PREAKNESS 150

 Oh Baltimore. We look in on the Stakes action at the historic racetrack, Pimlico. The focus will be on the 150th running of the Preakness.

Pimlico Race 13 {Preakness Stakes~G1~1 3/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A field of nine will go to the gate in the second Jewel of the Triple Crown.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to produce a sizzling pace in this race. Speed numbers are fairly close, though five in the field have already hit triple-digit speed figs. All will be racing over the Pimlico track for the first time. Only one has gone this exact distance. Three exit the Kentucky Derby which is slightly longer. It should be a fine classic for the record books.

#2 Journalism (Rispoli / McCarthy) is the horse to beat. Having placed second in KD 151 he wheels back in two weeks. This guy is the only horse that has cobbled together three triple-digit speed figs in a row. Two good workouts make him ready to roll. Look for him to track the pace and explode into the stretch. A son of Curlin, he is 100% in the money from six starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Goal Oriented (Prat / Baffert) will be making his third career start. He has speed but may sit right off the leaders. This colt holds the highest last out speed number and three powerful peaking workouts. He will stretch out to the distance. A son of Not This Time, he holds a 100% win rate from two starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Clever Again (J. Ortiz / Asmussen) comes in with the second highest last out speed number and four superb peaking workouts. He will show speed! This guy will be seeking his third win in a row. A son of American Pharoah, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 River Thames (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) holds the third highest lst out speed number and three solid workouts. He should sit right behind the leaders and get first jump heading into the stretch. A son of Maclean's Music, he is 100% in the money from four starts.

#4 Heart of Honor [GB] (S. Osborne / J. Osborne) comes into the US after racing in UAE. This guy has cobbled three seconds in a row and has hit the board twice at this distance. He could be tracking the pace closely ready to strike in the stretch. A son of Honor A.P., he is 100% in the money from six starts.

#7 Sandman (J. Velazquez / M. Casse) will be closing mightily into the hot pace that is expected. He exits the Derby seeking to improve. This guy drops slightly in distance and has one sound workout. A son of Tapit, he is 66% in the money from nine starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#2 Journalism  ///  #1 Goal Oriented,  #8 Clever Again,  #6 River Thames,  #4 Heart of Honor [GB],  #7 Sandman.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#1,  #8,  #6,  #4,  #7  ///  #2 Journalism.

Best of luck with all your Preakness Day wagers!!!

 

Preakness 149

 We look at the second jewel of the Triple Crown on this fantastic Stakes Saturday.

Pimlico Race 13 {Preakness~G1~1 3/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A fine field of eight will go to the gate in the 149th running of the Preakness.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Three exit the Kentucky Derby, including the Champ, Mystic Dan. The rest will attempt to prevent him from capturing the second race of the Triple Crown. There is sufficient speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed figs are fairly close, particularly among the main contenders. Only two have gone this exact distance. All will race over the Pimlico track for the first time. It should be a very exciting race.

#5 Mystic Dan (B. Hernandez / McPeek) could pull off the win on the way to the final race of the Triple Crown. He holds the highest last out speed number and two superb workouts. He should track the pace closely in a not so crowded field. The Kentucky Derby champ looks ready to roll. A millionaire son of Goldencents, he is 72% in the money from seven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Catching Freedom (Prat / B. Cox) will pose a mighty challenge with a win at this very distance. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two supreme workouts. This guy will track and close into a decent pace. A millionaire son of Constitution, he is 66% in the money from six starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Imagination (Dettori / Baffert) willl contend on the front-end attempting to wire the field. He comes out of the Santa Anita Derby where he posted the third highest last out speed number of this group. Four vigorous workouts add to his value. A son of Into Mischief, he is 100% in the money from six starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Tuscan Gold (Gaffalione / C. Brown) has already hit the board at this distance. He holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and four sturdy workouts. Look for him to track the pace and strike going into the stretch. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is 66% in the money from three starts.

#7 Just Steel (Rosario / Lukas) is likely to be forwardly placed as he was in KD 150. He has put in two stamina producing workouts in the last thirty days. This guy does hold the highest speed number over the dirt. A son of Justify, he is 58% in the money from twelve starts.

#2 Uncle Heavy (I. Ortiz / R. Reid) will stretch out to this distance to show improvement. This guy should track the pace. A son of Social Inclusion, he has a 60% win rate from five starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Mystic Dan  // #3 Catching Freedom,  #9 Imagination,  #8 Tuscan Gold,  #7 Just Steel,  #2 Uncle Heavy.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#3,  #9,  #8,  #7,  #2  //  #5 Mystic Dan.

Best of luck on all your Preakness Day wagers!!!

Let's Go Pimlico

 On this Superfecta Sunday we take a look at a nice sprint for the ladies at the famous Maryland track.

Pimlico Race 9 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Allowance Optional Claiming}

A solid group of ten will strut to the gate in this competitive sprint on the dirt.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is a huge amount of speed in this race. Consequently, the pace may boil over. Speed figs are very close making it any of these gals race to win. Most are proficient over the dirt and at the distance. Only four have raced over the Pimlico track. It should be a very challenging race to handicap and wager.

#1 Bazinga C (S. Russell / B. Russell) has a nice speed fig progression over her last three races. She holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route and three superb workouts. This gal has the tactical speed to patiently wait for the pace to develop and adjust accordingly. A daughter of Exaggerator, she is 78% in the money from fourteen career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Violent Vixen (Barbosa / C. Baker) is exceptional at this distance. She holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint and two strong workouts. This gal should be forwardly placed looking for position. A daughter of Violence, she is 57% in the money from fourteen starts.

#6 Royal Whisper (Toledo / B. Russell) should track the pace closely and strike while nearing the stretch. She holds the third highest last out speed number and one decent workout. A daughter of Palace Malice, she is 100% in the money from five starts.

#10 Rachels Rock (Rendon / David) comes in seeking her third win in a row. She holds the second highest (tie) last out speed number and three excellent workouts. Look for her to sit right off the leaders. A daughter of Jess's Dream, she has a 60% win rate from five career starts.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Crypto Mamma (P. Lopez / Breen) comes to this race off a route and four serious workouts. Should show speed. A daughter of Cloud Computing, she is 80% in the money from ten starts.

#7 Bandits Warrior (X. Perez / Robb) will show speed. A lover of the surface, distance, and course she will contend mightily. A daughter of Mosler, she is 68% in the money from sixteen starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Bazinga  +  #3 Violent Vixen  +  #6 Royal Whisper  +  #10 Rachel's Rock.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.40)

#1 Bazinga  /  #3 Violent Vixen,  #6 Royal Whisper  /  #3,  #6,  #10 Rachel's Rock,  #9 Crypto Mama,  #7 Bandits Warrior  /  ALL.

Best to luck to you on all your Superfecta Sunday wagers!!!

Happy PREAKNESS 148

 Oh Baltimore. We look at the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race 13 {Preakness~G1~1 3/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A modest field of seven will go to the gate in this year's second jewel of the Triple Crown. It could be an honest pace with three in here looking to be forwardly placed. Speed figs are fairly close as each of these lads continuing to improve in their three year-old season. Three sons of Good Magic make the race. It should be a decent running of the Preakness that follows a super good card.

Past Performances used: DRF Formulator.

#1 National Treasure (J. Velazquez / Baffert) should be part of the pace scenario with the hope of wiring the field. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four stellar peaking workouts. He comes out of the Santa Anita Derby with a fourth place finish. A son of Quality Road, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Mage (Castellano / Delgado) is the horse to beat. The Kentucky Derby winner is the only horse in the field sporting a triple digit "Beyer". Two stamina producing works add to his cause. He should track and close gallantly in this modest field. A son of Good Magic, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#7 Blazing Sevens (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) comes out of the Bluegrass Stakes at Keeneland with the fourth highest last out speed number and has put in four superb workouts in the last thirty days. He one of a number of trackers in the field. Another son of Good Magic, he is 66% in the money from six starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Red Route One (Rosario / Asmussen) will close into an honest pace with the third highest last out speed number and two sound peaking workouts. Son of Gun Runner, is 55% in the money from nine starts.

#2 Chase the Chaos (S. Russell / Moger) is another tracker who comes out ot the Cal Derby at Golden Gate Fields. Son of Astern [AUS], is 75% in the money. Should show improvement.

#6 Perform (Lynch / McGaughey) continues to show improvement coming out of the Federico Tescio at Laurel where he won. Three strong peaking workouts indicate he will run well. Another son of Good Magic, he is 57% in the money from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 National Treasure  //  #3 Mage,  #7 Blazing Sevens,  #5 Red Route One,  #2 Chase the Chaos,  #6 Perform.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#3,  #7,  #5,  #2,  #6  //  #1 National Treasure.

Best of luck to you in all Pimlico wagers!!!

Preakness 147

 Maryland is for Horse lovers. On this Stakes Saturday we take a look at the second leg of the Triple Crown.

Pimlico Race 13 {Preakness Stakes~1 3/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of nine will go to the gate in this fantastic race.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

There is plenty of speed to push forward a strong pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. Two millionaires make their start in this grade one. Three exit the Kentucky Derby in good order. It should be a great running of the Preakness.

#8 Epicenter (Rosario / Asmussen) comes in off a second place finish in KD 148. This colt holds the highest last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. He is the only one in this field to have hit the board twice at this distance from two efforts. He should be forwardly placed ready to strike in the stretch. A  millionaire son of Not This Time, he is 85% in the money from seven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Early Voting (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) should show speed with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four fantastic workouts. He will be stretching out to this distance for the first time. A son of Gun Runner, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Simplification (J. Velazquez / Sano) has the tactical speed to stay the course no matter what pace develops. He shares the second highest last out speed number along with two powerful workouts. A son of Creative Cause, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#4 Secret Oath (L. Saez / Lukas) is the only filly in the race coming off a scintillating win in the Kentucky Oaks. She holds the third highest last out speed number and one superb strengthening workout. Look for her to track the pace and launch into the stretch. A millionaire daughter of Arrogate, she is 87% in the money from eight career starts.

Other Wagering Interests:

#7 Armagnac (I. Ortiz / Yakteen) son of Quality Road, comes in from California with the fourth highest last out speed number and two high quality workouts. Will be forwardly placed.

#2 Creative Minister (B. Hernandez / McPeek) son of Creative Cause, comes in with two wins in a row and two solid workouts. Look for him to track the pace and strike in the stretch.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#8 Epicenter  //  #5 Early Voting,  #1 Simplification, #4 Secret Oath, #7 Armagnac,  #2 Creative Minister.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Epicenter  +  #5 Early Voting  +  #1 Simplification  +  #4 Secret Oath.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($10.80)

#8, #5, #1  /  #8, #5, #1, #4  /  #8, #5, #1, #4, #7, #2  /  #8, #5, #1, #4, #7, #2.

Best of luck to you all in every one of your Preakness Day wagers!!!

Preakness Day 2021

 An exciting day of racing across the country as we venture deep into Spring. Today the focus is on the second leg of the Triple Crown.

Pimlico Race 13 {PREAKNESS~G1~1 3/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A good field of ten will saunter over to the gate in this glorious classic.

Past Performances used:  DRF Classic.

There is speed as the two Baffert horses will battle on the front end with a couple of others joining the fray. Speed numbers are fairly close which should make the race competitive. Only one millionaire, #3 Medina Spirit, is in the field. Additionally, only three exit the Kentucky Derby to make the race and each deserve consideration. All will make there first start over the Pimlico track. It should be a fun and eye opening race.

#5 Midnight Bourbon (I. Ortiz / Asmussen) looks to improve on his KD 147 performance showing the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He should find a nice pocket close to the pace setters and seek to strike in the stretch. A son of Tiznow, he is 87% in the money from eight career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Concert Tour (Smith / Baffert) will challenge from the outside post with three solid last out speed numbers and three strong workouts. This lad could be part of the pace scenario with a clean break out of the gate. He will stretch out to this distance. A son of 2007 Kentucky Derby winner, Street Sense, he is 100% in the money from four career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#3 Medina Spirit (J. Velazquez / Baffert) will be the clear favorite and should be on the lead. The Kentucky Derby winner will be chasing the second jewel in the Triple Crown and has a good shot to accomplish that. He holds the highest last out speed number and only triple digit Beyer fig in the field. This guy has put in two hearty workouts in the past thirty days. A son of Protonico, he is 100% in the money from six career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#6 Rombauer (Prat / McCarthy) will take advantage of any grueling pace that might develop with a tracking-closing trip. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and four fierce peaking workouts. He is another that will be stretching out to this distance. A son of Twirling Candy, he is 66% in the money from six career starts.

$1 SHOW.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#5 Midnight Bourbon  //  #10 Concert Tour,  #3 Medina Spirit,  #6 Rombauer.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Midnight Bourbon  +  #10 Concert Tour  +  #3 Medina Spirit  +  #6 Rombauer.

Best of luck to all.  May at least 60 percent of your tickets cash for a nice Stakes Saturday profit.

Superfecta Sunday Turf at Belmont

 On this Superfecta Sunday we look at a nice Turf contest for the young fillies.

Belmont Park Race 7 {Miss Grillo~G2~1 1/16 mile~TURF~2 year-old~Fillies~Graded Contests}

A good field of eight young, still developing, fillies will hit the grass in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  TimeFormUS

This should be a very competitive event with any of these fillies capable of stepping forward for the victory. There is some speed to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only one has raced three times. Three of these gals will be stretching out to this distance for the first time. Our task is to loop together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fantastic race.

#8 Plum Ali (J. Ortiz / Clement) comes into this race with two successive wins and two fine workouts. She should be tracking and closing swiftly. This daughter of First Samurai, last raced at Kentucky Downs. She is our Bronze Horseshoe runner.

$1 SHOW.

#5 Director's Cut (D. Davis / M. Casse) is the only gal in this race that has already raced three times and successfully, hitting the board in all three efforts. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two superb peaking workouts. A daughter of Exaggerator, she last raced at Gulfstream Park.

#1 Lovestruck (J. Alvarado / Mott) holds the third highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. She won in her only start last out at Saratoga. This gal should track the pace ready to strike. A daughter of Tapit, she'll love this surface and distance.

#9 Editor At Large [IRE] (M. Franco / C. Brown) is another that won at first asking up at Saratoga. Her win came at this distance and she has put in two hearty workouts. She is another tracker that will allow for the pace to set up and then flourish. A daughter of Lope de Vega [IRE], she should show great improvement in her second career race.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Plum Ali  +  #5 Director's Cut  +  #1 Lovestruck  +  #9 Editor At Large [IRE].

Stakes Saturday Results

Pimlico R11.  PREAKNESS STAKES-G1.  Our first pick, Art Collector, finished 4th,  Our second pick, Authentic, finished 2nd for place money of $1.80 and show money of $3.20.  Our third pick, Max Player, finished 5th.

We failed in our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel effort. We only had three of the four wagering interests on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.  Superfecta went 4-9-6-3.

Bankroll continues to falter dropping to $21.47.

PREAKNESS Day

 Odd as it seems, on this first Saturday in October we have Preakness 145.

Pimlico Race 11 {Preakness~G1~1 3/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A strong field of eleven will go to the gate in this, the 145th running of the normally second jewel of the Triple crown.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

This should be a fantastic race as trainer Bob Baffert comes in with two entrants including Kentucky Derby 146 champ, Authentic. Trainer Steve Asmussen raises the stakes by entering three this classic race. There is a plethora of speed types which should make the pace sizzle. The speed numbers are fairly close, especially among the top tier. All have had amazing seasons and should run well enough to make this an exhilarating race.

#3 Art Collector (B. Hernandez / Drury) comes in with five wins in a row. He missed KD 146 due to a hoof issue. This lad is fresh showing the fourth highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He has the tactical speed to stay the course no matter what type of pace develops. A son of Bernardini, he is 66% in the money from nine career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2  PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Authentic (J. Velazquez / Baffert) should go off as the favorite with his field leading speed. Winner of last months Kentucky Derby he holds the highest last out speed number and two intense peaking workouts. This guy is ready for all challengers. A millionaire son of Into Mischief, he is 100% in the money from six career starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#8 Max Player (P. Lopez / Asmussen) should contend after a fifth place finish in KD 146. This guy holds a good last out speed number and has clocked three hearty peaking workouts He has taken down purse money in both of his efforts at this distance. Look for him to be closing swiftly in the stretch. A son of  Honor Code, he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$1 SHOW.

#4 Swiss Skydiver (Albarado / McPeek) is the only filly challenging the boys. She posts three excellent last out speed numbers and two solid workouts. She has a win at this distance. This gal will be part of the pace scenario adding some additional excitement to the race. A millionaire daughter of Daredevil, she is 90% in the money from ten career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#3 Art Collector  ///  #9 Authentic,  #8 Max Player, #4 Swiss Skydiver.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Art Collector  +  #9 Authentic  +  #8 Max Player  +  #4 Swiss Skydiver.

Last Superfecta Sunday (9/27) Results

Remmington Park R10.  Oklahoma Derby--G3.  We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort only getting two of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 5-8-4-7.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Shared Sense, won (1st) for show money of $2.80.

Bankroll dips to $31.87.

Stakes Saturday in Pennsylvania

On this Stakes Saturday we enjoy an exciting Turf mile in legendary Pennsylvania.

Penn National Race 11 {Penn Mile~G2~1 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A nice field of eight will hit the PA Turf in this annual competition. There is some speed to set decent fractions. Speed numbers are very close among this bunch. Not a single one of these hombre's have traveled over the Penn National course. It should be one of the best graded stakes races on the day.

#2 Thread of Blue (L. Saez / McLaughlin) should be able to wire this field in a controlled pace on the front end. He holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route and one solid workout. A son of Hard Spun, he is 100% in the money from three starts at this distance.

#6 The Black Album [FR] (Carmouche / Brisset) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. This lad is 62% in the money over the Turf from eight starts. A son of Wootton Bassett [GB], he should track this crew closely and explode into the stretch.

#9 Fluminense (E. Gonzalez / Asmussen) should contend with the second highest last out speed number at a sprint and two superb peaking workouts. He is 80% in the money from five career starts. A son of More Than Ready he should love getting back onto the Turf. Keeping our thin budget in mind we'll secure a show be on him.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Casa Creed (Alvarado / Mott) appears to be ready to take another step forward with three good last out speed figs and two robust workouts. This guy should be tracking and closing gallantly in the stretch. A son of Jimmy Creed, he holds the second highest (tie) speed number at this distance.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#2 Thread of Blue  /  #6 The Black Album [FR],  #9 Fluminense.  #3 Casa Creed.




Last Holiday Monday (5/27) Results
Pimlico R6.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Tap the Moment, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Lemon Zip, won (1st) for show money of $3.60.
Superfecta went 6-5-1-3.
Bankroll dips to $5.10.

Holiday Monday Racing in Maryland

Remembering those who have died in service to our country.

Today we take a look at a neat classic distance Turf race over the Maryland sod.

Pimlico Race 6 {1 1/2 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Allowance}

A good group of eight will hit the Turf in this allowance feature. It comes up a little short on speed, hence strategy and tactics will get one of these lads to the winners circle. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only two have gone this distance, #2 Tap the Moment and #5 Real Factor; both hitting the board. It should be a fantastic race on this Memorial Day.

#2 Tap the Moment (Boyce / Bosley) might have the edge with the highest last out speed number, winning at this very distance. This guy enjoys the Turf. A son of Tapizar, he will be part of the tracking group ready to battle through the stretch.
$1 WIN.

#6 Lemon Zip (Connor / Saiville) should pose a good challenge with the second highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He comes up from Tampa seeking to engage this Mid-Atlantic Turf crew. A son of Ghostzapper, he is another that will put his tracking capabilities to the test.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Real Factor (McCarthy / C. Lynch) should contend having gone this distance and securing the second highest speed number at same. He has put in two hearty workouts prepping for this race. A son of The Factor, he might lead them through the fractions.

#4 Broad Expanse (Karamanos / Worton) will be in the mix with a couple of o.k. last out speed numbers and one solid workout. He should improve going this longer distance. A son of Curlin, he should track and close handsomely.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#2 Tap the Moment  +  #6 Lemon Zip  +  #5 Real Factor  +  #4 Broad Expanse.




Superfecta Sunday Results
Sunray Park R10.  Dine Stakes.  We hit our 10 CENT Superfecta box for $6.44. Superfecta went 5-2-6-7.
Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, No Pasa Nada, finished 4th.
Bankroll gains a couple bucks to settle at $6.90,

Preakness 144

We celebrate the Preakness Stakes on this Stakes Saturday.

Pimlico Race 13 {PREAKNESS~G1~1 3/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A great full field of thirteen will go to the gate in the 144th running of the Preakness. There is sufficient speed to ignite a fast pace. Speed figs are surprisingly close which merits a sensationally competitive event. Only four in this field exit the Kentucky Derby. It should be a fantastic running of the second leg of the Triple Crown.

#4 Improbable (Smith / Baffert) is the most consistent in the group holding the third highest last out speed fig and putting in three superb peaking workouts. This guy appears ready to roll and should track the pace closely striking in the stretch. A son of City Zip, he has scored three wins and is 83% in the money from six career starts.
$2 WIN.

#3 Warriors Charge (Castellano / B. Cox) could be the big surprise as he continues to improve coming off two wins in a row. He holds the second highest last out speed number and has put in three super tough workouts. This son of Munnings is 100% in the money from five career starts. Look for him to show his tactical speed.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 War of Will (Gafalione / M. Casse) encountered trouble in KD 145 and should be able to scoot from the gate in good order here at Pimlico. This colt holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and has fastened together two bullet workouts. A son of War Front he has secured three victories and is 55% in the money from nine starts.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#12 Anothertwistafate (J. Ortiz / Wright) is another very consistent sort in the speed figure category. He shares the fourth highest last out speed number and has put in two hearty workouts. This son of Scat Daddy, is 83% in the money from six starts. He should be forwardly placed ready for action.

#11 Laughing Fox (Santana / Asmussen) should be in the mix as he continues to improve with each start. With a strong pace, this lad should be closing fluidly in the stretch. He has cobbled together three superior workouts in preparation. A son of Union Rags, he has grabbed three wins from seven starts.

#7 Alwaysmining (Centeno / Rubley) is Maryland's hope for the Preakness win. A speedster that has racked up six wins in a row, he will attempt to wire the field. A serious contender with seven wins from twelve career starts. A son of Stay Thirsty, he is 66% in the money overall.

$1 Stakes Saturday Exacta Wheel

#4 Improbable  /  #3 Warrior's Charge,  #1 War of Will,  #12 Anothertwistafate,  #11 Laughing Fox,  #7 Alwaysmining.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Improbable  +  #3  Warrior's Charge  +  #1 War of Will  +  #12 Anothertwistafate.



Last Superfecta Sunday (5/11) Results
Monmouth Park R9.  Long Branch Stakes.  Nearly half the field was scratched thereby scuttling both our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort and eliminating our Bronze Horseshoe show ticket. Our Bronze Horseshoe selection, Union's Destiny, did finish 3rd to no effect.
Bankroll remains the same at $3.86. We will supplement with a Jackson for this Horse racing weekend.

Santa Anita Superfecta Sunday

We take a look at the maidens on this Superfecta Sunday at the "Great Race Place".

Santa Anita Park Race 7 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old~Fillies~Maiden Claiming}

A vibrant field of eleven will saunter to the gate in this Maiden race. There may be enough speed to keep an honest pace on the front end. Speed numbers for those that have a race or two under their saddle are fairly close. There are three first time starters in the field. It should be a challenging group to lasso a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket, but that is what we must try to do.

#3 Naughty Sophie (Prat / Miller) might have a slight edge as she makes her second start. She holds the highest last out speed number at a slightly longer sprint and has put in two solid works. She should be forwardly placed ready to strike. She is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#4 Tengs Rhythm (Desormeaux / Mullins) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number at a half a furlong longer distance and three sharp peaking workouts. This gal has hit the board in all three of her career starts including one at this distance. She should be tracking the pace.

#9 Baby Brown (Maldonado / Morey) should contend with the second highest last out speed number and two hearty workouts. She stretches out by a furlong and should enjoy a trip near the front end. This gal hit the board in her first career start.

#10 Much too Much (Ceballos / Machowsky) is a first time starter who looks primed and ready to go at first asking. A daughter of Colonel John, she has put in four superb peaking workouts prepping for her debut. Her trainer has strong stats with first timers.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Naughty Sopie  +  #4 Tengs Rhythm  +  #9 Baby Brown  +  #10 Much too Much.




Stakes Saturday Results 
Pimlico R13.  143rd PREAKNESS--G1.  Our first pick, Justify, won (1st) for win money of $1.40.  Our second pick, Good Magic, finished 4th.  Our third pick, Quip, finished 8th (last).
Finishing numbers were thus:  7-8-6-5-2.
Bankroll gets clobbered, dropping to 238.00.

Preakness 2018

Stakes Saturday and the second jewel of the Triple Crown.

Pimlico Race 13 {Preakness Stakes~G1~1 3/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A good group of eight will load into the gate on an incredibly sloppy track. The mudders will have their day frolicking in the soup.  Justify is the over all favorite and will be extremely hard to beat. There is plenty of speed to keep the pace moving. Speed numbers are fairly close with the top two Justify and Good Magic holding sway. It should be a terrific running of the Preakness.

#7 Justify (Smith / Baffert) coming off a thrilling Kentucky Derby win, this guy is set-up brilliantly to capture the second jewel of the Triple Crown. With the highest last out speed number and two strong workouts, he should be able to strut into the winners circle. A son of the late great Scat Daddy, he should stay very close to the pace in the early going and then make his move. We will key him in the exotics and place only a token win wager.
$1 WIN.

#5 Good Magic (J. Ortiz / C. Brown) should give a good fight for the win with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two solid works. A son of Curlin whose progeny have an affinity for the mud, he should put forth a solid effort while tracking the pace closely.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#1 Quip (Geroux / Brissett) should be gunning for the champs with plenty of rest after his 2nd place effort in the Arkansas Derby. He shares the third highest last out speed number and has put in two sound workouts prepping for the big race. This son of Distorted Humor should be another that sits in right behind the speed. He should enjoy the additional distance.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Lone Sailor (I. Ortiz / Amoss) should contend with a couple of very good last out speed numbers and two robust, peaking workouts. This son of Majestic Warrior should enjoy the slop as he guns the engines heading into the turn with a supreme closing kick. He is one of four exiting the Kentucky Derby.

#6 Tenfold (Santana / Asmussen) is a new shooter who just missed capturing a gate in KD144. He shares the third highest last out speed number. a two race progression, and three significant peaking workouts. A son of Curlin, he should be forwardly placed.

The Exotic Plays

Exacta Wheel  #7 Justify  /  #5 Good Magic, #1 Quip,  #2 Lone Sailor, #6 Tenfold.

Trifecta  #7 Justify  /  #5 Good Magic, #1 Quip  /  #2 Lone Sailor, #6 Tenfold.

Superfecta #7 Justify  /  #5 Good Magic  /  #1 Quip, #2 Lone Sailor,  #6 Tenfold  /  ALL.



Last Superfecta Sunday (5/13) Reults
Santa Anita R7.  Allowance Optional Claiming.  We misfired on our 10 CENT Superfecta play capturing only one of the four required for the win. Superfecta went 8-5-3-4.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Twentytentyvision, finished 4th.
Bankroll dips to $249.10.

Superfecta Sunday on the Poly

Congratulations to the connections of Exaggerator for winning Preakness 141.

Today we hit the home track and breath in that fresh poly examining a very tough low level claiming race.

Arlington International Race 8 {6 1/2 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Waiver Claiming}

A hard knocking group of eight will go to the gate in this last race of the Arlington International racing weekend. Pretty evenly divided between those that like to be up front and those that like to come from off the pace. Speed numbers are very close making for a handicapping challenge. Our task is to weave together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#5 Lights On Brite (Stanley / M. Perez) looks to move forward as the only horse to be in the money last out. He holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one peaking workout. This lad is the only one in the field with an overall in the money record above 50%. Watch him track and close gallantly. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.

$4 SHOW.

#8 Command the Land (Valdivia / Rivelli) is coming off a modest layoff holding the second highest last out speed number at a route and two fine peaking workouts. He loves the Arlington poly and this particular distance. He should be forwardly placed ready to attack.

#7 Paper Maker (Edgar Perez / E. Rodriguez) should contend with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three superb peaking workouts. He should be tracking the pace ready to cut through.

#1 Azeg (Murrill / Manley) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number. This guy holds the highest speed number at the distance. He should be forwardly placed for a maximum effort.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#5 Lights On Brite  +  #8 Command the Land  +  #7 Paper Maker  +  #1 Azeg.

Stakes Saturday Results

Pimlico R13.  PREAKNESS 141--G1.  Our first pick Exaggerator, won (1st) for win money of $3.60, place money of $3.20, and show money of $3.60.  Our second pick, Nyquist, finished 3rd.  Our third picks, Stradavari and Lani, finished 4th and 5th respectively.

Superfecta went 5-1-3-11.

Bankroll sheds a buck to settle at $17.86.

 

Preakness 141

Wet weather in Maryland will bring us the second jewel of the Triple Crown.

Pimlico Race 13 {PREAKNESS Stakes~G1~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A solid field of eleven will go to the gate in this Triple Crown race. Of course there is plentiful speed to keep a hotly contested pace. Three return from KD 142. The balance of the field are new shooters. Speed figures are fairly close with Nyquist, Exaggerator, and Stradavari all holding triple digits. It should be an exciting race as they all target the Kentucky Derby champ, Nyquist.

#5 Exaggerator (Desormeaux / Desormeaux) might turn the tables on the KD 142 winner as he relishes the muck more than other competitor in the field. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two power works. He is sure to come from the clouds attempting to run down the leaders in the stretch. A son of Curlin, he is one of three millionaires in the race.

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  #3 SHOW.

#3 Nyquist (Gutierrez / O'Neill) is the horse to beat. He has run to perfection in his eight career starts. No worries about the off track as he as won in his only start over such. This guy holds the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two stamina producing workouts. This son of Uncle Mo should be guided just off the pace of some very speedy types.

$1 PLACE.

#11 Stradavari (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) is a talented new shooter making his fourth career start. Early odds indicate he is a fan favorite. He holds the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three superb peaking workouts. This son of Medaglia d' Oro will sit just of the pace ready to strike.

$1 SHOW.

#6 Lani (Take / Matsunaga) is the third starter coming in from the Kentucky Derby. He appears to be getting acclimated to North America having completing his final preparatory workout up at Belmont. Curious!? This lad finished ninth in KD 142 cruising past tiring horses. A son of Tapit, he should get the proper pace to run into.

$1 SHOW.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

Yes, Pimlico requires a minimum dollar value on its 10 CENT Superfecta.

#5 Exaggerator  +  #3 Nyquist  +  #11 Stradavari  +  #6 Lani.

Friday's Results

Pimlico R11.  BLACK-EYED SUSAN--G1.  Our first pick, She's a Warrior, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Kinsley Kisses, finished 3rd for show money of $2.30. 

Superfecta went 5-4-10-2.

Bankroll tumbles to $18.86.

A Little Black Eye Friday

Out of the gate late we start our horse racing weekend on the eve of the second leg of the Triple Crown, we take in the big race for the ladies, the Black-Eyed Susan.

Pimlico Race 11 {Black-Eyed Susan~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A very talented field of twelve will go to the gate in this annual graded stakes race for the gals.  There is enough speed in this one to produce a speedy pace. Speed numbers vary widely which should make for an interesting race as many hope to improve. This race will be a highly watched and wagered event.

#6 She's a Warrior (Stevens / Eurton) could have an edge as she stretches out to this distance. She holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four strong peaking workouts. This gal is 100% in the money from six starts. Her patience sitting right off the pace could aid her effort.

$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

#10 Kinsley Kisses (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will be going from a sprint to this distance, but appears well prepped to do so. She holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sharp workouts. This gal should be motoring on the front end seeking to wire this field.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Go Maggie Go (L. Saez / Romans) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number in a grade one event, a three race progression, and two superb workouts. This gal should be tracking the pace and will benefit greatly if it heats up. She has already competed at this distance.

#3 Land Over Sea (Gutierrez / O'Neill) could go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number competing at this very distance. This gal has improved her speed fig with every start in her nine race career. A couple of hearty workouts helps her cause. A heated pace could make her the one to beat.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

Today we will box our superfecta investment as Pimlico requires a total minimum of one dollar for its 10 CENT Superfecta wager.

#6 She's a Warriot  +  #10 Kinsley Kisses  +  #5 Go Maggie Go  +  #3 Land Over Sea.

Last Superfecta Sunday (5/15) Results

Churchill Downs R7.  Allowance Optional Claiming.  We captured only two of the four wagering interests needed to cash our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. Superfecta went 9-1-8-5.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Generous Kitten, won (1st) for show money of $4.20.

Bankroll loses a couple of dimes to settle at $22.96

Stakes Saturday at Santa Anita

A wonderful Stakes Saturday across the nation on this fine Memorial Day weekend. Today we venture to Santa Anita for a fabulous Turf contest.

Santa Anita Park Race 6 {Fran's Valentine Stakes~1 mile~TURF~4 year old Up~Fillies/Mares~CA~Stakes}

A highly competitive field of eight will go to the green in this annual affair. There is enough speed to keep an honest pace up front. Speed figures are very close head to tail. Most of these gals really like the Santa Anita turf. It should be an  exciting race.

#3 Go West Marie (Stevens / Truman) should go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three superb workouts. She should get the pace she desires to track and close fluidly. This daughter of Western Fame is 100% in the money over the Santa Anita turf from seven starts.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Mangita (Gryder / Headley) should challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three hearty peaking workouts. She should be forwardly placed seeking to pounce going into the stretch. This daughter of Cyclotron is 87% in the money at the distance and over the Santa Anita grass from eight starts.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 My Monet (Nicolas / Agarie) should be in the hunt with the second highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer route, a five race progression, and two robust peaking workouts. This daughter of Desarchy should be rolling on or near the front end. She will be going for three wins in a row.

#2 Wild in the Saddle (Bejarano / Baltas) should contend sharing the second highest last out speed number, working a three race progression, and putting in four excellent workouts. She will be firing fresh from a brief layoff. This daughter of Silic [FR] will be near the front hoping to get first jump on the others coming from off the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Go West Maire  /  #7 Mangita  /  #1 My Monet  /  #2 Wild in the Saddle.



Friday's Results
Pimlico R9. Lifetime Claiming.  Our pick, Mellow Mei Mei, finished 9th (last).
Superfecta went 4-1-2-5.
Bankroll gets slammed to $26.68.

Furlong Friday at Pimlico

A beautiful Furlong Friday as we enter into the Memorial Day weekend.

Pimlico Race 9 {6 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Lifetime Claiming}
An interesting group of nine ladies will make the start in this winners of one race. There is plenty of forwardly placed gals in here to insure a frothy pace. Speed numbers appear to be fairly close. It should be a nice race.

#6 Mellow Mei Mei (McCarthy / Ness) might have an edge with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one robust workout. She should be close to the pace ready to strike. This gal likes the Pimlico course.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Synergist (Toledo / Magill) should challenge with the fourth highest last out speed number. This gal holds the highest speed number at the distance with a 62% in the money record from eight starts. She is another that enjoys the Pimlico track.

#3 Pennie My Love (Carrasco / Badillo) should be in the hunt with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts. She holds the second highest speed number at the six furlong distance. This gal should track the pace setters.

#8 O Reeley (Ortiz / Testerman) should be in the mix with a couple of good last out performances that earned decent speed figs. She shares the second highest speed number over the Pimlico course. This gal has the tactical speed to lead or track.

#4 Mast Cove (Chirinos / Robb) should contend with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one superb workout. This gal is another lover of the Pimlico dirt. She could be close to the pace ready to make her move.

10 CENT Superfecta
Pimlico requires a dollar minimum on their 10 CENT Superfecta wagers.  We will lay it out accordingly.

#6 Mellow Mei Mei, #1 Synergist  /  #6, #1, #3 Pennie My Love  /  #6, #1, #3, #8 O Reeley  /  #6, #1, #3, #8, #4 Mast Cove.



Thursday's Results
Belmont Park R7.  Our first pick, Hidden Vow, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Glowing Ember, finished 2nd for show money of $3.75.
Superfecta went 3-6-1-5.
Bankroll slips a few cents to $30.28.

Superfecta Sunday on Belmont Turf

What a grand running of the Preakness.
American Pharoah is the real deal.  Congratulations to his connections.

On this Superfecta Sunday we grab a little Turf at the site of the third leg of the Triple Crown.

Belmont Park Race 7 {1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~NY~Allowance}
A great group of ten turfers will take to the grass in this feature.  There is enough speed to guarantee a solid pace. Speed numbers are relatively close which should make for a competitive event. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket.

#10 Runaway Posse (Arroyo / Woolley) might have a slight edge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three spot-on peaking workouts. This lad will be stretching out for the distance. Watch him close swiftly into a solid pace. Having secured a win over the Belmont course, he is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#2 Thurgood (Franco / Clement) should challenge coming off an extended lay off. Lightly raced, he holds a 66% in the money record from three starts. He will be stretching out to this distance as a gelding. His connections do a fine job with horse returning to the track.  This guy should take up a tracking position and marshal an earnest closing.

#1 Macagone (J. Velazquez / Nihei) is also coming off an extended layoff. Prior to the layoff he rates the third highest last out speed number and a two race progression. He is the only runner in the group that has a victory at this distance. This lad has the tactical speed to fit in comfortably with whatever pace develops.

#9 Blue Shark (Alvarado / Donk) will be firing fresh off thirty rest and a maiden win. Among this group he holds the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one stout workout. He too has the tactical speed to stay the course.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Runaway Posse  +  #2 Thurgood  +  #1 Macagone  +  #9 Blue Shark.



Stakes Saturday Results
Pimlico R13.  PREAKNESS--G1.  Our first pick, American Pharoah, won (1st) for win money of $3.80.  Our second pick, Firing Line, finished 7th.  Our third pick, Tale of Verve, finished 2nd for show money of $8.80.
Superfecta went 1-5-7-2.
Bankroll gains a couple of bucks to settle at $32.63.
 

Preakness 2015

Time to get your Preak on for Stakes Saturday. It is Preakness Day.

Pimlico Race 13 {Preakness~G1~1 3/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

The top three finishers in the Kentucky Derby return to face each other in the second leg of the Triple Crown in a dynamite field of eight. This race comes up extraordinary speedy. It could mean that a couple of fellas that enjoy coming off the pace could reach out and grab a piece of the purse. Scattered T-storms and a 30% chance of rain could dampen the outcome, but Pharoah, having acquitted himself successfully in slop should still be on the trail for the Triple Crown.

#1 American Pharoah (Espinoza / Baffert) will be the odds on favorite, perhaps Americans favorite to win the Triple Crown this year. The KD 141 champ will be right on the pace as his stable mate, Dortmund, may wish to set it. He holds the highest last out speed number at the longer Kentucky Derby distance and has put in one sizzling bullet workout. This son of Pioneer of the Nile is out to make history.
$2 WIN.

#8 Firing Line (Stevens / Callaghan) is still coming into his own coming off a superb second place finish in KD 141. he holds the second highest last out speed number and has put in two robust workouts. This son of Line of David could sit right off the pace and enjoy eating up ground coming into the stretch. He could post a giant performance.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Tale of Verve (Rosario / Stewart) is coming off a maiden win at this exact distance at Keeneland. A son of Tale of Ekati, he should be in the hunt as the pace heats up. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two hearty workouts. This lad could be the big surprise on Preakness Day.
$2 SHOW.

Other Contenders

#2 Dortmund (M. Garcia / Baffert) should be the pace setter, but the long and arduous Triple Crown Trail may tucker this guy out. He shares the third highest last out speed number and has put in two stellar peaking workouts. This son of Big Brown should compete nobly as he attempts to thwart history.

#7 Divining Rod (Castellano / Delacour) could be another surprise also coming off the third highest last out speed number, working a two race progression, and putting in three superb peaking workouts. This son of Tapit bypassed KD 141 in favor of this race. He is in fine form and will be forwardly placed seeking to grab a piece.

10 CENT Superfecta
Remember, Pimlico requires a dollar minimum on its Superfecta wager.

#1 American Pharoah, #8 Firing Line  /  #1, #8  /  #5 Tale of Verve, #2 Dortmund, #7 Divining Rod  /  #5, #2, #7.



Friday's Results
Pimlico R8.  Adena Springs Miss Preakness--G3.  Our pick, Spark, failed to, err spark, finishing 5th.
Superfecta went 9-11-7-6. We had three of the four required for the 10 CENT Superfecta box.
Bankroll plummets to $30.23.