Furlong Friday at Arlington

For this Furlong Friday we take in the first race at beautiful Arlington International.

Arlington International Race 1 {7 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Maiden Claiming}

A fascinating field of eight will strut to the gate in this low level maiden event. It comes up short on speed. As a consequence it should be a battle coming into the stretch run. All but one in here are dropping from saltier competition. Speed numbers are all over the board with this bunch as many have had numerous chances to break their maiden. Should be an interesting contest to kick off the Friday card.

#5 Baby Do It (O. Hernandez / Catalano) could show some improvement while meeting a little softer competition from her first two career starts. She produced ok speed numbers in her two starts and has put in two solid works. She should enjoy the polytrack taking up a sweet tracking position.

$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 La Flor (Murrill / Mordenti) should be a contender with the highest last out speed number at a Turf route, a two race progression, and one hearty workout. She will be making her fourteenth effort trying to break her maiden, but appears to be heading in the right direction.

#8 Jami Racer (Emigh / McKeever) will be making her thirteenth effort to break the maiden. She holds the third highest last out speed number while running a Turf route and has put in one superb workout. She should track and close gamely with a decent pace set-up.

#7 Hoosensation (Felix / Hughes) could be part of the pace scenario if sent. She shares the second highest last out speed number and has put together a two race progression. This gal will be attempting to break her maiden for the tenth time, last hitting the board at Fairmount Park in Southern Illinois.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Baby Do It  /  #1 La Flor  /  #8 Jami River,   #7 Hoosensation  /  ALL

Last Superfecta Sunday (5/6) Results

Santa Anita R8.  Allowance Optional Claming.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box play wagering three of the four required to cash. Superfecta went 1-6-8-4.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Siberian Iris [IRE] finished 3rd for show money of $2.80.

Bankroll dips to an even $250.00

 

Horse Racing Weekend begins on the Poly

With lots of hoops action going on as the madness begins. We are back at our horse racing weekend as we take the turn into Spring. Today we take a look at a healthy spring over the Polytrack.

Turfway Park Race 8 {6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies / Mares~Allowance}

A good group of eight will go to the gate in this challenging sprint. There is enough speed to keep a steady pace. Speed numbers are fairly close giving this contest a competitive feel. It should be a terrific race.

#9 Love the Power [FR] (Ouzts / Nocero) is coming off a maiden victory with the second highest last out speed number among this group. She shows improvement over her first race and looks to make another improvement while stretching out 110 yards. She has put in a solid workout. Look for her to be close to the pace and make a getaway in the stretch.

$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Sweet Ruth E. (Jimenez / Thomas) might go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one stout workout. She should be leader and has the capability to wire this field. This gal loves the surface, distance and track making her the one to beat.

#5 In the Shoes (Cordenas / Taylor) will contend with the third highest (tie) last out speed number. This gal is 100% in the money at the distance and over the Turfway polytrack. Look for her to be forwardly placed ready to strike.

#4 Miss Coco (Gilligan / Sims) should challenge as she makes the surface switch from dirt to synthetic. This gal shares the fourth highest last out speed number. Coming in off a modest layoff her connections do exceptionally well when changing things up.

10 CENT Suprfecta

#9 Love the Power [FR]  /  #6 Sweet Ruth E.  /  #5 In the Shoes  /  #4 Miss Coco.

Last Superfecta Sunday (3/5) Results

Gulfstream Park R13.  Claiming.  We just missed on our 10 CENT Suprfecta Box effort capturing three of the four wagering Interests required to cash. Superfecta went 9-2-8-3.

Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, She Reads My Texts, finished 2nd for show money of $1.60.

Bankroll dips to $83.87.

 

Furlong Friday on the Poly

We take in a nice sprint over the Polytrack at one of the greatest tracks in the world.

Arlington International Race 7 {6 furlongs~3 year-old Up~Allowance}

A large field of twelve will take to the poly in this feature race. There is an abundance of speed which should make for a frothy pace. Speed numbers are fairly close which should insure a very competitive race. It should be one of the exciting races on today's schedule.

#10 Top Mention (Murrill / Stidham) will be making his second career start and has the potential for an upset. He holds the third highest last out speed number and has put in three superb workouts. This lad won at first asking down at Fair Grounds and comes up here fresh with one of his works over the Arlington polytrack.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Dom the Bomb (Baird / Rivelli) should be the post-time favorite with the highest last out speed number (a triple digit), a four race progression, and two hearty workouts.This colt loves the track, surface, and distance. He should be forwardly placed ready to strike in the stretch. Certainly the one to beat.

#3 Do Not Enter (Vigil / Domenosky) looks to make his third win in a row after a brief freshening. He holds a couple of good last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and four serious workouts. This lad is 100% in the money from four starts. He should be forwardly placed seeking move forward through the stretch.

#6 Value Voucher (Roman / Dobbs) could be in the mix with a couple of good last out speed numbers and four excellent workouts. He comes in with the fourth highest speed number over the Arlington poly. This guy has the tactical speed to stay the course with whatever pace develops.

10 CENT Superfecta

#10 Top Mention  /  #9 Dom the Bomb  /  #3 Do Not Enter  /  #6 Value Voucher.



Thursday's Results
Santa Anita R5.  Optional Claiming.  Our pick, No Silent, finished 3rd for show money of $4.20.
Superfecta went 5-6-2-4.
Bankroll loses nine dimes dipping to $25.76.

Stakes Saturday in Pennsylvania

A beautiful Stakes Saturday across the country. Today we take a look at a graded one at good old Parx.

PARX Race 10 {Pennsylvania Derby~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of nine will enter the gate in this annual Derby.  There is a fair amount of speed to keep an honest pace. Speed numbers are comparable.  There are three millionaires in this field which makes it a significant event. A great race should unfold.

#3 Frosted (Rosario / McLaughlin) should be in the drivers seat for the win. He holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and two superb peaking workouts. This distance is right in his wheel house having secured a 100% in the money record from three tries. This son of Tapit should travel close to the pace and then launch into the stretch.
$2 WIN.

#9 Upstart (I. Ortiz / Violette) should be the main challenger with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and two tremendous workouts. He too is 100% in the money at this distance. This son of Flatter should track the pace ready to strike in the stretch.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 War Story (Parker / Radosevich) could be sitting on a strong effort with a couple of very good last out speed numbers, an eight race progression, and one stellar bullet workout. He is yet another with a 100% in the money record at this distance. A son of Northern Afleet, he will be closing gallantly in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#5 Madefromlucky (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) should contend with a couple of great last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and four hearty peaking workouts. This guy holds three wins from four starts at this distance. This son of Lookin at Lucky can be expected to track the pace and swoop into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Frosted  /  #9 Upstart  /  #1 War Story  /  #5 Madefromlucky.



Furlong Friday Results
Arlington International R1.  Maiden Claiming.  Our pick, Sweet Lucy Too, finished 3rd for show money of $2.10.
Superfecta went 4-7-1-6.
Bankroll remains the same at $11.01.

Horse Racing Weekend Begins at the "Spa"

Going into the Labor Day Holiday we turn to the "Spa" for a good sprint to start off our Horse Racing Weekend.

Saratoga Race 3 {6 1/2 furlongs~3 year-old Up~fillies/mares~Claiming}

A decent field of six will enter the gate in this early on the card race. With the scratch of Evangeline's Hope it becomes a New York bred contest. There is plenty of speed which should make the pace a tad heated. Speed numbers are fairly comparable. It should be a terrific race.

#4 Saluda (J. Ortiz / Nevin) should take advantage of the speed by grinding through the stretch. She holds the highest speed number at this distance, the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one strong workout. This lady has the best in the money record (64%) of the field. She should track and close nicely.
$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Stolen Victory (Castellano / Contessa) should challenge with the second highest last speed number at a route, a two race progression, and one solid workout. She will be attempting this distance for the first time running close to the pace seeking to get first jump on the leaders.

#2 Cryptic Comet (L. Saez / Terranova) should contend with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one hearty workout. She loves the Saratoga track and will use her tactical speed to position nicely for a possible win.

#6 Annie Walker (I. Ortiz / Jacobson) could be in the mix with a couple decent last out speed numbers at a higher level of competition. She does hold the second highest speed number at the distance and has put in two superb workouts. This gal should be forwardly placed ready to pounce.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Saluda  /  #5 Stolen Victory  /  #2 Cryptic Comet  /  #6 Annie Walker.



Last Superfecta Sunday (8/30) Results
Arlington International R3.  Maiden Claiming. Once again, we missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket by one wagering interest. Superfecta went 7-6-1-3.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Briar Hill Baron, won (1st) for show money of $3.20.
Bankroll loses a couple dimes and dips to $10.21.

Horse Racing Weekend begins on the Poly

Clouds with a touch of sun here in Chicago as we begin our horse racing weekend on the polytrack at Arlington International.

Arlington International Race 6 {6 furlongs~3 year-old Up~Allowance Optional Claiming}

A fantastic field of eight will take to the poly in this high quality allowance race. There is enough speed to create a strong pace. The speed figures are closer that ever in this field. Any one of these fellas could win this race. A great race should unfold.

#5 Dimension [GB] (Geroux / Murphy) could have the edge with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer sprint and two sound workouts. This guy has been competing at a much higher level including a few graded stakes. With a strong pace, he could be closing swiftly into the stretch.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Pablo Del Monte (Valdivia / Ward) should challenge with the third highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer sprint and two solid workouts. He should be forwardly placed seeking to break loose from the front pack. This guy comes down from racing at Woodbine. He is another that has competed at the highest racing levels.

#3 He'saruler (Murrill / Murphy) should contend sharing the third highest last out speed number at a longer sprint and two good workouts. He is one of five in the field that has done very well over the Arlington poly. This lad should be tracking the pace closely.

#4 Creative Art (Gudiel / Becker) should battle well sharing the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one hearty workout. This lad has the highest in the money record (81%) at the distance from sixteen starts. He should also track the pace closely.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Dimension [GB]  /  #2 Pablo Del Monte  /  #3 He'saruler  /  #4 Creative Art.



Last Superfecta Sunday (7/5) Results
Monmouth Park R11.  United Nations--G1.  We just missed by one wagering interest on our 10 CENT Superfecta box ticket. Superfecta went 3-5-6-1.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Ashleyluvssugar, finished 6th.
Bankroll plummets to $11.06.

Stakes Saturday Up North

On this Stakes Saturday we take a look at a fantastic stakes race up North in Canada.

Woodbine Race 9 {Trillium Stakes~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}

A highly competitive group of eight will go to the gate in this feature stakes race. Lack of speed could lead to a quickening rush heading into the straight. Speed numbers for these gals are fairly close which should make all the more competitive. A really good race should unfold.

#7 Stellaris (Campbell / Stidham) comes up from Kentucky to take on these Northern gals. She comes up strong at the distance with a 100% in the money record from three tries. This gal holds the third highest overall speed number and is coming into this one off a longer route coupled with two keen workouts. This daughter of Harlan's Holiday should be closing swiftly into the stretch.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Unspurned (A. Garcia / Attfield) should challenge with a couple of very good last out speed numbers and two robust workouts. This gal also posts a 100% in the money record at the distance from four starts. By default should could lead the group through modest fractions. She holds the highest speed number over synthetic.  A daughter of Lemon Drop Kid, she should fire a strong effort.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Sweater Weather (Husbands / Tiller) should contend with a couple of good last out speed numbers and two hearty workouts. She is still another with a 100% in the money record at the distance. This gal loves the Woodbine course. She is a daughter of Milwaukee Brew and should be tracking the pace ready to strike.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#5 Uchenna [IRE] (Wilson / Attfield) should be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two stout workouts. She should be closing into the stretch with flourish. This daughter of Fastnet Rock [AUS], will make her first foray over the Woodbine polytrack.

20 CENT Superfecta

#7 Stellaris  /  #4 Unspurned  /  #6 Sweater Weather  /  #5 Uchenna [IRE].



Furlong Friday Results
Arlington International Race Course R4.  Allowance Optional Claiming.  Our pick, Sir Applesolutely, finished a disappointing 7th.
Superfecta went 1-6-8-2.
Bankroll slips to $10.98.

Good Friday at Keeneland

A beautiful Good Friday to take in a wonderful race at magnificent Keeneland.

Keeneland Race 9 {Doubledogdare~G3~1 1/16 mile~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A superlative group of eleven gals will go to the gate in this annual event.  There is enough speed to keep an active pace.  The posted Beyer Speed figures are closely comparable.  It should be a dandy of a race.

#10 Emollient (Smith / Mott) should go off as the deserved favorite with two victories over the Keeneland poly.  She holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number over a longer route and has put in two sound workouts.  A superb tactical running style adds to her appeal.  This gal holds the highest speed number over the poly at Keeneland.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#11 Strathnaver [GB] (Rosario / Motion) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number over a longer TURF route, a two race progression, and four excellent workouts.  She is coming off a layoff, but has done well off of similar.  This gal will be tracking the pace.
$1 SHOW.

#9 Solid Appeal (Albarado / Baker) should contend with the highest last out speed number at a longer route, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts.  She could find herself forwardly placed seeking another victory over the Keeneland course.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Sisterly Love (Elliott / Casse) should be in the mix with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one stout workout.  She holds the second highest speed number at the distance.  This lady should be motoring swiftly on the front end.

#3 Pearl Turn (Napravnik / Van Meter) is an intriguing choice with a couple of decent last out speed numbers and three sharp, peaking workouts.  She should take up a tracking position and make her move going into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#10 Emollient  /  #11 Strathnaver [GB]  / #9 Solid Appeal  /  #7 Sisterly Love, #3 Pearl Turn.



Thursday's Results
Aqueduct R5.  Starter Allowance.  Our first pick, My Savannah Belle, won (1st) for win money of $3.05 and show money of $1.80.  Our second pick, Daisysgonnamakeit, finished 7th.  Our third pick, Lily Lynn, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 7-2-5-1.
Bankroll gets a slight bump to $8.19.

Stakes Saturday at Keeneland

We roll into Stakes Saturday to take a look at a terrific graded stakes route at Keeneland.

Keeneland Race 9 [Fayette~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A great group of nine will take to the polytrack in this feature graded stakes race.  There is enough speed in her to keep the pace honest.  Interestingly, only four have raced over the Keeneland poly.  All have comparable speed numbers which should make this a smashing contest.

#7 Wilcox Inn (Graham / Stidham) looks primed to take on this talented field with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and two serious peaking workouts.  This son of Harlan's Holiday likes to come from off the pace and takes nicely to synthetic surfaces.  Everything may go his way.
$1 WIN / $2 PLACE / $3 SHOW.

#4 Nikki's Sandcastle (Goncalves / Kassen) should challenge with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, the highest speed number at the distance, a two race progression, and four fierce peaking workouts.  This handsome son of Castiedale [IRE] should track the pace closely over a surface he relishes.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#3 Set the Sail (Bridgmohan / Lopresti) will contend with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and three superb workouts.  He appears to be a turf specialist, but his works over the Keeneland poly have been very good.  A son of Mizzen Mast, he has supreme tactical speed that will allow him to stay close as the pace develops.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Lea (Hernandez / Stall) appears ready to put his versatile running style to good use with the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts.  A son of First Samurai, he should get this distance well.  Additionally, he has the best overall in the money record, posting 88% in nine starts.

#1 Villandry (Castanon / Lopresti) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number and two efficient workouts.  This guy enjoys the poly surface and should be charging hard in the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Wilcox Inn / #4 Nikki's Sandcastle / #3 Set the Sail / #8 Lea, #1 Villandry.



Friday's Results
Delta Downs R8.  My Trusty Cat Stakes.  Our first pick, Ima Three Blinger, finished 2nd for show money of $10.40.  Our second pick, Lady Grantham, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 4-6-7-1.
Bankroll jumps to $112.58.

Friday at Keeneland

Let's call it Six Furlong Friday as we take a look at a contentious sprint race over the Polytrack at magnificent Keeneland.

Keeneland Race 8 {6 furlongs~4 year old Up~Allowance}
An interesting group of twelve will go to the gate in this feature allowance race.  For a sprint it comes up a little light on speedy types.  Additionally, there is a crew of eight coming off extended layoffs and a couple with freshenings.  On the whole it should be a fascinating race.

#7 Reload (Castellano / McGaughey) looks well coming off a modest layoff with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three superb workouts.  He has not yet tested the poly, but his last workout was over it.  He could track the pace and when the surge begins this guy could step out swiftly.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#12 Casino Dan (Leparoux / LoPresti) should challenge despite coming off a long layoff.  He holds the third highest speed number over the surface, the highest (3-way tie) speed number at the distance, and has put in three tough workouts.  He is another ready to track the pace.
$1 SHOW.

#3 Fairy Cat (Graham / Dini) should contend with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, the highest speed number over the poly surface (at Arlington Park), sharing the highest speed number at the distance, and putting in one solid workout.  This son of Tale of the Cat can also track the field preparing his strike.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Voodoo Doctor (Sarvis / Werre) could be in the mix coming off a layoff sharing the highest speed number at the distance.  He shows the second highest last out speed number and a two race progression before the layoff.  This gelding has put in three robust workouts.

#10 Grand Coulee (Castanon / McGaughey) should be in the hunt as another coming off a lengthy layoff.  He sports a decent speed number at the distance and a strong speed number over the surface.  His four terrific workouts demonstrate he is adequately prepped for this allowance feature.

Thursday's Results
Keeneland R8.  Allowance.  Our first pick, Belo Acteon [BRZ], finished 3rd for show money of $1.10.  Our second pick, Sneaky Kitten, finished 2nd for show money of $1.30.  Our third pick, N.B.A Money, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 5-1-6-8.
Bankroll dips to $14.05.

Sweet Home, Chicago.

To cap off a splendid horse racing weekend we return to one of the most beautiful horse racing facilities in the world, magnificent Arlington Park.

Arlington Park Race 7 {Chicago Handicap~G3~7 furlongs~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
Brace yourself, there are always surprises over the Arlington Park poly-track surface.  This comes up as a extra high quality competitive race.  Any one of these gals can make her way into the winners circle.  The race is well balanced in running styles and most in here are poly-monsters.

#8 Hot Hot Mama (Graham / Corder) appears to have a slight edge with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three excellent, peaking workouts.  Jockey, James Graham is always in the zone for the big races.  That gives this gal a great chance for victory.
$2 SHOW.

#5 Devil By Design (Nakatani / Mott) will bring on a mighty challenge coming of an extended layoff, but has fired well by winning off a similar layoff.  She holds the highest speed number at the distance and has put in a wickedly good, peaking workout tab.  Should track the pace ready to strike in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Lookn Even Finer (Napravnik / Stidham) looks ready to fire another great seven furlong effort as she has done over the Keeneland poly-track.  She has a two race progression with two o.k. last out speed numbers and she holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance.  A speedster that could hold-on for a piece of the purse pie.  She could be the big surprise.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Homes The Best (Perez / Williamson) loves the Arlington Park poly.  She holds the highest speed number over the AP poly and is 82% in the money over it.  She will be flying late.  Should a torrid pace develop with the speedsters in here, she could pick up the pieces.

#4 Hooh Why (Santana / Reavis) is another lover of AP poly with a 100% in the money record over four races.  She has the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and two athletic workouts.  She is the top poly-monster racing well over Keeneland, Arlington Park, and Woodbine.  She will be tracking and in the hunt.

10 CENT Superfecta

#8 Hot Hot Mama / #5 Devil By Design / #6 Lookn Even Finer / #3 Homes The Best, #4 Hooh Why.



Saturday Stakes Results
Monmouth Park R11. United Nations.  Our first pick, Chinchon [IRE], finished 2nd for show money of $3.00.  Our second pick, Stacelita [FR] finished 3rd for show money of $3.00.  Our third pick, Bourbon Bay, finished 4th.  Superfecta went 3-9-7-2.
Hollywood Park R6.  Shoemaker Mile.  Our first pick, Courageous Cat, won (1st) for win money of $4.00 and show money of $2.20.  Our second pick, Victor's Cry, finished 3rd for show money of $2.60.  Our third pick, Liberian Freighter, finished 6th (last).  Superfecta went 1-5-6-2.
Bankroll slips to $15.80.