Preakness Day 2013

Yes.  The second leg of the Triple Crown will be our race for Stakes Saturday.

Pimlico Race 12 {Preakness~G1~1 3/16 mile~3 year old~Stakes}
A fabulous field of nine will make their way to the starting gate for the running of the 138th Preakness Stakes.  This significantly reduced field from that of KD 139 will be gunning for Kentucky Derby winner Orb.  There is nice balance in this group between the speedsters, pressers, trackers and closers.  It will be an extremely exciting race.

#1 Orb (Rosario / McGaughey) will be the one to beat.  He holds the highest last out speed number, a six race progression, and three fine-tuned peaking workouts.  The only drawback to this splendid Malibu Moon colt is, he will be going for his sixth win in a row; a monumental task at this high level of competition.  Still, he should get a favorable pace set-up and swing gallantly into the stretch.  Not much value will be offered on him, however.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#5 Mylute (Napravnik / Amoss) should challenge coming into the stretch.  This fifth place finisher in KD 139 appears geared for another big performance holding the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three diligent workouts.  This son of Midnight Lute by the Stage Stop dam should take another step forward.  Expect him to come a running right off Orb's flank.
$1 PLACE / $2 SHOW.

#4 Departing (Hernandez / Stall) is one of three new shooters in this big race along the Triple Crown Trail.  He was last seen winning the Illinois Derby at gritty Hawthorne Race Course near Chicago.  He holds the third highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two good workouts.  This son of War Front can be expected to improve once again with a nice tracking effort.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Governor Charlie (M. Garcia / Baffert) is another new shooter looking to dethrone the great Orb.  He holds the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three smoking workouts.  This other son of Midnight Lute by Silverbulletday should be forwardly placed biding his time to make a move.

#6 Oxbow (Stevens / Lukas) will be making his ninth start in a row uninterrupted by a freshening or layoff.  A tall task lies ahead for this son of Awesome Again and dam, Tizamazing.  There is no doubt he can get the distance.  He holds two solid last out speed numbers despite a disappointing finish in KD 139.  This fine colt has put in three peaking workouts in the last thirty days.  With a versatile running style and the most experienced jockey, Gary Stevens, in the irons, he could surprise big time.

10 CENT Superfecta
Yes!! They have one, but it must total at least a dollar.

#1 Orb / #5 Mylute, #4 Departing / #5, #4, #8 Govenor Charlie, #6 Oxbow / #5, #4, #8, #6.



Friday's Results
Pimlico R10.  Black Eyed Susan--G2.  Our first pick, Emollient, finished 6th.  Our second pick, Fiftyshadesofhay, won (1st) for show money of $3.00.  Our third pick, Maracuya, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 3-9-8-6.
Bankroll stumbles to $35.65.

A Little Jersey Turf

Today, on a sunny Friday, we look a Turf Sprint at Monmouth Park.

Monmouth Park Race 9 {5 furlongs~Turf~3 year old Up~fillies/mares~Allowance}
A nice little Jersey Turf sprint featuring a field of eight.  Lots of speedsters will make for a furious pace.

#2 Naseeb (Rose / Capuano) looks ready coming off a very lengthy layoff with four superb workouts.  She is 100% in the money at the distance over three races.  This gal also holds the second highest speed number at the distance.  Should be forwardly placed ready to strike at the top of the turn.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Belarus (Boyce / White) is coming off a very nice effort on Preakness day.  She has the highest (triple digit) last out speed number and a four race progression. She could close well for the victory.
$2 SHOW.

#8 A Wink And A Smile (J. Valdivia / Breen) should put in a strong effort with a decent last out speed number, a two race progression, and two hearty workouts.  She could surprise.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Wild Rainbow (Fragoso / Perkins) should be able to move over the grass well for her first time.  She has the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and three stout workouts.

#7 Cecilia's Song (Montanez / Peterson) will be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one peaking workout.

10 CENT Superfecta

#2 Naseeb / #3 Belarus / #8 A Wink And A Smile / #5 Wild Rainbow, #7 Cecilia's Song.


Thursday's Results
Belmont R9.  Our first pick, Shakeira, finished 2nd for show money of $5.10.  Our second pick, Centrina, won (1st) for show money of $3.40.  Our third pick, Victoria Pool, finished 9th (last).  Superfecta went 5-9-2-8.
Bankroll edges up to $16.85.