Iowa Derby Day

 We take in a little evening racing in the heartland.

Prairie Meadows Race 7 {Iowa Derby~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Stakes}

A talented group of nine will go to the gate in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to produce a strong pace flow. Speed numbers are fairly close, making the race super competitive. Only three have competed over the Prairie Meadows track. Two will be stretching out to the distance for the first time. It should be a great after dinner race to wager and watch.

#5 Desert Gate (Geroux / Baffert) is the deserved morning line favorite posting he only triple-digit speed figure among this group. He has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. This guy exits a longer race with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and two superb workouts. A son of Omaha Beach, he is 75% in the money from eight starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 The Hell We Did (R. Vazquez / Fincher) competed in the Preakness last out, finishing seventh. He has cobbled together four strong workouts in preparation. This lad should track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. A son of Authentic, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Maximum Effort (M. Smith / Asmussen) comes in with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three consistent workouts. He is another that will track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. This guy loves the dirt and distance. A son of Maxfield, he is 57% in the money from seven starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#4 JJ Grey (Esquivel / McPeek) has improved his speed figs in each of his last three races. He holds the highest last out speed number and two fine workouts. This guy is another that will track the pace closely seeking his third win in a row. A son of Street Boss, he is 44% in the money from nine starts.

#6 Outmatch (E. Gonzalez / Eikleberry) will stretch out from a sprint to this distance. He has improved his speed figs in each of his last three starts. This guy will be part of the tracker pack. He shares the third highest last out speed number and one dynamite workout. A son of Volatile, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

#2 Crupper (R. Maragh / Von Hemel) also exits the Preakness in his last where he finished thirteenth. Three supreme workouts show he is well intentioned for this race. He is yet another that will track the pace closely. This guy has hit the board in all three of his starts at this distance. A son of Candy Ride [ARG], he is 72% in the money from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Desert Gate  ///   #1 The Hell We Did,  #3 Maximum Effort,  #4 JJ Grey,  #6 Outmatch,  #2 Crupper.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#1,  #3,  #4,  #6,  #2  ///  #5 Desert Gate.

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!  

Stakes Saturday in Iowa

 Into the evening we go to look in on a competitive dirt sprint stakes race for Iowa breds.

Prairie Meadows Race 9 {John Wayne Stakes~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Colts and Geldings~IA bred~Stakes}

A very closely matched field of ten will go to the gate.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is speed of plenty in this field. Expect a very fast race. Speed figs are very close making it super competitive with any of these lads capable of winning. All have raced over the Prairie Meadows oval. It should be a great evening of racing.

#3 Mollies Rocket (Corbett / Wellington) should be part of the speed contingent on the front end. This guy comes in with the highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and two speedy peaking workouts. He loves this track and distance. A son of Rock the Rock [IRE], he is 85% in the money from seven career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Basic Chance (W. Garcia / Martin) holds the fourth highest last out speed number and the highest speed number at the distance. He should be part of the speed crew. This gelding leads this field with sixteen career wins. A son of Yes Its True, he is 64% in the money from forty-five career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Smart N. Intuitive (Cancheri / Arnett) has the tactical speed to tackle any pace that develops. He shares the highest last out speed number with one decent workout. This guy also holds the fourth highest speed number at the distance. A son of Notional, he is 47% in the money from nineteen career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Ship Boss (Pusac / Anderson) also holds the highest last out speed number with two quality workouts. This guy should be forwardly placed battling for position. He is good at the distance and over the dirt. A son of Midshipman, he is another with a 47% in the money record from twenty-one career starts.

#5 Secret Blarney (Jordan / Young) comes in off three wins in a row. He holds the second highest last out speed number. This lad should display strong tactical speed. He has improved his speed figs in each of those last three races. A son of Secret Circle, he is 72% in the money from twenty-two career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#3 Mollies Rocket  //  #2 Basic Chance,  #1 Smart N. Intuitive,  #9 Ship Boss,  #5 Secret Blarney.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Mollies Rocket  +  #2 Basic Chance  +  #1 Smart N. Intuitive +  #9 Ship Boss.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($2.10)

#3 Mollies Rocket  /  #2 Basic Chance  /  #1 Smart N Intuitive,  #9 Ship Boss,  #5 Secret Blarney  /  ALL.

Best of luck to all who play the evening racing.  Hope your horse(s) hit the wire first!!!

Nothing Better than the Bluegrass of Kentucky

Stakes Saturday and we are on the road to KD 146 as we take in a fantastic graded stakes race in the great state of Kentucky.

Keeneland {Bluegrass Stakes~G2~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A lucky field of thirteen will enter the gate in this annual Kentucky Derby prep race. There is sufficient speed to move the pace through relatively quick fractions. Speed figures are very close giving any one of these horses a chance to pull off the victory. One filly, #7 Swiss Skydiver, is the morning line favorite seeking to become the first gal to win this historic race. This should be the most exciting race of the day.

#10 Rushie (Castellano / McCarthy) looks to topple this field with the second highest last out speed number and three dynamic workouts. This guy has hit the board in his last three and is 80% in the money from five career starts. He also holds the highest speed number at the distance. A son of Liam's Map, has the tactical speed to settle into whatever pace develops.
$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Art Collector (B. Hernandez / Drury) will be making his third start of his form cycle and should do well on the stretch out. He holds the highest last out speed number and has put in one solid workout. This guy seeks to make it three wins in a row while holding a 57% in the money record from seven starts. A son of Bernardini, guy should be racing close to the pace ready to launch into the stretch.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Swiss Skydiver (M. Smith  /  McPeek) is the aforementioned filly in the race seeking her fourth win in a row, however against the boys. She holds the third highest last out speed number and three powerful peaking workouts. This lass is 85% in the money from seven career starts. A daughter of Daredevil, she should be the speed of the race. Another that will be stretching out to this distance.
$2 SHOW.

#1 Shivaree (J. Velazquez / Nicks) should contend with the fourth highest last out speed number and three fine workouts. He also holds the second highest (tie) speed number at the distance. This guy comes in as the most experienced runner in the field having compiled a 73% in the money record from eleven starts. A son of Awesome of Course, he is another that will be following the race closely.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#10 Rushie  //  #3 Art Collector,  #7 Swiss Skydiver,  #1 Shivaree.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#10 Rushie  +  #3 Art Collector  +  #7 Swiss Skydiver  +  #1 Shivaree.




Last Superfecta Sunday (7/5) Results
Prairie Meadows R10.  Cornhusker Handicapp--G3.  We misfired on our 10 CENT Superfecta play hitting only two of the four required to cash our ticket. Superfecta went 3-1-7-9.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Sheriff Brown, finished 5th.
Bankroll drops to $124.53.

Superfecta Sunday in the Midwest Corn Fields

On this Superfecta Sunday we look in on a fantastic graded stakes race in our neighboring state of Iowa.

Prairie Meadows Race 10 {Cornhusker Handicap~G3~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of nine will hit the dirt in this evening graded stakes race. It comes up a little light on speed which should make it an interesting handicapping challenge. Speed numbers are fairly close. They are all coming in from a variety of tracks and only five have had a taste of the Prairie Meadows dirt. Our task is to combine a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. It should be a fun race as we all settle in for the evening.

#3 Night Ops (M. Garcia / B. Cox) should go off as the favorite with the third highest last out speed number and three endurance producing workouts. He also holds the third highest speed number at the distance. Coming out of stiffer competition at Oaklawn Park in his last, he will be tracking the pace. A son of Warrior's Reward, this lad is 59% in the money from seventeen career starts.

#4 Sheriff Brown (Santana / Asmussen) will be stretching out to this distance. He posted a couple of decent last out speed numbers and has put in three sharp peaking workouts. He comes in from Sunland Park down in New Mexico. This guy should start picking off tiring horses as they head into the stretch. A son of Curlin, he is 80% in the money from ten career starts. He is our Bronze Horseshoe selection.
$2 SHOW.

#1 My Sixth Sense (Cabrera / Hobby) will challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and one bullet workout. This lad could be part of the pace scenario as he should be forwardly placed. He comes in from Churchill Downs. A son of Street Sense, he is 56% in the money from eighteen career starts.

#8 Downtowner (L. Goncalves / Arnett) should contend with the second highest speed number at the distance (tie) and one sound workout. This lad should be forwardly placed. He does have an enviable record over the Prairie Meadows dirt, hitting the board 85% of the time from seven starts. A son of Majestic Warrior, he is 60% in the money overall from twenty career starts.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#3 Night Ops  +  #4 Sheriff Brown  +  #1 My Sixth Sense  +  #8 Downtowner.



Last Superfecta Sunday (6/28) Results
Lone Star Park R8.  Lone Star Mile Stakes.  We missed on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket scoring just two of the four required for a ticket cash. Superfecta went 5-1-9-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Runaway Ghost, finished 7th.
Bankroll takes another hit and drops to $128.93.

Santa Anita Stakes Saturday

We roll into Stakes Saturday looking at an impressive grade one at a classic distance.

Santa Anita Park Race 9 {Gold Cup~G1~1 1/4 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A talented group of eleven will venture onto the Santa Anita dirt in this annual affair brought over from the dearly departed Hollywood Park.  There is plenty of pace to drive frantic fractions. It could set up nicely for the lads coming from off the pace. Speed numbers are fairly close which should make for a contentious battle. It should be a great race.

#9 Catch A Flight [ARG] (Stevens / Mandella) has the edge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three fierce workouts. He holds the second highest speed number at the distance with two in the money performances. This son of Giant's Causeway should track the pace, ready to rumble through the stretch.
$2 WIN  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Hoppertunity (M. Garcia / Baffert) should challenge with a couple of very good last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and three superb peaking workouts. He loves the Santa Anita course and holds the third highest speed number over dirt. This son of Any Given Saturday should be racing close to the frontend ready for an opening. He will be stretching out to this distance for the first time.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Moreno (C. Velasquez / Guillot) will contend with the highest speed number at the distance, the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one sound workout. This speedy son of Ghostzapper will be part of the lead pack seeking make the most of a hot pace.

#2 Hard Aces (Espinoza / Sadler) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three hearty workouts. He holds the third highest speed number at the distance.  This son of Hard Spun will be rolling late into a contested pace.

10 CENT Superfecta

#9 Catch A Flight [ARG]  /  #6 Hoppertunity  /  #8 Moreno  /  #2 Hard Aces.



Furlong Friday Results
Prairie Meadows R6.  Iowa Sprint Handicap.  Our pick, Bobcat Jim, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 6-2-4-1.
Bankroll sputters to $4.28.  We will supplement with a Hamilton for today's racing.

Sprinting in Iowa for Furlong Friday

Off to the Iowa Prairie for Furlong Friday.

Prairie Meadows R6 {Iowa Sprint Handicap~6 furlongs~3 year-old Up~Stakes}

A short field of six will enter the gate in this annual sprint championship. There is plenty of speedsters to insure a sizzling pace. Speed numbers are relatively close with two horses showing triple digit marks. It should be a terrific race.

#1 Bobcat Jim (Laviolette / Smith) could have the edge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two hearty workouts. This lad posted that speed number over the Prairie Meadows track maintaining his 100% in the money record over it. He will be seeking his third win in a row utilizing his versatile running style.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Delaunay (Vazquez / Amoss) should challenge with the highest speed number at the distance, the second highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three tidy workouts. This guy is also 100% in the money at Prairie Meadows all the while securing the highest speed number at same.

#3 Patty's Key (Corbett / Keller) is in good form and should contend. This fella has a couple of decent last out speed numbers and has put in three excellent workouts. He should be tracking the very speedy pace ready to strike in the stretch.

#2 Bruwer Max (Thompson / Martin) is another in good form and will be in the hunt. He shares the highest last out speed number and has cobbled together a two race progression. This guy should be forwardly placed, ready to move smoothly over the track.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Bobcat Jim  /  #6 Delaunay  /  #3 Patty's Key  /  #2 Bruwer Max.




Thursday's Results
Belmont Park R7.  Optional Claiming. Our first pick, Towering Moon, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Goodtolook, finished 7th (last).
Superfecta went 6-3-4-1.
Bankroll drops like a rock to $6.38.

Stakes Saturday Fireworks

The second half of the horse racing year is nearly over.  On this Stakes Saturday we look in on an absolutely competitive mile race going over the Turf at that great Kentucky venue, Churchill Downs.

Churchill Downs Race 8 {The Firecracker~G2~1 mile~TURF~3 year old Up~Stakes}
An equally matched group of eight will go to the gate in this feature graded stakes race.  Boy, howdy, there is speed in this race.  It is like that a horse coming from off the pace will be victorious.  Though, any of these lads could win.  The speed numbers at this distance are very close and all have had decent work tabs.  This could be smokin' good race.

#4 Nikki's Sandcastle (Goncalves / Kassen) looks like he might be ready to close down this field with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three superb peaking workouts. This son of Castledale [IRE], holds the third highest speed number at this turf distance.  He loves the Churchill course and with a hot pace will be there at the wire.
$2 WIN  / $3 SHOW.

#8 Regally Ready (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) might back off the throttle a little and let the speedsters set the pace all the while staying close.  He should challenge mightily with the third highest (3-way tie) last out speed number at a longer route and three excellent peaking workouts.  A son of More Than Ready, he loves the Churchill course and has posted the highest speed number of this group over it.
$2 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#6 Villandry (Leparoux / Lopresti) might be spotted very well after having run mostly longer routes leading up to this event.  He has a couple of decent last out speed numbers in which he hit the board both times.  His workout tab of three half mile runs puts him in prime position to run surprising well.  This son of Mr. Greeley appears ready to run a fine race.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Guys Reward (Castanon / Romans) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route, a three race progression, and two robust, peaking workouts.  He too is a lover of the Churchill green scoring in the money 75% of the time from twelve starts.  This son of Grand Reward will be closing fast.

#5 Silver Max (Albarado / Romans) may need this race after an extended layoff.  He shows the fourth highest (tie) speed number at the distance and has put in three athletic workouts.  This son of Badge of Silver should show speed on the front end.

10 CENT Superfecta

#4 Nikki's Sandcastle  /  #8 Regally Ready  /  #6 Villandry  /  #1 Guys Reward, #5 Silver Max.



Friday's Results
Prairie Meadows R9.  Iowa Sprint Handicap.  Our first pick, Alsvid, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Work All Week, won (1st) for show money of $3.00.
Superfecta went 3-5-6-4.
Bankroll dips a buck to $12.34.

Furlong Friday in the Prairie

Thank goodness it is Friday.  After a long week of work, we can kick back and enjoy some high octane horse racing.  Today we look in on a fast furlong tussle in the prairie.

Prairie Meadows Race 9 {Iowa Srint Handicap~6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A fast and furious bunch of six will jostle for the win in this annual stakes race.  There is a bevy of speed in this one and if the accelerator is pressed hard it could benefit those that like to come off the pace.  Either way, this will be over in a flash.

#2 Alsvid (Tohill / Hartman) might have a slight edge with a furious pace.  He holds the third highest last out speed number and has put in two quality workouts.  This lad last scored a victory here and loves the track.  Expect him to be close to the pace ready to strike.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Work All Week (Emigh / Bruggemann) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and four sizzling workouts that include three bullets.  This guy will be making his first appearance at Prairie Meadows and should lead them through swift fractions.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Mico Margarita (Santana / Asmussen) is the only colt among these gelded speedsters.  He should contend with a tactical speed attack.  This colt holds the third highest speed number at the distance and has put in three superb peaking workouts.

#5 Delaunay (Albarado / Amoss) should also challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one stout workout.  He also holds the second highest speed number over this track.  Expect him to be very close to the pace.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Alsvid  /  #3 Work All Week  /  #6 Mico Margarita  /  #5 Delaunay.



Thursday's Results
Santa Anita R3.  Possibly Perfect Handicap.  Our first pick, Customer Base, finished 2nd for show money of $2.20.  Our second pick, Change the Channel, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 2-6-1-3.
Bankroll drops to $13.44.

Stakes Saturday in Hollywood

Saturday is always a wonderful day for summer Stakes action in sunny Southern California.  Today we take a peek at two exceptionally competitive grade one races.

Betfair Hollywood Park Race 6 {Triple Bend Handicap~G1~7 furlongs~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A prime group of eight will venture to the gate in this tremendous grade one.  There are nearly equal parts of speed, pressing, tracking, and closing to make this an exceptional race.  All of the runners in this race have produced triple digit speed numbers in their career.

#6 The Factor (Bejarano / Baffert) looks ready as ever to come back to the races after a nice layoff.  He has done very well after layoffs in the past.  Prior to the layoff, this speedster has secured the highest last out speed number, was working a four race progression, and has put in five stellar workouts.  Clearly, he will be the one to beat.
$2 WIN / $3 SHOW.

#5 Camp Victory (Talamo / Mitchell) will challenge with the third highest last out speed number,  a four race progression, and three purposeful workouts.  This guy will track the pace and launch his effort in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Smiling Tiger (Smith / Bonde) can be expected to stay close to the pace with a couple of decent last out speed numbers, a two race progression, and two strong peaking workouts.  He should be a contender.

#2 Centralinteligence (Valdivia / Ellis) will also be in the mix with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three athletic workouts.  He should come from off the pace with a superb run.

10 CENT Superfecta

#6 The Factor / #5 Camp Victory / #7 Smiling Tiger / #2 Centralinteligence.


Betfair Hollywood Park Race 9 {Shoemaker Mile~G1~1 mile~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A great race shapes up with eight going to the green.  A couple of dynamic speedsters could set this one up for those coming from off the pace.  All in this race are quite capable of strutting into the winners circle.

#5 Jeranimo (Gomez / Pender) has a slight edge with the fourth highest last out speed number, the highest speed number at the distance, a three race progression, and three robust peaking workouts.  A lover of this Hollywood course he could track and close in efficient fashion.
$2 SHOW.

#8 Mr. Commons (Smith / Shirreffs) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number and three excellent workouts.  He holds the second highest speed number at the distance.  He should use his closing kick to an awe inspiring level.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 Little Mike (Bravo / Romans) may be the speedster that holds on with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and four hearty workouts.  He has an equal chance as any in this race to grab the gold.

#4 Suggestive Boy [ARG] (Talamo / McAnally) is coming off an extended layoff and entering into to a tough race for his first North American start.  He is coming off three group one wins in a row in his native Argentina.  His workout tab is the best of this field and with his hall of fame trainer, Ronald McAnally's 29% win record off long layoffs, he has an excellent chance to surprise all.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Jeranimo / #8 Mr. Commons / #3 Little Mike / #4 Suggestive Boy [ARG].



Friday's Results
Prairie Meadows R9.  Iowa Sprint Handicap.  Under the Iowa lights our handicapping efforts produced a big fat goose egg.  Our first pick, Rothko, finished 2nd.  Our second pick, Noble's Promise, was scratched.
Due to the scratch, there was no 10 CENT Superfecta.
Bankroll gets clipped by a Jefferson, dipping to $35.05.

Into the Dirt Prairie Night

Hopefully a cooler evening will prevail on this Friday.  We take a look at a fantastic race at the diamond among the cornfields of Iowa that is Prairie Meadows.

Prairie Meadows Race 9 {Iowa Sprint Handicap~6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Stakes}
A splendid field of seven sensational sprinters will go to the gate in this stakes race.  The race comes up very heavy on speedy types which may benefit those that prefer to press or track the pace.  It will be an exciting race.

#3 Rothko (Nakatani / Asmussen) looks like the horse to beat with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stellar, peaking workouts.  This guy has notched three wins from three starts at this distance.  A favorite who likes to sit behind the leaders and dash past them in the stretch. 
$2 WIN.

#1 Noble's Promise (Laviolette / McPeek) will challenge with a favorable pace he can track and pounce upon.  He holds the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and one quality workout.  Coming up from Churchill Downs he should handle the Prairie dirt well.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Wiredfortwotwenty (Barton / Hone) will also be up to the challenge with the highest speed number at the distance and three agressive workouts.  This gelding will be among the speedsters looking to hold on for a piece.

#5 Capt. Bullet Bob (Sukie / L. Hellman) is another who should be in the thick of the speedsters.  He shares the highest last out speed number and a three race progression.  His third highest (tie) speed number at the distance helps the cause.

10 CENT Superfecta

#3 Rothko / #1 Noble's Promise / #7 Wiredfortwotwenty / #5 Capt. Bullet Bob.



Thursday's Results
Belmont Park R9.  Glowing Honor.  Our first pick, Blue Maiden [GB], won (1st) for win money of $3.20.  There was no Show wager due to more than half the field scratching.  Our second pick, Whipsaw City [FR], took 2nd for place money of $1.25.
There was no 10 CENT Superfecta due to the large number of scratches.
Bankroll gets a lift to $37.05.

East Coast Stakes Races

Saturday is the stakes race day of the horse racing weekend.  Today we look at two fine stakes races; one at Belmont Park and one at Monmouth Park.

Monmouth Park Race 9 {Boiling Springs~G3~1 1/16~Turf~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A great group of ten fillies will line up for this race.  There doesn't appear to be much pace in the race.  Consequently, racing position and the right trip will bring victory to the best prepared filly.  Bay to Bay (A. Garcia / Lynch) looks well prepped for the win here with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and two vibrant workouts.  In The Rough (P. Lopez / Breen) looks ready to make a big effort with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and a solid workout.  Cosset (Lezcano / Mott) will continue to progress nicely with a decent last out speed number, a three race progression, and three fantastic workouts.  Strike It Rich (Gomez / Clement) will be in there for a large piece of the purse pie with two of the highest last out speed numbers and a four race progression.  Triple Cream (Castro / Toner) will move forward with a decent last out speed number at a slightly longer route and two robust workouts.  Justaroundmidnight [IRE] (Bravo / Biancone) will be making her second start in the USA after racing in Ireland.  She comes off a nice win with a decent speed number and two aggressive workouts.  Let's play Monmouth Park.

$2 SHOW:  #10 Bay to Bay
$2 SHOW:  #8 In The Rough
10 CENT Superfecta:  #10 Bay to Bay / #8 In The Rough / #6 Cossett / #4 Strike It Rich, #3 Triple Cream, #1 Justaroundmidnight.

Belmont Park Race 9 {Mother Goose~G1~1 1/16 mile~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
This race should be temporarily renamed to the Pletcher Prospect Stakes as he has three of the five entrants in this small field.  His entrant, Katy Now (Desormeaux / Pletcher) looks much the best with the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and two hearty workouts.  The Wodbine invader, Biofuel (Da Silva / Baker) will be the big surprise with a decent last out speed number and three serious, peaking workouts.  While Biofuel has raced only on synthetic, she should be able to handle the dirt well with the Storm Cat lineage flowing through her veins.  Our concern about the other three is doing well at the distance.  Of the group, Connie and Michael (Maragh / McPeek) will set the pace and possibly hold on for a piece.  She has the highest last out speed number and two healthy workouts.  Let's play Belmont Park.

$2 WIN / SHOW:  #5 Katy Now
$2 SHOW:  #1 Biofuel
NO 10 CENT Superfecta due to the very small field.
















Friday's Results
Monmouth Park R8.  Our first pick, Hooked On Hope, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Obsequious, finished 3rd for show money of $4.40.  Superfecta went 3-4-7-2.
Prairie Meadows R8.  Our first pick, Majestic Perfection, won (1st) for show money of $2.60.  Our second pick, Cash Refund, finished 3rd for show money of $2.40.  Superfecta went 2-8-7-3/4 (there was a dead-heat for fourth).
Bankroll edges up to $25.60.

From the Jersey Shore to the great Prairie.

Today we look at a couple of extremely competitive contests. A Turf route at Monmouth Park and a sprint Stakes race at Prairie Meadows.

Monmouth Park Race 8 {1 1/8 mile~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A field of nine lines up for this Turf route.  Hooked on Hope (Coa / Tagg) looks solid as she stretches out for a little longer route.  She has posted two decent last out speed numbers and three strong, peaking workouts.  Obsequious (Fracoso / Gray) looks capable of putting it all together with the highest speed number at the distance, a two race progression, and three athletic, peaking workouts.  Taylors Irish (Lopez / Harvatt) will be going a nudge longer sporting the highest last out speed number and a hearty workout.  Sweet Tune (Rose / Motion) looks favorable with a decent last out speed number and two sparkling workouts.  Inner Groove (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will be going longer and showing speed with a credible workout.  Let's play Monmouth Park.

$2 SHOW:  #1 Hooked On Hope
$2 SHOW:  #7 Obsequious
10 CENT Superfecta:  #1 Hooked On Hope / #7 Obsequious / #9 Taylors Irish / #4 Sweet Tune, #8 Inner Groove.

Prairie Meadows Race 8 {Iowa Sprint Handicap~6 furlongs~3 year old Up~Stakes}
Another supremely competitive race.  A good start and fine trip could give any one of a number in here the victory.  Majestic Perfection (Bridgmohan / Asmussen) could wire this field breaking from post two.  He has the second highest last out speed number and four well-built, peaking workouts.  He also has the second highest speed number at the distance as well as being 100% in the money.  Cash Refund (Hernandez / Margolis) has the highest speed number at the distance and is also 100% in the money at the distance.  He shows the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and two fierce workouts.  Atta Boy Roy (Borel / Lund) also has a legitimate shot at hitting the wire first with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression and two sturdy workouts.  Ez Dreamer (Corbett / Owens) shows the third highest (tie) speed number at the distance, a great last out speed number, and one bullet workout.  Let's play Prairie Meadows.

$2 SHOW:  #2 Majestic Perfection
$2 SHOW:  #7 Cash Refund
10 CENT Superfecta:  #2 Majestic Perfection / #7 Cash Refund, #8 Atta Boy Roy / #7, #8, #1 Ez Dreamer / #7, #8, #1.
















Friday's Results
Calder R7.  Our first pick, Tailbytherail, won (1st) for show money of $2.60.  Our second pick, Mini Mom, finished 4th.  Superfecta went 11-6-3-7.
Churchill R8.  Our first pick, Creek Girl, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Water of Life, finished 3rd for show money of $5.00.  Superfecta went 2-4-5-7.
Bankroll dips down to $24.60.