Stakes Saturday on New Jersey Turf

On this Stakes Saturday we take a look at one of the premiere Turf races of the summer along the Jersey shore.

Monmouth Park Race 11 {United Nations Stakes~G1~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A wholesome field of eight will hit the grass in this annual premiere race. There is some speed to keep the pace rolling. Speed numbers are relatively close which should make it quite competitive. It should be a fascinating race.

#1 Bigger Picture (Bravo / Maker) looks to add to his large bank account with the second highest last out speed number at a longer Turf route and three superb peaking workouts. This well traveled lad loves the Monmouth course and the green in general. A son of Badge of Silver, he should be tracking the pace closely and spring into the stretch.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE.

#2 Channel Cat (L. Saez / Pletcher) should be one of the principle challengers with the highest last out speed number and two speedy peaking workouts. This lad should relish the "good" going as he continues to improve with each race. A son of English Channel, he should be forwardly placed ready to get first jump on the leaders heading for home.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#4 Focus Group (J. Ortiz  /  C. Brown) will contend and may go off as the favorite with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four sensational peaking workouts. This guy has stroked two wins from three starts at this distance. A son of Kitten's Joy, he should be part of the tracking group ready to roll smoothly into the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

#8 Monarchs Glen [GB] (Lezcano / Mott) should be in the mix with a couple of good last out speed numbers and two gallant peaking workouts. This will be his third North American start. A son of Frankel [GB], he is yet another that will be part of the tracking crew.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel

#1 Bigger Picture  /  #2 Channel Cat,  #4 Focus Group,  #8 Monarchs Glen [GB].

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Bigger Picture  /  #2 Channel Cat  /  #4 Focus Group,  #8 Monarchs Glen [GB]  /  ALL.



Last Superfecta Sunday (6/16) Results
Belmont Park R8.  Poker Stakes--G3.  We missed out on our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort, grabbing only two of the four required to cash. Superfecta went 4-2-3-9.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Gucci Factor, won (1st) for show money of $2.10).
Bankroll slips to $25.00.

Superfecta Sunday on the New York Turf

A very Happy Father's day to sires everywhere.
Off we go for a fabulous Turf race in the city that never sleeps.

Belmont Park Race 8 {Poker~G3~1 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A smashing field of nine will enter the green in this annual event. There is enough speed to create an honest pace. It is literally any horse's race as these fellas are equally matched. The speed figures are exceptionally close making it an excellent wagering race. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. It should be one of the best races on the day.

#4 Gucci Factor (Rosario / Clement) looks ready to win his third in a row with the second highest (tie) last out speed number. This guy loves the course and distance. A son of Gio Ponti, he should track the pace closely and charge into the stretch. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$1 SHOW.

#9 Dr. Edgar (D. Davis / Tagg) could go off as the favorite sharing the second highest last out speed number and putting in three solid workouts. He could take charge on the front end as one of three willing to show speed. A son of Lookin at Lucky, he is 100% in the money at this distance from four starts.

#1 Clyde's Image (Castellano / T. Bush) should present a mighty challenge with the highest last out speed number at  a longer route and three dynamic workouts. He does have tactical speed to feel out the pace scenario and adapt accordingly. A son of Get Stormy, he does love this distance and shares the highest speed fig at it.

#8 Breaking the Rules (J. Velazquez / McGaughey) will contend with the third highest speed number at the distance and four superb peaking workouts. This lad enjoys the Belmont course and distance. A son of War Front, he should settle into a nice tracking position and launch into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Gucci Factor  +  #9 Dr. Edgar  +  #1 Clyde's Image  +  #8 Breaking the Rules.




Stakes Saturday Results
Churchill Downs R8.  Stephen Foster--G2.  Our first pick, Gift Box, finished 4th.  Our second pick, Seeking the Soul, won (1st) for place money of $6.20 and show money of $6.30.  Our third pick, Quip, finished 2nd for show money of $8.20.
We failed in our $1 Saturday Exacta wheel.
Our 10 CENT Superfecta was off too.
Bankroll gains a few bucks to settle at $26.30.

Friday Turf Dash

A fantastic Friday to you.  Today we look at an exciting Turf sprint.

PARX Race 7 {Parx Dash~G3~5 furlongs~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A speedy group of seven will take to the grass in this event.  There is a ton of speed in here that may allow one that is close to the pace to rush through.  It should be a greatly competitive TURF dash.

#1 Bridgetown (Bisono / Pletcher) appears to be geared for a win.  This presser holds the third highest last out speed number and two robust workouts.  He also holds the second highest speed number at the distance.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Ben's Cat (Pimentel / Leatherbury) will challenge with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and one peaking workout.  This guy also holds the third highest speed number at the distance.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Spring to the Sky (Elliott / B. Brown) should be close to the pace with the third highest last out speed number off a longer sprint, a three race progression, and one superb workout.

#5 Catalactic (J. Flores / Baird) is another that could take advantage of a hot pace with a couple of o.k. last out speed numbers and one solid workout.  This cat has secured three victories in six starts at this distance.

10 CENT Superfecta

NONE offered in this race.



Thursday's Results
Belmont R9.  Poker Stakes--G3.  Our first pick, Data Link, finished 4th.  Our second pick, King Kreesa, won (1st) for show money of $3.25.  Our third pick, Upgrade, finished 7th (last).
Superfecta went 6-7-2-4.
Bankroll gets dinged by a few cents falling to $13.05

Happy INDEPENDENCE Day!!

We start our horse racing weekend on the most wonderful day of the year, Independence Day.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Poker Stakes~G3~1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up}
A top notch field of seven will take to the grass in this 4th of July feature.  There is enough speed to keep this one sailing fast.  All in here are quite capable of pulling off the victory.  It should be a very good race.

#4 Data Link (Castellano / McGaughey) should be favored with the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four sensational peaking workouts.  This guy is coming off an approximate sixty day freshening and should fire well.  Known for a nice pressing/tracking attack the race could set-up perfectly for him.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#6 King Kressa (I. Ortiz / Englehart) could swipe this one off the front end.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two solid peaking workouts.  This lad is 100% in the money over the Belmont course in six starts.
$1 SHOW.

#1 Upgrade (J. Velazquez / Nihei) looks to improve off a short freshening.  He has posted a couple of good last out speed numbers, a four race progression, and two hearty workouts.  Should the pace heat up count on this guy to come a runnin'.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#2 Big Screen (Saez / Albertrani) is another expected to motor on the front end.  He holds the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two robust workouts.  This will be his second attempt on the Turf which should result in a nice improvement.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Data Link / #6 King Kressa / #1 Upgrade / #2 Big Screen.



Last Superfecta Sunday (6/30)
Monmouth Park R9.  Lighthouse Stakes.  Our 10 CENT Superfecta box effort fell short capturing only two of the top four.  Superfecta went 1-5-6-3.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Moon Philly, finished 5th.
Bankroll tumbles to $1.90. 
On this Independence Day we will supplement with a Hamilton and a Jefferson, two bills ($10 and $2) memorializing two of the USA's founding fathers.