Stakes Saturday in the Midwest Heat

We will enjoy our Stakes Saturday under sunny skies and terrific warmth.

Arlington International Race 6 {Chicago Handicap~G3~7 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Graded Stakes}

A great crop of nine talented ladies will go to the gate in this annual affair. There is enough speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close which should make for a competitive event. A couple of these gals are exited grade ones. It should be a great race on the Arlington poly-track.

#5 Sarah Sis (Valdivia / Mason) might have the edge with the highest speed number at this distance and four spectacular workouts. She is 100% in the money over the Arlington surface from two tries. A daughter of Sharp Humor, this gal should be forwardly placed ready to strike.

$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Minks Aprise (A. Solis / Dickinson) is the California invader that will mount a serious challenge with the second highest last out speed number over the downhill Turf at Santa Anita. She has put in three sharp peaking workouts in preparation. This daughter of Northern Afleet will cruise along ready to quicken going into the stretch.

$2 SHOW.

#9 Seeking Treasure (F. Torres / Mathews) should contend with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two superb workouts. She is dropping in from a mile Turf run. A daughter of Run Away and Hide she should close furiously with the right pace.

$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#3 You Bought Her (Murrill / Hinsley) should be there in the closing paces with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and four powerful peaking workouts. This daughter of Graeme Hall is coming out of a Grade One and has a superb record at this distance.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Sara Sis  /  #8 Minks Aprise  /  #9 Seeking Treasure, #3 You Bought Her  /  All

Last Superfecta Sunday (6/19) Results

Monmouth Park R10.  Pegasus--G3.  We faltered in our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort yielding only two of the four wagering interests required.  Superfecta went 6-2-1-3.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Abiding Star, finished 6th.

Bankroll takes a tumble to $146.16.

Superfecta Sunday on the Jersey Shore

Off we go to the Jersey shore for a great graded stakes race.

Monmouth Park Race 10 {Pegasus~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A bold group of seven will go to the gate in this annual event. There are five Triple Crown nominees ready to go. Plenty of speed may make for a scintillating pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. It should be a excellent race. Our task is to weave together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#4 Unified (J. Ortiz / Jerkens) is the horse to beat. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four superlative peaking workouts. This guy should be forwardly placed waiting to cut out from the leaders. Not much value can be expected as he is likely to go off at even odds.

#7 Abiding Star (Acosta / Allard) should be able to get back at it after a disappointing performance in the Preakness. He holds the highest speed number at the distance and two stout workouts. He should be involved deeply in the pace scenario. A nice improvement should be expected. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$2 SHOW.

#6 Donegal Moon (Bravo / Pletcher) should contend especially with a hot pace. This guy holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sound workouts. He should travel comfortably close to the pace ready to strike.

#2 Extinct Charm (D. Davis / B. Brown) could surprise with a couple of very good last out speed figs, a three race progression, and one strong workout. This lad will benefit greatly from a sizzling pace. He does hold two victories from four tries at this distance.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Unified  /  #7 Abiding Star  /  #6 Donegal Moon  /  #2 Extinct Charm.

Stakes Saturday Results

Churchill Downs R8.  Stephen Foster--G1.  Our first pick, Eagle, finished 2nd for show money of $5.10.  Our second pick, Effinex, finished 6th.

Superfecta went 2-7-4-5.

Bankroll sheds a couple bucks to settle at $150.56.

Belmont Turf Thursday

To start our Horse Racing Weekend we go to the Turf.

Belmont Park Race 7 {1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
A highly competitive group of nine will take to the grass in this feature.  It comes up a little light on speed which will make for an intriguing race.  The speed numbers at the mile distance are comparable.  A great race to watch and wager should unfold.

#6 Lawless Miss (Saez / Goldberg) could have a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one successful workout.  This gal could closely track the pace waiting for an opening.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#4 Mah Jong Madness (I Ortiz / Morrison) could wire this field with her versatile running style with a preponderance of speed.  She holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one solid workout.
$1 SHOW.

#2 English Rhythm (Castellano / Hess) will challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and two robust workouts.  She too has a tracking style which may allow her to set-up nicely for a strong strike in the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#3 Swakopmund (Franco / Hushion) should figure prominently in this race with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts.  She is yet another that will use her tracking style to great benefit.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 Lawless Miss / #4 Mah Jong Madness / #2 English Rhythm / #3 Swakopmund.



Last Superfecta Sunday's (6/16) Results
Monmouth Park R11.  Pegasus--G3.  Due to scratches, no 10 CENT Superfecta was offered in this race.  In addition, our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Edge of Reality, was scratched.
Bankroll remains unchanged at $4.10.

Superfecta Sunday along the Jersey Shore

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads everywhere.

On this pleasant Superfecta Sunday we take a look at a nice race at Monmouth.

Monmouth Park R11 {Pegasus~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A compact field of six will make the start in this graded affair.  There are four Triple Crown nominated horses in the race, two of which mad it to the big dance, KD 139.  There is a fair amount of speed to keep the pace hot.  This race will showcase two of the best three year-olds in the country.  With a short field we will shy away from the 10 CENT Superfecta Box and deploy what we like to call the "Lambrakis method".  The strategy is named after superlative Southern California handicapper, Paul Lambrakis.  Heck he wrote a book about it; The 10 Cent Superfecta Betting Guide, available at www.10centsuperfecta.com.  We are in bankroll recovery mode now.  Any assistance we can acquire will make for a good day.

#2 Verrazano (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) should lead the field from start to finish.  he may have disappointed in his last out, the Kentucky Derby, but this fella rolled to four straight wins prior to that start.  He holds the second highest speed number at the distance and has put in three superb workouts.  He appears ready to go back to his winning ways.

#6 Itsmyluckyday (Smith / Plesa) will challenge with the highest last out speed number, the highest speed number at the distance, a two race progression, and two top-notch workouts.  He should track the pace and unleash in the stretch.  If the pace gets hot, it could be his lucky day.

#3 Edge of Reality (Elliott / A. Dutrow) could be in the mix with a quality pressing attack.  He holds the third best last out speed number, a three race progression, and three strong peaking workouts.  This guy is one of the four Triple Crown nominees that has the potential to prove his mettle.  He is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.
$2 SHOW.

Balance of the Field.
#4 Gefest (Trujillo / Dorochenko) could be forwardly placed and hold on to get a piece of the purse pie.  His last outing was at this distance over Turf at Arlington Park which puts him in with the second best last out speed number.  He is working a three race progression and has put in one excellent bullet workout.
#1 Reporting Star or #1A Kanturk Kid (Serpa / O'Connell) are coming out of a stakes race with decent speed numbers.  Both have two hearty workouts.  Depending on who gets the call, either could factor into the pace as well as the race.
#5 Bethel (Pedroza / Dorochenko) is the final Triple Crown nominee that still needs to prove himself.  He has a couple of o.k. last out speed numbers.  This guy would benefit greatly from a pace meltdown.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Verrazano, #6 Itsmyluckyday / #2, #6, #3 Edge of Reality / #2, #6, #3, #4 Gefest / #2, #6, #3, #4, #1 Reporting Star (#1A Kanturk Kid), #5 Bethel.



Stakes Saturday Results
Belmont Park R8.  Hill Prince--G3.  Our first pick, Michael With Us, finished 8th.  Our second pick, Shining Copper, finished 7th.  Our third pick, Red Rifle, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 12-3-5-9.
Bankroll gets blasted, falling to $4.10.