style.

#9 Zakaroff (Talamo / Specht) comes down from Golden Gate where he won a grade three event. This guy holds the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three smashing workouts. He will journey on to the Turf for the first time. Watch him track the speedy pace and launch into the stretch.

#2 Taxman's Quest (Prat / Mandella) will be dueling on the front end with the other speeds in the race. He holds a couple of decent last out speed numbers where he earned victories in both. This lad will be stretching out and hitting the Turf for the first time. He will be pursuing his third win in a row having put in four high quality peaking workouts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Conquest Farenheit  +  #5 Taco  +  #9 Zakaroff  +  #2 Taxman's Quest.

Stakes Saturday Results

Oaklawn Park R10.  Rebel--G2. Our first pick, Lookin At Lee, finished 6th.  Our second pick, American Anthem, finished 10th.  Our third pick, Petrov, finished 4th.

Superfecta went 6-3-5-4.

Bankroll gets blanked, dropping to $65.77.

Turfway to the Derby

Another thrilling Stakes Saturday is on the docket.  Today we look at an excellent handicapping challenge at Turfway Park.

Turfway Park Race 10 {Vinery Spiral Stakes~G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A great full field of twelve will step off onto the Polytrack in this 41st annual event.  There will be pace, some trackers and a handful of closers.  It should be an exciting race.

#12 Handsome Mike (Rosario / O'Neill) looks much the best with the highest speed number at the distance, the highest last out speed number, and one stamina inducing workout.  He should be forwardly placed ready to move fluidly in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Ill Conceived (Elliott / Servis) has decent tactical speed and will challenge.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and two superb workouts.  This 88% in the money runner could show more improvement.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Heavy Breathing (Castellano / Pletcher) will be a contender with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number, a decent win at this distance, and two strong, peaking workouts.  He should be forwardly placed readying a good turn of hoove.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Tizanexpense (Lebron / Maker) will be in the hunt sharing the third highest last out speed number, holding a five race progression, and putting in two swift workouts.  He could track and close in on a speedy pace.

#1 Russian Greek (Nakatani / Hollendorfer) will be in the mix also sharing the third highest last out speed number, pulling a five race progression, and putting in five superior, peaking workouts.  Would not be a surprise if he finds himself in the winners circle.

10 CENT Superfecta

#12 Handsome Mike / #7 Ill Conceived / #3 Heavy Breathing / #9 Tizanexpense, #1 Russian Greek.



Friday's Results
Santa Anita R7.  Pasadena.  Our first pick, Stoney Fleece, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Chips All In, won (1st) for show money of $3.60.
Superfecta went 4-5-6-8.
Bankroll gets shaved a few cents to $27.77.

Turf Friday at Santa Anita

We start a shortened horse racing weekend on a Friday.  Today we look at a very nice mile Turf race at scenic Santa Anita.

Santa Anita Race 7 {Pasadena~1 mile~TURF~3 year old~Stakes}
A great field of ten 3 year olds will line up for this annual race.  A little speed and a lot of trackers will make for an interesting race.

#10 Stoney Fleece (Rosario / Sadler) appears to have a slight edge with fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and three excellent workouts.  He has tactical speed to put him close ready for a terrific stretch run.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Chips All In (Quinonez / Mullins) will challenge with the second highest speed number at the distance and two high octane workouts.  He is coming off a longer route.  This guy should press the pace waiting to strike.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Vibrato Jazz (Smith / Sadler) is a Triple Crown nominee who will be in contention sharing the fourth highest last out speed number, holding a four race progression, and putting in three strengthening workouts.

#9 Buffalo Billy [IRE] (Bejarano / Gallagher) will be stretching out to this mile distance with a solid run in Ireland last out, a four race progression running overseas, and three solid workouts.

10 CENT Superfecta

#10 Stoney Fleece / #4 Chips All In / #7 Vibrato Jazz / #9 Buffalo Billy [IRE].



Last Sunday's Results
Santa Anita R7.  Santana Mile.  We hit our 10 CENT Superfecta Box for $11.42 in winnings.  The Superfecta went 7-4-6-2.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Tweebster, finished 4th.
Bankroll sprouts to $28.27.